20 research outputs found
Management protocols of chronic Orofacial Pain: A Systematic Review
No full textObjective: Chronic orofacial pain (CP) is a persistent and debilitating condition that affects the face, mouth, and jaw and can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life by posing problems to eat, speak, and perform everyday activities. By the means of this narrative review, we aim to assess different types of management modalities that exist to combat chronic orofacial pain. Design: Various databases were explored with MeSH keywords of chronic orofacial pain, orofacial pain, and interventions and treatment protocols for eligible articles. After an extensive literature search, it was ascertained that this review identified four major categories of treatment modalities for the management of chronic orofacial pain, namely pharmacological management, psychological management, lifestyle interventions-based management, and current stimulation-based management. Results: Of the four categories discussed, although pharmacological intervention offered the most immediate relief—especially from orofacial pain that was of a sudden, stab-like in nature—psychological management demonstrated a remarkable ability to reduce/alleviate the more serious aspect of chronic orofacial pain and was deemed better in comparison to the rest. Lifestyle-based techniques and current stimulation-based management were of limited use since they tended to focus more on the causal and not the symptomatic aspect of orofacial pain. Conclusions: Many patients with persistent orofacial discomfort can experience notable improvements in their symptoms and general well-being by all the treatment modalities evaluated
CONSTRUCTIVISM IN EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO TECHNOLOGY
No full textLearning is meaningful if all senses are utilized simultaneously in the process of acquiring knowledge. As we move to the
higher level of learning the abstractness in the concepts go on increasing. Mere verbal explanation can never reduce this
complexity. Usually a teacher makes the child accept it as it is and moves ahead. The child takes it as it is, crams it or omits it as an
option. All these are not healthy way of learning.
Constructivist learning theory has its place in the educational setting, but may not be appropriate as an exclusive practice. We've
detailed some of the pros and cons of constructivist learning theory as well as some ideas on how to integrate its principles into the
learning environment.
Constructivism in education is the need of time. The constructivist approach through the medium of technology helps to achieve the
major aims of education. Biological science Curriculum Study (BSCS), explains the process of constructivism by employing five
“E”s. they are Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluation.
In our Indian classroom setup, the heterogeneity bound to exist. We never attempt to overcome it, but our attempt is to provide
conducive environment which caters to the individual differences. The teaching-learning process must facilitate the gifted as well as
the slow learners to perceive and understand the concept in a meaningful way. It must provide an individual to construct his own
knowledge rather than reproducing facts. A constructivist approach through technology is the best means to cater the need of
heterogeneous group. It encourages active participation on the part of the learner and helps them to explore and elaborate the fund
of knowledge. Even students find it more interesting
Excellent Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Effect of Herbal Extracts on Plaque Colonizers and Caries Inhabitants: An In-Vitro Study
No full text511-516Oral health and hygiene are of high concern with respect to human health. Most of the chemical formulation used to control
growth of unwanted oral microorganisms and biofilm formation causes several side effects in long term use. Traditional
knowledge and herbal extracts may offer better alternatives in addressing oral health issues. This study highlights inhibitory
effect of combination of Emblica officinalis, Terminalia belerica, Terminalia chebula (EOTBTC) and Linum usitatissimum
(LU) extracts on aerobic and anaerobic (facultative and strict) microorganisms and biofilms. EOTBTC and LU extracts were
found to inhibit the growth Streptococcus mutans, Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, Lactobacillus acidophillus,
Fusobacterium nucleatum and Porphyromonas gingivalis. Zone of Inhibition (ZoI) ranged from 3 mm to 36 mm with EOTBTC
extract (6 to 36 mg/mL) and with LU extract (6 to 36 mg/mL), ZoI 5 mm to 23 mm. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration MIC of
all microorganisms reduced with EOTBTCLU, as compared to individual extract. Reduction in biofilm formation with
EOTBTCLU was also noticeable. C. albicans and S. aureus biofilms were more sensitive to extract (6 mg/mL) while
P. gingivalis have shown minimum reduction in biofilm at 24 mg/mL concentration. EOTBTCLU extract possessed broadspectrum
antimicrobial and antibiofilm effect and may prove to be better alternative for controlling microorganisms associated
with dental caries and biofilms
Revisiting Wiedemann-Franz law through Boltzmann transport equations and ab-initio density functional theory
No full textImage Detection and Responsivity Analysis of Embroidered Fabric Markers Using Augmented Reality Technology
No full textIn this paper, we investigate the use of augmented reality technology within an E-textile environment. We place particular emphasis on the analysis of key performance and responsiveness metrics when utilizing augmented reality (AR) applications for embroidery-based logo/design image detection and recognition. To support this analysis and validation, we designed and created four test embroidered images, a fabric quilt with embroidered marker images, and a supporting augmented reality application. From an E-textile point of view, we explore the effects of high/low contrast thread colors, diverse light levels (lux measurements), and the range of angles at which the mobile device/camera, with the associated AR application, can be pointed towards the fabric-embroidered marker. This allows us to assess the level of functionality and responsiveness of the AR application and the overall performance in the testing environment, enabling more fluid usability of the AR-enabled E-textile application
Pervasiveness of Tobacco associated Oral Lesions among Women residing in Urban Slum of Bhopal
No full textBackground: The urban-slum population has emerged as a new section which is known to fare very poorly on issues related to oral health. The proportion of the urban-slum population is also increasing at a rapid rate. The deleterious habits are highly prevalent so is the tobacco, in this population. Hence, the study was steered to evaluate the association of tobacco consumption and oral mucosal lesion (OML) in this population. Aim of the study: To assess the prevalence and patterns of tobacco use and related oral lesions among women residing in urban-slum of Bhopal city (Central India). Materials and methods: The descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire based study was deliberated by a convenience sample technique. A predesigned structured questionnaire was the tool used for data collection. All the female participants available on the day of survey were included. Entailing in the study was 130 participants residing in various slums of Bhopal city. Results: Oral health is an important parameter to extent holistic health. The quantum of tobacco is widely prevalent among under-privileged populations. Ramifications are depleted oral health and gross impact on overall health too. Tobacco affects from mild to major lesions in oral cavity. Most devastating is oral cancer directly related to tobacco consumption. Conclusion: The concludory points derived out of this study are sufficient enough to conclude that women were aware of the trivial general ill effects of tobacco consumption but major harmful effects on oral health is still below the iceberg due tounawareness and low socioeconomic status (SES). 
Automated Detection System for Diabetic Retinopathy Using Two Field Fundus Photography
No full textAbstractDiabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision loss, caused by damage to the retina from complications of diabetes. Analysis of the retinal photographs for key characteristics of DR can result in early diagnosis and better management of DR. This paper presents a method for automated analysis and classification of the retina as DR or non-DR using two-field mydriatic fundus photography. The optic disc region is located by multi-level wavelet decomposition and recursive region growing from an automatically identified seed point. Blood vessels are extracted by applying histogram analysis on the two median filtered images. Red lesions are detected using three stage intensity transformation and white lesions from multi-level histogram analysis. The final classification of the retina as DR or non-DR is based on an aggregate of the lesions extracted from each image. The proposed method has been validated against diagnosis by a panel of expert ophthalmologists on images from 368 patients. The observed sensitivity and specificity were 80% and 50% respectively. The results show that automated screening based on two-field photography can be applied in routine screening
Ozone therapy-new innovation in dentistry: A review article
No full textOzone has been used as a therapy since the 19th century. Christian Friedrich Schonbein demonstrated the changes in the properties of oxygen with the formation of the particular gas called ozone. Ozone (O3) is naturally produced by the photo-dissociation of molecular oxygen (O2) into activated oxygen atoms, which then react with further oxygen molecules. This transient radical anion rapidly becomes protonated, generating hydrogen trioxide (HO3), which, in turn, decomposes to an even more powerful oxidant, the hydroxyl radical (OH). Ozone is an unstable gas and it quickly gives up nascent oxygen molecule to form oxygen gas. Due to the property of releasing nascent oxygen, ozone has found to be effective against gram-positive and gram‑negative bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Controlled ozone application has been found to be extremely safe, free from side effects and far free from most medications, including antibiotics. Ozone is a promising treatment modality for various dental problems in future. But, it has to be kept in mind that presently ozone is an adjunct to other conventional treatment modalities and should be used in combination until more research shows benefits in independent usage
