International Journal of Dental and Health Sciences

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Authors: Rohit Rai

SELF-PLAGIARISM

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Authors: Rohit Sharma,Sumit Kumar Yadav,Achla Bharti Yadav,Neal Bharat Kedia,Kshitij Jhamb,Alka Kaushik

Use of mini-plates is being used for quite some time in treating facial fractures. However, as with every procedure, this procedure is also associated with various complications, which might be due to failure of compliance on the part of the patient, or iatrogenic. One such iatrogenic complication, which has not been reported so far in the literature, is the placement of the screw in to an otherwise healthy tooth, which later on might even lead to extraction of the tooth. Key words: Iatrogenic injury, Bone Screw, Mini-plate

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Authors: Sumit Yadav,Davender Kumar ,Achla Bharti Yadav ,Rekha Sharma,Monika khangwal,Parul punia ,Ravinder solanki

One of the most challenging situations in orthodontics is posterior crowding caused by a buccally erupted second permanent molar. The conventional approach, with labial fixed appliances, requires complicated first, second, and third order bends in the arch wire to align the tooth without extruding it. Other possibilities include intra- or interarch latex cross-elastics. Since these mechanics all involve a vertical force vector, however, they can produce unwanted extrusion of the second molar. We have developed a simple chair-side clinical technique for correction of buccal crossbite of maxillary second molar. Key words: Buccal crossbite,Correction,Maxillary Second Molar.

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Authors: Hakan Kamalak, Mehmet Gökhan Tekin

Traumatic dental injuries occurring to the anterior teeth is a condition frequently encountered. Due to trauma patients are affected both physically and psychologically. Traumatized teeth are being treated with fiber posts, composite build up and crown restoration techniques usually after endodontic treatment. In such cases treatment alone is not enough, should be approached in a multidisciplinary manner. In this case report, fiber post applications and its restoration with composite resin after root canal treatment of crown fracture containing pulp are described. Key words: Trauma, Fiber Posts, Composite Restorations, Trauma Classifications

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Authors: Sudeep CB , Anzil KS Ali , Vivek S,Ambalavanan P , Vivek Suku Ninan , Fajar Ummer

Introduction: The etiology of dental caries as well as dental erosion share a common back ground that is nature of the saliva. “Good health means good and fresh food” this concept has given way to an alarming increase in the consumption of fruit juices, energy drink and sports drink. Fall in the salivary pH after any dietary intake is a crucial parameter for oral health. With this in mind the following study is proposed to be conducted to determine the difference in pH of saliva, following intake of three types of beverages. Materials and Methods: Stimulated saliva of the subjects was collected in sterile glass bottles after they chewed one gram of paraffin wax prior to the consumption of beverage as a baseline score. Then the subjects were asked to consume assigned beverage and the salivary sample of each subject was collected in separate sterile glass bottles after 2 minute, 5 minute, 10 minute and 15 minute of beverage consumption. Results: In the present study the Beverage (B-3) which is a carbonated beverage showed maximum drop in salivary pH when compared to the other two test drinks. Conclusion: The results suggest that all three available form of beverage caused significant drop in salivary pH. Key words: Fruit juice, Salivary pH, Oral Health, Dental Caries, Dental Erosion

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Authors: Falcón Guerrero BE

The fusion between molars is a rare anomaly in the permanent dentition, so a literature review was performed in order to understand the present clinical case where a dental fusion between symptomatic retained third molar and a fourth molar is described. Where after clinical evaluation and radiographic study of fused molar extraction is performed Key words: Dental fusion, Third molar, Fourth molar, Surgery.

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Authors: V Salgotra, S Kohli, R Agrawal, S Mandal

Cancer, one of the most formidable disease affecting mankind today, has not spared any age group, nor has it left untouched any organ of the body. Cancer is a scourge that affects millions of the world population. Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide. Radiation therapy has been used alone, or with the surgery or chemotherapy for the combined treatment modality. The major morbidities associated with radiation therapy are altered taste and permanent xerostomia. To overcome these limitations, new treatment regimens and a variety of new imaging modalities have been incorporated into the radiotherapy planning and delivery process. This paper provides an insight about the advances made in the field of radiation therapy for the management of oral and oropharyngeal cancer. Key words: Radiation therapy, oral Cancer, Oropharyngeal cancer, image guided radiation therapy and intensity modulated radiation therapy

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Authors: Dakshayani MB, Yogesh DT,Achla Bharti Yadav,Sumit Kumar Yadav,Vikas Setia,Neal Bharat Kedia

Management of avulsed tooth in the permanent dentition is a critical phase for the prognosis. For successful treatment such cases should be identified and treated immediately. This article gives a detailed immediate management of an avulsed permanent incisor with a follow up of 2yrs. Key words: Injuries, tooth avulsion therapy, tooth replantation.

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Authors: Soumik Kabasi,Pradeep Tangade,Manu Batra,Aasim Farooq Shah

Tobacco, the world’s biggest preventable killer, described as the single most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with the World Bank predicting over 450 million tobacco-related deaths in the next fifty years. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) emphasizes the vital contribution of participation of health professional bodies, as well as training and healthcare institutions in tobacco control efforts. The WHO programme contains several activities for controlling tobacco-related diseases; importantly, emphasis is given to tobacco prevention activities in schools and development of national and community-based tobacco programmes in low and middle income countries. The Government of India through “The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003” has provisions to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to minors as well as within 100 yards of any educational institution. Even large cigarette tax increases would result in both substantially higher quitting rates and a considerable drop in smoking intensity. Moreover, counseling from a health professional is an effective method of helping patients quit the tobacco habit. Dentists can play an important role in helping patients quit using tobacco. The dental office is an ideal setting for tobacco cessation services since preventive treatment services, oral screening, and patient education have always been a large part of the dental practice. Tobacco cessation activities should be as natural as oral hygiene measures in dental offices. Nevertheless, monitoring of effective planning and execution of programmes by appropriate authorities at regular intervals is vital for successful achievement of the goal of “Tobacco Free Society.” Key words: Tobacco. Tobacco control, India, Community

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Authors: Nimitt Baldota,Vikas Bendgude

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate and compare three different formulation of calcium hydroxide materials commonly used for filling the root canals of primary teeth for antimicrobial efficacy against some of the microorganisms commonly found in infected root canals. Study design: In this experimental in vitro study four root canal filling materials were tested for antimicrobial efficacy against five microbial strains using the agar diffusion method. Results: Zinc oxide eugenol paste exhibited the strongest antimicrobial potential followed by metapex, calasept plus, vitapex Conclusions: All the test filling materials demonstrated varying antimicrobial activity against the microorganisms tested. Zinc oxide eugenol paste and materials containing zinc oxide were found to be more effective against the microorganisms compared to materials with calcium hydroxide . Key words: antimicrobial efficacy, root filling materials, primary teeth

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Authors: Tohina Mujoo,Vasudev Ballal

Root canal therapy of a tooth relies on proper instrumentation, irrigation and obturation of the root canal. Debridement of the canal is the main step during treatment to completely eliminate the source of infection. Proper biomechanical preparation is initiated to shape the canal and remove the bacteria to prevent periapical infections. Root canal irrigants are used after the mechanical instrumentation is done, to eradicate the remaining debris out of the canal. Various irrigants have been used such as sodium hypochlorite, saline and chlorhexidine, just to name a few. Unfortunately, none of these irrigants meet the ideal requirements of today; hence, new developments have been introduced for the reduction of inflammation and infection. This review will shadow upon the various advancements established recently to fulfill the treatment goal of disinfection in the root canal. Key words: biomechanical preparation, chlorhexidine, debridement, infection, sodium hypochlorite, saline.

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Authors: Pasquale Venuti

Objective. The purpose of this dynamic prospective cohort study was: 1) to follow-up a large number of initial endodontic treatments performed by a single operator, periodically checked over a 12-years period, using a zinc oxide-eugenol-formaldehyde endodontic cement; 2) to correlate outcome to a number of clinical variables and 3) to correlate outcome to Toronto studies outcome. Study design. This prospective study included all consecutive cases the author had been treating from 2000 to 2010, period with a follow-up to 10-years. Results. The overall rate of success ranged from 98% at first year follow-up to 85% at ten year follow-up. The recall rate varied from 90% of the first year to 52% of the 10 year. The success rate was not correlated with status of the pulp, sex and gender and type of root filling. The success rate was negatively correlated with posterior teeth and with the absence of full coverage. The overall success rate a 4-6 years follow-ups was higher than in Toronto studies. Conclusions. The obtained long-term success rate was comparable to other studies, notwithstanding root canal treatments have been performed in a general dental practice by a low-experienced clinician. Key words: formaldehyde, endodontic, cohort, prospective