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Papers by Sneha Gada

Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2014

The mental foramen shares its significance in various fields of dentistry. Being a strategically ... more The mental foramen shares its significance in various fields of dentistry. Being a strategically eminent landmark, an understanding of the variation of its position is important Aim: To radiographically evaluate frequently occurring position of mental foramen and its distance with reference to the lower premolars and the lower border of mandible on standardized panoramic radiographs. The inferior alveolar canal, upto the mental foramen, was traced over 300 orthopantomographs (OPGs) which were selected by using specific criteria. The mandibular plane and the long axis of the premolars were used as references to measure perpendicular distance of foramen. The most common position was found to be between the two premolars (63% cases), which scaled approximately 15.46mm above the lower border of the mandible, with an average proximity to the 2nd premolar (5.51mm) than the 1(st) premolar (8.21mm). This was followed by position behind the second premolar, which scored 20.67%. Both the fora...

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dental implants really have transformed the reconstruction and strategic planning of fixed prosth... more Dental implants really have transformed the reconstruction and strategic planning of fixed prosthodontics in the edentulous posterior maxilla. Increased bone volume via elevation of sinus membrane enables dental implants to be positioned in dysplastic maxillary ridges. The purpose of the research was to determine retrospectively the volume of hard tissue height acquired through a transcrestal method to sinus lifting utilizing osteotomes, together with the concurrent positioning of implants. Documents from the previous 2-year span of partially edentulous cases checked at Saveetha Dental Hospital were searched for patients undergoing implantation to substitute teeth missing in a posterior edentulous maxillary area with inadequate vertical osseous height. The inclusion criterion, sinus lift operation, was performed without bone grafts. A maximum of 42 people was selected. Among these patients, 35 were classified as cases recommended for indirect sinus lift while 45 were given implants....

International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 2015

Introduction: Living in a beauty conscious society, the mouth, a focal point of the face, plays a... more Introduction: Living in a beauty conscious society, the mouth, a focal point of the face, plays a major role in how we perceive ourselves and in the impression we make on the people around us. Esthetic perception varies from person to person, being influenced by each person's personal experience and social environment. In the process of providing esthetic treatment for a patient, one should not only rely on one's eyes and personal perception of beauty, but also be guided by the patient's desires. Hence, the measurement of the perception of beauty in dentistry is fundamental for providing scientific data that can guide diagnosis and treatment planning. Aim: This study aims at evaluating the changing trends of esthetic dentistry with the perception of people. Materials and methods: The study using a visual pictorial questionnaire was conducted among 100 students of

International Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

Regenerative endodontics is based on the survival, proliferation and differentiation of stem cell... more Regenerative endodontics is based on the survival, proliferation and differentiation of stem cells in the pulpal space of non-vital immature permanent tooth with a wide open apex. This option offers an ideal outcome for treatment of open apex cases as they result in the increase in root length and width. These procedures rely heavily on the disinfection of the canal space by antimicrobial agents as no mechanical instrumentation is recommended. The present article discusses the pharmacological basis of regenerative endodontic procedures. It also discusses the dilemma of disinfection vs. regeneration which is faced by the clinician as the antimicrobial agents used for disinfection of the canals will also kill the stem cells which are central to the regenerative procedure. It also discusses the confusion which exists in the literature about the actual concentration of antibiotics which should be used for disinfection.

British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 2016

It's been over 60 years since the wide spread use of penicillin saved millions of lives from infe... more It's been over 60 years since the wide spread use of penicillin saved millions of lives from infection. Today there is a rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance and it's on the increase with each passing day. The dentists are responsible for a large number of antimicrobials prescribed and thus have a part to play in the antimicrobial resistance also. The present article discusses how are the dental professionals prescribing habits differ from other medical professionals, how are they contributing towards antimicrobial resistance and what are the steps which can be taken to curb the overuse of antimicrobials by dentists.

International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 2015

Background: Autologous plasma rich in platelets is derived blood product whose uses in dentistry ... more Background: Autologous plasma rich in platelets is derived blood product whose uses in dentistry dates back to the 1990s and it has been gaining popularity ever since. Aim: A systematic review of the available literature to determine the efficacy, safety and success of platelet concentrates in physiological systems as well as describing its vigilant use. Study design and methods: A Medline search with keywords 'platelet rich plasma dental' further filtered using Boolean operators (AND, Or, NOt) and combination of specific keywords as follows: 'platelet rich fibrin', 'platelet rich plasma regenerative', 'platelet rich plasma periodontal', 'platelet rich plasma extraction' with a custom range of 10 years was performed, which yielded 88 results out of which 32 were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Results: Significantly, successful outcomes have been witnessed in the field of osteoregeneration though it has been evidenced that adequate platelet rich plasma (PrP) additives are essential to bear a therapeutic potential. Favoring blood cell adhesion on the root surface optimizing periodontal healing, PrP has also shown positive effect on gingival repair; though controversial facts have also been reported. In the scope of implant dentistry, PrP has also reported greater implant-bone contact when used in both gel or liquid form. Emerging as a possible pulp capping agent along with properties of decreased chances root growth, PrP has successfully completed apexogenesis in cases of pulpotomy. research has shown that although clinical results from the comparison of PrP alone vs PrP and resorbable membrane or various graft materials has shown a varied results, additional research in the field is needed. Conclusion: Platelet rich plasma has shown promising results in the field of regenerative dentistry, with high success rate in implantology, periodontology and oral surgery. Because of conflicting success rates reported in literature further research is warrented. Clinical implication: Platelet rich fibrin has displayed various features of rapid clinical healing, excellent bone density, less surgical time, less resorption during healing and decreased postoperative pain, as compared to guided bone regeneration procedures. Platelet rich plasma has also shown a myriad of applications ranging from hard tissue regeneration to soft tissue management, stretching across to the field of pediatric dentistry and endodontics.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, 2014

The mental foramen shares its significance in various fields of dentistry. Being a strategically ... more The mental foramen shares its significance in various fields of dentistry. Being a strategically eminent landmark, an understanding of the variation of its position is important Aim: To radiographically evaluate frequently occurring position of mental foramen and its distance with reference to the lower premolars and the lower border of mandible on standardized panoramic radiographs. The inferior alveolar canal, upto the mental foramen, was traced over 300 orthopantomographs (OPGs) which were selected by using specific criteria. The mandibular plane and the long axis of the premolars were used as references to measure perpendicular distance of foramen. The most common position was found to be between the two premolars (63% cases), which scaled approximately 15.46mm above the lower border of the mandible, with an average proximity to the 2nd premolar (5.51mm) than the 1(st) premolar (8.21mm). This was followed by position behind the second premolar, which scored 20.67%. Both the foramina were noted in the same vertical plane of reference, and they showed bilateral occurrence of the most common position of the mental foramen, with respect to 45.67% cases. The most common location was reported to be between the two premolars, with a definite bilateral symmetry on both left and right sides. No gender preferences were observed. An average distance of 15mm from the lower border of the mandible was calculated.

World Journal of Dentistry

Aim and objective: The aim of the study is to radiographically evaluate the marginal accuracy of ... more Aim and objective: The aim of the study is to radiographically evaluate the marginal accuracy of metal coping in sectioned and unsectioned three-dimensional (3D) printed models and gypsum models. Materials and methods: A cross-over, double-blinded randomized control trial was performed on 20 patients. The patients were given metal copings fabricated by conventional (control group) and digital impression techniques (experimental group). Sectioned and unsectioned 3D printed models were obtained from the digital impressions. Marginal accuracy of the copings was evaluated using radiographs. Results: The marginal discrepancy was maximum in the copings fabricated by conventional impression (0.143 ± 0.24 mm), followed by 3D printed die-sectioned models (0.125 ± 0.16 mm), and the least marginal discrepancy was seen in the 3D printed undie-sectioned models (0.095 ± 0.15). Conclusion: It would be prudent to conclude that the digital impression technique producing 3D printed undie-sectioned models demonstrated the highest dimensional and marginal accuracy. However, in the clinical scenario, both the conventional and digital impression techniques demonstrate variations within clinically acceptable limits.

Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2014

The mental foramen shares its significance in various fields of dentistry. Being a strategically ... more The mental foramen shares its significance in various fields of dentistry. Being a strategically eminent landmark, an understanding of the variation of its position is important Aim: To radiographically evaluate frequently occurring position of mental foramen and its distance with reference to the lower premolars and the lower border of mandible on standardized panoramic radiographs. The inferior alveolar canal, upto the mental foramen, was traced over 300 orthopantomographs (OPGs) which were selected by using specific criteria. The mandibular plane and the long axis of the premolars were used as references to measure perpendicular distance of foramen. The most common position was found to be between the two premolars (63% cases), which scaled approximately 15.46mm above the lower border of the mandible, with an average proximity to the 2nd premolar (5.51mm) than the 1(st) premolar (8.21mm). This was followed by position behind the second premolar, which scored 20.67%. Both the fora...

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dental implants really have transformed the reconstruction and strategic planning of fixed prosth... more Dental implants really have transformed the reconstruction and strategic planning of fixed prosthodontics in the edentulous posterior maxilla. Increased bone volume via elevation of sinus membrane enables dental implants to be positioned in dysplastic maxillary ridges. The purpose of the research was to determine retrospectively the volume of hard tissue height acquired through a transcrestal method to sinus lifting utilizing osteotomes, together with the concurrent positioning of implants. Documents from the previous 2-year span of partially edentulous cases checked at Saveetha Dental Hospital were searched for patients undergoing implantation to substitute teeth missing in a posterior edentulous maxillary area with inadequate vertical osseous height. The inclusion criterion, sinus lift operation, was performed without bone grafts. A maximum of 42 people was selected. Among these patients, 35 were classified as cases recommended for indirect sinus lift while 45 were given implants....

International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 2015

Introduction: Living in a beauty conscious society, the mouth, a focal point of the face, plays a... more Introduction: Living in a beauty conscious society, the mouth, a focal point of the face, plays a major role in how we perceive ourselves and in the impression we make on the people around us. Esthetic perception varies from person to person, being influenced by each person's personal experience and social environment. In the process of providing esthetic treatment for a patient, one should not only rely on one's eyes and personal perception of beauty, but also be guided by the patient's desires. Hence, the measurement of the perception of beauty in dentistry is fundamental for providing scientific data that can guide diagnosis and treatment planning. Aim: This study aims at evaluating the changing trends of esthetic dentistry with the perception of people. Materials and methods: The study using a visual pictorial questionnaire was conducted among 100 students of

International Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

Regenerative endodontics is based on the survival, proliferation and differentiation of stem cell... more Regenerative endodontics is based on the survival, proliferation and differentiation of stem cells in the pulpal space of non-vital immature permanent tooth with a wide open apex. This option offers an ideal outcome for treatment of open apex cases as they result in the increase in root length and width. These procedures rely heavily on the disinfection of the canal space by antimicrobial agents as no mechanical instrumentation is recommended. The present article discusses the pharmacological basis of regenerative endodontic procedures. It also discusses the dilemma of disinfection vs. regeneration which is faced by the clinician as the antimicrobial agents used for disinfection of the canals will also kill the stem cells which are central to the regenerative procedure. It also discusses the confusion which exists in the literature about the actual concentration of antibiotics which should be used for disinfection.

British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 2016

It's been over 60 years since the wide spread use of penicillin saved millions of lives from infe... more It's been over 60 years since the wide spread use of penicillin saved millions of lives from infection. Today there is a rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance and it's on the increase with each passing day. The dentists are responsible for a large number of antimicrobials prescribed and thus have a part to play in the antimicrobial resistance also. The present article discusses how are the dental professionals prescribing habits differ from other medical professionals, how are they contributing towards antimicrobial resistance and what are the steps which can be taken to curb the overuse of antimicrobials by dentists.

International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 2015

Background: Autologous plasma rich in platelets is derived blood product whose uses in dentistry ... more Background: Autologous plasma rich in platelets is derived blood product whose uses in dentistry dates back to the 1990s and it has been gaining popularity ever since. Aim: A systematic review of the available literature to determine the efficacy, safety and success of platelet concentrates in physiological systems as well as describing its vigilant use. Study design and methods: A Medline search with keywords 'platelet rich plasma dental' further filtered using Boolean operators (AND, Or, NOt) and combination of specific keywords as follows: 'platelet rich fibrin', 'platelet rich plasma regenerative', 'platelet rich plasma periodontal', 'platelet rich plasma extraction' with a custom range of 10 years was performed, which yielded 88 results out of which 32 were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Results: Significantly, successful outcomes have been witnessed in the field of osteoregeneration though it has been evidenced that adequate platelet rich plasma (PrP) additives are essential to bear a therapeutic potential. Favoring blood cell adhesion on the root surface optimizing periodontal healing, PrP has also shown positive effect on gingival repair; though controversial facts have also been reported. In the scope of implant dentistry, PrP has also reported greater implant-bone contact when used in both gel or liquid form. Emerging as a possible pulp capping agent along with properties of decreased chances root growth, PrP has successfully completed apexogenesis in cases of pulpotomy. research has shown that although clinical results from the comparison of PrP alone vs PrP and resorbable membrane or various graft materials has shown a varied results, additional research in the field is needed. Conclusion: Platelet rich plasma has shown promising results in the field of regenerative dentistry, with high success rate in implantology, periodontology and oral surgery. Because of conflicting success rates reported in literature further research is warrented. Clinical implication: Platelet rich fibrin has displayed various features of rapid clinical healing, excellent bone density, less surgical time, less resorption during healing and decreased postoperative pain, as compared to guided bone regeneration procedures. Platelet rich plasma has also shown a myriad of applications ranging from hard tissue regeneration to soft tissue management, stretching across to the field of pediatric dentistry and endodontics.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, 2014

The mental foramen shares its significance in various fields of dentistry. Being a strategically ... more The mental foramen shares its significance in various fields of dentistry. Being a strategically eminent landmark, an understanding of the variation of its position is important Aim: To radiographically evaluate frequently occurring position of mental foramen and its distance with reference to the lower premolars and the lower border of mandible on standardized panoramic radiographs. The inferior alveolar canal, upto the mental foramen, was traced over 300 orthopantomographs (OPGs) which were selected by using specific criteria. The mandibular plane and the long axis of the premolars were used as references to measure perpendicular distance of foramen. The most common position was found to be between the two premolars (63% cases), which scaled approximately 15.46mm above the lower border of the mandible, with an average proximity to the 2nd premolar (5.51mm) than the 1(st) premolar (8.21mm). This was followed by position behind the second premolar, which scored 20.67%. Both the foramina were noted in the same vertical plane of reference, and they showed bilateral occurrence of the most common position of the mental foramen, with respect to 45.67% cases. The most common location was reported to be between the two premolars, with a definite bilateral symmetry on both left and right sides. No gender preferences were observed. An average distance of 15mm from the lower border of the mandible was calculated.

World Journal of Dentistry

Aim and objective: The aim of the study is to radiographically evaluate the marginal accuracy of ... more Aim and objective: The aim of the study is to radiographically evaluate the marginal accuracy of metal coping in sectioned and unsectioned three-dimensional (3D) printed models and gypsum models. Materials and methods: A cross-over, double-blinded randomized control trial was performed on 20 patients. The patients were given metal copings fabricated by conventional (control group) and digital impression techniques (experimental group). Sectioned and unsectioned 3D printed models were obtained from the digital impressions. Marginal accuracy of the copings was evaluated using radiographs. Results: The marginal discrepancy was maximum in the copings fabricated by conventional impression (0.143 ± 0.24 mm), followed by 3D printed die-sectioned models (0.125 ± 0.16 mm), and the least marginal discrepancy was seen in the 3D printed undie-sectioned models (0.095 ± 0.15). Conclusion: It would be prudent to conclude that the digital impression technique producing 3D printed undie-sectioned models demonstrated the highest dimensional and marginal accuracy. However, in the clinical scenario, both the conventional and digital impression techniques demonstrate variations within clinically acceptable limits.