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CONCEPT NOTE
CRIS Guidelines (Checklist for Reporting In-vitro Studies): A concept note on the need for standardized guidelines for improving quality and transparency in reporting in-vitro studies in experimental dental research
Jogikalmat Krithikadatta, Velayutham Gopikrishna, Manjula Datta
July-August 2014, 17(4):301-304
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:10.4103/0972-0707.136338
PMID
:25125839
In vitro
studies form a pivotal role in dental research contribution to a substantial evidence base. The reporting standards of these studies are not uniform thus resulting in lacunae in evidence reported. The effort of this concept note is to propose a Checklist for Reporting
in vitro
Studies (CRIS guidelines) that would promote quality and transparency in reporting
in vitro
studies.
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ENDODONTICS
Endodontic microbiology
L Lakshmi Narayanan, C Vaishnavi
October-December 2010, 13(4):233-239
DOI
:10.4103/0972-0707.73386
PMID
:21217951
Root canal therapy has been practiced ever since 1928 and the success rate has tremendously increased over the years owing to various advancements in the field. One main reason is the complete understanding of the microbiology involved in the endodontic pathology. This has helped us to modify the conventional treatment plans and effectively combat the microorganisms. Now, studies are aiming to explore the characteristics of the "most" resistant organism and the methods to eliminate them. This article gives an insight of the microbiology involved in endodontic pathology and discusses its role in our treatment procedure. Information from original reviews listed in PubMed, published from 1995 to 2010, has been mainly included in this review.
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DENTAL MATERIALS
Dental ceramics: An update
Arvind Shenoy, Nina Shenoy
October-December 2010, 13(4):195-203
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:10.4103/0972-0707.73379
PMID
:21217946
In the last few decades, there have been tremendous advances in the mechanical properties and methods of fabrication of ceramic materials. While porcelain-based materials are still a major component of the market, there have been moves to replace metal ceramics systems with all ceramic systems. Advances in bonding techniques have increased the range and scope for use of ceramics in dentistry. In this brief review, we will discuss advances in ceramic materials and fabrication techniques. Examples of the microstructure property relationships for these ceramic materials will also be addressed.
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REVIEW ARTICLE
Role of Platelet rich fibrin in wound healing: A critical review
Balaram Naik, P Karunakar, M Jayadev, V Rahul Marshal
July-August 2013, 16(4):284-293
DOI
:10.4103/0972-0707.114344
PMID
:23956527
Aim:
The aim is to review and discuss the strategies available for use of platelet rich fibrin as healing aid in dentistry.
Background:
Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is a fibrin matrix in which platelet cytokines, growth factors, and cells are trapped and may be released after a certain time and that can serve as a resorbable membrane. Choukroun and his associates were amongst the pioneers for using PRF protocol in oral and maxillofacial surgery to improve bone healing in implant dentistry. Autologous PRF is considered to be a healing biomaterial, and presently, studies have shown its application in various disciplines of dentistry.
Materials and Methods:
By using specific keywords, electronic search of scientific papers was carried out on the entire PubMed database with custom range of 5 years. The electronic search yielded 302 papers; based on inclusion and exclusion criteria which were specifically predetermined, 72 papers were identified as suitable to the inclusion criteria and the remaining 230 papers were excluded. After adding three more selected papers through hand search, full text of all the articles retrieved and review was done. By pooling the extracted data from selected papers, the reviewed data was synthesized.
Conclusion:
Recently by showing good promising results with use of the PRF, it has proved to have a good prospect for its use as healing aid in various aspects of the dentistry.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Remineralization potential of fluoride and amorphous calcium phosphate-casein phospho peptide on enamel lesions: An
in vitro
comparative evaluation
S Lata, NO Varghese, Jolly Mary Varughese
January-March 2010, 13(1):42-46
DOI
:10.4103/0972-0707.62634
PMID
:20582219
Aim:
This
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study was conducted on enamel blocks of human premolars with the aim of evaluating the remineralization potential of fluoride and ACP-CPP and the combination of ACP-CPP and fluoride on early enamel lesions.
Materials and Methods:
Fifteen intact carious free human premolars were selected. The coronal part of each tooth was sectioned into four parts to make 4 enamel blocks. The baseline SMH (surface microhardness) was measured for all the enamel specimens using Vickers microhardness (VHN) testing machine. Artificial enamel carious lesions were created by inserting the specimens in demineralization solution for 3 consecutive days. The SMH of the demineralised specimens was evaluated. Then the four enamel sections of each tooth were subjected to various surface treatments , i.e. Group 1- Fluoride varnish, Group 2- ACP-CPP cream, Group 3- Fluoride + ACP-CPP & Group 4- Control (No surface treatment). A caries progression test (pH cycling) was carried out, which consisted of alternative demineralization (3hours) and remineralization with artificial saliva (21 hours) for five consecutive days. After pH cycling again SMH of each specimen was assessed to evaluate the remineralization potential of each surface treatment agent. Then, to asses the remineralization potential of various surface treatments at the subsurface level, each enamel specimen was longitudinally sectioned through the centre to expose the subsurface enamel area. Cross-sectional microhardness (CSMH) was evaluated to assess any subsurface remineralization
Results:
Statistical analysis using one-way ANOVA followed by multiple comparisons test was applied to detect significant differences at
P
≤ 0.05 levels between various surface treatments at different phases.
Conclusions:
With in the limits, the present study concludes that; ACP-CPP cream is effective, but to a lesser extent than fluoride in remineralizing early enamel caries at surface level. Combination of fluoride and ACP-CPP does not provide any additive remineralization potential compared to fluoride alone. Fluoride, ACP-CPP and their combination are not effective in remineralizing the early enamel caries at the subsurface level.
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RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Dentin hypersensitivity: Recent trends in management
Sanjay Miglani, Vivek Aggarwal, Bhoomika Ahuja
October-December 2010, 13(4):218-224
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PMID
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Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is a common clinical condition usually associated with exposed dentinal surfaces. It can affect patients of any age group and most commonly affects the canines and premolars of both the arches. This article concisely reviews the patho-physiology, mechanism and clinical management of the DH. Treatment of DH should start with an accurate diagnosis. Differential diagnosis should be made and all other probable causes should be excluded. An often neglected phase of clinical management of DH is the identification and treatment of the causative factors of DH. By removing the etiological factors, the condition can be even prevented from occurring or recurring. There are various treatment modalities available which can be used at home or may be professionally applied. The "at home" desensitizing agents include toothpastes, mouthwashes or chewing gums and they act by either occluding the dentinal tubules or blocking the neural transmission. This article also discusses the recent treatment options like bioglass, Portland cement, lasers and casein phosphopeptide.
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Root canal irrigants
Deivanayagam Kandaswamy, Nagendrababu Venkateshbabu
October-December 2010, 13(4):256-264
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:10.4103/0972-0707.73378
PMID
:21217955
Successful root canal therapy relies on the combination of proper instrumentation, irrigation, and obturation of the root canal. Of these three essential steps of root canal therapy, irrigation of the root canal is the most important determinant in the healing of the periapical tissues. The primary endodontic treatment goal must thus be to optimize root canal disinfection and to prevent reinfection. In this review of the literature, various irrigants and the interactions between irrigants are discussed. We performed a Medline search for English-language papers published untill July 2010. The keywords used were 'root canal irrigants' and 'endodontic irrigants.' The reference lists of each article were manually checked for additional articles of relevance.
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REVIEW ARTICLES
Validity of bond strength tests: A critical review-Part II
Kantheti Sirisha, Tankonda Rambabu, Yalavarthi Ravishankar, Pabbati Ravikumar
September-October 2014, 17(5):420-426
DOI
:10.4103/0972-0707.139823
PMID
:25298640
Background:
Macro-bond strength tests resulted in cohesive failures and overestimation of bond strengths. To reduce the flaws, micro-bond strength tests were introduced. They are the most commonly used bond-strength tests.
Objective:
Thus the objective of this review is to critically review the reliability of micro-bond strength tests used to evaluate resin-tooth interface.
Data Collection:
Relevant articles published between January 1994 and July 2013 were collected from Pubmed database, Google scholar and hand searched journals of Conservative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental materials.
Data Synthesis:
Variables that influence the test outcome are categorized into substrate related factors, factors related to specimen properties, specimen preparation and test methodology. Impact of these variables on the test outcome is critically analyzed.
Conclusion:
Micro-bond tests are more reliable than macro-bond tests. However, no standard format exists for reporting the bond strength tests which could lead to misinterpretation of the data and bonding abilities of adhesives.
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Validity of bond strength tests: A critical review: Part I
Kantheti Sirisha, Tankonda Rambabu, Yalavarthi Ravi Shankar, Pabbati Ravikumar
July-August 2014, 17(4):305-311
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:10.4103/0972-0707.136340
PMID
:25125840
Adhesive systems are selected based on their bond strengths achieved while testing in laboratories. These bond strengths can predict the longevity of a restoration to some extent. There were several discrepancies in the reported bond strengths. To critically review the reliability of macro-bond strength tests used to evaluate resin-tooth interface. Relevant literature published between January 1983 and May 2013 was collected from PubMed database, Google scholar, and hand-searched journals of Conservative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental materials. Variables that influence the test outcome are categorized into substrate-related factors, factors related to specimen properties, preparation of specimens, and test methodology. Impact of these variables on the test outcome is critically analyzed. There is lack of a standard format for reporting the bond strength tests, which could lead to misinterpretation of the data and bonding abilities of adhesives.
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INVITED REVIEW
Sleep bruxism: Current knowledge and contemporary management
Adrian U.J. Yap, Ai Ping Chua
September-October 2016, 19(5):383-389
DOI
:10.4103/0972-0707.190007
PMID
:27656052
Bruxism is defined as the repetitive jaw muscle activity characterized by the clenching or grinding of teeth. It can be categorized into awake and sleep bruxism (SB). Frequent SB occurs in about 13% of adults. The exact etiology of SB is still unknown and probably multifactorial in nature. Current literature suggests that SB is regulated centrally (pathophysiological and psychosocial factors) and not peripherally (morphological factors). Cited consequences of SB include temporomandibular disorders, headaches, tooth wear/fracture, implant, and other restoration failure. Chairside recognition of SB involves the use of subjective reports, clinical examinations, and trial oral splints. Definitive diagnosis of SB can only be achieved using electrophysiological tools. Pharmacological, psychological, and dental strategies had been employed to manage SB. There is at present, no effective treatment that “cures” or “stops” SB permanently. Management is usually directed toward tooth/restoration protection, reduction of bruxism activity, and pain relief.
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RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Principles of smile design
Mohan Bhuvaneswaran
October-December 2010, 13(4):225-232
DOI
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PMID
:21217950
An organized and systematic approach is required to evaluate, diagnose and resolve esthetic problems predictably. It is of prime importance that the final result is not dependent only on the looks alone. Our ultimate goal as clinicians is to achieve pleasing composition in the smile by creating an arrangement of various esthetic elements. This article reviews the various principles that govern the art of smile designing. The literature search was done using PubMed search and Medline. This article will provide a basic knowledge to the reader to bring out a functional stable smile.
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Color: Implications in dentistry
Vimal K Sikri
October-December 2010, 13(4):249-255
DOI
:10.4103/0972-0707.73381
PMID
:21217954
The success of restorative dentistry is determined on the basis of functional and esthetic results. To achieve esthetics, four basic determinants are required in sequence; viz., position, contour, texture and color. The knowledge of the concept of color is essential for achieving good esthetics. This review compiles the various aspects of color, its measurements and shade matching in dentistry.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Remineralization potential of bioactive glass and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate on initial carious lesion: An
in-vitro
pH-cycling study
Adit Bharat Mehta, Veena Kumari, Rani Jose, Vajiheh Izadikhah
January-February 2014, 17(1):3-7
DOI
:10.4103/0972-0707.124085
PMID
:24554851
Aims:
The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the remineralization potential of bioactive-Glass (BAG) (Novamin
;
/Calcium-sodium-phosphosilicate) and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) containing dentifrice.
Materials and Methods:
A total of 30 sound human premolars were decoronated, coated with nail varnish except for a 4 mm Χ 4 mm window on the buccal surface of crown and were randomly divided in two groups (n = 15). Group A - BAG dentifrice and Group B - CPP-ACP dentifrice. The baseline surface microhardness (SMH) was measured for all the specimens using the vickers microhardness testing machine. Artificial enamel carious lesions were created by inserting the specimens in de-mineralizing solution for 96 h. SMH of demineralized specimens was evaluated. 10 days of pH-cycling regimen was carried out. SMH of remineralized specimens was evaluated.
Statistical Analysis:
Data was analyzed using ANOVA and multiple comparisons within groups was done using Bonferroni method (post-hoc tests) to detect significant differences at P < 0.05 levels.
Results:
Group A showed significantly higher values (P < 0.05) when compared with the hardness values of Group B.
Conclusions:
Within the limits; the present study concluded that; both BAG and CPP-ACP are effective in remineralizing early enamel caries. Application of BAG more effectively remineralized the carious lesion when compared with CPP-ACP.
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INVITED REVIEW
The chemical composition of mineral trioxide aggregate
Josette Camilleri
October-December 2008, 11(4):141-143
DOI
:10.4103/0972-0707.48834
PMID
:20351970
Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is composed of Portland cement, with 4:1 addition of bismuth oxide added so that the material can be detected on a radiograph. The cement is made up of calcium, silicon and aluminium. The main constituent phases are tricalcium and dicalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate. There are two commercial forms of MTA, namely the grey and the white. The difference between the grey and the white materials is the presence of iron in the grey material, which makes up the phase tetracalcium alumino-ferrite. This phase is absent in white MTA. Hydration of MTA occurs in two stages. The initial reaction between tricalcium aluminate and water in the presence of calcium sulphate results in the production of ettringite. Tricalcium and dicalcium silicate react with water to produce calcium silicate hydrate and calcium hydroxide, which is leached out of the cement with time.
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STATISTICS SIMPLIFIED
Normal Distribution
Jogikalmat Krithikadatta
January-February 2014, 17(1):96-97
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REVIEW ARTICLE
Vertical root fractures and their management
Sandhya Anand Khasnis, Krishnamurthy Haridas Kidiyoor, Anand Basavaraj Patil, Smita Basavaraj Kenganal
March-April 2014, 17(2):103-110
DOI
:10.4103/0972-0707.128034
PMID
:24778502
Vertical root fractures associated with endodontically treated teeth and less commonly in vital teeth represent one of the most difficult clinical problems to diagnose and treat. In as much as there are no specific symptoms, diagnosis can be difficult. Clinical detection of this condition by endodontists is becoming more frequent, where as it is rather underestimated by the general practitioners. Since, vertical root fractures almost exclusively involve endodontically treated teeth; it often becomes difficult to differentiate a tooth with this condition from an endodontically failed one or one with concomitant periodontal involvement. Also, a tooth diagnosed for vertical root fracture is usually extracted, though attempts to reunite fractured root have been done in various studies with varying success rates. Early detection of a fractured root and extraction of the tooth maintain the integrity of alveolar bone for placement of an implant. Cone beam computed tomography has been shown to be very accurate in this regard. This article focuses on the diagnostic and treatment strategies, and discusses about predisposing factors which can be useful in the prevention of vertical root fractures.
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Incremental techniques in direct composite restoration
Veeramachaneni Chandrasekhar, Laharika Rudrapati, Vijetha Badami, Muralidhar Tummala
November-December 2017, 20(6):386-391
DOI
:10.4103/JCD.JCD_157_16
PMID
:29430088
Polymerization shrinkage is one of the dental clinician's main entanglements when placing resin-based composite restorations. None of the method can assure a perfectly sealed restoration for adhesive restorative materials; clinicians must abode problems of polymerization shrinkage and its possible ill effects. The objective of this article is to review different incremental techniques that can ruin the polymerization shrinkage stress of direct composite restoration.
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CASE REPORTS
Platelet Rich Fibrin in the revitalization of tooth with necrotic pulp and open apex
Vasundara Yayathi Shivashankar, Dexton Antony Johns, S Vidyanath, M Ramesh Kumar
October-December 2012, 15(4):395-398
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:23112492
Regeneration of pulp-dentin complex in an infected necrotic tooth with an open apex is possible if the canal is effectively disinfected. The purpose of this case report is to add a regenerative endodontic case to the existing literature about using Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF). A nine year old boy who accidently broke his immature maxillary central incisor tooth, developed pulpal necrosis with apical periodontitis. After the access cavity preparation, the canal was effectively irrigated with 20 ml of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution and 10ml of 0.2% chlorhexidine solution and dried with paper points. Triple antibiotic paste was placed inside the canal and left for 21 days. 12 ml of whole blood was drawn from the patient's right antecubital vein and centrifuged for 10 minutes to obtain the Choukroun's PRF. After the removal of the triple antibiotic paste, the PRF was placed into the canal till the level of cementoenamel junction and 3mm of grey MTA was placed directly over the PRF clot. The setting of MTA was confirmed 3 days later and the tooth was double sealed with GIC and Composite restoration.After 1 year the clinical examination revealed negative responses to percussion and palpation tests. The tooth responded positively to cold and electric pulp tests. Radiographic examination revealed continued thickening of the dentinal walls, root lengthening, regression of the periapical lesion and apical closure. On the basis of the results obtained in our case report we conclude that revitalization of necrotic infected immature tooth is possible under conditions of total canal disinfection and PRF is an ideal biomaterial for pulp-dentin complex regeneration.
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INVITED REVIEWS
International Caries Detection and Assessment System: A new paradigm in detection of dental caries
KM Shivakumar, Sumanth Prasad, GN Chandu
January-March 2009, 12(1):10-16
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:10.4103/0972-0707.53335
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A new emphasis on caries measurement and management is required for the dental community. The dental professionals need new approaches in caries detection, its assessment, and management. The future of research, practice, and education in Cariology requires the development of an integrated definition of dental caries, and uniform systems for measuring the caries process. Keeping this in view, the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) has presented a new paradigm for the measurement of dental caries, which was developed from the systematic reviews of literature on the clinical caries detection system and other sources. The ICDAS can serve as a basis and benchmark for clinical and epidemiological research and inform dental undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Cariology. The ICDAS system was developed to bring forward the current understanding of the process of initiation and progression of dental caries to the fields of epidemiological and clinical research.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Evaluation of Vickers hardness and depth of cure of six composite resins photo-activated with different polymerization modes
C Poggio, M Lombardini, S Gaviati, M Chiesa
July-September 2012, 15(3):237-241
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Aim:
The current
in vitro
study evaluated Vickers hardness (VK) and depth of cure (hardness ratio) of six resin composites, polymerized with a light-emitting diode (LED) curing unit by different polymerization modes: Standard 20 s, Standard 40 s, Soft-start 40 s.
Materials and Methods:
Six resin composites were selected for the present study: three microhybrid (Esthet.X HD, Amaris, Filtek Silorane), two nanohybrid (Grandio, Ceram.X mono) and one nanofilled (Filtek Supreme XT). The VK of the surface was determined with a microhardness tester using a Vickers diamond indenter and a 200 g load applied for 15 seconds. The mean VK and hardness ratio of the specimens were calculated using the formula: hardness ratio = VK of bottom surface / VK of top surface.
Results:
For all the materials tested and with all the polymerization modes, hardness ratio was higher than the minimum value indicated in literature in order to consider the bottom surface as adequately cured (0.80). Curing time did not affect hardness ratio values for Filtek Silorane, Grandio and Filtek Supreme XT.
Conclusion:
The effectiveness of cure at the top and bottom surface was not affected by Soft-start polymerization mode.
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Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of
Aloe vera
and its effectiveness in decontaminating gutta percha cones
Prakash P Athiban, Bikash Jyoti Borthakur, S Ganesan, B Swathika
July-September 2012, 15(3):246-248
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Aim:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of
Aloe vera
and to determine its effectiveness in decontaminating gutta percha cones.
Materials and Methods:
A concentrated extract of
Aloe vera
was used to check for the antimicrobial efficacy using the agar well diffusion method. Presence of zones' of diffusion was identified against three common GP contaminants namely,
E.coli, E.faecalis
and
Staph. aureus
. New GP Cones, freshly taken out of the packet were then decontaminated for 1minute using
Aloe vera
gel and then placed in thioglycolate broth to check for the presence of turbidity.
Results:
The zones of inhibition on the agar plate were measured as 24mm,21mm and 24mm respectively. The broth remained clear even after 48 hours of incubation.
Conclusion:
We conclude that
Aloe vera
is indeed effective as a GP decontaminant and it holds a promising future as a medium for storage of GP cones.
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Management of supernumerary teeth
Abhishek Parolia, M Kundabala, Marisha Dahal, Mandakini Mohan, Manuel S Thomas
July-September 2011, 14(3):221-224
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Supernumerary paramolars are the rare anomalies of the maxillofacial complex. These are more common in the maxilla than in the mandible. This article reviews the etiology, frequency, classification, complications, diagnosis and management of supernumerary teeth (bilateral maxillary paramolars)
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Gutta-percha in endodontics - A comprehensive review of material science
Vijetha Vishwanath, H Murali Rao
May-June 2019, 22(3):216-222
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:10.4103/JCD.JCD_420_18
PMID
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The complete and three-dimensional fluid tight seal of the root canal system is the final component of the endodontic triad. The long-standing and closest material which has fulfilled this criterion is gutta-percha (GP). Several materials have been tried and tested as an endodontic filling material, of which GP has been most extensively used for years and has established itself as a gold standard. In addition, it has proved itself successful with different techniques of obturation while maintaining its basic requisites. This article deals briefly with the history and evolution of GP, source, chemical composition, manufacturing, disinfection, cross-reactivity, and advancements in the material.
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Dental caries - A complete changeover (Part I)
Carounanidy Usha, R Sathyanarayanan
April-June 2009, 12(2):46-54
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:10.4103/0972-0707.55617
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:20617066
In spite of a knowledge explosion in cariology science, dental caries still remains a misunderstood phenomenon by the clinicians. In order to effectively use the wide range of preventive and management strategies, it is imperative to look beyond those black and white spots that manifest on the tooth surfaces.This paper focuses on the revised versions of the etiopathogenesis and definition of dental caries disease in the present century.
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Alginate impressions: A practical perspective
V Vidyashree Nandini, K Vijay Venkatesh, K Chandrasekharan Nair
January-March 2008, 11(1):37-41
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:20142882
The choice of an impression material for a particular situation depends on the treatment being provided, operator preference, and so on. Even with the introduction of more advanced and more accurate rubber base impression materials, irreversible hydrocolloid impression materials have stood the test of time. This article gives a detailed perspective of how best to make alginate impressions.
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June, 2008