Introduction: Primary mandibular molars have diverse morphological variations. This trait of human dentition is very important for restoring the anatomy tooth as well anthropological study to characterize ethnicity. Anatomical landmarks like cusp, groove and ridges vary even among same species.The was aimed assess number cusps occlusal grooves in primary children. Methods: An observational cross-section conducted pediatric patients Outpatient Dental Department a tertiary care center from...

Introduction: The positional relationship between the mandibularcanal with impacted mandibular third molar is main factor of inferior alveolar nerve injury. purpose this study wasto classify anatomical three dimensional proximity molars to canal.
 Methods: descriptive cross-sectional was conducted inthe Department Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery a tertiary care hospital from July 2020 August after obtaining ethical approval Institutional Review Committee (Reference number 2506202001)....

Introduction: Frenum attachments are fold of mucous membrane attaching the lips to alveolar mucosa and underlying periosteum. Aberrant location attachment maxillary labial frenum poses many clinical problems such as mucogingival midline diastema.
 Objective: The study was performed assess variations in morphology a sample Newari children Bhaktapur, Nepal.
 Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional enrolling 340 residing Bhaktapur from August 14, 2020 March 30, 2021. comprised both...

Introduction: Anaemia is a pathologic deficiency in oxygen-carrying haemoglobin red blood cells which may be the result of genetic diseases, infections and several nutrients. Nepal one developing countries where anaemia most serious public health problems. So, study was planned to evaluate prevalence among children under five years tertiary care hospital Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional carried out from August 2011 January 2012 using structured questionnaire interview observation. The were...

Background: Injury to a young child’s teeth and face is traumatic experience for the child parents. Prompt effective action on traumatized significantly increases likelihood of positive treatment outcome. Adequate knowledge school teachers in emergency situation arising during hours can prove be boon child’soral health.Objectives: To assess Bhaktapur about management dental trauma also measure relationship between socio demographic characteristic emergencies.Methods: The cross sectional...

Herpes zoster infection, commonly known as Shingles, is caused by reactivation of the Varicella-Zoster virus which may have remained latent in dorsal root ganglia. HZI characterized prodromal symptoms unilateral deep aching, burning pain followed a maculopapular rash, vesicular eruptions, ulcers, and scab formations over affected nerve distribution. The ophthalmic branch trigeminal more involved than maxillary mandibular branches; particular, involvement rare. This case report 65-years-old...

Third molars are common teeth to be impacted. The position of mandibular third molar is such that it in close contact with inferior alveolar canal which may lead nerve damage during its removal. So, this study was conducted find out the prevalence compression by molars.This descriptive cross-sectional on images collected from Dental Imaging Centers Nepal 25th June 2020 15th February 2021 after obtaining ethical clearance Health Research Council (Reference number: 2100). A convenience...

Background: Smokeless tobacco use is prevalent in Nepal, and various products are widely available the country. Areca nut chewing habit common Nepal especially Terai region adjoining India. This study was aimed to assess Tobacco betel among adolescents of Bhaktapur their knowledge about Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF).
 Methods: Cross-sectional performed (age group 10-18) years studying high schools colleges Bhaktapur. Random sampling methods carried out select 400 after taking written...

Background: Mouth opening is an everyday activity which plays a vital role for mastication and speech. Restricted mouth may be associated with musculoskeletal disorder or some pathology in the masticatory system due to orofacial infections trauma, as well chronic condition such disorders of temporomandibular joint tumors. So, den­tist are concerned about their patient’s ability open oral examination dental procedures. This study was aimed measure maximum among Newari children Bhaktapur....

Background: Smokeless tobacco use is prevalent in Nepal, and various products are widely available the country. Areca nut chewing habit common Nepal especially Terai region adjoining India. This study was aimed to assess Tobacco betel among adolescents of Bhaktapur their knowledge about Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF).
 Methods: Cross-sectional performed (age group 10-18) years studying high schools colleges Bhaktapur. Random sampling methods carried out select 400 after taking written...

Despite oral cancer being a common in Nepal, little is known about potentially malignant disorders which have high likelihood of transformation. This study aims to find out the prevalence among patients attending Department Oral Medicine and Radiology tertiary care dental hospital.A descriptive cross-sectional was carried 611 from 14th January, 2021 15th July, at centre after receiving ethical clearance Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 2306202002). Convenience sampling done....

Background: Understanding the association between morphological aspects in primary dentition and its transition to permanent provides possibility of predicting final occlusion. Study on occlusal characteristics deciduous Nepalese population is limited. This study was aimed assess spacing preschool children.
 Methods: The cross-sectional conducted among 432 children around Kathmandu valley after getting permission from Institutional Review Committee Kath­mandu Medical College Teaching...

Aim: To explore the dental caries and periodontal disease oral hygiene practice among females in Chepang ethnic group. Methods: Questionnaire were developed regarding socio-behavioral aspects prevention control of diseases at an individual population level; mechanical chemical plaque simultaneous management gingivitis caries. Data collected analyzed. Results: Total 104 female patients interviewed with their mean age 30.1±12.7 (range: 11-70) years. 85.6% showed regular brushing 96.2% used...

Background: Hepatitis B is a serious public health problem and dental healthcare workers (HCW) are at greater risk of acquiring the infection. The main aim this study was to as­sess knowledge, attitude, hepatitis vaccination status HCW tertiary hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional carried out among all their knowledge lev­el, vaccine uptake were measured. Factors associated with receipt full assessed using Pearson’s chi-square test. data analyzed Statistical Package for Social Sciences...

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: Understanding the association between morphological aspects in primary dentition and its transition to permanent provides possibility of predicting final occlusion. Study on occlusal characteristics deciduous Nepalese population is limited. This study was aimed assess spacing preschool children.
 Methods: The cross-sectional conducted among 432 children around Kathmandu valley after getting permission from Institutional Review Committee Kath­mandu Medical College Teaching...

Background: Leeway space becomes important during the change of dentition and occlusal development.
 Objectives: The study was designed to measure mean leeway maxilla mandible Nepalese children using Orthopantomogram radiographs also compare difference between in male female children.
 Methodology: After ethical approval, 270 OPG (Orthopantomogram) age groups 6-12 years exhibiting mixed were selected for after following inclusion exclusion criteria by convenience sampling method. A...