Abstract Background Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a broad category of conditions arising from the various components temporomandibular joint complex. Bio-psychosocial model is most accepted theory describing etiopathogenesis TMD. Dental students vulnerable to psychological disorders, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Hence, aim current study was evaluate prevalence possible risk factors TMD among dental academic levels explore association TMDs with demographic, academic,...

Introduction: No medication or therapies were found to be effective in controlling the covid-19 pandemic. The fast-track development of vaccine brought some hope among health practitioners globally. major challenge seems safety, efficacy, and acceptance vaccine. A cross-sectional survey was conducted community state Odisha, India, find out concerns safety for

The detection of pulp stone in a patient suffering from undiagnosed systemic diseases can be an early diagnostic indicator. Thus, the aim study was to assess prevalence stones Saudi Arabian population with cardiovascular and diabetes mellitus. In retrospective study, we included cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans 73 patients disease 76 mellitus as group I II, respectively. Group III comprised CBCT scan 80 healthy controls. From total 229 scans, 4807 teeth were screened for throughout...

In Malaysia, oral cancer is very common and the reported 5-year survival of such patients nearly 50% after treatment with surgery radiotherapy, much lower than most developed countries. This study aimed to investigate socio-demographic clinicopathological parameters that influence mortality rate suffering from squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in Kelantanse population.In this retrospective study, data regarding socio-demographic, factors, outcome associated OSCC were gathered archives medical...

The paper proposes a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor utilizing MXene and Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) material layer, placed on the Ag metal-based conventional to detect disease in human teeth. SPR works principle of attenuated total reflection. transverse matrix method was utilized for reflectivity calculation. thickness MXene, MoS2 were taken as 45, 0.993, 0.375 nm, respectively. Single-layer two layers taken, highest sensitivity sensor enamel, dentin, cementum obtained at 83.219...

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the morphological palatal rugae pattern in a central Indian population and determine sex differentiation. Objectives: To investigate distinctive patterns contribution gender identification. Material Methods: present cross-sectional conducted among Central with sample size 500 participants. involved 250 males females who were randomly selected from outpatient department Oral Medicine Diagnosis Radiology, Hitkarini Dental College Hospital, Jabalpur,...

A vital feature of conservative dentistry is the adhesion restorative material to tooth structure for restoration substance lost due dental decay, trauma, or imperfections. In a perfect world, should generate lasting by bonding with tissues. The ingress micro-organisms, oral fluids, molecules, and ions through microscopic spaces faulty between known as microleakage. This study focuses on evaluation adhesive failures materials. past, studies have focused more potential surface. Therefore,...

Aim: To estimate the differences in maxillary arch morphology buccal and palatal canine impaction an Asian population of Gujarati origin. Methodology: An institutional ethics committee’s approval was acquired before commencement this study. Sixty subjects were enrolled Thirty (20 females 10 males) had a impacted either or thirty control group participants selected aged 13 to 18 years who sought orthodontic treatment at tertiary health care center Ahmedabad, Gujarat, western India. Routine...

The neuron connections in the central nervous system play an important role structure of life organ. neurons control operational mechanism entire brain which sways intact body. An itty bitty variation creates a serious complication may lead to haemorrhage. amount variation/deformation determines stage stroke. So early computation deformation saves from Keeping importance brain, present article employs one dimensional photonic fetch using infrared (IR) signal 1310 nm (wavelength). principle...

This study aimed to quantify serum C-reactive protein (CRP) values in periodontally healthy people and explore the relationship between CRP levels chronic periodontitis, influence of scaling as well root planing (SRP) on levels. The included 100 systemically adults (n = 100; 50 males females) who were separated into two groups: Group A (control) n 50; subjects B (test) with periodontitis. test group (group B) was further randomly B1 25) B2 25). clinical parameters measured only once before...

Introduction: Enzyme lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is found in cells of almost all body tissues. Lactate activity serum increases as a marker cellular necrosis. Serum LDH levels have been used an adjunct biochemical diagnosis various pre-cancer and cancers. Aims Objectives: To evaluate role parameter the oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), leukoplakia (OL) submucous fibrosis (OSMF), to assess OSCC, OL OSMF compare same with normal individuals. Materials Methods: A total 120 patients were...

In the modern era of dentistry, role modeling/roleplaying is one most prevalent and recommended methods dental education. Working on video production projects using student-centred learning also help students create feelings ownership self-esteem. This study aimed to compare students' perceptions roleplay videos among genders, different disciplines levels students. included 180 third- fourth-year registered in courses such as 'Introduction Dental Practice' 'Surgical management oral...

Background and Objectives: Diagnostic evaluation with the aid of biomarkers has reached newer heights to assess disease activity. Salivary calcium, magnesium, pH are one biochemical parameters which can be helpful in assessing progression periodontal disease. Smokers at topnotch threat for having oral diseases, predominantly diseases. The aim this study was salivary levels smokers compared non-smokers chronic periodontitis. Materials Methods: current conducted on 210 individuals affected...

A BSTRACT Dental caries pose a significant public health concern, affecting vast population globally. Traditional clinical examination methods, although reliable, can be subject to human error and time-consuming. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have emerged as promising tools enhance diagnostic accuracy efficiency. This study explores the potential of AI in revolutionizing dental detection. Materials Methods: cohort 50 patients with varying degrees participated this comparative...

Saliva is a complex fluid, whose important role to maintain the well being of oral cavity. Salivary gland hypofunction or hyposalivation condition having reduced saliva production which leads subjective complaint dryness termed xerostomia.(7) Management xerostomia includes palliative therapy using topical agents systemic therapy. Electrostimulation produce was studied in past and showed moderate promise but never became part mainstream Hence, this study undertaken evaluate effect...

Abstract Aim To digitally evaluate the marginal adaptation of different types all‐ceramic crowns on two configurations such as Shoulder and Chamfer prepared teeth. Methods The fit crown specimens model teeth were assessed using dual scan replica technique. Two plastic prepared; one having a finishing line (A), while other with finish (B). Three crowns, layered zirconia, monolithic pressed lithium disilicate, fabricated for each tooth (A) Measurements assessing discrepancy done four...

To examine the hypothesis that psychological factors of distress and perception unhappiness in childhood are associated with self reported orofacial pain to whether such patients have a poorer their oral health related quality life if so then what extent.A cross-sectional hospital based study was conducted Hitkarini Dental College Hospital, Jabalpur amongst 400 cases controls. Patients were included on Locker Slade's criteria. asked complete 27 items Questionnaire which General Health assess...

Psychosomatic or somatoform disorders are among the most common psychiatric found in general practice. A psychosomatic disorder involves both body and mind. These diseases have physical symptoms originating from mental emotional causes. Most ones stress, anxiety depression. wide spectrum of may influence orofacial region, where unfortunately they remain unrecognized due to limited nature their presenting features. We here present a case report atypical odontalgia an elderly male secondary...

Background: The aim of the present study was to detect prevalence accidental pathological findings in asymptomatic maxillary sinuses patients referred for head and neck cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) examination varied reasons. Methods: cross-sectional included a detailed analysis CBCT scans 150 aged between 18 70 years reporting dental complaints detecting while did not have any complaint pertaining sinuses. Results: revealed 58% they were Furthermore, mucosal thickening found 29.3%...

Objective: To determine the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) for post-treated fixed dental prostheses in selected sample patients. Material and Methods: 120 patients treated with prostheses, either single crowns or partial dentures maxillary mandibular arches were asked to express their views about quality life. Patients’ files randomly from archives Department Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College Dentistry, Jouf University, Saudi Arabia. For this purpose, a self-structured...