A Study to Evaluate and Compare the Dimensional Stability of Aluwax upon Moist Heat and Dry Heat Treatment at Different Time Intervals
Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study, dry heat treatment of Aluwax showed less dimensional changes as compared to moist heat treatment. Maximum change was noted immediately following moist heat manipulation; storage up to 48 hours did not induce any further increase in distortion. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Vinita Rajesh Sippy Chethan Hegde Source Type: research

In-vitro Antioxidant and In-vitro Anti-inflammatory activities of Ethanolic leaves extract of Ormocarpum Cochinchinense
Conclusions: O. cochinchinense could be used as an adjuvant supplement to conventional therapy in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Gayathri Somashekar Uma Sudhakar Poonudurai Sameul Gnana Prakash Snophia Suresh Seshadri Srividya Sumathi Hanumantha Rao Source Type: research

Comparison of Retention Characteristics of Clear bow Hawley & #8217;s and Vacuum Formed Retainers & #8212;A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusion: Both the CBRs and VFRs are equally effective in retaining the corrected malocclusion, CBRs can be considered as a very good alternative to VFRs. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sowmithra Devi Ravindra Kumar Jain Source Type: research

Microbiological Evaluation of the Antibacterial Vicryl Suture in the Mandibular Third Molar Extraction Surgery
Conclusion: Antibacterial Vicryl suture can be a useful tool to reduce bacterial accumulation on the suture material in third molar extraction surgery. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Milad Etemadi Sh Sameen Rahgozar Golnaz Tajmiri Javad Alizargar Sayed Arash Mirsatari Source Type: research

Assessment of Dental Age Estimation Using Aspartic Acid Racemization in Human Dentin in Single-Rooted Teeth
Conclusion: By analyzing the levels of aspartic acid using amino acid racemization, we can estimate an individual with maximum accuracy. Accretion of d-aspartic acid in dentin is synchronous with the aging of an individual and this method can be used as one of the precise methods for dental age estimation. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Neelima Dasarathi Kiran Kumar Kattappagari Venkata Suresh Ponnuru Ravi Teja Chitturi Suryaprakash Arvind Babu Santhosh Baddam Venkat Ramana Reddy Source Type: research

Emerging Trend of Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Patients Less than 40 Years: A Molecular Analysis of Role of HPV in Cases with No Known Risk Factors
Conclusion: A strong correlation of HPV with OSCC and OPSCC in adults ≤40 years of age was established in the present study. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Priyanka Nair Usha Hegde Sreeshyla Huchanahalli Sheshanna Sunila Ravi Source Type: research

Estimation of Matrix Metalloproteinases-9 (MMP-9) Levels in Children with Early Childhood Caries
Conclusion: The salivary MMP-9 and viscosity levels in groups B and C decreased significantly 2 weeks following caries control. The Salivary MMP-9 level is a good diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for comparing the efficacy of various caries control treatment protocols. comparing the efficacy of various caries control treatment protocols. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ngangbam Reenayai Manju Raman Nair Source Type: research

A Comparative Evaluation of Apically Extruded Debris using Three Rotary and One Reciprocating Instrumentation Ni & #8209;Ti Systems: An in Vitro Study
Conclusion: The continuous rotary files caused less debris when compared with reciprocating one. Also all systems caused some degree of apical extrusion. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Maha Adnan Habeeb Source Type: research

Antibacterial Activity of Robusta Coffee (Coffea robusta) Husk Extract Against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus: In Vitro Study
Conclusion: Robusta coffee husk extract has an antibacterial activity against S. mutans and L. acidophilus. The highest inhibition zone was demonstrated by the 1000 mg/mL concentration of extract. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Arlin R Kusumawardani Andi M Machbub Rendra C Prasetya Nadie Fatimatuzzahro Tantin Ermawati Source Type: research

Comparative Evaluation of Cytotoxicity of Two Novel Herbal Intracanal Medicaments on Human Periodontal Fibroblasts & #8212;An In Vitro Study
Conclusion: Novel thermo reversible gel matrix of GL and PG were found to be less toxic than CH and MTAP and also they have shown higher cell viability. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sheetal Basavaraj Ghivari Nagnath Meena Kishore Gajanana Bhat Deepa Vithal Babji Vijay Mahadev Kumbar Perama Malleshwara Rao Source Type: research

Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, and Tram-Track Vessels & #8722; A Vicious Chain
Ali Z Syed, Muralidhar MupparapuJournal of Orofacial Sciences 2022 14(2):79-80 (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - January 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ali Z Syed Muralidhar Mupparapu Source Type: research

Microinvasive Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Redefined by Using Modified Cajal Trichrome Differential Stain & #8722; A Histochemical Study
Conclusion: As this stain can easily delineate epithelial structures from various connective tissue components, it may be utilized as an auxiliary diagnostic support along with routine H and E stain for confirmatory diagnosis. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - August 5, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Vaishnavi Srinivasan Gundamaraju Kiran Kumar Naragani Durga Venkata Naga Shyam Vaishali Narayen Paremala Konda Korra Swetha Rani Source Type: research

Evaluation of Effect of Simethicone Oral Disintegrating Drug on Salivary Constituent Transformation: A Clinical Prospective Study
Conclusion: There is a significant increase in level of salivary amylase and salivary flow rate after ingestion of simethicone, hence it can be used in completely edentulous xerostomia patients to control bloating and stomach discomfort. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - August 5, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ahila Singaravel Chidembaranathan Deepa Balu Vidhya Madana Gopal Muthukumar Balasubramanium Source Type: research

Effectiveness of a New Technique for Oral Cancer Screening & #8211; A Pilot Study
Conclusion: Although both the techniques could detect malignancy, the oral rub and rinse technique showed better cellular clarity and sample adequacy when compared to conventional exfoliative cytology, which makes it a practical tool in resource-challenged settings. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - August 5, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Audrey Madonna D & #8217;Cruz Pushparaja Shetty Urvashi Ashwin Shetty Vinayak Kamath Bola Vishnudas Dinesh Prabhu Source Type: research

Oral Microbes Associated with Pulp and Periapical Infections
Conclusion: All infection types are associated with an exceedingly diverse microbiome. These studies together map out an exhaustive chart of the taxa inherent in endodontic infections. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - August 5, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bonnis Benny Varun Raghavan Pillai Anna Joseph Jayanthi Pazhani Vinod Mony Source Type: research