International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry

56-59

Authors: Pradeep Kumar Rastogi, Himanshu Aeran, Keerti Chandail, Satyam Dutt Sharma

Oral cavity of a child is not an easy area to treat. Constraints of cheek, lip and tongue and the presence of saliva along with limited mouth opening pose challenges to visualize, gain access and manipulate instruments and materials in the oral cavity. The position of teeth in relation to gingival tissues which bleeds profusely if improperly managed complicates the problem. Gingival management and displacement is of utmost importance for obtaining accurate impression for fabrication of prosthesis with adequate marginal fit and emergence profile1. Methods of gingival retraction can be broadly classified into surgical and non-surgical. Amongst all methods “mechanical-chemical method” is most popular in clinical practice. This clinical method has some limitations. To overcome these limitations, a Pedo friendly method named “Blotting Roll Method” has been developed. It is a modified form of mechanical-chemical method. Here blotting paper rolls are used for gingival retraction and placed over tooth preparation, which on removal results in a dry and clean sulcus.

69-71

Authors: Sumit Kumar Yadav, Achla Bharti Yadav, Esha Singh, Surbhi Jindal

Stem cells offer an amazing potential for tooth homeostasis, repair, and regeneration. Manipulating dental stem cells in situ and expanding them ex vivo by using specific signaling molecules is an exciting outcome. Nevertheless, stem cell based tooth repair is not devoid of challenges that need to be solved prior to any clinical application. For example, it is crucial to identify the different types of dental stem/ progenitor cells and their niches in teeth in order to understand the mechanisms that support stem cell survival. This knowledge will guarantee the success of stem-cell-based therapeutic approaches in dentistry.

76-80

Authors: Jamshid Usman, Shajahan, Rohit Raghavan, Ranjith Kumar, Mohammed Ramzi, Sowmya Balakrishnan

Single implants retained over dentures have always been a debatable topic. This is a review article analysing various studies done on the efficacy of single implant retained over dentures. It enumerates research on the topic over a period of 25 years. Single implants retained over dentures have been found to be a cost effective yet efficient treatment option for patients.

85-87

Authors: Nadeem Yunus

Background: In recent times the oral cancer therapy of head and neck region has improved a lot and hence the survival rate of oral cancer patients has also been improved. The associated radiotherapy uses to worsen the cases by causing xerostomia, salivary gland dysfunction, muscle fibrosis, osteoradionecrosis etc. Hence the Prosthodontist rehabilitation of these patients with conventional removable prosthesis becomes very difficult. The use of dental implant in these patients can improve the prognosis of the prosthetic treatment. But the use of dental implants in irradiated jaws is thought to be contraindicated. The present article explains the feasibility and scope of dental implants in oral cancer patients. Aim: The objective of this paper is to review the studies related to prognosis of dental implants in cured oral cancer patients. Material & Methods: Various studies and reports related to the factors affecting the success of an implant in irradiated bone are studied. Different clinical studies and research done on Osseointegration of implants in irradiated patients are searched using PubMed. Conclusion: Variety of factors e.g. material of implant, dose of irradiation, timing of implant placement and loading etc influence the success of the implants in irradiated patients. Keeping these factors in mind during diagnosis and treatment planning will definitely enhance the success rate of the rehabilitation of irradiated patients with dental implants.

94-98

Authors: Drisya S., Lakshmi Lakshamanan, Rosaline Tina Paul, Althaf T. Rasheed, Jerun Jose, Nadeer T.

The aim of the case reportwas to evaluate the dentoskeletal and soft tissue changes following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) for mandibular setback using cephalometric composite analysis.Pre-surgical and postsurgical lateral cephalograms were digitized and the measurements were assessed with high quality digital imaging software.There was significant anteroposterior setback of the mandible. The mandibular body length decreased while mandibular ramus height increased postsurgically. Similarly anterior facial height increased, posterior facial height decreased and mandibular plane angle increased after the surgery. Thedistance from the dorsum of the tongue tothe roof of the mouth decreased.Similarly,the position of the tip of the tongue relative to lower incisors was also reduced postsurgically.BSSO with mandibular setback was successful in achieving drastic changes in linear and angular cephalometric measurements postsurgicallythereby improving the patient’s facial profile and balanced occlusion.

105-107

Authors: Nadeer. T, Rosaline Tina Paul, Althaf T. Rasheed, Midhun Vinod, Saveen NS, Lakshmi Lakshmanan

The use of headgear has several clinical applications like distalization, restricting maxillary growth and anchorage control. The main being control of the vertical maxillary excess. In this article a 10 yr old patient with a high pull headgear for a period of 8 months is detailed. Cephalometrically the result indicates the use of high pull headgear causes both skeletal and dentoalveolar changes.

1-5

Authors: Kaushal Kishor Agrawal1,*, Pooran Chand2, Reema Kumari3, Raghuwar Dayal Singh4, Akhilanand Chaurasia

Aim: To determine the knowledge of dental professionals in India regarding the management of hazardous dental waste and actual practices followed by them. Material and method: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted as a survey of Indian dental professionals. A self-administered questionnaire was designed to determine the knowledge and practices on hazardous dental waste and knowledge and practice of safety measures against cross-infection. This questionnaire was e-mailed to the seven hundred fifty dentists randomly selected from list of Indian dental association. Overall response rate was 67.92% (n=494). Obtained response for each question from participated dentist was calculated in percentage. Result: Calculated data showed that there was very high discrepancy between knowledge and practice of dental professionals regarding hazardous waste management. Conclusion: Majority of dentists practice improper waste disposal. Proper supervision and education should be done at all stages for proper management of hazardous waste. Practitioners should be retrained time to time for new technologies of proper waste disposal.

11-15

Authors: Puja Khanna1,*, Sangeeta Sunda2, Sunny Mittal3

Premature loss of primary teeth can result in the loss of arch length leading to malocclusion. Early interception and prevention of malocclusion in deciduous and early mixed dentition prevents the development of pronounced anomalies in the late mixed dentition and permanent dentition, thereby, reducing or eliminating the need for later comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Space maintenance forms an integral part of preventive and interceptive orthodontics. This article has reviewed and summarized some of the variables to be considered when effecting space control, the factors that dictate appliance selection, the indications and use of space maintainers in primary and mixed dentitions.

20-24

Authors: Rashmi Paramashivaiah1,*, Prabhuji M.L.V2

Introduction: With the evolution of treatment strategies over the years, we have come a long way from the era of removable partial dentures for edentulous ridges to implant supported superstructures in the current times. Implants have shifted from a complex and expensive option to a first line and feasible choice. So it has become the need of the hour to weigh the potential risk factors for the placement of implants. Peri-implantitis is one such factor causing the late failure of implants .Thus it is elaborated here to aid in proper treatment planning. Clinical Significance: Periodontitis is one of the leading causes of tooth loss all over the globe. It is said to have a multifactorial etiology making it often difficult to understand and treat. After loss of teeth either partially or completely, the question arises that will the implants which replace the missing teeth also face the same fate and have peri-implantitis causing implant loss. Thus it is clinically relevant to examine the relationship between periodontitis and peri-implantitis. Material and Methods: This article included longitudinal studies comparing periodontal status of subjects with and without periodontitis. Screening of studies and extraction of data were carried out independently and in combination of both. Outcome measures examined were implant survival/failure, peri-implantitis, probing pocket depth and plaque index. Summary and Conclusion: Most studies show conflicting results to arrive at a definitive conclusion. There are insufficient long term studies with proper controls. Some evidence points to a history of severe chronic generalized periodontitis and aggressive periodontitis causing peri-implantitis. Contrarily few studies show a successful survival of implants in subjects who have lost teeth due to periodontitis previously provided they are on a regular maintenance regimen. Thus it requires a more comprehensive research to formulate a universal protocol.

29-32

Authors: Parikshit Sharma1, Diksha Singh2,*, Janhavi Dixit3, Manish Kumar Singh4, Naveen Kumar5

Basal cell adenoma(BCA) of minor salivary glands is an uncommon type of monomorphic adenoma. Most frequent location is the parotid gland and usually appears as a firm and mobile slow-growing mass which is histologically, char cterized as nests of isomorphic cells and interlaced trabeculae with a prominent basal membrane. There is also slack, hyaline stroma with absence of a myxoid or chondroid component. We describe a case of Basal Cell Adenoma of palatal minor salivary glands, a rare site for its occurrence.

38-40

Authors: Amit Khattak

Denture fabrication for patients with severely deficient mandibular ridges has been a challenging task for dentists. The widespread use of implants in dentistry has opened up a wide variety of treatment options for rehabilitation of such patients. Depending on the condition of the hard and soft tissues the treatment plan can be customized for the patient. A case is presented where an implant supported overdenture is fabricated for a patient with severely resorbed mandibular ridge using three implants and a customized bar with clip attachments.

43-50

Authors: Saveen. N.S, Rosaline Tina Paul, Jerun Jose, Deepak. P.R, Drisya S, Lakshmanan L

Introduction: Dento-alveolar and skeletal effects of orthopedic treatment have always been the subject of controversial scientific discussions. The aim of this article is to describe and discuss a clinical case with skeletal Class III malocclusion treated with Frankel-III appliance in the following manner. 1) To cephalometrically evaluate the skeletal, dental and soft tissue changes following therapy with Frankel’s function regulator -III (FR-III). 2) To evaluate arch width and apical base width changes with Frankel’s function regulator –III (FR-III). Conclusion: It was found that the FR-III appliance restricts mandibular growth and stimulates forward movement of maxilla.

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Authors: Dr. Himanshu Aeran

International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry (IJOHD) is an International Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Dentistry Journal Published in Every Quarter by Innovative Publication which is available in Print and Online for its users/Subscribers. The Aim of IJOHD is to Enhancing Oral Health of The Entire Community through the Efforts of Our Team. The journal publishes scientific Original articles on the relevant fields, review articles, discussion papers, news items, Short Communications, Letters to Editors Conference Presented Papers and Editorials. Papers may also include reports on unusual and interesting case presentations and invited review papers on significant topics. IJOD Covers All the areas of Dentistry Mainly Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Pediatric & Conservative Dentistry, Endodontics, Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Periodontics, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Community Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Implantology, Oncology oral epidemiology, oral health services research, preventive dentistry - especially in relation to communities, oral health education and promotion, clinical research, behavioral sciences related to Dentistry