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Homeopathy in dentistry: A review
Get PDFHomeopathy is an alternative therapy that has been used over 200 years. Homeopathic remedies are used in dentistry to improve psychological or emotional condition of the patients. Although the proposed homeopathic remedies are not supported by systematic reviews, but many clinical trials and case-control studies have been published about the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies for oral and maxillofacial problems. This article reviews some of this homeopathic application in dentistr
Peri-implant diseases: Treatment and management
Get PDFOne of the substantial changes in dentistry is the development of implant science. Along with the development of applications, implant science practitioners will face an inevitable challenge, which is how to deal with such problems. Recently conducted researches are more concentrated on surgical and prosthetic techniques, while the treatment for peri-implant diseases is still incomplete. Therefore, the aim of this review research is to provide a broad and descriptive overview on peri-implant diseases and to suggest the related treatments. Scientific articles were collected by electronic searching through EMBASE and Medline, and since controlled clinical trials were limited in this field, no limitation was imposed on the evaluated articles. Moreover, review articles and meta-analysis were used. For implants that bone resorption has affected 2 mm, surgical methods are proved to be more effective and in the cases which has extended >50% of the implant length, it is better to remove the implant. By increasing the range of annual dental implant, peri-implant diseases have become a serious challenge in this field. The proposed treatment plan will be a manual for dentists regarding on how to deal with implant problems; although further researches are required to approve the proposed protocols
Management of sobbing tot in a pediatric dental office: A review
Get PDFThe most common way by which child expresses fear and anxiety is by crying at dental office. Proper knowledge and understanding are required to deliver effective dental treatment to a child by the application of various behavioral management techniques. Treating a crying child is one of the most demanding and tiring situations encountered in dentistry. Behavior management in a crying child is a continuum interaction with the child, directed toward communication and education in an endeavor, to allay anxiety and fear and to promote understanding of good oral health and the process by which it is achieved. This article was aimed to review the various reasons for stimulation of cry of the child in the dental office and behavior techniques employed by the dentist for proper management of the child
Gingival plasma cell granuloma: An enigmatic inflammatory pseudo-tumor with literature review
Get PDFPlasma cell granulomas (PCGs) also known as inflammatory pseudotumors are tumor like proliferations consisting chiefly of plasma cells, found most commonly in lungs. They can occur in areas such as orbit, head, neck and liver, but rarely they occur in the oral cavity. We here report an exceedingly rare case of gingival PCG in a 52-year-old woman who presented with unusual maxillary gingival overgrowth by excisional biopsy. Histopathological examination of the lesion showed a dense mass consisting of thin keratinized epithelium with proliferating rete ridges. The connective tissue showed hypercellularity. A dense inflammatory infiltrate consisting primarily of plasma cells and lymphocytes was seen in the connective tissue. Focal budding capillaries were seen in the stroma confirming the diagnosis of PC
A brief overview of cellular and molecular mechanisms of osseointegration
Get PDFOsteointegration is one of the most studied issues and is considered as one of the most evaluated cases in implantology. It is important for implantologists to have an in-depth understanding of what exist in the bone-implant interface. It is a treatment plan that is compatible with standards and provides a better clinical forecast. The present study is a comprehensive review from all that have been conducted regarding various aspects of osteointegration
Interpretation basics of cone beam computed tomography
Get PDFBOOK DETAILS Interpretation basics of cone beam computed tomographyEdited by: Shawneen M. GonzalezEdition: 1st EditionYear: December 31, 2013Publisher: New Jersey, Wiley-BlackwellPages: 224, Price: $74.28ISBN-13: 978-111838106
Perceptions regarding minimal intervention dentistry among dental interns in India: A cross-sectional survey
Get PDFPurpose: Minimal intervention dentistry (MID) is a treatment philosophy that emphasizes protection of existing tooth structure. It has been incorporated in the dental curricula worldwide in the management of dental caries. There is limited evidence that whether the familiarity with MID principles imbibed through the curriculum is translated into clinical decision-making and practice. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice and behavior of dental interns toward MID. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the year 2014 for a period of 2 months among dental interns of all the dental colleges in Bengaluru city using a self-administered validated questionnaire. In addition to the demographic profile, 25 questions focused on knowledge, attitude, practice and behavior toward MID. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: A total of 417 questionnaires were found to be legible with an overall response rate of 90%. The mean scores for knowledge (3.40 ± 0.85), attitude (18.74 ± 2.8), practice (27.55 ± 6.8), and behaviour (1.11 ± 0.9) showed that these interns had adequate knowledge and a positive attitude toward MID. However, their behavior toward MID was negative, and they did not practice MID very often. The mean attitude score showed a significant correlation with knowledge and practice. Conclusion: Interns exhibited adequate knowledge and positive attitude which they acquired through their undergraduate curriculum, but it failed to create positive behavior toward practicing MID. Hence, it can be suggested that there is need to instill positive behavior among students so that they practice MID routinely
Oral gymnastics - Way to a harmonious dentition
Get PDFThe facial musculature has important roles in performing a variety of orofacial functions such as speech, mastication, and swallowing. Exercises associated with the function of the muscles of the face and lips can be called orofacial myofunctional exercises. One of the important elements of myofunctional therapy includes facial and tongue exercises in order to promote proper tongue position, improved breathing, chewing and swallowing. Orofacial muscle exercises are a part of interceptive orthodontic treatment, which if employed in early ages can help to reduce the severity of dental malocclusion. Furthermore, the management of deleterious oral habits can be carried out via these exercises. In addition, there can be an improvement in the muscle tone and speech of the patient that leads to a harmonious orofacial functioning. This therapy doesn’t just address the oral cavity but all the facial muscles; the head and neck. It facilitates nasal breathing, proper functional posturing, and chewin
Atypical facial pain and atypical odontalgia: A concise review
Get PDFThe concept of pain has evolved from that of a one-dimensional sensation to that of a multi-dimensional experience encompassing sensory, discriminate, cognitive, motivational and aff ective qualities. Pain is the presenting symptom of a broad spectrum of diseases that needs to be diagnosed and treated. Establishing a precise diagnosis and providing effective treatment have become major challenges in medical and dental profession. Oro-facial pain is the fi eld of dentistry devoted to the diagnosis and management of chronic, complex, facial pain and oro-motor disorders. Since different diseases produce characteristic patterns of tissue damage, the quality, time course, location of a patient’s pain complaint and the location of tenderness provide important diagnostic clues and are used to evaluate the response to treatment. The general characteristics, etiologic characteristics, pathophysiology, diff erential diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic options of atypical facial pain and atypical odontalgia are described
Attitudes, techniques and trends in endodontic treatment by the house surgeons in dental institutes - Karachi
Get PDFBackground: The attitudes, techniques and different approaches toward endodontic treatment reflects the quality of the root canal treatment (RCT) performed by general dental practitioners. Endodontic therapy has been associated with the pre-operative diagnosis of the tooth, microbial factors, quality of RCT. Environmental factors in which the dentist works may also impact quality of RCT. Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted in October 2013 to evaluate the attitudes, techniques and trends in endodontic treatment procedures amongst the house surgeons in dental institutes of Karachi. A cluster sampling technique was employed, and 170 structured questionnaires were distributed to all registered house surgeons employed in six different dental institutes of Karachi. All returned forms were evaluated by a single operator. Descriptive statistics and frequency distribution was analyzed using SPSS version 19. Results: From all given questionnaires, 150 filled questionnaires were collected from participants, which is 88.23% response rate. Conclusion: It was concluded that the recently graduated dental practitioners lacked expertise in certain regards. They were performing procedures that are deviated from the well acknowledged endodontic quality guidelines