A case report of angiosarcoma of the tongue: A diagnostic dilemma at presentation
We report a unique case of angiosarcoma involving the tongue underlying the diagnostic conundrum and pointers towards an accurate diagnosis. Take-away lesson: Due to rarity of the disease, consensus on optimal treatment approach is lacking and multicenter prospective studies would be helpful to set clinical guidelines. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Shilajit Bhattacharya Ajit V Koshy Prachi Baldawa Samantha Thakur Amisha Shah Harshad Bhagwat Source Type: research

Median mandibular cleft in SAMS syndrome & #8211; A rare case report
This report describes the presentation, diagnosis and treatment. The surgical intervention involved a meticulous, single stage, osseous reconstruction. The mechanism of MMC in SAMS syndrome is discussed. Outcomes: Early intervention for MMC in SAMS syndrome patients can offer promising outcomes. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: SM Balaji Preetha Balaji Chris Joseph Sachin Nishanth Varsha Christy Balaji Source Type: research

Electronic cigarettes: Ally or an enemy in combating tobacco-use-associated diseases - An integrative review
Conclusion: Although ECs are less harmful than TCs in combustible inhaled constituents, their long-term safety can still not be ascertained due to the scarcity of long-term studies and conflicting results. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hunny Sharma Manisha Ruikar Source Type: research

Evaluation of pharyngeal airway volume three-dimensionally in various sagittal skeletal patterns - Systematic review
This study was prepared according to the Cochrane criteria for creating a systematic review and meta-analysis and confirms the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement. This search was conducted to answer the patient/population, intervention, comparison and outcomes (PICO) question: To evaluate (outcome) and compare (comparison) whether there is a difference in airway volume in patients (participants) with different skeletal malocclusions diagnosed using 3D data (intervention).The first two authors extracted the data from the included studies and assessed the risk of bias in the...
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Balaji Rajkumar Ratna Parameswaran Mary Sanjana Srinivasan Boovaraghavan Devaki Vijayalakshmi Source Type: research

Antimicrobial efficacy of different herbal extracts against root canal pathogens - An in vitro study
Conclusion: There was a greater efficacy of Eucalyptus galbie extract than other extracts. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Maryam Raoof Mohammad H Zadeh Zahra E Nejad Fariba Sharififar Mansooreh Khodashenas Rahim Fereidooni Source Type: research

Evaluation of the marginal fit of full contoured zirconia, lithium disilicate and metal crowns fabricated using CAD-CAM: An in vitro study
Discussion: The metal group showed the lowest marginal gap among the groups. This difference in marginal fit is due to the sintering process where the organic binders in soft metal burn out and the metallic powder particles are being sintered (caked) without creating a fused phase. Clinical Significance: Marginal fit plays a very important role in the long-term success of a crown. Discrepancy in marginal fit results in food and plaque accumulation causing caries and periodontal breakdown, eventuating the failure of the restoration. A perfect marginal fit would enhance the longevity of any indirect restoration. Knowledge ab...
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Savitha Dandekeri Fowzaan Feroz Sanath K Shetty Mohammed Zahid Uma Prabhu Ragher Mallikarjuna Source Type: research

Synthesis and characterisation of gold nanoparticles from acacia leaf and to evaluate anticariogenic activity
Conclusion: Green synthesised AuNPs exhibited significant antibacterial activity against S. mutans and E. coli at par with commercial ampicillin and demonstrated the potential towards anticariogenic agent for future use in dentistry. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Maher AbdelFattah Al Shayeb Naresh Yedthare Shetty Anas Al Jadaa Syed Kuduruthullah Source Type: research

Assessment of brush biopsy findings and salivary LDH levels in oral mucosal lesions of tobacco users
Conclusion: Brush biopsy showed good potential in detecting premalignant lesions and salivary LDH levels showed a marked increase which can be used as a diagnostic biomarker and serve as a potent diagnostic aid for early detection of malignancy. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sam P Davidson Senthil Kumar Elangovan Somasundaram Suman Jaishankar Source Type: research

Palatal rugae as an unique and stable marker in personal identification & #8212;An interracial pilot study
Conclusion: A statistically significant association between the rugae shape in three populations exists, although subtle yet definite. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nishant Kumar Ramasamy Sarvathikari Venkatesh Jayaraman Philips Mathew Kumari Jyotsana Source Type: research

Aspirations, apprehensions and the availability of career guidance among dental interns in Kerala, India
Conclusion: The determinants for apprehension exhibited substantial disparities among the private and public educational sectors. Although the scenario of students who approached dentistry was similar, their plans for the future differed based on gender, sector and socioeconomic status. The lack of effective career guidance from institutions might impact the advancement of dentistry in future. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: PS Sajitha Susan Thomas Vivek Narayan Source Type: research

Perception of smile aesthetics between orthodontists and Moroccan patients
This study aims to evaluate the factors that affect the perception of the smile in patients consulting for orthodontic treatment about the vision of their practitioners. Materials and Methods: Fifty orthodontic patients and 30 orthodontists evaluated the degree of attractiveness of 16 photographs of the smile. Dental, gingival and labial parameters were used. Statistical analyses of the level of perception of each group were performed. The Student t-test and the Chi-square test were used to compare the attractive and unattractive smile parameters. Results and Discussion: The perception of smile aesthetics between orthodont...
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Abdoul Hafizou Rabe Yosra Tabchi Fatima Zaoui Azaroual Mohamed Faouzi Asmae Bahoum Source Type: research

Evaluation of paperless electronic data entry and its comparison with manual entry method for oral health assessment of adults
Conclusion: The study strongly recommends the usage of this novel technique in future, so that labour-intensive manual data entry can be replaced with a more effective method. Being offline system, it has an additional edge with no requirement of active internet to record or store the data. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Manu Batra Deeksha Gijwani Hansika Popli Source Type: research

Comparison of distraction techniques using salivary biomarkers during local anaesthesia administration in children aged 3 & #8211;5 years: A clinical study
Conclusion: Both distraction techniques are effective in reducing stress but compared to AD, AVD is more efficacious. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Yanina Singh Poornima Parameshwarappa Mebin George Mathew SB Meghana Mallikarjuna Kenchappa NB Nagaveni Source Type: research

Increased vitamin B12 levels in patients with oral cancer
Conclusion: Our study found increased vitamin B12 levels in OC patients, and it was statistically significant. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Prashant Gupta Subhash Chandra Awanindra Kumar Jha Tanya Khaitan Anjani Kumar Shukla Shantala R Naik Source Type: research

Customised enriched coconut oil as panacea for oral biofilm mediated diseases - A prospective study
Conclusions: Within the limitations of the pilot study, both oils are comparable to CHX for their antiplaque and anticaries potential. Clinically, CEC was better than AT though statistical difference was not there. (Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research)
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - September 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Shamini Sai Raga T Nivedha Srinivasan Narasimhan Aruna K Veronica Jayaraman Selvakumar Anand V Susila Source Type: research