Journal of Dental Specialities
Latest Publications


TOTAL DOCUMENTS

155
(FIVE YEARS 93)

H-INDEX

2
(FIVE YEARS 1)

Published By Innovative Publication

2393-9834, 2320-7302

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-66
Author(s):  
Brij Kumar ◽  
Nilotpol Kashyap ◽  
Khushnud Alam ◽  
Pabitra Mandal ◽  
Swargajyoti Das ◽  
...  

: In prosthodontics, esthetics a combination of the art and science. Patients requiring complete dentures usually expect comfort first, followed by harmonious appearance, and lastly efficiency. Therefore, the correct selection of the artificial teeth is essential for achieving a pleasant esthetic outcome. A number of soft tissue landmarks have been purported as useful for anterior tooth selection; but these are easily affected by several factors such as aging and the weight and build of the person. In the present study hard tissue landmarks like pterygomaxillary notches and maxillary arch width was presented as alternative anatomical landmark for anterior teeth selection. The aim of the study was to evaluate the hamular width and inter maxillary arch width which could be the guide for the selection ofartificial teeth for complete maxillary denture in the North-East Indian population.The study was conducted on 100 dentate individuals from the North Eastern Indian population, between the age group of 18- 30 years. All measurements were done with digital calliper on cast obtained after impression with irreversible hydrocolloid impression material.Pearson correlation analysis showed, statistically significant correlation between maxillary archwidth and central incisor width. The result was significant at p<0.05 but not high enough to be practically used. Correlation between hamular width and central incisor width was found to be insignificant. The value of R was 0.05435. The result was significant at p < 0.05. The maxillary arch width was in direct proportion to the maxillary central incisor width which meant that the increase of maxillary arch width,there was a corresponding increase of maxillary central incisor width. Significant correlation was found between maxillary arch width and central incisor width with p value=0132. The result was significant at p<0.05 but not high enough to be practically used. But In this study statistically insignificant correlation was found between hamular width and central incisor width.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Mutum Sangeeta Devi ◽  
Asif Ahmed

Oral cancer has become serious health issues. It is owing to a variety of factors including poor hygiene, tobacco usage, chewing tobacco, smoking, and others. Along with surgery and chemotherapy, the most common treatments include radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Patients with cancer may experience oral toxic effects as a result of antineoplastic therapy such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy. A variety of factors influence radiation, including the oral mucosa's fast cell turnover rate, the richness and complexity of the oral microbiota, and soft tissue stress during normal mouth function. The present literature review is for awareness regarding the main oral manifestation secondary to post cancer therapy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-87
Author(s):  
Priya Mendiratta ◽  
Pooja Srivastava ◽  
Bhavna Gupta

Management of immature non-vital teeth poses challenge for the clinician owing to the thin root canal walls and open apices which may show apical divergence. Apexification is the technique of inducing the apical closure with a root end filling material for non-vital immature young permanent teeth. Traditionally, Calcium hydroxide was the material of choice for apexification of immature permanent teeth but introduction of MTA has shown remarkable promise as an alternative to calcium hydroxide. This report presents a case of apexification of anterior two young permanent teeth with open apices using MTA and Gutta percha followed by esthetic build up using cast metal posts and full coverage restorations.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-75
Author(s):  
Bhargav Ram ◽  
Dhaya Ann Varghese ◽  
Rishikesh Kumar ◽  
Anuradha Naganagoudar ◽  
Manjunath Vijapur ◽  
...  

Individuals with Down's Syndrome are predisposed to leukaemia, possibly other malignancies, various infection as well as increased mortality from other causes. osteosarcoma has been linked to genetic illnesses such as hereditary retinoblastoma, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, and Rothman-Thomson syndrome, it has not been linked to Down syndrome. Treatment plan for osteosarcoma includes surgical resection with systemic chemotherapy. Osteosarcoma is highly resistant to radiotherapy. Here we present a 21 year old female patient which is a unique case of Osteosarcoma in Down’s Syndrome patient presenting as Ludwig’s Angina. This current report highlights a clinical presentation of Osteosarcoma in Down’s Syndrome.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Komal Kaur Saroya ◽  
Kavipal Singh ◽  
Nimish Sethi ◽  
Simrat Kaur

Botulinum toxin A has a wide variety of medical applications, which are related to the blockade of acetylcholine and often are associated with abnormal muscle contractures. The use of botulinum toxins has also revolutionised the treatment of various dental conditions like bruxism, gummy smiles, Frey’s syndrome spastic disorders, hypersalivation, orthodontic relapse, facial dystonias and temporomandibular disorders. The list of possible new indications is rapidly expanding. Many of these conditions are discussed with regard to their treatment with Botox compared to conventional treatments.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Shilpi Gangwar ◽  
Patel Umesh Bhai Becharbhai ◽  
Vaibhav Sheel ◽  
Umesh Chandra Chaudhary

In this study, we evaluate the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic periodontitis on the basis of clinical attachment present and severity of attachment loss in both the cases. First of all Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and chronic periodontitis was performed, thereafter bacterial DNA extraction from blood serum sample and subgingival dental plaque of each group through PCR and later DNA purification through Spin protocol was performed, oligonucleotide primer was used to detect t.forcythia and PCR amplification was done to detect T. Denticola for both the groups .PBDNA was detected in both SGP and serum samples of both the groups. In SGP samples, Tannerella forsythia was more frequently detected as compared to serum samples of both the groups. In result theclinical attachment Level (CAL) was observed to be higher in RA group as compared to CP group. Comparison of CAL according to severity was also observed in both the groups which suggested that RA group has mild periodontitis as compared to CP group in which moderate to severe periodontitis was seen, Detection of periodontal bacterial DNA by PCR assay PBDNA was detected in both SGP and serum samples. In SGP samples, Tannerella forsythia was more frequently detected as compared to serum samples of both the groups. So these are two common chronic inflammatory diseases with a similar host-mediated pathogenesis. Current evidence suggests that an association exists between periodontitis and RA. Well-designed multicenter longitudinal clinical trials and studies with sufficient sample sizes are needed to ascertain the relationship between these two diseases and whether periodontal treatment can reduce the severity of RA or prevent its onset.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-79
Author(s):  
Archana H. Dhusia ◽  
Heena Sonawane ◽  
Rishi S Verma ◽  
Pooja Uchale ◽  
Harshada Jagdale

Dentoalveolar trauma occurs in relation to injuries of fall, road traffic accidents, sports injury or physical violence. There may be injury limited to the tooth, or may involve the periodontium around, or in severe cases, alveolar bone or oral mucosa may be traumatised. There can be myriad injuries of the same structure depending upon the severity of impact. The injuries of tooth most commonly being crown fractures, followed by root fractures, luxation or complete avulsion of the tooth. Every type of dentoalveolar injury requires a specific set of clinical protocols to be followed in order to successfully diagnose and manage the particular case.We hereby report a case of a 29-year-old male patient with a history of fall under the influence of alcohol, who had fallen flat on his face and had suffered intrusive luxation of permanent maxillary right central incisor and avulsion of permanent maxillary left central and lateral incisors. The exarticulated teeth still had slight soft tissue attachment to the socket. On the patients first visit to dental OPD, being a dental emergency, the avulsed teeth were immediately restored back into the socket under local anaesthesia after adequately irrigating and debriding the socket, followed by repositioning of the internally luxated tooth, so that all were in their correct anatomical position. After checking for occlusion, they were splinted in position with Erich’s arch bar and 26 gauge SS wire and after giving post-operative instructions patient was asked to follow up after 6 weeks. At 6 weeks, the affected teeth were found to be firm and so arch bar were removed. Patient was advised to follow up further. At periodic follow ups, the patient was asymptomatic and maintained adequate oral functioning of the injured teeth, thus with good patient compliance and proper diagnosis and treatment, dentoalveolar fractures can be managed successfully. The main purpose of this article is to lay emphasis on the timing of treatment of the dentoalveolar injuries. The earlier they are managed, the better is the outcome.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-90
Author(s):  
Meenakshi Singhal ◽  
Devi Charan Shetty ◽  
Saurabh Juneja ◽  
Anshi Jain ◽  
Nikita Gulati

Compound odontoma is considered to be a developmental anomalies of the dental tissues or a hamartomatous lesion rather than a true odontogenic tumour. It has an unknown etiology. Odontomas are further subdivided into compound and complex types depending on the extent of morpho-differentiation or on the resemblance to normal teeth. Since, these lesions are asymptomatic, they are usually detected in routine radiographs only. Early diagnosis, prompt clinical decision making followed by a proper treatment at the right time, results in a favorable prognosis. The present report describes a large atypical radiopaque mass located in the ramus of mandible. After the lesion was surgically removed under local anesthesia, histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of compound odontoma. The results achieved indicate that the early diagnosis of odontomas allows the adoption of a less complex and expensive treatment and ensures better prognosis.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-83
Author(s):  
Srabanti Nandy ◽  
Sanjit Lal Das ◽  
Uttam Kumar Sen ◽  
Arindam Karmakar

The overdenture is a predictable and valuable option in the treatment of a patient with multiple missing teeth. It aids by preservation of alveolar bone, teeth and supporting structures, maintenance of proprioceptive response and neuromuscular co-ordination, and enhances the quality of a prosthesis by improving the stability, retention and patient acceptance. Often while fabricating an overdenture with retained attachments it becomes mandatory to cast the wax pattern and by no means can that be judged for parallelism with the abutments. A lucid method of obtaining parallelism has been described, adjunct with significant improvement of bite force has been portrayed.Careful case selection and abutment preparation as well as periodic recall is the key to a successful over denture rehabilitation. This case report also depicts the tooth supported overdenture as a viable option with the use of a customized parallelometer which has its ease of use and cost effectiveness for determining parallelism of abutments using a prefabricated ball attachment system and deciphers the increase in bite force in a dynamic manner.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document