Abstract Objective To assess the feasibility of using a remote sensing model as free messaging application tool in preventive screening oral potentially malignant disorders rural area India. Design An observational cross‐sectional study. Setting Primary care setting Udupi District, Karnataka, South Participants One‐hundred and thirty‐one individuals with mean ( SD ) age 37.34 (11.31) years, whom 64.1% 35.9% were men women, respectively. Interventions Clinical examination followed by photo...

Background and aim. Dentists are exposed to a wide range of work-related factors that may result in various occupational diseases which musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) common. The purpose this study was determine the prevalence distribution MSDs among dental professionals our institution compare specialists.
 Methods. A self-administered questionnaire, included basic demographic details, work experience dentistry, profile related questions along with Standard Nordic Questionnaire,...

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes in patients with trigeminal neuralgia a tertiary care setting. Material Methods: The data of diagnosed over nine-year period this center from archives Medical Records Department were included. Two observers documented specially designed proforma. A p-value <0.0S was considered statistically significant. comparison categorical variables done using Chi-square/Fisher exact test. continuous Mann-Whitney U...

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the characteristics of artifacts produced by various intraoral dental materials in magnetic resonance imaging sequences and assess their impact on diagnostic quality resultant images. Material Methods: A clinical examination was conducted forty-six patients who underwent for brain pathologies. Parameters were recorded, including location, span, type material. The these image assessed. reliability intraand interobserver calculated, Fischer's exact test applied....

A BSTRACT Aim and Background: This study aimed to assess the awareness of dental practitioners about impact various intra-oral materials on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods: cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted graduates, postgraduates, faculty who were provided with a validated self-administered their knowledge MRI. Information regarding interactions these classified under three categories: heat generation, mechanical vibration, artifact production. consensus panel...

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a global public health crisis with an unprecedented shutdown of major establishments and non-emergency services. Disruptions across the country in dental hospitals led to challenges addressing patient's complaints. present study aimed analyse difference pattern Outpatient visits during period comparison that pre-pandemic tertiary care hospital. This retrospective was carried out by retrieving patient data from diagnostic register Department Oral Medicine...

Abstract Background & objectives People with hemophilia constitute a significant proportion of the population and an oral health care professional faces considerable challenge while treating them. This study aimed to assess dentition status as well fear dental treatment in patients compare it age‐matched healthy subjects. Patients methods single‐center, case‐control cross‐sectional was performed on 100 subjects controls. Oral recorded for all scored using simplified hygiene index...

<ns3:p>Background The tongue is a prominent muscular organ of the oral cavity and integrity mucosa frequently can reflect overall health an individual. Many notable structural functional alterations affect tongue. These changes may be symptomatic or asymptomatic. Hence, aim study was to determine prevalence abnormalities in population reporting tertiary care center. We also assessed normal variants evaluated protrusion measurement population. Methods cross-sectional included 1,143 dental...

A bstract Aim: This comparative study evaluated the effectiveness and safety profile of topical amlexanox triamcinolone for management erosive oral lichen planus (EOLP). Materials Methods: prospective, observational included 21 patients diagnosed clinically histopathologically with EOLP categorized into two groups. Subjects in groups were prescribed triamcinolone, respectively, 4 weeks. The area lesion burning sensation was measured at baseline, end first, 2second, fourth week. These outcome...

I would like to congratulate Indumathi et al.[1] for their interesting publication titled, "Primary Ewing's sarcoma of the orofacial region: A narrative review," published in Cancer Research, Statistics and Treatment journal. This review is clinically relevant readers as it serve an update clinicians on various clinical aspects maxillofacial region. However, have a few queries appreciate if authors could provide clarifications same. The selection subject heading terms literature search been...

Asymmetric variations of the contralateral structures head and face occur commonly in general population are an accepted feature morphogenesis. A gross asymmetry characterized by marked unilateral overdevelopment hard soft tissues is a rare congenital malformation has been termed as hemifacial hypertrophy (HFH). The etiology unknown, but several theories have proposed including hormonal imbalances, diseases involving neural system, vascular conditions, lymphatic abnormalities, mechanical...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one such common disorder among dental health care personnel caused due to the entrapment neuropathy of median nerve in carpal tunnel. We aimed evaluate pooled estimates CTS healthcare personnel.

Ectodermal dysplasia is a hereditary disorder characterized by developmental dystrophies of ectodermal derivatives- It triad signs comprising sparse hair, abnormal or missing teeth and inability to sweat. This case 12-year-old boy with hypohidrotic complete anodontia both primary permanent dentition presented. Owing the need for treatment at an early age due ill-formed maxillary mandibular residual ridges, prosthetic management can be difficult. Complete dentures soft liners hollow denture...

Hybridisation is the process of reinforcing multiple fibres in a single matrix. has proved to enhance mechanical strength composites based on natural and opened avenues for using these applications such as structural members office partitions, automotive interior panels sound proof panels. Present study deals with hybridisation flax jute synthetic fibre ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), melamine formaldehyde resin. Hand lay-up compression moulding was used fabricate eight...

Abstract Background Cheiloscopy is a reliable method of personal identification which may augment the established methods like dactylography, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) profiling, and dental records. Aim This study aimed to determine correlation lip prints with ethnicity gender individuals in an attempt bridge gap between conventional manual digital cheiloscopy. Methods Lip 300 gender-matched subjects Indian Malaysian-Chinese descents were collected analyzed using Suzuki K Tsuchihashi Y...

Abstract The hybridization of composites has recently seen an exponential growth in acceptance due to its ability improve the property such as toughness composites. Hybridization fibers is known give a better balance properties and increases opportunity use natural fibers, thereby reducing impact on environment without compromising utility. This study deals with ultrahigh‐molecular‐weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) flax jute using phenol formaldehyde resin. Composite panels 4 mm thickness,...