Radicular cyst is believed to be derived from the epithelial cell rests of Malassez. The associated tooth nonvital, usually asymptomatic, and may result in swelling, tenderness, mobility, or other problems with rare possibility neoplastic transformation its lining. treatment options include endodontic procedure, extraction offending tooth, enucleation primary closure, marsupialization. present report describes case a radicular anterior maxillary region 31-year-old male patient, detailed...

Background Mandible is the largest and strongest bone of face, very durable, hence remains well preserved than many other bones. In cases mass disasters where an intact skull not found, mandible may play a vital role in sex determination as it most dimorphic skull. Morphometric analysis mandibular ramus provides highly accurate data to discriminate sex. This can be accomplished by use panoramic radiography which widely available used routinely assess structures. Objective To evaluate compare...

Purpose: To investigate whether panoramic radiograph can be used as an alternative to lateral cephalogram for measuring the gonial angle in skeletal Class I patients. Patients and Methods: Panoramic were collected from pretreatment records of 100 patients age 16-30 years Department Orthodontics. Radiographs manually traced was measured. Paired t-test find difference mean between cephalogram. A simple regression analysis performed relationship angles two different radiographs. Results: The...

Abstract Objective To access the awareness of dental practitioners Nepal towards COVID-19 transmission through aerosols. Materials and methods The study involved 384 dentists from all over was conducted for a period 3 months. A self-reported online questionnaire developed using Google forms link shared. It emphasized related to aerosol ventilation system in their daily practices prepared. data were analyzed Statistical Package Social Sciences version 20.0 software. Results majority...

Introduction: Smile line is a major factor considered in esthetic treatment planning.Objective: To assess the position of smile both natural and forced relation to age gender Nepali population sample.Materials & Method: A cross sectional study was done 220 adults. DSLR camera used take photograph participants. Two different photographs were taken each participant standardized format. The lines determined classified according Liebart et al. Data analysis by SPSS 20.0 software. Chi square...

Introduction: Gonial angle measurements serve as an important parameter of the craniofacial complex and are usually studied on lateral cephalograms, but recently panoramic radiographs have also been used. The aim this study is to measure gonial using orthopantomogram cephalogram based age, gender, ethnicity, skeletal malocclusion in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional comprising 350 selected apparently healthy individuals collected for period one year, from...

Introduction: Periodontal disease is regarded as one of the preventable diseases. It can be prevented through effective plaque control measures that require mechanical instrumentation with various surgical or non-surgical periodontal therapies well daily oral hygiene measures. Dental professionals must competent enough to promote good health by educating patients practice In this regard, study was designed assess knowledge, attitude, and behaviour for using prescribing dental floss among...

Background The prognosis of furcation involved maxillary first premolar is typically guarded to poor. presence concavities in the root trunk and positioning roots buccal palatal regions teeth are responsible for its challenges during instrumentation control plaque. We aimed access on surface as well morphometric measurement dimensions Nepalese population.MethodsA cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted Department Periodontics Oral Implantology, College Medical Sciences (CoMS)....

Maxillary anterior region is the implant site that may require most rigorous pre-operative assessment as it will have a direct influence on aesthetic outcome and stability of dental implant. In present study, CBCT (cone beam computerized tomography) images were used to evaluate alveolar ridge dimension in maxillary region. This observational radiographic study was done at Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital. The width bone measured from labial cortex palatal teeth mm crest (L1), mid-root...

Introduction: Fingerprint system of positive identification is based on the principle that arrangement and distribution fingerprint re­mains constant persists throughout life patterns no two hands resemble each other.
 Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among 250 students (125 male 125 female students), aged 17 - 40 years age, Gan­daki Medical College, Pokhara, Nepal from 15 March to 13 April, 2017 A.D. The fingertip both were collected identified with aid a magnifying...

Background: The determination of age and sex is required for forensic practice medicolegal purposes. Because the mandible typically recovered intact, it plays a crucial role in determining sex. Orthopantomogram X-rays can be used to thoroughly examine mandible. availability large number antemortem orthopantomograms could extremely beneficial terms evaluating developing population-specific standards. Objectives: To evaluate usefulness mandibular ramus by linear angular measurements on digital...

Background There are no radiographic studies in Nepalese population for determination of sagittal root positioning maxillary anterior teeth. The and angulation plays a vital role case selection immediate implant placement. Objective To evaluate, classify compare position between different Method A 2-year retrospective study was conducted on 100 patients (53 males 47 females) who fulfilled the inclusion criteria using cone beam computed tomographic images. relationship tooth to its alveolar...

Background: Mandibular canal runs in the body and ramus of mandible provides pas­sage for inferior alveolar nerve. Knowledge on spatial relationship with adjacent structures prevent damage to nerve during surgical procedures. This study aims find three-dimensional as well its relation third molar.
 Methods: was a cross sectional retrospective conducted Cone Beam Com­puted Tomography images. The position molar vertical horizontal dimensions were analyzed.
 Results: found be...

Background: Oral health has been an integral component of general health, with a serious impact on the quality life and overall well-being. Limited availability accessibility oral services are risk factors for poor diseases. This study aimed to observe common dental disease pattern evaluate drug utilization among patients visiting Dental Outpatient Department Dhulikhel Hospital- Kathmandu University Hospital.
 Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional was conducted from October 2018...

Background: Personal identification is one of the key areas in forensic sciences. A combination different simple and easily available methods such as lip prints fingerprints can be used for human identification. Our objective was to analyze types print fingerprint patterns dental students identify if they were associated with gender.
 Methods: This a cross-sectional comparative study conducted 150 (male: female 1:1), aged between 17 34 years, from Kantipur Dental College. The recorded...

Abstract Objective: To access the awareness of dental practitioners Nepal towards COVID-19 transmission through aerosols. Materials and Methods: The study involved 384 dentists from all over was conducted for a period three months. A self-reported online questionnaire developed using Google forms link shared. It emphasized related to aerosol ventilation system in their daily practices prepared. data were analysed Statistical Package Social Sciences version 20.0 software. Results: Majority...

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) can be used for determining the height and width of alveolar bone surrounding implant site which are important factors in planning. This study was done to evaluate compare maxillary anterior teeth based on CBCT images from Nepalese population. retrospective included patients who had scan between January 2019 December 2020. Sagittal section views perpendicular ridge were taken middle left right central incisor, lateral canine regions linear measurements...

Introduction: Maxillary sinus septa are partitions of cortical bone dividing the into multiple compartments. Their presence and dimension relevance to periodontists, oral maxillofacial surgeons as well otolaryngologists. Objective: To determine prevalence maxillary its variation with gender location in sampled Nepali population. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted Department Periodontics, Kantipur Dental College Teaching Hospital Research Centre after ethical clearance...

Introduction: Among many anatomical landmarks in the human skull, mental foramen is a stable landmark on mandible. The diverse morphology of mandible indicates specific characteristics such structures each individual. aim this study was to find out mean distance from inferior border visiting Outpatient Dental Department tertiary care centre. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional conducted among patients undergoing orthopantomogram centre 3 February 2022 31 July 2022. Ethical approval...

Background: Biopsy has crucial role in definitive diagnosis of lesions followed by appropriate treatment the same. There are situations to clinicians when report from oral pathologists comes as “inconclusive biopsy”, instead a diagnosis. Objectives: To determine frequency and reasons for inconclusive biopsy final diagnosis, samples obtained histopathological evaluation. Methods: This retrospective chart review was conducted total 982 reports archive Department Oral Pathology Kantipur Dental...

Introduction: Dentists are expected to play a major role in advancing the field of stem cell research as well directing and implementing future therapies dentistry. Accordingly, good basic knowledge positive attitude toward cells their potential applications essential among dentists. Objective: This study aimed assess prevalence on dental practitioners. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional was conducted registered practitioners Nepal. An online questionnaire created with help Google forms...