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Original Article:
The effects of sodium hexametaphosphate combined with other remineralizing agents on the staining and microhardness of early enamel caries: An
in vitro
modified pH-cycling model
Hamideh Sadat Mohammadipour, Zohreh Faghfour Maghrebi, Navid Ramezanian, Farzaneh Ahrari, Roya Amiri Daluyi
Dent Res J
2019, 16:398 (12 November 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.270778
PMID
:31803386
Background:
This study was conducted to determine the effects of sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) combined with other remineralizing agents on the staining and microhardness of early enamel caries.
Materials and Methods:
in This
in vitro
study The enamel buccal surfaces of 70 bovine incisors were classified into seven study groups (
n
= 10). Remineralizing agents were employed alone and in combination with SHMP in different groups, including: (1) 8% SHMP, (2) 2% sodium fluoride, (3) 2% sodium fluoride + SHMP, (4) Remin Pro
®
, (5) Remin Pro
®
+SHMP, (6) MI Paste Plus, and (7) MI Paste Plus + SHMP. A modified pH-cycling technique was used to reconstruct the dynamics of caries. Colorimetric and microhardness analyses were conducted before demineralization (T
1
), after caries formation (T
2
), and after the remineralizing treatment (T
3
). The data were analyzed by the one-way analysis of variance and the repeated measurement analysis (
P
> 0.05).
Results:
After remineralizing cycles, the experimental groups treated with either SHMP alone or in combination with other materials showed less significant changes in the three variables of color (Δa, Δb, and ΔL) and the overall color change (ΔE). The enamel caries treated with Remin Pro
®
presented the highest color change, while Remin Pro
®
+ SHMP resulted in the least changes. The mean value of microhardness after remineralization improved significantly in all groups, except in the MI Paste Plus + SHMP group that showed the lowest value. In contrast, the highest microhardness value was recorded for Remin Pro
®
, being comparable to that of the sound teeth (
P
> 0.05).
Conclusion:
SHMP, either alone or combined with remineralizing agents, created the least staining. Remineralizing materials alone showed higher surface hardness, while sodium fluoride alone showed higher surface hardness when combined with SHMP.
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Case Report:
Central unilocular mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the mandible: A case report and literature review
Arezoo Aghakouchakzadeh, Neda Kargahi, Shirin Shahnaseri, Salman Shakeri
Dent Res J
2019, 16:127 (28 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.250971
PMID
:30820208
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common salivary gland malignancy. Central MEC (CMEC) is a rare tumor which affects women more than men and is more common in the mandible. Most cases are histologically classified as low-grade tumor and radiographically appear as well-defined unilocular or multilocular radiolucent lesion, although this tumor causes destruction and metastasis to other organs. In this article, we present a rare case of CMEC in a 47-year-old woman with unilocular radiolucent lesion of the mandible. Early and accurate diagnostic approach in all lesions with clinical/radiographical bland appearance is important, and all possibilities such as a malignant lesion should be considered.
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Comparative study of evaluation of the oral stereognostic ability between diabetic and nondiabetic complete denture wearers with and without denture
Kalarani Gnanasambandam, Suma Karthigeyan, Syed Asharaf Ali, Mohan Govindharajan, Krishna Raj, R Murugan
Dent Res J
2019, 16:122 (28 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.250969
PMID
:30820207
Background:
The diabetic subjects would have impaired oral stereognostic ability (OSA) compared with normal subjects due to diabetic neuropathy and microcirculatory disturbances. This study was conducted to compare the OSA between diabetic and nondiabetic complete denture wearers with and without denture.
Materials and Methods:
In this
in vivo
study the present comparative study comprised of seventy edentulous subjects (36 males and 34 females), aged from 35 to 84 rehabilitated with complete dentures (among them 35 were diabetic and 35 subjects were nondiabetic complete denture wearer). The OSA tests were conducted using acrylic test samples of 12 shaped forms, which were placed in patient's mouth for a given period of time for identification and scored according to three-point scale as OSA score and the identification time was also recorded. The data obtained were analyzed using Chi-square test,
t
-test, and Pearson's correlation coefficient (
P
< 0.05).
Results:
In this study, diabetic complete denture wearers got the mean OSA score of 12.43 ± 3.93 without dentures, which was lower than nondiabetic complete denture wearer group (14.82 ± 4.44). There was a significant difference (
P
= 0.020*) in the identification of test pieces.
Conclusion:
Within limitations of this study, diabetic complete denture wearers showed decreased OSA than nondiabetic subjects, particularly it was significant while not wearing dentures. Oral stereognosis may be used as one of the clinical aids in predicting patient's performance to a prosthesis. Based on their response, we can educate the patient about the prognosis.
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Evaluation of metastasis and 5-year survival in oral squamous cell carcinoma patients in Isfahan (2001–2015)
Nabet Tajmirriahi, Seyed Mohamad Razavi, Samaneh Shirani, Solmaz Homayooni, Gamezeh Gasemzadeh
Dent Res J
2019, 16:117 (28 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.250974
Background:
Frequency analysis of metastasis in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) helps to partly anticipate the upcoming chance of metastasis in the patients following primary diagnosis. This study was conducted to determine the evaluation of metastasis and 5-year survival in OSCC.
Materials and Methods:
This was a retrospective, descriptive study. A total of 96 OSCC patients were studied. Demographic data and clinical view of lesion as well as histopathological grade of patients were recorded in previously prepared forms of pathology centers. These findings were then evaluated in relation to the 5-year survival. The obtained data were fed into SPSS and analyzed by Chi-square test,
t
-test, one-way ANOVA, and Scheffé test. A significant level of α = 0.05 was used.
Results:
The 5-year survival of patients was 41.7%. From among the patients, 44% were found to have local recurrence and 36% were reported to have distant metastasis. There was no significant association between the 5-year survival rate and primary grade (
P
= 0.105). However, it revealed a significant relationship between the 5-year survival rate and distant metastasis (
P
= 0. 001).
Conclusion:
This study showed that the 5-year survival is dependent on the primary site of involvement, local recurrence, regional and distant metastasis, and mean age. However, gender (
P
= 0.89), grade (
P
= 0.105), and stage (
P
= 0.242) have no effect on the 5-year survival of patients.
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Original Article:
Reverse torque evaluation in indexed and nonindexed abutments of Morse Taper implants in a mechanical fatigue test
Caio Marques Martins, Elimário Venturin Ramos, Simone Kreve, Geraldo Alberto Pinheiro de Carvalho, Aline Batista Gonçalves Franco, Luís Guilherme Scavone de Macedo, Alecsandro de Moura Silva, Sérgio Candido Dias
Dent Res J
2019, 16:110 (28 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.250967
PMID
:30820205
Background:
This experimental study assessed reverse torque of indexed and nonindexed (NI) abutments in Morse Taper (MT) implants in a mechanical fatigue test.
Materials and Methods:
In this experimental study It was used 37 implants MT and over them installed Pilar Flex abutments (4.8 mm × 6 mm × 1.5 mm). The groups were as follows: Group A used 19 MT implants with a NI Pilar Flex abutment loaded with 32 N/cm and Group B used 18 MT implants with an indexed (IN) Pilar Flex abutment loaded with 20 N/cm. The abutments were tested according to ISO standard 14801/2007. The specimens were installed at 30° from the axial axis and underwent a 133 N load, 4 Hz frequency, and 1,000,000 cycles. Once the test was completed, the reverse torque was provided by an electronic torque meter. Data were submitted to statistical analysis using the
t
-test for independent samples and paired
t
-test. The significance level was considered
P
< 0.05.
Results:
Results obtained showed that the indexed Pilar Flex abutment had a percentage of torque loss from the initial torque of 49% and the NI Pilar Flex abutment lost 14%. Paired Student's
t
-tests revealed that for both NI (
P
< 0.001) and indexed (
P
< 0.001) abutments, the counter torque values were significantly lower than those applied at the initial torque.
Conclusion:
According on the methodology used, the NI Pilar Flex abutment was more effective regarding the reverse torque in single-unit implant prostheses versus the indexed Pilar Flex abutment. A greater loosening in the indexed Pilar Flex abutment retaining screw was noted in the reverse torque test, and the Pilar Flex abutment failed to show good outcomes related to the cold welding effect.
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Original Article:
Efficacy of stevioside sweetener on pH of plaque among young adults
E Saira Siraj, K Pushpanjali, BS Manoranjitha
Dent Res J
2019, 16:104 (28 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.250966
PMID
:30820204
Background:
Stevioside is a natural herbal sweetener extracted from
Stevia rebaudiana
. An
in vitro
study has proved the antibacterial efficacy of 0.2%
Stevia
aqueous solution against
Streptococcus mutans
and
Lactobacillus acidophilus
, and the present study was conducted to clinically evaluate the efficacy of
Stevia
leaf extract and
Stevia
product on plaque pH, when compared with sucrose solution.
Materials and Methods:
A clinical trial was conducted among a sample of 22 undergraduate students who volunteered. After obtaining consent, students were instructed not to brush at night and not to use any mouth rinse during the course of the study. Baseline plaque pH was measured
in situ
using digital pH meter. Students were asked to rinse for 1 min with 0.2% aqueous solution of
Stevia
leaf extract and plaque pH was measured
in situ
at 4 time points (5, 10, 15, and 30 min) after each rinse. After a washout period of 2 days, 10% sucrose and 1%
Stevia
product solutions were similarly tested. Statistical analysis was performed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) test and repeated measures ANOVA. Tukey's HSD test was used to obtain multiple comparisons. The level of significance was set to be at
P
< 0.05.
Results:
At 5, 10, 15, and 30 min, a significant difference in mean plaque pH values was observed between three test solutions (
P
< 0.000).
Post hoc
Tukey's HSD test showed that the difference in mean pH values between aqueous
Stevia
extract and sucrose and
Stevia
product and sucrose was highly significant (
P
< 0.000).
Conclusion:
Stevia
leaf extract and commercially available
Stevia
product did not significantly affect plaque pH values, implying that two solutions are non-fermentable and do not support bacterial survival.
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Original Article:
Proinflammatory (CD14+CD16++) monocytes in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with/without chronic periodontitis
Raghunathan Jagannathan, Malini Thayman, Suresh Ranga Rao
Dent Res J
2019, 16:95 (28 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.250976
Background:
Until date, the proportion of nonclassic monocytes in type 2 diabetic mellitus patients with and without chronic periodontitis has not been evaluated based on glycemic control. The objective of this study was to compare the proportion of CD14+CD16++ monocytes in type 2 diabetic patients with and without chronic periodontitis.
Materials and Methods:
In this cross sectional study A total of sixty individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (
n
= 15/group) were recruited. Individuals were grouped based on glycosylated hemoglobin A (HbA 1c) values and the presence of chronic periodontitis; Group 1 (diabetes mellitus with good glycemic control), Group 2 (diabetes mellitus with poor glycemic control), Group 3 (diabetic mellitus with chronic periodontitis and good glycemic control), Group 4 (diabetic mellitus with chronic periodontitis and poor glycemic control). Fluorochrome-conjugated monoclonal antibodies against CD14, CD16, and human leukocyte antigen–antigen D related was used to analyze the proportion of nonclassic monocytes by flow cytometry. One-way ANOVA with Tukey's
post-hoc
test was used to assess the significant differences in monocyte subpopulations. The Pearson's correlation test was used to assess the relationship between hemoglobin A1c values and percentage of nonclassical monocytes. In both the above statistical tools, the value of
P
< 0.05 is considered as significant level.
Results:
Group 4 had the highest percentage of CD14+CD16++ monocytes 14.67% + 4.70%, followed by Group 3-9.73% + 0.60%, Group 2-9.32% + 2.03% and Group 1-5.92% + 0.63% (
P
< 0.001). Further, a statistically significant positive correlation between HbA (1c) levels and the proportion of CD14+CD16++ monocytes was observed.
Conclusion:
In the present study, we observed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with poor glycemic control and chronic periodontitis showed more than two-fold increase in the proportion of nonclassic monocytes compared to type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with good glycemic control.
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Original Article:
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
biosurfactant inhibits biofilm formation and gene expression of caries-inducing
Streptococcus mutans
Arezoo Tahmourespour, Rooha Kasra-Kermanshahi, Rasool Salehi
Dent Res J
2019, 16:87 (28 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.250968
PMID
:30820202
Background:
It is cleared that some probiotic strains inhibit biofilm formation of oral bacteria, but its mechanisms are not clearly understood yet. It is proposed that one of the mechanisms can be biosurfactant production, a structurally diverse group of surface-active compounds synthesized by microorganisms. Hence, this study focused on the evaluation of the anti-biofilm and antiadhesive activities of the
L. rhamnosus
derived-biosurfactant against
Streptococcus mutans
and its effect on
gtfB/C
and
ftf
genes expression level.
Materials and Methods:
In this
in vitro
study
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
ATCC7469 overnight culture was used for biosurfactant production. The biosurfactant effect on the surface tension reduction was confirmed by drop collapse method. Chemical bonds in the biosurfactant were identified by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). Anti-biofilm and antiadhesive activities of the biosurfactant were determined on glass slides and in 96-well culture plates, respectively. The effect of the biosurfactant on
gtfB/C
and
ftf
genes expression level was also investigated after biofilm formation, total RNA extraction, and reverse transcription by quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay (quantitative PCR). The data were assessed by one-way analysis of variance in the Tukey–Kramer postdeviation test for all pairs.
P
< 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results:
The FTIR results of biosurfactant showed that it was protein rich. It also showed anti-biofilm formation activity on the glass slide and antiadhesive activity till 40% on microtiter plate wells. It also showed a significant reduction (
P
< 0.05) in
gtfB
/
C
and
ftf
genes expression level.
Conclusion:
L. rhamnosus
-derived biosurfactant exhibits a significant inhibitory effect on biofilm formation ability of
S. mutans
due to downregulation of biofilm formation associated genes, gtf
B
/
C
and
ftf. L. rhamnosus
-derived biosurfactant with substantial antiadhesive activity is suitable candidates for use in new generations of microbial antiadhesive agents.
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Original Article:
Correlation between human neutrophil peptide 1–3 secretion and azurophilic granule (CD63) expression in early childhood caries
Muhammad Luthfi, Darmawan Setijanto, Markus Budi Rahardjo, Retno Indrawati, Priyawan Rachmadi, Mieke Sylvia Margaretha Amiatun Ruth, Yoes Prijatna Dachlan
Dent Res J
2019, 16:81 (28 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.250973
Background:
In saliva, neutrophil constitutes the most prominent first-line defense of immune cells against pathogenic microbes. The importance of neutrophils to the host immune systems of neutropenic or patients disabled with regard to their neutrophil function results in a tendency toward serious infections, such as early childhood caries (ECC). The cytoplasmic granules present in neutrophils play a major role in neutrophil-mediated inflammation. Azurophilic granules contain antimicrobial proteins, such as defensin, a human antimicrobial peptide (HNP 1–3). The aim of this study is to analyze the correlation of HNP 1–3 secretion with CD63 expression on the surface of salivary neutrophils.
Materials and Methods:
This study constituted a cross-sectional, analytical observational study. Saliva taken from preschoolchildren between the ages of 4–6 years who had been divided into two groups, i.e., early childhood caries group with decayed, extracted, filled teeth (def-t) index >6 and caries free with def-t = 0, was subjected to a HNP 1–3 secretion test using ELISA assay and an expression test for CD63 by means of a flow cytometry test. The results obtained were analyzed using independent
t
-test and Pearson correlation (
P
< 0.05).
Results:
The secretion of HNP 1–3 in the saliva of ECC was higher (172.6 ± 41.64) compared to that of caries-free cases (140.39 ± 31.91), whereas the level of CD63 salivary expression in ECC was lower (2.32 ± 0.57) than in the presence of caries (2.67 ± 0.46).
Conclusion:
In ECC cases, saliva increases HNP 1–3 secretion but decreases CD63 expression on the surface of salivary neutrophils.
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Original Article:
Effect of theobromine in antimicrobial activity: An
in vitro
study
Arthi Lakshmi, C Vishnurekha, Parisa Norouzi Baghkomeh
Dent Res J
2019, 16:76 (28 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.250975
PMID
:30820200
Background:
This study aims to compare the antimicrobial activity of theobromine and two commercially available kid's fluoride toothpastes.
Materials and Methods:
In this in vitro
study a chocolate-based nonfluoride toothpaste, Theobromine (Group A) and two commercially available kid's fluoride toothpaste, Kidodent (Group B), Colgate kids toothpaste (Group C) were used in this study. Freeze-dried stock culture of the strains of
Streptococcus mutans
,
Lactobacillus acidophilus
,
Enterococcus faecalis
, and
Candida albicans
was cultured in their respective selective media. Dentifrices were added to the wells punched out in the culture media and incubated. The zones of inhibition were measured to find out the antimicrobial activity. all data statistically analyzed SPSS using Kolmogorov–Smironov and Shapiro–Wilk's tests. one-way ANOVA was done and Turkey's honest significant difference
post hoc
test was done for pairwise comparison
P
≤ 0.001.
Results:
Theobromine showed a greater zone of inhibition, which was statistically significant when compared to other two kid's fluoride toothpastes.
Conclusion:
Theobromine shows more antimicrobial effect against
S. mutans, L. acidophilus
, and
E. faecalis
, whereas almost a neutral effect with
C. albicans
. Theobromine though nonfluoridated toothpaste showed greater zones of inhibition than other commercially available fluoridated kid's toothpastes.
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Case Report:
Spindle cell carcinoma in the maxilla: A rare case and literature review
M Varshini, Varsha Salian, Pushparaja Shetty, Shalini Krishnan
Dent Res J
2019, 16:60 (7 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.249553
PMID
:30745921
In India, oral squamous cell carcinoma accounts for 90%–95% of oral malignancies. The WHO classifies spindle cell carcinoma (SpCC) under malignant epithelial tumors of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and is a rare entity accounting for only 1% of SCCs. It is an aggressive biphasic neoplasm exhibiting high mortality rate owing to increased metastasis and recurrence which signifies the need for recognition and treatment of this perplexed tumor. We present a case of maxillary SpCC where histopathological evaluation alone was indecisive, requiring immunohistochemistry for confirmation of the diagnosis.
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Association between quality of sleep and chronic periodontitis: A case–control study in Malaysian population
Vijendra Pal Singh, Joe Yin Gan, Wei Ling Liew, Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe, Sowmya Nettem, Sunil Kumar Nettemu
Dent Res J
2019, 16:29 (7 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.249555
Background:
Periodontitis is a public health concern since it is a major factor in tooth loss worldwide and has association with many systemic diseases. Sleep is a complex and essentially biological process and a critical factor for maintaining mental and physical health. Since inflammation is characteristic of both chronic periodontitis and sleep deprivation, few studies in recent years present the contradictory results regarding this potential association. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association between quality of sleep and chronic periodontitis.
Materials and Methods:
A total of 200 individuals participated in this study. All participants underwent a comprehensive clinical periodontal examination. Case–control were identified using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/American Academy of Periodontology case definitions for periodontal disease. The quality of sleep was assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to test the influence of variables (quality of sleep, age, sex, ethnicity, education, and socioeconomic status), in the occurrence of periodontitis. Odds ratio (OR) and respective confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated and reported.
P
≤0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results:
The prevalence of poor quality of sleep was 56.75% in cases (periodontitis group) and 43.24% in control group. There was positive association between quality of sleep and chronic periodontitis (OR = 3.04; 95% CI = 1.42–6.5;
P
= 0.004). In multivariate logistic regression analysis, only the age was significantly related to the periodontitis (OR = 1.11; 95% CI = 1.07–1.41;
P
< 0.001)
,
other variables failed to reach the significant level.
Conclusion:
Poor quality of sleep was significantly associated with chronic periodontitis. Only the age was significantly related to periodontitis among the other covariable measured.
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Original Article:
Assessment of antimicrobial activity of different concentrations of Tinospora cordifolia against Streptococcus mutans: An
in vitro
study
Sankalp Agarwal, Priyadarshini H Ramamurthy, Bennete Fernandes, Avita Rath, Preena Sidhu
Dent Res J
2019, 16:24 (7 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.249556
Background:
The antimicrobial property of
Tinospora cordifolia
has been tested against a variety of microorganisms in the literature. The present study aimed to assess the antimicrobial activity of different concentrations of commercially available
T. cordifolia
powder against
Streptococcus mutans
.
Materials and Methods:
An
in vitro
study was undertaken in which extract of
T. cordifolia
was obtained using 100% ethanol by maceration. Seven different concentrations were prepared and tested against
S. mutans
in brain–heart infusion agar medium. Plates were incubated aerobically at 37°C for 48 h, and zone of inhibition was measured using Vernier caliper. 0.2% chlorhexidine and dimethylformamide were used as positive and negative controls respectively. The data were analysed by descriptive analytic tests.
Results:
The maximum antibacterial activity of
T. cordifolia
was observed with a volume of 40 μl at 2% concentration with a zone of inhibition of 19 mm. A 30 μl volume of 0.2% chlorhexidine showed a zone of inhibition of 28 mm, and no zone of inhibition was observed with dimethylformamide.
Conclusion:
Tinospora
exhibited antimicrobial activity against
S. mutans
. However, it needs to be confirmed further with
in vivo
studies.
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Original Article:
Comparative investigation of primary stability of four different dental implants in low-density bone model
Saied Nokar, Amirali Reza Rasouli-Ghahroudi, Elham Shidvash, Faezeh Atri
Dent Res J
2019, 16:18 (7 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.249557
PMID
:30745914
Background:
Primary stability is one of the prerequisites of immediate loading. The aim of this study was to compare the primary stability of four different implant systems in low-density bone models.
Materials and Methods:
In this
in vitro experimental
study, 20 fixtures from four implant body designs were selected: Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent (ZTSV), NobleReplace Tapered (NRT), Replace Select Tapered (RST), and Dentium SuperLine (DSL). Fixtures were inserted in low-density bone models according to manufacturer drilling protocol by one surgeon. Measurement of insertion torque value (ITV), resonance frequency analysis (implant stability quotient [ISQ]), and reverse torque value (RTV) was recorded for each fixture. The data were analyzed with one-way ANOVA and
post hoc
tests (Tukey honestly significant difference) (
P
< 0.05).
Results:
ZTSV had significantly lower amount of insertion torque in comparison to other systems (
P
= 0.045). RTV was significantly lower in ZTSV in comparison to DSL and NRT (
P
= 0.004). ISQ value in NRT (ISQ = 67) was significantly higher than other systems (
P
= 0.000). The lowest amount of ISQ was in RST system (ISQ = 53) with significant difference (
P
= 0.000).
Conclusion:
This study demonstrated that primary stability of different implant systems was not comparable and implant design was effective on ITV, RTV, and ISQ.
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Original Article:
Impact of occupational dental erosion on oral health-related quality of life among battery factory workers in Bengaluru, India
Amit Kumar, Manjunath P Puranik, KR Sowmya, Soni Rajput
Dent Res J
2019, 16:12 (7 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.249549
PMID
:30745913
Background:
A greater understanding of impact of occupational dental erosion on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) will sensitize both employee and employers to adopt strict protective measures for oral health. The research aimed to determine the relationship between occupational dental erosion and OHRQoL among battery and other factory workers in Bengaluru, India.
Materials and Methods:
This cross-sectional comparative study enrolled a total of 400 workers. Structured proforma assessed information on sociodemographic details, oral hygiene practices, adverse oral habits, and work-related practices. OHRQoL was determined using oral health impact profile-14 (OHIP-14). Dental erosion was measured using Smith and Knight's tooth wear index modified by Millward
et al
. 1994 scoring system independent t-test, Mann–Whitney U-test and Spearman's correlation was performed.
P
< 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results:
The mean age of the participants in the study and control groups was 43.11 ± 8.02 and 45.93 ± 6.16 years, respectively. Less than half of the participants in the study group had positive behavioral work practice. The prevalence and severity of dental erosion was significantly higher in study group (39.5%) than control group (11.5%). Mean OHIP-14 score was significantly lower in study group (23.88 ± 0.88) than control group (26.06 ± 9.67). Dental erosion significantly correlated with work experience and OHIP-14.
Conclusion:
The findings highlight the impact of occupational dental erosion on OHRQoL. Measures to enhance occupational safety thereby reducing exposure to occupational hazards are needed.
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Effects of menthol-flavored substances at the cellular level on oral mucosal sites
Nanda Prasad, Sarvesh Vijay, A Yashwanth Reddy, S Nonitha
Dent Res J
2019, 16:7 (7 January 2019)
DOI
:10.4103/1735-3327.249559
PMID
:30745912
Background:
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of menthol-flavored substances at the cellular level in different mucosal sites of the oral cavity and to compare the cellular changes between individuals without the habit of chewing menthol-flavored substances and individuals with the habit.
Materials and Methods:
This was an experimental cytology study including a total of 500 individuals belonging to the age group of 18–45 years based on the inclusion or exclusion criteria. The selected participants were divided into two groups of 250 participants each, based on participants not having the habit of chewing menthol-flavored substances (Group I) and participants having the habit of chewing menthol-flavored substances (Group II). Cytological smears were taken by gently scraping the mucosal surfaces in different sites of the oral mucosa using a wooden spatula and stained with Papanicolaou, analyzed under microscope for any cellular changes. The results were tabulated and statistically analyzed using Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test.
P
< 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results:
Micronuclei seen in all the participants belonging to group with the habit of chewing menthol-flavored substances with a
P
< 0.001 which was considered highly significant. Alteration in the nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio was also seen
P
= 0.001, which showed significant at 1% significance level.
Conclusion:
Participants with habit of chewing menthol-flavored substances showed the presence of micronuclei and slight alteration in the nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio, which could be directly related to genotoxicity and cell damage.
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