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{"title":"Little Ironweed and Java Tea in Herbal Toothpaste Reduced Dentine Permeability: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study.","authors":"La-Ongthong Vajrabhaya, Suwanna Korsuwannawong, Cholthacha Harnirattisai, Chayada Teanchai, Weena Salee","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_67_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_67_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine the effect of an herbal toothpaste containing Little Ironweed and Java Tea, on reducing dentine permeability <i>in vitro</i>.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Dentine discs from human mandibular third molars were divided into three groups and brushed with herbal toothpaste, nonherbal toothpaste, or deionized water. Each group was immersed in artificial saliva (AS) or 6% citric acid. The permeability of each dentine disc was evaluated before and after saliva or acid challenge using a fluid filtration system. The morphology of dentine discs after treatment was observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The mean permeabilities were statistically analyzed using analysis of variance and Tukey's test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The nonherbal and herbal toothpaste groups demonstrated reduced dentine permeability. AS immersion decreased dentine permeability in both toothpaste groups with values lower than the control group. Dentine permeability values increased after acid immersion in the toothpaste groups and were similar to each other. SEM revealed small granular crystal-like and round particles on the dentine surface and opening of dentinal tubules of both toothpaste groups. More dentinal tubules were opened after brushing with deionized water.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The reduction of dentine permeability caused by the herbal toothpaste was similar to that of the nonherbal toothpaste after brushing and the simulated oral conditions. Both herbal plants have the possibility to alleviate clinical hypersensitivity by reducing dentine permeability. Little Ironweed and Java Tea in the toothpaste composition is a potential choice for treating hypersensitive dentine.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":"14 1","pages":"28-34"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10980310/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Orthodontic Treatment for Borderline Class III Malocclusion in Adults: Nonextraction Treatment with Anterior Bite Turbo: A Case Report.","authors":"Lam Nguyen Le, Thao Thi Do, Khanh Vu Phuong Le","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_190_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_190_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Retrusive upper lips, retroclined upper incisors, a shorter midface, and a larger maxillary-mandibular difference are the characteristics of borderline Class III malocclusion. Individuals with borderline Class III malocclusion frequently exhibit certain morphologic, dental, and skeletal traits, which should aid in the diagnosis of the condition. To report the case of a 22-year-old Vietnamese woman who complained of having tense front teeth and lacking confidence when smiling. Medical history did not find anything strange, there was root canal treatment of the first premolar on the left of the upper jaw, asymmetrical concave chin, and right deviation. Orthodontic camouflage treatment using anterior bite turbos in combination with early light short Class III elastics and box elastics was proposed since the patient declined to have orthognathic surgery. In just 10 months of treatment, a Class I molar and canine relationship was created, an anterior crossbite was corrected via mandibular retraction, and severe skeletal malocclusions were successfully treated without orthognathic surgery. Smiling currently showcases the patient's maxillary incisors more prominently, and her lower lip fullness has diminished, giving her a more attractive smile and a significant improvement to her facial profile.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":"14 1","pages":"78-87"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10980311/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Amlexanox in the Treatment of Erosive Oral Lichen Planus: A Clinical Experience from a Tertiary Care Center.","authors":"Saurabh Roy, Yogesh Chhaparwal, Mathangi Kumar, Shruthi Acharya, Shubha Chhaparwal, Monica C Solomon","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_113_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_113_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This comparative study evaluated the effectiveness and safety profile of topical amlexanox and triamcinolone for the management of erosive oral lichen planus (EOLP).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This prospective, observational study included 21 patients diagnosed clinically and histopathologically with EOLP and categorized into two groups. Subjects in the two groups were prescribed topical amlexanox and triamcinolone, respectively, for 4 weeks. The area of the erosive lesion and burning sensation was measured at baseline, at the end of the first, 2second, and fourth week. These outcome measures were documented and statistically analyzed. The statistical analyses were performed using the IBM SPSS Statistics version 22. Analysis for age distribution was done by independent sample <i>t</i> test. Analysis of sex distribution was done by chi-square test. Variations within a single group for both the outcome parameters were calculated by Wilcoxon signed rank test. (<i>P</i> < 0.05 statistically significant).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 30 erosive sites were evaluated in 21 patients over a 4-week duration. The most common site was the buccal mucosa in both groups (23 of 30; 76.67% of total lesions assessed), followed by the tongue (5 of 30; 16.67% of total lesions assessed), the palate (1 of 30; 3.33% of total sites assessed), and the maxillary attached gingiva (1 of 30; 3.33% of total sites assessed). Group 1 (amlexanox) was comprised of 11 subjects, whereas Group 2 (triamcinolone) was comprised of 10 subjects. Pre and posttreatment comparison revealed no statistically significant difference (<i>P</i> = 0.756; 0.512, respectively), for the area of the erosion and burning sensation. Intragroup analysis showed that in Groups 1 and 2, there was a statistically significant reduction in the measures posttreatment (<i>P</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Amlexanox provides an earlier onset of pain relief in the treatment of EOLP, whereas providing a comparable reduction in the erosive area compared with triamcinolone. Topical amlexanox appears to be as effective as triamcinolone and is a promising alternative in the management of the erosive lichen planus with minimal adverse effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":"14 1","pages":"61-68"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10980302/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the Effect of Selenium Nanoparticles on Mineral Trioxide Aggregates as a Promising Novel Dental Material.","authors":"Njwan F Shehab, Nadia H Hasan, Hana K Ismail","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_148_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_148_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To enhance mineral trioxide aggregate high plasticity (MTA HP), a commonly used dental calcium silicate cement, by incorporating selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The objectives included investigating the impact of SeNPs on the setting time and chemical properties of MTA HP.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We performed a comprehensive study to formulate and profile SeNPs integrated into MTA HP. Diverse concentrations of SeNPs were introduced into MTA HP, and the commencement and culmination of the setting process were gauged employing a Gillmore needle cabinet. The chemical composition was validated using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total reflectance and X-ray diffraction analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The incorporation of SeNPs led to remarkable improvements. Notably, SeNPs positively affected the setting time of MTA HP, with faster setting times corresponding to higher SeNPs concentrations. Chemical analyses confirmed the successful integration of SeNPs with MTA HP. These enhancements make the material may be suitable for dental applications, especially due to its accelerated setting time.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>MTA HP incorporated with SeNPs represents a significant advancement in dental materials. Its faster setting time, combined with the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of selenium, provides dental professionals with an efficient and time-saving option for complex treatments. This novel nanomaterial holds promise for improving dental procedures and patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":"14 1","pages":"16-27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10980305/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Barriers to Using Advanced and Pharmacological Behavior Management Techniques: A Survey of Pediatric Dentists in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Osama Felemban, Ohoud Sijini, Ruba Baamer, Zuhor Bukhari, Khlood Baghlaf, Amani Sait, Manal Almalik","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_134_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_134_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>In this study, we assessed the use of advanced pharmacological behavior management techniques (BMTs) among pediatric dentists in Saudi Arabia and the barriers to their clinical application.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study used a self-administered electronic survey that targeted members of the Saudi Society of Pediatric Dentistry. The questionnaire included questions on five techniques of advanced and pharmacological behavior management recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Descriptive statistics, frequency, Chi-square test, and Fisher's exact test were used to present the outcomes and independent variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 57 pediatric dentists completed the survey. Nitrous oxide (N₂O) sedation, general anesthesia (GA), and protective stabilization were used regularly by pediatric dentists in 70.2%, 68.4%, and 56.1% of the participants, respectively. A few participants reported using oral (14.0%) or intravenous (IV) sedation (10.5%) regularly. The most common barriers to using these techniques were either dentists' discomfort or the non-availability of the equipment/drugs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The most common method used by pediatric dentists was N₂O inhalation sedation, followed by GA and protective stabilization. The participants' use of pharmacological BMTs, including IV and oral sedation, was relatively low.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":"14 1","pages":"35-42"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10980307/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Bibliometric Analysis of Most Cited Papers on Vesiculobullous Oral Lesions.","authors":"Pillai Arun Gopinathan, Ali Aboalela, Ikram U Haq, Kiran Iyer, Salman Siddeeqh, Sulthan R Khan, Gopala Krishnan Abbiramy","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_84_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_84_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>A well-known method for quantitatively evaluating scholarly work is bibliometric analysis. Best-cited papers raise awareness of the influential publications and patterns in the literature on a specific subject. The aim was to conduct bibliometric analysis to determine most cited articles on vesiculobullous oral lesions. This is the first study on citation analysis with respect to vesiculobullous oral lesions.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective data search was explored on December 2022 using the Scopus database. The articles were evaluated, and fundamental data for bibliometric analysis was reviewed. Standard details about the author, linked organizations, publishing year, and place of origin were noted. Statistical analysis was performed using Chi-square analysis. VOSviewer software was used to determine the bibliometric network analysis for co-occurrence among coauthors and commonly used keywords.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 344 articles published from 1971 to 2022 were included in the study. A total of 6680 citations and 19.41 citations per article were observed. The journal <i>Archives of Dermatology</i> received the most citation. There was a significant association between the number of citations and the journal type (open access vs. non-open access) (<i>P</i> < 0.05). Four to five highly related clusters with the help of VOSviewer software were found during co-occurrence network analysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The top 10 articles on vesiculobullous oral lesions that received the most citations were listed in detail in the present study. This will be a valuable resource for academics, clinicians, and researchers in the fields of dermatology, general pathology, oral pathology, and oral medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":"14 1","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10980308/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence and Risk Factors of Periodontal Disease among Rural and Urban Residents of a South Indian City: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Chacko Pearl Dain, Sanjay Ganapathi, Ambili Ranjithkumar, Zachariah Geevar, Sivadasanpillai Harikrishnan, Jayanthi Viswanathan Ammu","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_77_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_77_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The prevalence of oral diseases has been increasing alarmingly in the state of Kerala. Screening for periodontal disease (PD) is crucial due to its negative impact on oral and overall health. Since the occurrence and severity of PD depend on its risk factors, a structured survey in randomly selected districts in the state can be a valuable tool for policymakers to envisage strategies to enhance oral health care and control shared systemic illnesses. Data on the prevalence and risk factors of PD among the residents of the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala is not currently available in the public domain. This data could also be representative of the other 13 districts with more or less similar topographical, cultural, and lifestyle characteristics.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To study the prevalence of PD and its risk factors among the residents of the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala and to compare the urban-rural differences.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In this community-based cross-sectional study, a multistage cluster random sampling method was used to select the participants. Among the 1285 participants, 560 were from urban areas, and 725 were from rural areas. A modification of the Ramfjord PD index was used to assess periodontal health. The epidemiological risk factors were evaluated using sociodemographic data, personal histories, and physical and biochemical parameters. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the relationship of PD with independent variables. Mediation analysis was performed to examine the mediating effects of independent factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The rural population (61.4%) had a higher frequency of PD than the urban (35.5%) and an overall prevalence of 50%. Aging, poor oral hygiene, and low educational level (EL) were significant risk factors for PD in urban and rural settings, with hypertension only being significant in the latter. A higher odds ratio (9.07-29.68) with a confidence interval of (5.45-48.94) for poor oral hygiene was noted. Poor oral hygiene and tobacco use had mediating effects between low EL and PD.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In this study, the overall prevalence of PD was 50%, with the rural population being more afflicted. Poor oral hygiene has been identified as a modifiable risk factor for PD in urban and rural populations. Poor oral hygiene and tobacco use have been demonstrated to be mediators of the strong link between low EL and PD. Therefore, this study reiterates the need for better oral health awareness and treatment facilities to minimize the impact of the above risk factors on the periodontium. A shared risk relationship between PD and hypertension in the rural population emphasizes the need for an integrated approach to public health by including oral health as part of noncommunicable disease prevention and intervention programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":"13 6","pages":"458-468"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10829280/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139673253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Publication Trends and Collaborative Patterns in Periodontics Research from Saudi Arabia: A Bibliometric Analysis.","authors":"Hussam M Alqahtani, Ikram U Haq","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_126_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_126_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis encompassing all articles published on periodontics from Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Using the Scopus database on June 8, 2023, the search term \"Periodontic*\" was entered in the primary search bar to extract all documents published on periodontics. Following, the year filter was applied to include articles published from the earliest available date until the date of data collection, excluding 2023. Next, we used the country/region filter to limit our documents to Saudi Arabia (<i>n</i> = 1929). We used Microsoft Excel (v.16) to examine periodical growth, collaboration patterns, influential institutions, frequently used sources, international research collaboration, and most-cited papers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Saudi Arabia ranked 11th in periodontics research, contributing 3.43% to the global research output, reaching a peak of 7.63% in 2022. Notably, there was significant growth observed during the last 5 years of the study, with an average of 232.8 documents per year. The analysis of citations revealed that the selected documents received an average of 13.39 citations per document. Indigenous literature received less citation on average compared to internationally collaborated documents. King Saud University ranked first among the most productive institutions in Saudi Arabia, accounting 40.74% of the total output. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice published the highest number of documents, followed by the Saudi Dental Journal and the Journal of Periodontology. In terms of citation impact, the Journal of Periodontology emerged as the most influential, with an average of 32.83 citations per document. Research collaboration was most prevalent with researchers from the United States (22.03%), although Germany ranked first in terms of citation impact.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Saudi Arabia's contribution to periodontics research has shown significant growth in recent years. The collaborative efforts with international researchers, particularly those from the United States, have played a crucial role in fostering advancements within the field.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":"13 6","pages":"433-442"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10829283/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139673254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Metal Release and Cytotoxicity of Different Orthodontic Bracket-Wire Combinations: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study.","authors":"Gunaseelan Aiswareya, Sanjeev K Verma, Saba Khan, Mohammad Owais, Izharul H Farooqi, Sufia Naseem","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_65_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_65_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To quantify and compare the metal ions released from different bracket-wire combinations and to assess their cytotoxicity.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 360 fabricated sectional fixed orthodontic appliances were divided into 6 groups. The first three groups consisted of stainless-steel brackets with stainless-steel, snickel-titanium (NiTi), and titanium-molybdenum alloy (TMA) archwires, and the other three groups were fabricated using ceramic brackets (polycrystalline alumina) with stainless-steel, NiTi, and TMA archwires. These appliances were immersed in artificial saliva (pH 6.5 ± 0.5, 37°C), for 1 week, 2 weeks, and 1 month. The nickel and chromium ions released in the artificial saliva were quantified using a flame atomic absorption spectrometer, and cytotoxicity assessment was performed using a 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay on human cervical cancer cell line.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The stainless-steel bracket groups displayed a significantly greater release of nickel and chromium ions compared to the ceramic bracket groups (<i>P</i> < 0.05). However, no significant differences were identified when comparing the three archwire types within the stainless-steel/ceramic bracket groups. At the end of 1 month, the % cell viability demonstrated by the appliances was in the decreasing order of stainless-steel-TMA > ceramic-stainless steel > stainless-steel-NiTi > ceramic-NiTi > stainless-steel-stainless steel > ceramic-TMA.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Considerably greater release of nickel and chromium ions was observed from the appliances utilizing stainless-steel brackets compared to those employing ceramic brackets. However, no remarkable difference in the levels of nickel and chromium ions was observed when comparing the three archwires: stainless steel, NiTi, and TMA. In the cytotoxicity assessment, the ceramic-TMA combination displayed the highest level of cytotoxicity, while the stainless-steel-TMA combination displayed the least cytotoxicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":"13 6","pages":"469-476"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10829279/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139673252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of NeoPutty MTA and Modified NeoPutty MTA: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study.","authors":"Sonu Acharya, Deepa Gurunathan, Dipmalla Sahoo, Bismay Singh, Alkananda Sahoo, Sheetal Acharya","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_68_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_68_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a relatively new versatile dental material. MTA has many advantages as well as disadvantages. To reduce most of the drawbacks of MTA, a premixed bioceramic MTA, NeoPutty MTA, was introduced in 2020. In this study, we assessed the antimicrobial activity of the newer MTA, NeoPutty MTA. We modified NeoPutty MTA and compared both against <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i>, <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, and <i>Escherichia coli</i>.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Using the agar diffusion method, NeoPutty MTA was tested for antibacterial activity against the above-mentioned microorganisms. A base layer of Petri plates was done using Muller-Hinton agar for <i>S. aureus</i>, <i>E. coli</i>, and <i>P. aeruginosa</i> and brain heart infusion agar for <i>E. faecalis</i>. A total of 32 plates were employed; the plates were divided randomly into four test groups having eight plates each, so microorganisms were tested eight times. Three cavities were made in agar and filled with freshly mixed materials after 24 h. A pour plate seeded the microorganisms. The plates were pre-incubated for 2 h at room temperature and incubated at 37°C for 24 h. An independent observer measured the inhibition zone diameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>NeoPutty MTA, when tested alone, did not show much antibacterial activity against <i>E. faecalis</i>, <i>S. aureus</i>, and <i>E. coli</i> but had significant antimicrobial activity against <i>P. aeruginosa</i> when used at different concentrations. Modified NeoPutty (NeoPutty with antibiotics added individually) showed significant antibacterial activity against these microorganisms, as seen by the zone of inhibition of these bacteria.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Modified NeoPutty with antibiotics has a better antimicrobial effect than NeoPutty MTA.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":"13 6","pages":"493-499"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10829285/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139673288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}