Journal of Dental Specialities

Official Publication of Journal of Dental Specialities


Volume 13, Issue 2, Year 2025, No of articles 25
Editorial
AI in dentistry
Author details: Sonali Taneja
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Review Article
Culturally sensitive communication in geriatric health and oral health care: A concept analysis
Author details: Ramya R Iyer, Rajesh Sethuraman
Introduction: With the growing elderly population, and increased oral health care needs, there is a need to improve geriatric health and oral health care through culturally sensitive communication and care.Objectives: To explore the concept of culturally sensitive communication in geriatric health a....
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Prosthetic replacement and occlusal efficacy – A systematic review
Author details: Gowtham Neppala, Suresh Venugopalan, Abinaya Kannan
Aim: To assess the occlusal efficacy of CAD-created occlusal anatomy and hand layered occlusal anatomy in fixed dental prosthesis using Digital occlusal analysis (T-scan) in literature. Methods and Materials: To find the studies under consideration, detailed search plans were created for each databa....
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3D analysis of effects of MARPE on skeletal, dental and airway structures – A systematic review
Author details: Swaroopa Rani Ponnada, Snigdha Pattanaik, Pragnya Dittakavi, Chandrasekhar Gandikota, Smruti Bhusan Nanda
Background: MARPE represents a non-surgical approach to treating transverse maxillary deficiency. Nevertheless, the available evidence regarding the effectiveness of MARPE is limited.Objectives: This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy of MARPE on factors such as skeletal and dental tran....
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Application of plant extract synthesised silver nanoparticles in dentistry – A narrative review
Author details: Neena Chandran, Sindhu Ramesh, Reshmi Haridas, Prathibha Reddy, Apoorva Kamath
Dental caries and periodontitis are the major dental diseases affiliated with pain, tooth loss, and systemic infections throughout the world. Traditionally, such diseases are dealt with curative measures that are costly and unreachable for low-income regions. The green synthesis of AgNPs from plant....
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Original Article
Comparative evaluation of marginal fit, prosthodontic and patient centered outcomes of milled zirconia crown using conventional and digital impression techniques – A split mouth, randomized clinical trial
Author details: Neha Singla, Pankaj Datta, Gita Rani, Siddhi Tripathi, Nupur Chaudhary, Sunil Pal
Statement of problem: Advancements in restorative dentistry, especially all-ceramic restorations, have improved aesthetics, biocompatibility, and durability. The emergence of digital impression techniques has sparked debate over their clinical efficiency and accuracy compared to conventional methods....
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Validity of dental metric parameters in gender estimation: A comprehensive cast analysis
Author details: Sanchita Tiwari, Aakriti Singh, Nikita Gulati, Divya Shetty
Introduction: Teeth are among the most durable structures in the human body, making them crucial in forensic investigations, especially in gender determination when soft tissue evidence is absent. Odontometric measurements are considered reliable, population-specific tools in identifying sexual dimo....
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Evaluation of degradation and performance of PLA-ZnO reinforced denture resins in artificial saliva for rehabilitation potential in geriatric population – An in-vitro study
Author details: Nikita Parasrampuria, N. Gopi Chander, Jayanta Chattopadhyay
Background: Enhancing the longevity and functionality of dental prostheses necessitates the development of robust and efficient denture-based polymers to pave itself for gerontology. Recent advancements have focused on incorporating zinc oxide (ZnO) and biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) nanofiller....
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Automated detection of oral potential malignant disorders using exfoliative cytology
Author details: Heena Zainab, Ameena Sultana, Rajmohan Pardeshi
Background: Oral exfoliative cytology serves as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for detecting cellular abnormalities. However, manual analysis can be time-consuming and prone to subjective interpretation. With advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), automated systems offer promising solutions f....
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Knowledge and attitude of probiotics and its health benefits among dental postgraduates and compulsory rotatory residential internship students of coastal Karnataka
Author details: Karthika Ganesh, Biju Thomas, Gauri Jayachandran, Ipsitaa Agarwal, Amitha Ramesh
Background: Probiotics have been commonly used for the maintenance of gastrointestinal health and evidence suggests that it may also be beneficial for dental health. However, due to a lack of knowledge and doubts about their safety and efficacy, health professionals are reluctant to recommend probio....
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Comparative evaluation of coronally advanced flap using amniotic membrane and platelet rich fibrin in the treatment of Cairo’s recession Type-I defects: A split mouth study
Author details: Deepmala Maurya, Anju Rana, Shweta Bali, Meenu Taneja, Priyanka Aggarwal
Background: The Coronally Advanced Flap (CAF) combined with Connective Tissue Graft (CTG) is the standard approach for managing gingival recession defects. However, it may cause increased patient discomfort due to the need for an additional surgical site. This study evaluates the efficacy of Amnioti....
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Comparative evaluation of transdermal diclofenac patch versus oral diclofenac sodium for postoperative pain management following surgical extractions: A randomized single blinded clinical study
Author details: Sanya Gupta, Amit Gupta, Aviral Verma, Snehil Shrivastava, Aashi Jain
Background: Effective postoperative pain control is critical in oral surgery. Diclofenac sodium, a common NSAID, is available in various formulations, including oral and transdermal. This study compares the efficacy, tolerability, and adverse effects of transdermal versus oral diclofenac sodium in m....
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Evaluation of crestal bone levels around rough surface basal implants after prosthetic loading in atrophied ridges - A clinico radiographic study
Author details: Gaurav Das, Rahul Chopra, Sumit Malhotra, Akash Alok Bora, Raagul Somasundaram
Background: Dental implant placement is a standard practice in implant dentistry. However, there are situations where traditional implant placement may not be feasible. Basal implantology—also referred to as bicortical, cortical, or strategic implantology—focuses on anchoring dental implants in the....
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Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma and dexamethasone injections in myofascial pain trigger points in the masseter muscle
Author details: Qazi Saba, Akshay Rathore, Anuradha Yadav, Saplin Pradhan, Sylvia Waikhom, Achom Uma
Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is characterized by muscle pain and tenderness, often associated with myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). These MTrps can cause referred pain and muscle dysfunction, such as in the masseter. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a treatment for m....
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Prevalence and radiographic features of ameloblastoma at Hasanuddin University Dental Hospital: A retrospective study
Author details: Gavrila Samitra Dwiputri, Barunawaty Yunus
Background: Ameloblastoma is one of the most recognized odontogenic tumors in many countries all over the world. It is an uncommon odontogenic tumor of the mandible and maxilla, with 80% arising in the mandible and 20% occurring in the maxilla. Ameloblastoma may arise from rests of dental lamina, en....
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The effect of vibratory stimulus oninterleukin 1ß levels and its correlation with the rate of tooth movement during retraction- A split mouth study
Author details: Piush Kumar, Shreya Agrawal, Payal Sharma, Shubhangi Jain, Divya Shetty, Bhupender Singh
Aim and Objectives: Prolonged orthodontic treatment duration is a major concern in clinical practice. Techniques aimed at accelerating tooth movement include both biochemical and physical stimulation methods. This study evaluated the effect of vibratory stimulus on Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) levels in g....
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Salivary albumin as a potential biomarker for dental caries in adult population in Haryana: Evidence from an in vivo study
Author details: Deepti Nandana, Ashtha Arya, Gourav Thapak
Introduction: Dental caries remains a prevalent oral health concern, with saliva playing a crucial role in its prevention and progression. Among salivary components, albumin has gained attention as a potential biomarker, prompting this study to explore its correlation with the severity of dental car....
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Clinical evaluation of topical application of anti-oxidant coenzyme Q10 on periodontal status in diabetic patients- Randomized control trial
Author details: Snehal Chintale, Prashanth Vishwakarma, Ashwini S Zadode, Divya Ghune, Sujata Chhabile, Saloni Wankhede
Introduction: Gingivitis and periodontitis are linked to the excessive production of oxygen species and some free radicals), which can contribute to tissue destruction. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a powerful natural antioxidant, exists in two forms: the oxidized form and the reduced form. It functions as....
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Responses and perceived barriers to reporting child abuse and neglect using critical incidence techniques
Author details: Shikha Choubey, Samantha Thakur, Shivani Mathur, Sakshi Joshi
Aim: to assess the knowledge an attitude of dentists towards reporting child abuse and neglect (CAN).Materials and Methods: A questionnaire of 10 questions was created and sent to 300 dentists across India. This questionnaire was validated through a pilot and accordingly modified. Responses from 150....
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Comparative evaluation of primary stability of commercially available self- drilling orthodontic titanium mini implants inserted in polyurethane bone block at different insertion angles using pull out test - An in vitro study
Author details: AbdulRehman Irfan Foujdar, Chaitali Purushottam Rekhate, Sameer Patil, Sheetal Potnis, Arun Mhaske, Sandeep Jethe
Background: orthodontic mini implants are widely used nowadays in orthodontic practices. It is made up of various materials, due to its advantage of greater anchorage control and better patient compliance they play a pivotal role in orthodontic treatments. Primary stability of these mini implants at....
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Factors affecting caregivers' decisions for children's dental treatment under moderate sedation vs general anaesthesia
Author details: Antarmayee Panigrahi, Abinash Mohapatra, Ashish Lanjekar
Background: General anesthesia (GA) and moderate sedation (MS) are key pharmacological modalities in pediatric dentistry for managing children with extensive dental needs or dental anxiety. Understanding caregiver factors influencing treatment modality choice is critical for informed, family-centere....
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Case Report
HED: prosthesis simplified-A case report
Author details: Pavan Kumar Tannamala, Kalamalla A Saran Babu, Poojitha Y, Malathi Bobbala, Hanuman Chalapathi Kumar
Ectodermal dysplasia is a genetic disorder of ectodermal origin causing deformities in derma tissues, odontoblast, hair follicles etc. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome) is the most prevalent type among 150 different variants of ectodermal dysplasia. A young girl re....
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Papillon Lefevre syndrome-A series of two cases involving siblings with a review of literature
Author details: Basudev Mahato, Snehanjan Sarangi, Abhishek Ghosh, Anjana Mazumdar
Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS), a rare autosomal recessive disorder, was initially elucidated by Papillon and Lefevre in 1924. It is classically characterized by a combination of cutaneous and oral anomalies; cuateneous manifestations like gradual palmo-plantar keratosis and oral changes like varia....
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma with extensive mandibular involvement: Unveiling the role of bone invasion patterns, tumor biology and molecular prognosticators with c-Myc and PanCK expression
Author details: Anshi Jain, Shreya Chatterjee, Devi Charan Shetty, Nikita Gulati
Background: Craniofacial and gnathic skeleton is primarily responsible for housing a myriad of benign and malignant neoplasms. Tumor biology and heterogeneity may have contributed to the lack of significant improvements in the clinical outcome of the disease despite advances in diagnosis and therapy....
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Cherubism: A rare hereditary skeletal dysplasia manifesting as bilateral maxillofacial swellings – A case report and review of the literature
Author details: Naga Supriya Alapati, Chinmayee Mannava, Ravikanth Manyam, Swetha Pasupuleti, Jyothi Sangineedy, Kishore Moturi
Background: Cherubism is a rare, hereditary skeletal dysplasia, predominantly affecting children. It is characterized by painless, bilateral, symmetrical bony swellings localized to the maxillofacial region, often resulting in a distinctive "cherubic" appearance. The condition typically regresses sp....
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