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Undetachable hollow light weight vacuum formed cheek plumper to restore esthetics of a completely edentulous patient
Get PDFFacial esthetics is an integral part of dental treatment. Edentulous patient are increasingly demanding improvement in esthetics at the end of treatment. The edentulous state is associated with loss of teeth, resorbed alveolar ridge, reduced muscle tonicity, and hollow cheeks. Complete denture treatment includes not only the replacement of missing teeth but also the restoration of facial appearance. In individuals with marked resorption of the alveolar process, conventional dentures fail to provide adequate support; necessitating additional support for the cheeks. This can be done using cheek plumper or cheek lifting appliances. This article has described a simple, effective and non-invasive treatment alternative to improve facial appearance in a completely edentulous patient using undetachable light weighted hollow vaccum sheet formed plumper prosthesis
Poisonous snake bite cases in the sub-urban region of Chennai
Get PDFIn a developing country like India, the incidence of snake bites is very high. Some states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, etc. are the worst affected states. The rate of fatality is also comparatively higher in India as there is usually a delay in hospital admission. In the present study, we observed a higher incidence of snakebites amongst farmers and field workers in the age range of 21 to 40 years with a male preponderance. Most commonly bite marks were seen on legs and hands. Pain, local swelling, and neurotoxic features were dominant clinical features at the time of hospitalization. None of the victims were found using protective measures such as rubber gloves or long boots while working in the field.  
Assessment of cytokine profile in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Get PDFRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease that primarily affects small joints, characterized by inflammation and cellular proliferation in the synovial lining of joints that can ultimately result in cartilage and bone destruction. This study aims to detect the IL-6 and TNF –α in addition to assess some diagnostic parameters in105 Rheumatoid arthritis patients and compared with healthy individuals as control. The mean level of ESR and CRP in RA patients were increase significantly (P<0.05) in (81.25±14.35 and 224 ± mg/dl), respectively than control. The mean IL-6 and TNF-α serum level were significantly higher (p ≤0.05) in RA patients (197 & 308) pg/ml, respectively compared to the control (5 & 57) pg./ml. There was no significant correlation between anti-CCP with RF, IL-6, TNF-α (p≥0.05) and only significant with RA33
CBCT based assessment of crestal bone loss in patients treated with mandibular implant over dentures: An original research study
Get PDFAim: The exclusive aim of this study was to assess of crestal bone loss in patients treated with mandibular implant over dentures. Authors utilized three dimensional diagnostic tool i.e. cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for the study. Materials & Methods: The study was conducted in the department of Prosthodontics of the institute wherein systematic sampling procedure was done to select completely edentulous patients. Complete dentures were fabricated with standard manner with compression moulding technique and heat cure acrylic resin. Cone beam computed tomography was completed to assess the bone quality and quantity at desired locations. Total 6 male and 6 female patients were included in the study. Group I has the implants of the right side of the mandible and Group II has implant placed on the left side of the mandible. The twenty four implants were studied in detail for bone losses in post operative phases. at mesial, distal, buccal and lingual sides of the dental implants. P value less than 0.05 was considered significant (p< 0.05). Statistical Analysis and Results: Statistical analysis was completed by statistical software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). 
Physical wellness among adolescents with hemoglobinopathic disorders
Get PDFBackground: Hemoglobinopathy is a group of genetic disorders transmitted from parents to their children spread all over the world and is characterized by a decrease or absence of the normal synthesis of hemoglobin, as in thalassemia, or the abnormal structure of hemoglobin as in sickle cell anemia, has an impact on physical and Psychosocial wellness, which leads to increased fears about physical appearance, and interference in the process of gaining independence and healthy relationships with family, friends, and society. Aims: To assess physical wellness among adolescents with hemoglobinopathic disorders. As well as to Identify association between the physical wellness with certain demographic data. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used during the period from February 2, 2022 to May 2, 2022. This study was conducted in Babylon Governorate on (150) patients with hemoglobinopathic disorders at Babylon Teaching Hospital for Women and Children; 50% of patients aged 10-19 years were selected. Data were collected using a modified questionnaire and analyzed electronically by using SPSS 26. Results: Less than two-fifths of patients range in age from (10–13) years with mean age (of 14.7), half of them are males and the other half are females. 
Reducing operating costs approaches of subcontractors in Thai construction industry
Get PDFThis research aim to 1).compare the important level of operating factors of subcontractor companies in construction industry classifier by general information of respondents 2) Finding reducing operating costs approaches of subcontractors in Thai construction industry. The research found that:1)there was not significant different of the important level of operating factors of subcontractor companies in construction industry classifier by position, age rage, work experience of respondents. 2) the reducing operating costs approaches of subcontractors in Thai construction industry were reduce the waste of inventory, transportation does not add value, defects from construction work, waiting time, non-utilized talent employees, motion of employees, these factors jointly prophesy 60.1 % , at statistical significance level of .05
Assessment of role of tetracycline fibres in chronic periodontitis patients
Get PDFBackground: Tetracycline has been used to treat periodontal disease due to its unique ability to reduce degeneration of collagenous matrix. The present study was conducted to assess role of tetracycline fibres in adjunct to scaling and root planning. Materials & Methods: 40 patients of chronic periodontitis were divided into 2 groups pf 40 each. Group I underwent scaling and root planning whereas group II patients underwent scaling and root planning followed by local application of tetracycline gel. Patients were recalled regularly at 1 month, 3 months and 6 months to assess plaque index, gingival index and Probing pocket depth. Results: The mean plaque index 1 month was 0.54 and 0.42, at 3 months was 0.72 and 0.54 and at 6 months was 0.76 and 0.60 in group I and II respectively. Gingival index was 0.44 and 0.28 at 1 month, 0.52 and 0.40 at 3 months and 0.68 and 0.56 at 9 months in group I and II respectively. Probing pocket depth at 1 month was 1.50 and 1.20, at 3 months was 1.46 and 1.38 and at 6 months was 1.40 and 1.24 in group I and II respectively. 
Comparison of flexural strength in two types of denture base resins
Get PDFBackground: The present study was conducted for assessing and comparing flexural strength in two types of denture base resins. Materials & methods: A total of 20 acrylic specimens were made. Stainless steel dies were made. Twenty acrylic specimens were fabricated using these stainless steel dies. The metal dies were flasked using dental plaster to complete the flasking procedure. The stainless steel dies were retrieved to create the mold space for the acrylic specimen. All the specimens were randomly divided into to study groups as follows: Group A: Conventional denture base resins and Group B: Glass reinforced denture base resins. Flexural strength of the samples was accessed using the universal testing machine. Results: Mean flexural strength of group A specimens was 109.5 MPa. Mean flexural strength of group B specimens was 139.7 MPa. While comparing the mean flexural strength between group A and group B, significant results were obtained. Conclusion: Glass reinforced denture base resins demonstrated higher flexural strength in comparison to conventional denture base resin
Diabetes and dental implant prognosis
Get PDFBackground: The present study was conducted for assessing prognosis of dental implants in diabetic patients. Materials & methods: A total of 30 subjects with controlled diabetes and 30 healthy controls were enrolled. A Performa was made and detailed clinical profile of all the subjects was enrolled. Thorough oral examination of all the subjects was carried out. Baseline hemodynamic profile and biochemical profile of all the subjects was assessed. Only those subjects were enrolled which required prosthetic rehabilitation for missing mandibular first molar. Dental implant therapy was carried out in all the subjects. After 6 months follow-up radiographic and clinical evaluation of all the subjects was done for assessing the prognosis. Results: Among the controlled diabetic group, success of dental implant therapy was seen in 93.33 percent of the patients while among the control group, success of dental implant therapy was seen in 96.67 percent of the patients. Non-significant results were obtained while comparing the prognosis of dental implant therapy among the two study groups. Conclusion: Under controlled glycaemic conditions, dental implant therapy among diabetic patients had excellent prognosis
Profit-oriented micro-finance institutions in India: A governance and performance perspective
Get PDFMicro-finance institutions (MFIs) as financial intermediaries, help poor to come out of extreme poverty through the purposeful lending to those looking to generate income for the livelihood needs. These micro-finance institutions need good governance to ensure improved performance to achieve sustainability and growth. The review of literature has produced mixed results in studies on the influence of governance on the performance of microfinance institutions. There is no enough research undertaken in measuring the impact of governance on the functioning of microfinance institutions, particularly in the context of ‘Profit-Oriented’ MFIs in India exclusively. This research examined the effect of governance on the overall performance of ‘Profit-Oriented’ micro-finance institutions. Using regression technique, evaluation of governance and performance of ‘Profit-Oriented’ MFIs has been undertaken to check the possible impact and it is being found that governance has an impact on the performance. This research emphasized on the impact of governance on the performance of ‘Profit-Oriented’ micro-finance institutions. The governance and performance indicators, identified as independent and dependent variables respectively, from the review of literature using regression technique. As this research can be useful for the microfinance institutions, as several MFIs are transforming from ‘Non-Profit Oriented ’MFIs to ‘Profit-Oriented’ MFIs in providing micro-finance services