<b>Background:</b> World-wide, the contribution of dental caries to burden oral diseases is about 10 times higher than that periodontal disease, other common condition. Owing its globally high prevalence, a pandemic disease characterized by percentage untreated carious cavities causing pain, discomfort and functional limitations. Untreated cavities; furthermore, have significant impact on general health children social economic well-being communities. A surgical approach elimination lesion...

The purpose of this in-vitro study is to determine the efficacy various irrigants in removing smear layer primary teeth root canals after hand instrumentation.The present consisted 30 human incisors which were sectioned at cementoenamel junction horizontally. specimens divided randomly into four experimental and one control group having six each was treated with specific irrigant. 5.25% NaOCl, NaOCl + 10% EDTA, 6% citric acid, 2% chlorhexidine, saline (control) evaluated for removal layer....

The aim of this study was to the knowledge, attitude and practice pediatricians toward infant oral healthcare objective determine what can improve healthcare.A systematic random survey in Mysore received a questionnaire pertaining individual details, knowledge level approach healthcare.Most acknowledged importance pediatric dentistry. Pediatricians agree that it is important do dental examination before 1 year. initiating hygiene eruption first tooth not seen be prevalent among...

The present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating effectiveness a Primary Preventive Dental Health Education Programme for 6-12-year-old primary school children in Mysore City.A total 12 schools, one each category Government, Aided, and Unaided, were randomly selected per zone viz., North, South, East, West. These schools constituted group where School (PPSDHEP) implemented. Two additional at random from four zones to serve as control. A 926 participated study. PPSDHEP involved...

To overcome the drawbacks of glass ionomer cement sensitivity to initial desiccation and moisture contamination use surface coating agent is recommended. The search in this area led invent nanofillers agent, but its effect on fluoride release not clear.The aim study evaluate compare from conventional with without agent.This vitro comprised total 80 samples (40 each coating).Specimens were prepared, G coat plus was applied light cured. Fluoride sample measured every 24 h for 7 days weekly 7th...

Information on oral health knowledge and practice in orphanage house children is essential for healthcare policy makers to promote resources address needs of this unprivileged group society.To assess the source information, level knowledge, attitude, toward hygiene among socially handicapped from city Mysore, Karnataka state, India.A cross-sectional survey was conducted 488 12-14 years age living five different houses Mysore district. Data regarding were collected through structured...

To determine the fluoride release from Giomer and Compomer, using different topical regimes, to compare amount of giomer with that compomer.Forty-eight specimens each compomer were divided into four treatment groups, namely, control group, fluoridated dentifrice (500 ppm) once daily twice + mouthwash (225 group. Each specimen was suspended in demineralizing solution for six hours remineralizing 18 hours. Fluoride measured both seven days. Total calculated by adding released solution.The...

<b>Aims and Objective:</b> To determine the effect of low-concentration daily topical fluoride application on release Giomer Compomer to compare amount from that Compomer. <b>Materials Methods:</b> Forty-eight specimens each were divided into four treatment groups, namely, control group, fluoridated dentifrice (500 ppm) once-daily twice-daily group + mouthwash (225 group. Each specimen was suspended in demineralising solution for 6 h remineralising 18 h. Fluoride measured both 21 days. Total...

Resorption of primary teeth and eruption permanent involves a complex series changes. The cellular histological changes occurring during the process resorption vary stagewise. knowledge in pulp deciduous would provide information about resorptive process.To evaluate histologic related to different stages physiologic root resorption.To establish cause effect relationship, contrived study design was planned.A total 60 extracted incisors, canines, molars were included study. remaining length...

<b>Aim:</b> The aim was to evaluate and compare the shear bond strength of nano-hydroxyapatite (Nano-HAp) incorporated conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC).<br> <b>Materials</b> <b>and</b> <b>Methods:</b> Nano-HAp GIC prepared by replacing 8 wt% powder with nano-HAp powder. Twenty-six HAp disks were used as substrate for bonding divided into two equal groups. Before disk silicon carbide (no. 2500) followed 10% polyacrylic acid conditioning. standardized samples using split teflon mold on...

<b>Background:</b> Glass ionomers are most commonly used esthetic restorative material, but has inferior mechanical properties. The search to improve its properties led the use of hydroxyapatite (HA) whiskers as strengthening material for glass ionomer cement effect on fluoride release is still not clear. <b>Aims:</b> To evaluate and compare from HA incorporated conventional (CGIC). <b>Settings Design:</b> This <i>in vitro</i> study comprised total forty sample. Twenty Specimens each were...

<b>Background:</b> Hereditary, environmental and developmental factors play an important role in dentofacial development, as well the initiation of malocclusion disorder. Allergic phenomenon such asthma that induces alternative mode breathing patients is a contributing factor development dental arch. <b>Aim:</b> Our aim this study was to evaluate dentoalveolar morphology asthmatic children analyze effects medications on <b>Setting Design</b> : This centered 44 aged between 6-12 years from...

This clinical investigation examined the effects of brushing with a test toothpaste containing natural ingredients, that is, clove (Syzgium Aromaticum), aloe vera (Aloe Barbadensis), amla (Emblica Officinalis), neem (Azadirachta Indica), tulsi (Ocimum Basillicum) and honey (from Apis Mellifera) along zinc salts fluoride in comparison dentifrice formulated alone on dental plaque gingivitis over 6-month period.One hundred eighty (180) subjects mean index scores greater than 1.5 (Turesky...

Objectives: The present study was conducted to evaluate the optimal method of enhancing bond strength a composite resin facial surface primary anterior stainless steel crowns using various treatments namely Nd: YAG laser treatment, sandblasting , alloy primer application and no treatment.Study Design: sample consisted 60 (UnitekTM size R 4), with 15 samples randomly divided into 4 groups, embedded in acrylic blocks.The these treated utilized as bonding which 2.5mm diameter cylinders were...

A study was conducted to evaluate and compare the effect of cavity disinfectants on fracture resistance primary molars restored with indirect composite inlays. Thirty-six non-carious second were selected divided randomly into three groups (n = 12): control group (no disinfectant), chlorhexidine (disinfected 2% for 40 seconds) sodium hypochlorite crowns seconds). The inlays fabricated by method using Ceram X nanocomposite plaster die. All submitted compression mechanic test in a Hounsfield...

Gingivitis is common in all age groups and thought to be a non-specific inflammatory reaction complex indigenous microbiota. Studies indicate that the prevalence of gingivitis increases during early teenage years. Supragingival plaque control an effective method controlling gingivitis. Undoubtedly, most widely practiced form oral hygiene tooth brushing with dentifrice. Recently, interest natural-based products has increased. Most herbal are known have variety medicinal properties. A study...

The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare shear bond strength conventional composites with nanocomposites in carious sound deciduous dentin use self-etching adhesive.Human primary molars were ground obtain flat surfaces divided into two groups: Carious group. teeth specimens prepared by removing infected area affected used for bonding composite. Teeth subdivided groups (n = 15) based on type composite group nanocomposite bonded adhesive. All stored distilled water 24 hours at 37°C...

Primary teeth have shown wide variations in their eruption time among different population. Population specific ages are provided as mean with standard deviations or median its percentile range. This alone will be insufficient for prediction of tooth sequence because they provide no information on the frequency variation within pairs teeth. Norms polymorphic can more useful.This study aims at providing norms polymorphism primary children Mysore population.A cross-sectional was designed 1392...