Introduction Health care waste is a unique category of by the quality its composition, source generation, hazardous nature and need for appropriate protection during handling, treatment disposal. Mismanagement affects not only generators, operators but als

The purpose of this in vivo study was to compare the marginal and internal gap widths monolithic zirconia crowns fabricated by CAD/CAM technique metal-ceramic conventional technique.10 participants needing a single restoration were selected. Zirconia using technology (Group A) (n=10) B) lost wax casting for each selected tooth. gaps recorded replica with light body silicone material stabilized regular set putty. Each sectioned buccolingually mesiodistally then evaluated at five...

The discolouration of artificial teeth, which hampers aesthetics, is one the negative effects cigarette smoking. Therefore, effect smoke on colour stability commercially available acrylic resin teeth needs to be evaluated for clinical success and ascertain as brand has superior properties.Three were evaluated, after division into Group A (Premadent), B (Astra), C (Sanyo- Dent). Selected brands subdivided study group control group. Each set stored in saliva at 37±1°C 24 hours. After hours...

Candidiasis is common in denture wearers. Rough surfaces of dentures promote plaque formation and maturation, thus justifying the need for smooth surfaces. Proper finishing polishing provide Thus, this study was done to assess adherence Candida heat polymerized acrylic resin which were subjected different stipulated methods.A total 48 specimens dimension 10x10x3 mm(3) fabricated divided into four groups, A, B,C D, with 12 each group, according method step employed. Subsequently, they an...

Introduction: Bruxism is defined as a nonfunctional activity or parafunctional habit characterized by the unconscious repetitive motion of clenching and/or grinding teeth. Soft occlusal splints have been considered first-line strategy for treating nocturnal bruxism. Cortisol major steroid hormone secreted fascicular zone adrenal cortex, belonging to glucocorticosteroidal group hormones. Clinical studies shown that when humans are placed under stress, hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenocortical...

Background: The therapeutic use of gingival mesenchymal stem cells (GMSCs) as autologous may pose the challenge alterations inflicted by hyperglycemic environment. Objective: This study aims to assess effects hyperglycemia on characteristics GMSCs in diabetics. Materials and Methods: 10 patients who consented fulfilled criteria for inclusion exclusion were recruited categorized test (HbA1c > 6.5) control < 6.0). Gingival explants obtained from collar teeth, washed, digested cultured....

<b>Context:</b> Conventional complete dentures still remain a viable method of treatment for many patients in this era fixed prosthesis like dental implants. All undergoing denture need nonsurgical preprosthetic the preparation healthy bearing mucosa as well-keratinized is desirable denture. <b>Aims:</b> To evaluate and compare keratinization before after insertion at intervals 1 week month. <b>Settings Design:</b> The present study was conducted on 24 completely edentulous male subjects...

ABSTRACT In skeletal Class III cases with facial asymmetry, it may be not easy to achieve an excellent occlusal outcome only orthodontic treatment and maintain a stable posttreatment occlusion. There are three primary modalities for malocclusion: growth modification, compensation, orthognathic surgery. Growth modification should initiated before the pubertal spurt; afterward, two options possible. Thus, malocclusion in adult requires surgery combined conventional improve self-esteem, normal...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level awareness, knowledge, attitude and behaviour population aged 16-84 years toward presence missing teeth prosthodontics treatment options available for replacing those teeth.&#x0D; Study Selection: A pre-structured multiple-choice questionnaire consisting socio-demographic questions given 300 patients randomly after obtaining their informed consent. included in survey helped assess patient's knowledge awareness prosthodontic as a...

The novel Coronavirus, also known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2), causes COVID-19.In the wake of COVID-19, incidences mucormycosis were rising alarmingly, especially rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis.Most cases required surgical intervention followed by fabrication obturators.A hollow obturator is most practical, convenient, and cost-effective solution for prosthodontic rehabilitation. A patient with pain overthe maxillary region (left) reported to...

Introduction Normal intra-arch and inter-arch relationships have long been considered as an anatomic prerequisite for the preservation of dental health function. Certain malocclusion traits are associated with difficulties in maintaining good oral hygiene a consequence to poor periodon