scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Direct Resin Veneers and Porcelain Veneers in the Esthetic Restoration of Anterior Teeth with Dental Fluorosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-394
Author(s):  
Cui-min Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Anterior Teeth

scholarly journals Distinguishing between enamel fluorosis and other enamel defects in permanent teeth of children

PeerJ ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. e1745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aira Sabokseir ◽  
Ali Golkari ◽  
Aubrey Sheiham
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Enamel Defects ◽  
Adverse Health ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Health Related

Background.The inconsistent prevalence of fluorosis for a given level of fluoride in drinking water suggests developmental defects of enamel (DDEs) other than fluorosis were being misdiagnosed as fluorosis. The imprecise definition and subjective perception of fluorosis indices could result in misdiagnosis of dental fluorosis. This study was conducted to distinguish genuine fluorosis from fluorosis-resembling defects that could have adverse health-related events as a cause using Early Childhood Events Life-grid method (ECEL).Methods.A study was conducted on 400 9-year-old children from areas with high, optimal and low levels of fluoride in the drinking water of Fars province, Iran. Fluorosis cases were diagnosed on the standardized one view photographs of the anterior teeth using Dean’s and TF (Thylstrup and Fejerskov) Indices by calibrated dentists. Agreements between examiners were tested. Early childhood health-related data collected retrospectively by ECEL method were matched with the position of enamel defects.Results.Using both Dean and TF indices three out of four dentists diagnosed that 31.3% (115) children had fluorosis, 58.0%, 29.1%, and 10.0% in high (2.12–2.85 ppm), optimal (0.62–1.22 ppm), and low (0.24–0.29 ppm) fluoride areas respectively (p< 0.001). After matching health-related events in the 115 (31.3%) of children diagnosed with fluorosis, 31 (8.4%) of children had fluorosis which could be matched with their adverse health-related events. This suggests that what was diagnosed as fluorosis were non-fluoride related DDEs that resemble fluorosis.Discussion.The frequently used measures of fluorosis appear to overscore fluorosis. Use of ECEL method to consider health related events relevant to DDEs could help to differentiate between genuine fluorosis and fluorosis-resembling defects.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Temporary Splints: Bonded Polyethylene Fiber Reinforcement Ribbon and Stainless Steel Wire + Composite Resin Splint in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 343-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijay Prasad Koganti ◽  
L Chandra Sekhar ◽  
B Ravi Shankar ◽  
A Gopinath
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Chronic Periodontitis ◽  
Composite Resin ◽  
Steel Wire ◽  
Fiber Reinforcement ◽  
Stainless Steel Wire ◽  
Periodontal Surgery ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Polyethylene Fiber

ABSTRACT The present clinical study was undertaken to determine the effects of splinting overunsplinted mobile teeth following periodontal surgery and compared the efficacy of two splinting materials, i.e. Ribbond ribbon + Composite with Stainless steel wire + Composite. Materials and methods Total of 30 patients (20 experimental and 10 control) formed the study group. Entire study was extended over a period of 12 weeks for each patient and treatment plan was divided into 8 phases. Healing response was monitored and application, durability, biocompatibility of splint material was assessed. Results Splint had a promising and beneficial effects on anterior teeth exhibiting Grade I to Grade II degrees of mobility. Experimental group showed a greater reduction in tooth mobility compared to control group. There was no significant difference in plaque index and Ribbond Ribbon reinforced with composite resin was an excellent material for application, patient comfort, resistance to fracture, biocompatable and esthetic acceptability. Clinical significance Splinting is recommended as an adjunct to periodontal surgery in the treatment of hypermobile teeth, especially in cases where patient discomfort is a prominent factor. How to cite this article Chandra Sekhar L, Koganti VP, Ravi Shankar B, Gopinath A. A Comparative Study of Temporary Splints: Bonded Polyethylene Fiber Reinforcement Ribbon and Stainless Steel Wire + Composite Resin Splint in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2011;12(5): 343-349.

scholarly journals A clinical comparative study using anchorage from mini-implants and conventional anchorage methods to retract anterior teeth

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 468
Author(s):  
Abhita Malhotra ◽  
Rajat Mangla ◽  
VinayS Dua ◽  
Sridhar Kannan ◽  
Nitin Arora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Mini Implants ◽  
Anterior Teeth

scholarly journals Characterization of Fluorotic Enamel After Microabrasion and Desensitizing Agent

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
V. Zavala-Alonso DDS, MSc,PhD ◽  
G. Roque-Márquez DDS, MSc ◽  
N. Patiño-Marín DDS, MSc, PhD ◽  
D. Silva-Herzog DDS, MSc, PhD
Keyword(s):  
Hydrochloric Acid ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Superficial Layer ◽  
Enamel Surface ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Desensitizing Treatment

Introduction. Enamel microabrasion is a procedure used for removing a superficial layer of enamel that has some alteration of color and/or texture caused by dental fluorosis. The purpose of this study was to compare the microhardness and micromorphology of the fluorotic enamel surface after microabrasion with 6.6% hydrochloric acid and silica or 18% hydrochloric acid and evaluate the effect of desensitizing agent exposure on the treated enamel.  Materials and Methods.  Twenty anterior teeth with moderate fluorosis were divided into two groups: 1) Perla-Dent® group and 2) Opalustre® group. Each buccal surface of incisors was sectioned to obtain samples 3x3 mm. The samples were then mounted in acrylic blocks. The enamel surface of the blocks was polished, after the microabrasion materials and desensitizing agent were applied according to the manufacturer's instructions. All samples were analyzed by Vickers microhardness tester and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results. Both experimental groups presented a decrease in the microhardness values, with statistically significant differences (p<0.0001) when comparing the baseline and after treatments values. To compare the microhardness values after both microabrasion and desensitizing treatment in the study groups, it was observed that the Perla-Dent® group obtained lower values than the Opalescence® group with a statistically significant difference (p<0.0001). The representative images of study groups in SEM showed the enamel surface morphology after Perla-Dent® treatment more irregular and a very marked relief than that observed in enamel surface morphology after Opalustre® treatment. Conclusion. The surface of the enamel was more affected with Perla-Dent® treatment than with Opalustre® treatment and the placement of UltraEz® agent does not recover its baseline microhardness.

scholarly journals Retrospective Analysis of Different Bracket Systems used in the Treatment of Patients with Anterior Crowding: A Longitudinal Comparative Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 687-691
Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar Subudhi ◽  
Shipra Sepolia ◽  
Atul PS Kushwah ◽  
Amanpreet Singh Natt ◽  
Lipika Vashisht ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Root Resorption ◽  
T Test ◽  
Class I ◽  
Similar Amount ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Anterior Crowding ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Angle Class

ABSTRACT Introduction New design of brackets have been introduced in the field of orthodontics in the recent past, and one of such advancement is the self-ligating brackets. These brackets are said to have less friction, with a shorter period of treatment. Better patient acceptance and good treatment results are some of the other advantages offered by self-ligating brackets. Hence, we comparatively evaluated root resorption of anterior teeth by self-ligating and conventional preadjusted brackets in cases of severe anterior crowding in class I patients. Materials and methods The present study was carried out at the department of orthodontics in a dental institution and included 140 patients that presented with the chief complaint of Angle class I malocclusion with crowding of more than 6 mm in the anterior tooth region. Two groups were formed with 70 patients in each group. In one group self-ligating brackets were used, while in other group conventional brackets were used. Malmgren's method was sued for evaluating the root resorption score ranging from 0 to 4. All the results were analyzed by the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. Chi-square test, nonpaired t-test, and paired t-test were used to evaluate the level of significance. Results The mean age of the patients in groups I and II was 13.92 and 13.81 years respectively. While comparing age of the patients and time duration of the treatment, no significant results were obtained. While comparing the root resorptions at various time intervals in groups I and II patients, significant results were obtained. While comparing the root resorptions in between groups I and II patients, no statistically significant results were obtained (p-value > 0.05). Conclusion Statistically similar amount of resorption is seen in patients in both the groups either on self-ligating brackets or on conventional preadjusted brackets during treatment of Angle class I patients with severe anterior crowding. Clinical significance In treating anterior crowding patients with Angle class I patients, choice of brackets has no effect on the amount of root resorption. How to cite this article Sepolia S, Kushwah APS, Natt AS, Vashisht L, Sahoo SK, Subudhi SK. Retrospective Analysis of Different Bracket Systems used in the Treatment of Patients with Anterior Crowding: A Longitudinal Comparative Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(8):687-691.

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