Intraoral Digital Scanners â An Overview
An accurate impression is one of the most challenging tasks in dental practice. A variety of impression materials are available like alginate, polysiloxane, polyether, silicones etc. However, these materials have certain limitations either related to flavour, gag reflex, disinfection process. As an attempt to overcome those limi.. Read More
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Does MTA and Calcium Hydroxide Additives Effect on the Bond Strength of AH Plus Sealer?
The aim of the this study was to evaluate the bond strength of the canal sealers formed experimentally by adding different levels of MTA and Ca(OH)2 into AH Plus, and comparing with unaltered AH Plus, Total Fill and MTA Fillapex. 91 single-rooted human maxillary central teeth were prepared, with the following sealer type evaluat.. Read More
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Obturating Materials in Primary Teeth-A Review
Treatment of pulpally inflamed primary and permanent teeth in children presents a unique challenge to the dental clinician. Although the number of children experiencing caries and pulpal pathologies has considerably lowered due to dental health education, pulpal pathologies still persists. It eventually leads to development of m.. Read More
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In recent years, university education has been called upon to cultivate new abilities known as “generic skills,” which have been defined in various ways by the different ministries and agencies advocating their necessity. These generic skills are also indispensable for dentistry graduates and skills training is impor.. Read More
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Aim:Describe the available information of Esthetic Clinical Performance of Lithium Disilicate restorations according to FDI criteria in the last 10 years. Method: The information research was made on Pubmed, Ebsco, Trip Database and Scopus. Homologation of existent evaluation of the esthetic criteria to the FDI evaluation guidel.. Read More
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the tensile bonding strengths of Fleck’s® zinc phosphate cement, Nexus™ RMGI (resin-modified glass ionomer) luting cement, and RelyX™ Ultimate adhesive resin cement on metallic crowns after thermocycling. Methods: Thirty extracted mandibular first molars with minimal ca.. Read More
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Comparative Study in vitro of Acrylic Resins in Fixed Provisional Prostheses
Introduction: Materials for temporary fixed prostheses offer different physical properties in terms of hardness, susceptibility to pigmentation and exothermic reaction during their polymerization. Objective: To conduct an in vitro comparison of the properties of five acrylic resins for the preparation of fixed provisional pros.. Read More
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Ameloblastic Carcinoma (AC) primarily is an aggressive odontogenic tumour, which histologically consist of features of both ameloblastoma and carcinoma. This requires more aggressive surgical approach then its benign counterpart. Malignant Ameloblastoma (MA) microscopically appears benign but shows metastasis. The authors report.. Read More
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The principal aim was to include as many as reports, and salient areas of those reports stating the efficacy of QST in detecting orofacial pain. The primary research question for this systematic review is “Does QST have supremacy in diagnosing the nature of orofacial pain compared to routine methods?”... Read More
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Teeth whitening Effectiveness of Carbamide Peroxide Gel
The demand for whiter teeth is not only taking the social media by storm, but is also shifting the paradigm of practicing dentistry. It has also made people conscious about the importance of oral health and hygiene. A laboratory experiment was performed using the two most widely explored active pharmaceutical ingredients associa.. Read More
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Background & Objective: School teachers are among best available health personnel who help in improving the health of the community. Few studies conducted regarding knowledge, attitude and practices of the teachers. There is no available data regarding their oral health status which may cast an indirect impact on the childre.. Read More
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Determination of Blood Group From the Tooth Material - An Medico Legal Investigative Procedure
In medico legal investigations, the blood group could play a vital role in determining the identity of the victim and the criminals behind the act. Aims and objectives: 1. To determine blood groups on dental tissues using Adsorption-Elution technique. 2. Comparison with blood group of blood stained compress of the respective pa.. Read More
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Esthetic Correction with Laminate Veneers - A Case Series
One of the most successful developments in dentistry has been the meteoric rise of bonded veneers. It is a layer of tooth coloured material that is applied to a tooth for esthetically restoring localized or generalized defects or intrinsic discolouration. Newer techniques and materials make conservative dentistry a reality, with.. Read More
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In oral surgery, there is an increased concern for soft and hard tissue wound healing processes and the development of bioactive additives for targeted surgical sites has become an important challenge in the last three decades. Recently, platelet concentrates have been identified as satisfactory bioactive materials that increase.. Read More
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Methods for Combating Caries in Highly Susceptible Groups
The number of people with special needs who need oral health services is rising dramatically. Many reports show that people with disabilities have more dental disease, more missing teeth and more difficulty obtaining dental care than other members of the general population. “Special care” in oral health is required b.. Read More
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Rehabilitating a Compromised Site for Restoring Form, Function and Esthetics- A Case Report
Background: Rehabilitating a compromised site in the maxillary anterior dentition is a challenging task. This case report describes an efficient technique combining the use of free gingival graft (FGG) and a subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) for soft tissue augmentation in Class III ridge defect. Method: The surgical .. Read More
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Shear Bond Strength of Different Root Canal Sealers To WMTA and Biodentine
The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of the AH Plus, Tubli-Seal, MTA Fillapex, and Sealapex root canal sealers when used with WMTA (White Mineral Trioxide Aggregate) and Biodentine. WMTA and Biodentine were prepared and placed into central holes of cylindrical acrylic blocks. The blocks were stored at 37.. Read More
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Introduction: The immediate loading technique allows the placement of a temporary restoration supported by freshly inserted implants. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the concept of multicortical anchorage and Splinting as a suitable technique for immediate loading. Methods: Thirty patients received Implants in .. Read More
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Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition that affects soft tissues and alveolar bone adjacent to dental implants. This condition leads to agitation or even loss of implants. Bacterial infection caused by contamination of implant site is one of the known causes of peri-implantitis. Infective bacterial agents include Aggregat.. Read More
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Nutrition and Orthodontics-Interdependence and Interrelationship
Orthodontic treatment involves the use of attachments and force element that can negatively affect the dietary intake, compromising the nutrition of the patient. On the other hand, for effective orthodontic treatment, a balanced diet is required. Thus it becomes a vicious cycle, which should be taken into consideration by both t.. Read More
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