Mobile dental clinic for oral health services to underserved rural Indian communities
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1383-1387. doi: 10.6026/973206300191383. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTMobile dental vehicle (MDVs) can be adopted to address the oral healthcare needs of different populations. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate mobile dental clinic program in providing oral health services to underserved rural communities. A 2 x 2.5 meter box trailer is used by the UN, and it can be carried by a vehicle with all-wheel drive for all types of weather. There was a small box trailer with its weather proof canvas cover extended, changing it into four dental operators and an integrated waiting and teaching s...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Renu Bala Vinod Sargaiyan Sneha Amit Rathi Sonika Samrat Mankar Anshul Kishor Jaiswal Samrat Ashok Mankar Source Type: research

Stress depression and anxiety with xerostomia among young Indian adults
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1365-1370. doi: 10.6026/973206300191365. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTThe relationship of Oral health related quality of life (OHRQOL), stress, depression, anxiety, with xerostomia, un-stimulated salivary flow rate among young Indian adults is of interest. The first phase involved xerostomia along with salivary flow rate measurements. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) the standard questionnaire in this field, was used to assess depression, anxiety, and stress in the second part of the study. Xerostomia has a stronger effect on OHRQOL. Anxiety, stress, and depression are examples...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: R M Vatchala Rani Deepak Kumar Shiras Singh Dheer Abhishek Singh Pathania Madhusudhana Reddy Dasara Navjeet Kaur Source Type: research

Management of zygomatic fractures using different surgical approaches
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1371-1376. doi: 10.6026/973206300191371. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTManagement of zygomatic complex fractures using closed reduction, two point open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF), closed reduction with three point ORIF and two point ORIF is of interest to dentist. 150 patients with zygomatic bone fractures between the ages of 14-60 years were included in the study. At final assessment, the percentage of stable condition was greater in closed reduction + two point ORIF and closed reduction + three point ORIF when compared to two point ORIF alone and three point ORIF alone and close...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Bibhu Prasad Mishra Abhishek Harish Alpha Mary Mathew Asutosh Pradhan Susmit Sneha VijayaLaxmi Murty Ramanpal Singh Makkad Source Type: research

Cryotherapy for oral potentially malignant disorders
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1377-1382. doi: 10.6026/973206300191377. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTFour surgical treatment modalities namely cryosurgery, scalpel and blade surgery, diode LASER surgery and CO2 LASER surgery in the management of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) in terms of healing outcomes post operatively and recurrence is evaluated. The study included sixty outpatients whose biopsies revealed OPMDs (oral lichen planus, homogeneous leukoplakia, non-homogenous leukoplakia and erythroplakia). There is decrease in post-operative pain and oedema in all four treatment categories at one week follow ...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Ashutosh Pandey Sukirat Kaur Albert Ashem Shivangni Sarin Rakesh Kumar Sahu Braina P Jadav Dhaval Niranjan Mehta Ramanpal Singh Makkad Source Type: research

Artificial intelligence in oral health surveillance among under-served communities
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1329-1335. doi: 10.6026/973206300191329. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTA sizable percentage of the population in India still does not have easy access to dental facilities. Therefore, it is of interest to document the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in oral surveillance of underserved communities. Available data shows that AI makes it possible to screen, diagnose, track, prioritize, and monitor dental patients remotely via smart devices. As a result, dentists won't have to deal with simple situations that only require standard treatments; freeing them up to focus on more complicated cases...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Anushree Tiwari Anirbhan Ghosh Pankaj Kumar Agrawal Arjun Reddy Deepika Singla Dhaval Niranjan Mehta Gaurav Girdhar Kapil Paiwal Source Type: research

Effect of curing distance for cure depth in composite resin
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1353-1358. doi: 10.6026/973206300191353. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTThe effect of altering the distance between light tip and outer layer of composite (DLR) on the depth of composite cure with a range of low to high light intensity curing lamps and with different types of light unit is of interest. Three LED units (T= Freelight,U = Ultrablue IS, V = Coltolux LED, one PAC unit (S=PAC) and three halogen light-curing units (P = XL2500, Q = HelioluxVL, R = Visiolux) were analyzed. A human molar tooth that was separated mesio-distally to buccal and lingual halves was used to create a natural too...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Shantun Malhotra Rubaldeep Kaur Parneet Kaur Saroa Kiranjot Kaur Komaldeep Kaur Sandhu Vani Thukral Source Type: research

Evaluation of immuno-histochemical markers in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1399-1404. doi: 10.6026/973206300191399. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTEvaluation of immuno-histochemical (IHC) markers like p53, p63, PDPN, C-erb-B2, CK19, and VEGF in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCCs) is of interest to dentists. Sixty formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks from the Department of Oral Pathology, New Horizon Dental College and Research, Institute, Sakri, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. The conventional IHC method was used to assess the expression of p53, p63, PDPN, C- erb-B2, CK19 and VEGF using the different antibodies. Data shows that P53, p63 had high values of la...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Yadavalli Guruprasad Priya Singhal Neha Gupta Bhavna Jha Kukreja Bharti Gupta Pankaj Kukreja Ramanpal Singh Makkad Dhaval Niranjan Mehta Source Type: research

Evaluation of different aesthetic indices for planning orthodontic treatment
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1394-1398. doi: 10.6026/973206300191394. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTThree aesthetic indices namely aesthetic component of index of orthodontic treatment needs (IOTN -AC), dental aesthetic index (DAI) and dental aesthetics screening index (DESI) were compared in orthodontic treatment. 242 participants (160 female and 82 male) who were interested in orthodontic treatment participated. The individuals' ages ranged from 16-25 years. Three aesthetic indices namely IOTN -AC, DAI and DESI were evaluated for each participant. The overall accuracy of DAI, AC-IOTN and DESI in assessment of dental aes...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Subhash Chandra Vivek Agarwal Vinit Kumar Singh Alok Kumar Gupta Sandeep Singh Shreya Koleshwar Ramanpal Singh Makkad Source Type: research

Evaluation of obturation techniques in primary teeth among Indians
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1324-1328. doi: 10.6026/973206300191324. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTEvaluation of four distinct obturating methods namely endodontic pressure syringe (n=40), reamers (n=40), Lentulo spirals driven through slow-speed handpiece (n=40) and incremental filling technique (n=4) using zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) paste as obturating material in deciduous teeth is of interest to dentist. Hence, we are interested determining the effective obturation methodology using CBCT. Handpiece driven lentuspirals helped in optimum obturation in high percentage of root canals. Low percentage of optimally filled roo...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Karuna Sharma Rahul Maria Smita Durga Dutta Mansi Semwal Kodali Srija Madhura Pawar Namrata Dagli Dhaval Niranjan Mehta Source Type: research

Effect of NaOCl on cyclic fatigue resistance
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1348-1352. doi: 10.6026/973206300191348. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTThe impact of 5.25 percent NaOCL on the resistance offered by TruNatomy, Hero Gold and ProtaperGold against cyclic fracture as against the treatment of NiTi rotary files with distilled water is of interest to dentists. Inside the stainless steel blocks, man-made canals were created for the purpose of testing the cyclic fatigue. 60 endodontic files were taken as study specimens. It was observed that values of number of cycles to fracture in NaOCl among three file systems were in the order of TruNatomy (1053.50 ± 134.81)>...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Akshayraj Langaliya Kanika Singh Dhull Bharti Gupta Muhammad Atif Saleem Agwan Shekhar Gupta Yamuna Macha Ramanpal Singh Makkad Source Type: research

Effect of pre-fabricated strip, zirconia and stainless steel crowns in primary molars
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1388-1393. doi: 10.6026/973206300191388. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTThe effect of gingival, clinical and radiographic outcomes while using prefabricated stainless steel crowns (SSC), resin strip crowns and zirconia crowns in primary molars is of interest to dentists. Clinical periodontal and radiographic evaluation was conducted for three groups at baseline 3, 6, 9 and 12 months intervals utilizing scoring system. According to the current study's findings, gingival health was better in the zirconia crown group compared to the resin strip crown and SSC groups. In addition, zirconia group dem...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Shalini Singh Arpanna Singh Subhranshu Sekhar Sahoo Chandan Singh Indranil Mukhopadhyaya Aum Joshi Source Type: research

Antimicrobial effect of herbal and conventional root canal endodontic irrigants against persistent pathogens
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1312-1317. doi: 10.6026/973206300191312. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTEvaluation and comparison of natural products like triphala, eucalyptus and carvacol with conventional root canal irrigant such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCL) and Chlorhexidine against persistent root canal pathogens like E. faecalis is of interest. Samples were taken both before irrigation as well as after irrigation. CFU was counted after the plates had been incubated overnight at temperature of 37°C overnight. The herbal products showed antibacterial effectiveness against persistent root canal pathogens like E. faecalis...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Lalit Kumar Agarwal Deb Anamika Rashmi Nair Shivangi Sharma Durairaj Preethi Panikkar Priyanka Mehta Dhaval Niranjan Kumar Santosh Source Type: research

Removable versus fixed myo-functional appliances in class II malocclusion among Indians
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1318-1323. doi: 10.6026/973206300191318. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTIt is of interest to compare two myofunctional appliances (frankal appliance and twin bloc) and two fixed orthodontic appliances (PowerScope and Forsus) in management of class II div 1 malocclusion. A total of 56 Class II division 1 malocclusion patients indicated for treatment with myofunctional appliances and fixed functional appliances were randomized. They were equally divided among frankal appliance (n=14), twin block appliance (n=14), PowerScope (American Orthodontics) (n=14), Forsus (3M Unitek Corp) groups (n=14). Sk...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Rahul Pawar Shib Kumar Nath P Kiran Kumar Khyati Patel Mengi Arvind Alap Shah Bela Dave Dhaval Niranjan Mehta Source Type: research

Bone augmentation in dental implants among Indian patients
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1307-1311. doi: 10.6026/973206300191307. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTIt is of interest to compare guided bone regeneration (GBR) with titanium mesh, alveolar distraction osteo-genesis (DO), GBR with auto-genous bone and e-PTFE membranes and onlay bone grafts. This helps to restore vertically lacking alveolar ridges and their capacity to sustain the vertical bone growth acquired both prior to and following implant placement. The parameters such as (i) success and survival of dental implants (ii) peri-implant clinical parameters after prosthetic loading at 1 year, 2 year and 3 year follow up (...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Akshayraj Langaliya Pravin Uttam Gaikwad Tarun Kumar Singh Washim Akram Vineet Nair Prajakta Barapatre Hitika P Doda Dhaval Niranjan Mehta Source Type: research

Management of temporo-mandibular joint ankylosis using different surgical approaches
Bioinformation. 2023 Dec 31;19(13):1359-1364. doi: 10.6026/973206300191359. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTComparison of gap arthroplasty (GAP), interpositional arthroplasty (IAP) and distraction osteogenesis (DO) simultaneous with interpositional arthroplasty (DO+IAP) in management of TMJ ankylosis is of interest to dentists. The study comprised 36 individuals with TMJ ankylosis, 16 of whom were female and 20 of whom were male. Both prior to and following surgery, the maximum inter-incisal opening (MIO) and facial pattern were noted. The postoperative MIO was 33.23 ± 1.23mm, 35.24 ± 1.11mm and 38.24 ± 1.34mm in GAP, IAP and ...
Source: Bioinformation - February 28, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Bibhu Prasad Mishra Satyajit Sahu Arup Ratan Das Asutosh Pradhan None Priyankesh Shekhar Gupta Source Type: research