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Soft Tissue Cephalometric Norms for Bihar Ethnic Population
Get PDFINTRODUCTION: A person's ability to recognize a beautiful face is innate, but translating this into defined treatment goals is problematic and various authors tried to relate the importance of soft-tissue esthetics with orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
AIM AND OBJECTIVES: To derive the Soft Tissue Cephalometric norms for the normal, well-balanced and esthetically pleasing faces of the Bihar ethnic population and to compare them with pre-established norms.
MATERIALS AND METHOD: A sample of 60 subjects from an ethnic Bihar population residing in Patna, on the basis of facial symmetry, balance and pleasing appearance were observed from five sets of extra-oral photographs. Standardized lateral cephalometric radiographs were taken with metallic markers placed on various soft-tissue structures on the face using derma tapes. All lateral cephalometric films were traced and Soft Tissue Cephalometric Analysis was done.
RESULTS: Total facial length was significantly less in males as compared to the Caucasians with 117.50±1.74 as mean value. Males had significantly less protrusive upper and lower lips in projection to TVL with a mean value of 0.77±0.77 and -3.13±0.73 respectively. Lower lip length in females was significantly decreased with a decreased lower third facial height with a mean value of 62.27±1.46. Total facial length was significantly less in females with a mean value of 115.40±1.99. Females had significantly more protrusive upper and lower lips in projection to TVL with a mean value of 1.90±0.84 and 1.93±0.74 respectively.
CONCLUSION: The established norms in present study could be used as future reference for Orthodontic treatment in Bihar ethnic population
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Complete Issue: Volume 3, Issue 7 (October 2019)
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Knowledge and Experience About Medical Emergencies among Dental Interns In Bangalore City
Get PDFINTRODUCTION: Medical emergencies are very frequent in dental setting. It is imperative to judiciously manage these situation in clinical setting. Having correct knowledge about the medical emergencies and the management methods are crucial successful clinical practice.
AIM: To assess the knowledge and experience about medical Emergencies among Dental interns in Bangalore City.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross sectional study was conducted among 350 dental Interns from sixteen dental colleges in Bangalore City using a structured questionnaire consisting of 14 item questions.
RESULTS: Syncope being the most commonly encountered medical emergency (79.14%), followed by hypoglycaemia(17.14%). About 49.71% respondents considered medical emergency training was moderate. 98% of them think that medical emergencies training is important. Knowledge of the presence of drugs and equipments in the emergency drug kit and the confidence with regard to using them was not satisfactory.
CONCLUSION: Dental graduates had a superficial knowledge of management of medical emergencies and use of drugs and equipments
To Assess the Level of IgG among Smokers: A Clinical Comparative Study
Get PDFBACKGROUND: Immunoglobulins shows a significant increase especially among smokers and gutka chewers.AIM: The present study aimed at estimation of immunoglobulins in smokers.MATERIALS & METHODS: The present study was conducted on 80 subjects and divided into two groups A and B where serum level was estimated by automated Nephelometry method.RESULTS: The mean level of IgG was 11.34 in group A and 5.89 in group B which was statsically significant (P< 0.05).CONCLUSION: The raised level of IgG in smokers as compared to control increase the possibility of detecting the lesions at early stages and act as alarming approach for many of the dentists
Novel Agents for Prevention of Caries: A Review
Get PDFNow a day’s treatment modalities regarding dental caries have been changed with aim at maximum conservation of tooth structure and it’s an ethical duty of a dentist to provide their patients with minimally invasive treatment. Remineralization therapy is preferred in cases, where there is a chance of gaining success by preventive methods. Many novel caries preventive materials are now available in the market which contains components that have the ability to initiate remineralization
Dentigerous Cyst: A Review of Literature
Get PDFA dentigerous cyst is a developmental cyst of odontogenic origin which develops around the fully-formed crown of an unerupted tooth. The significance of keratinization in odontogenic cysts is not fully known, but keratinization is the final product of epithelial cell differentiation. However, dentigerous cysts, thought to arise from reduced enamel epithelium, are products of end cells, i.e. cells that have completed synthesis (enamel formation). It is possible that the dentigerous cyst is a primordial variant, arising from more primitive cells of the developing enamel organ
Population and Oral Hygiene (World Population Day Editorial Comment)
Get PDFWorld Population Day Editorial Comment by Dr. Taruna Malhotra, Forensic Editor, IHR
A Review on Nipah Virus (NiV) for Healthcare Professionals
Get PDFThe periodic occurrence of the Nipah Virus (NiV) infection predominantly in the south-east Asian region leads to high mortality rates among those affected. Primarily considered to be a zoonotic disease, this disease can also spread from human contact and through infected sources, especially food. Since there is no specific line of treatment for this deadly disease as no specific antiviral is present for this disease, the need for an immediate symptomatic relief increases the chances of survival in an individual. It is important that doctors and healthcare professionals update their knowledge and maintain their high standards of infection control to prevent the risk of patient-doctor transmission. This review in general provides valuable data on various aspects of the NiV infection for those in healthcare settings. 
Dental Myths and Taboos: Hurdles to Oral Health
Get PDFFor generations, the dental profession has encountered countless subjects coming up with diverse myths and other illogical beliefs. Most of these have their roots deeply seated in cultural and religious factors. These myths have got a significant impact on oral health of the population, leading to a poor oral health status and ultimately degrading the oral health related quality of life. There is an urgent need to break this chain of unreasoned concepts that is being passed from one generation to the next. It is a difficult task but not impossible. The requirement of the hour is to impart dental health education at grass root level for behavioural modification and dissolving the irrational beliefs for increasing oral health awareness and dental care utilization rate