Knowledge of dental ethics and jurisprudence among dental practitioners in Chennai, India: A cross-sectional questionnaire study
Conclusion: The study concludes that majority of the dental practitioners are aware of dental ethics but their knowledge on jurisprudence and COPRA needs to be enriched. Although recommendations can be made to the dental profession to alter their behavior, real improvement is unlikely without changes in legislation and social policy. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: R Kesavan A Vinita Mary M Priyanka B Reashmi Source Type: research
Orofacial cancers in the West of Iran: A 10-year study
Conclusion: This 10-year retrospective study analyzed frequency of orofacial malignancies. Considering the difference in incidence and mortality of head and neck cancer in less developed versus more developed regions, this kind of research in various population provides better understanding of cancer for global programming in terms of prevention, detection, and treatment. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Somayyeh Azimi Marc Tennant Estie Kruger Jamileh Bigom Taheri Marziye Sehatpour Babak Rezaei Source Type: research
Gingival displacement methods used by dental professionals: A survey
Conclusion: The choice of technique and material for gingival displacement depends on the operator's judgment of the clinical situation apart from the availability of the materials. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: SV Giridhar Reddy M Bharathi B Vinod K Rajeev Kumar Reddy N Simhachalam Reddy Source Type: research
Assessment of dental caries in primary dentition employing caries assessment spectrum and treatment index
Conclusions: In the evaluated population, the strongest correlation was found for the distribution of caries stages in primary incisors as well as molars on the right side of the mouth and the percentage of molars with carious lesions was especially high for second primary molars. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Karthik Anchala Ramasubbareddy Challa Yamini Vadaganadham Rekhalakshmi Kamatham Vemula Deepak Sivakumar Nuvvula Source Type: research
The evaluation of relationship between body mass index and mental foramen area using computer-aided methods
Conclusion: In incidences in which the anatomical structure of the MF and the areas were crucial; age, gender, height, and weight of the individual were not determinant factors. BMI and MF appeared to have a negative impact. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ali Ozyanik Pelin Guneri Suzan Sirinturk Figen Govsa Yelda Pinar Source Type: research
Radiographic structural findings in mandibular condyle of orthodontically treated young patients, a possibility of an iatrogenic temporomandibular joint involvement
Conclusion: Overall, the study could not confirm the association that orthodontic treatment may lead to TMD. The next extensive study needs to be conducted considering clinical signs and symptoms and the long-term follow-ups. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Arati Panchbhai Rahul Bhowate Source Type: research
Knowledge and attitude of pediatric dentists, general dentists, postgraduates of pediatric dentistry, and dentists of other specialties toward the endodontic treatment of primary teeth
Conclusion: The study concluded that the GD's, PD's, and dentist of other specialty differ in their treatment recommendations for primary teeth. The GDs and dentist of other specialty were regularly performing pulp therapy in primary teeth and should frequently update their knowledge about endodontic procedures in primary teeth. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: P Devendra Patil A Farhin Katge D Bhavesh Rusawat Source Type: research
Detection and prevalence of Capnocytophaga in periodontal Health and disease
Conclusions: Capnocytophaga is more prevalent in gingivitis compared to healthy periodontium and periodontitis. Capnocytophaga has the potential to cause periodontal disease, but as it is less competitive in the periodontal pocket, it is usually overgrown by other rapidly growing bacteria. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Pushpa S Pudakalkatti Abhinav S Baheti Sanjeevini A Hattarki Soumya S Kambali Reshma M Naik Source Type: research
Effectiveness of peripheral neurectomy in refractory cases of trigeminal neuralgia
Conclusions: Peripheral neurectomy is a minimal invasive surgery; safe and effective for elderly patients, especially in rural areas where advanced neurosurgical facilities are not available and for those who are reluctant to major neurosurgical procedures. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Narayan Sharma Lamichhane Xiaoyan Du Shanchang Li Dhruba Chandra Poudel Source Type: research
Oral and maxillofacial malignancies: An analysis of 77 cases seen at an academic medical hospital
Conclusion: OMMs constitute a significant health burden in our region. Thus, adequate resources should be allocated toward improving awareness among the populace. Policy shifts and regular dental visits which may increase the likelihood of early intervention should be instituted. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Adebayo Aremu Ibikunle Abdurrazaq Olanrewaju Taiwo Ramat Oyebunmi Braimah Source Type: research
Oral and maxillofacial pathology............. need to evolve ?
K RanganathanJournal of Orofacial Sciences 2016 8(2):79-79 (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: K Ranganathan Source Type: research
Endo-surgical management of foreign bodies in the periapical region
Surbhi Sawhney, Neeta Shetty, Naman Sharma, Dharnappa PoojaryJournal of Orofacial Sciences 2016 8(1):74-76Foreign objects present in root canals and surrounding areas are troublesome incidents in endodontics. Chances of these objects getting impacted are more when the chamber is open either due to caries or traumatic injury. Moreover, when pushed apically, retrieval becomes complicated and apical surgical procedures unavoidable. A young male patient presented with a chief complaint of discolored anterior teeth. During routine radiographic examination, a linear appearing radio-opaque foreign body (approximately 15 mm in len...
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - May 5, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Surbhi Sawhney Neeta Shetty Naman Sharma Dharnappa Poojary Source Type: research
Normocalcemic hyperparathyroidism manifesting as brown tumor of mandible: A case report
Dhanya S Rao, Anupama N Kalappanavar, Rajeshwari G AnnigeriJournal of Orofacial Sciences 2016 8(1):71-73Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) may be asymptomatic and clinical presentation of the tumor in the jaws can be the first sign of the disease. Only 2% of all primary HPT cases occur in patients below the age of 30 years. [1] Owing to the improved methods of blood analysis in the last two decades, most of the recent cases of primary HPT are diagnosed early and asymptomatically. [2] Most cases of primary HPT are identified by hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia on routine multi-panel serum testing. [3] ...
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - May 5, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Dhanya S Rao Anupama N Kalappanavar Rajeshwari G Annigeri Source Type: research
Oncocytoma of the parotid gland: Dilemma for the cytopathologist
We report a case of oncocytoma of the right parotid gland in a 32-year-old Indian male. Although the tumor was initially suspected on cytology, confirmation was possible only after histopathological examination. The main purpose of this case report is to discuss the cytological differential diagnosis of oncocytic lesions of salivary glands and simultaneously emphasize the importance of histopathology for arriving at conclusive diagnosis in such cases. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - May 5, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kafil Akhtar Shagufta Qadri Presenjit Sen Ray Rana Khalid Sherwani Source Type: research
Expression of interferon regulatory factor 6, muscle segment homeobox 1, paired box gene 9, homeo box B3, and related to tyrosine kinases in human cleft-affected tissue
Conclusions: Cleft lip and palate disordered cartilage is characterized by more pronounced expression of IRF6, MSX1, and PAX9. Expression of HOXB3 is more characteristic for cleft lip and palate affected bone. Considered as a whole, our results suggest that the cleft lip and palate affected cartilage seems more plastic in tissue remodeling what can probably result in qualitative postoperative tissue reconstruction. (Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences)
Source: Journal of Orofacial Sciences - May 5, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Benita Krivicka-Uzkurele Mara Pilmane Source Type: research
