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Research paper thumbnail of Comparing the Efficiency of 2% Lidocaine and 4% Articaine as a Local Anesthetic Agent in Children

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 2018

Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the anesthetic efficiency of conventional 2%... more Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the anesthetic efficiency of conventional 2% lidocaine with 4% articaine when infiltrated in the maxillary arch for pediatric patients during pulp therapy and extraction. Methodology: A randomized control trial was done with 45 children (n=45) of the age group 4–8 years. The children were randomly allotted to two experimental groups. Group A – Children received 2% Lidocaine HCL infilteration both buccally and palatally, Group B – Children received 2% Lidocaine infilteration buccally and Group C – Children received 4% Articaine infilteration baccally as local anesthetic agent. Post treatment, pain assessment was done using visual analog scale. Results: Articaine group had significantly lower pain scores when compared to the lidocaine group. Conclusion: Articaine infiltration can be considered as an effective alternative for the conventional lidocaine infiltration.

Research paper thumbnail of Estimation of Variation in the Proportion of Viridans Population in Saliva of Healthy and Carious Individuals

Background: Oral cavity is colonized by many bacterial species, fungi and parasites. Though all t... more Background: Oral cavity is colonized by many bacterial species, fungi and parasites. Though all these organisms are present in the oral cavity and are considered to be commensals, most of them are opportunistic. Some of these species in the oral cavity dominates in the number or proportion with others. Dominant members are usually harmless and the rest acts during pathological conditions. Maintaining bacterial proportion is directly proportional to proper maintenance of oral health. Any alteration in the respective proportion disturbs the normal flora which ultimately drives into pathology. Aim: Any pathology in oral cavity is a result of existence of one or more predisposing factors. The environment that is conductive to increase the bacterial proportion has to be identified. Diet, Host-Organisms relationship, salivary pH, oral hygiene maintenance are some of the factors responsible for the change in this proportion. In oral lesion etiological factors are multiple and the organisms...

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Green Tea in Oral Health – a Review

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research

Tea is the most widely consumed and a popular beverage in the world. Over the past decade, mole... more Tea is the most widely consumed and a popular beverage in the world. Over the past decade, molecular components of teas and their health benefits on humans have received increasing attention from researchers. Functional foods are foods with positive health benefits that extend beyond their normal nutritional value. They interrupt the functions of the body and help in the management of specific health conditions and preventing pathologic changes. One such nature’s gift is green tea. Green tea, a leading beverage in the Far East for the past thousand years, is an important source of polyphenol antioxidants. (EGCG) epigallocatechin 3 gallate, a polyphenol, constitute the most interesting components in green tea leaves. There is an increasing interest on the health benefits of green tea in the field of oral health. Green tea is renowned for its antioxidant, anti-cariogenic, anti inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This traditional beverage is also used in the management of chro...

Research paper thumbnail of An In-vitro Assessment of the Physical and Chemical Properties of Toothbrush Bristle Following Decontamination by Three Different Methods: A Pilot Study

Cureus

Background Toothbrushes are the most commonly used mechanical plaque control methods, and they ar... more Background Toothbrushes are the most commonly used mechanical plaque control methods, and they are said to harbor microorganisms if not stored properly following usage. Objective An assessment of the influence of a decontaminating agent (sterile water (control)/chlorhexidine mouthwash/herbal mouthwash) on the properties of toothbrush bristles following storage for 24 hrs by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Methodology The study involves a total of 24 slim soft toothbrushes (six samples per group) with different decontaminating agents: Group 1: Vented container, Group 2: Sterile water, Group 3: 0.2% Chlorhexidine mouthwash, and Group 4: Herbal mouthwash. The toothbrushes were stored in their respective containers for 24 hours, following which, snippets of toothbrush bristles were collected and tested for the evaluation of wear using SEM and the biochemical alteration occurring in the bristles was assessed using FTIR. Results and conclusion The Group 2 and Group 3 samples showed significant wear (Score 2) under SEM evaluation, and FTIR spectroscopy evaluation revealed that changes occur in the fingerprint region of infrared spectroscopy owing to chemical bond alteration following decontamination. Considering the benefits we acquire in terms of microbial load reduction, decontamination is recommended, though it might necessitate frequent changing of toothbrushes.

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence of different subtypes of type II lip prints among students of saveetha dental college

International Journal of Forensic Odontology

Research paper thumbnail of Oral field cancerization: an update on current concepts

Oncology Reviews, 2014

There always exists a field with genetically altered cells with a high risk of developing premali... more There always exists a field with genetically altered cells with a high risk of developing premalignant and malignant lesions. It may often happen that an individual stem cell is genetically altered and can cause the formation of a clone or a patch which is likely to turn into a tumor. This explains the higher recurrence rates following tumor resections. It is essential to identify and to treat this field in order to have greater chances to prevent cancer and achieve a better outcome. This article reports concepts, theories and markers for the assessment of field cancerization.

Research paper thumbnail of The Efficacy of Pre-Procedural Mouth Rinse on Bacterial Count in Dental Aerosol Following Oral Prophylaxis

Dental and Medical Problems

The oral cavity is one of the most complex parts of the human body. It consists of teeth, periodo... more The oral cavity is one of the most complex parts of the human body. It consists of teeth, periodontium and mucosa as well as secretary organelles and harbors a heterogeneous microbial community [1, 2]. The oral cavity remains highly prone to infectious diseases [3]. Mechanical plaque removal through tooth brushing and flossing has been the universally accepted method for maintaining oral health. However, numerous studies have shown that most patients do not effectively clean interdentally to remove dental plaque. This further leads to calculus formation which cannot be removed only by mechanical brushing, due to which the patient calls upon a dentist. Ultrasonic scaling has become part of the daily task in a dentists' job for oral prophylaxis [4]. Ultrasonic scalers are combined with water spray, which generates substantial amounts of droplets known as aerosol and splatter, containing body fluids such as blood and saliva, including

Research paper thumbnail of Comparing the Efficiency of 2% Lidocaine and 4% Articaine as a Local Anesthetic Agent in Children

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 2018

Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the anesthetic efficiency of conventional 2%... more Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the anesthetic efficiency of conventional 2% lidocaine with 4% articaine when infiltrated in the maxillary arch for pediatric patients during pulp therapy and extraction. Methodology: A randomized control trial was done with 45 children (n=45) of the age group 4–8 years. The children were randomly allotted to two experimental groups. Group A – Children received 2% Lidocaine HCL infilteration both buccally and palatally, Group B – Children received 2% Lidocaine infilteration buccally and Group C – Children received 4% Articaine infilteration baccally as local anesthetic agent. Post treatment, pain assessment was done using visual analog scale. Results: Articaine group had significantly lower pain scores when compared to the lidocaine group. Conclusion: Articaine infiltration can be considered as an effective alternative for the conventional lidocaine infiltration.

Research paper thumbnail of Estimation of Variation in the Proportion of Viridans Population in Saliva of Healthy and Carious Individuals

Background: Oral cavity is colonized by many bacterial species, fungi and parasites. Though all t... more Background: Oral cavity is colonized by many bacterial species, fungi and parasites. Though all these organisms are present in the oral cavity and are considered to be commensals, most of them are opportunistic. Some of these species in the oral cavity dominates in the number or proportion with others. Dominant members are usually harmless and the rest acts during pathological conditions. Maintaining bacterial proportion is directly proportional to proper maintenance of oral health. Any alteration in the respective proportion disturbs the normal flora which ultimately drives into pathology. Aim: Any pathology in oral cavity is a result of existence of one or more predisposing factors. The environment that is conductive to increase the bacterial proportion has to be identified. Diet, Host-Organisms relationship, salivary pH, oral hygiene maintenance are some of the factors responsible for the change in this proportion. In oral lesion etiological factors are multiple and the organisms...

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Green Tea in Oral Health – a Review

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research

Tea is the most widely consumed and a popular beverage in the world. Over the past decade, mole... more Tea is the most widely consumed and a popular beverage in the world. Over the past decade, molecular components of teas and their health benefits on humans have received increasing attention from researchers. Functional foods are foods with positive health benefits that extend beyond their normal nutritional value. They interrupt the functions of the body and help in the management of specific health conditions and preventing pathologic changes. One such nature’s gift is green tea. Green tea, a leading beverage in the Far East for the past thousand years, is an important source of polyphenol antioxidants. (EGCG) epigallocatechin 3 gallate, a polyphenol, constitute the most interesting components in green tea leaves. There is an increasing interest on the health benefits of green tea in the field of oral health. Green tea is renowned for its antioxidant, anti-cariogenic, anti inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This traditional beverage is also used in the management of chro...

Research paper thumbnail of An In-vitro Assessment of the Physical and Chemical Properties of Toothbrush Bristle Following Decontamination by Three Different Methods: A Pilot Study

Cureus

Background Toothbrushes are the most commonly used mechanical plaque control methods, and they ar... more Background Toothbrushes are the most commonly used mechanical plaque control methods, and they are said to harbor microorganisms if not stored properly following usage. Objective An assessment of the influence of a decontaminating agent (sterile water (control)/chlorhexidine mouthwash/herbal mouthwash) on the properties of toothbrush bristles following storage for 24 hrs by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Methodology The study involves a total of 24 slim soft toothbrushes (six samples per group) with different decontaminating agents: Group 1: Vented container, Group 2: Sterile water, Group 3: 0.2% Chlorhexidine mouthwash, and Group 4: Herbal mouthwash. The toothbrushes were stored in their respective containers for 24 hours, following which, snippets of toothbrush bristles were collected and tested for the evaluation of wear using SEM and the biochemical alteration occurring in the bristles was assessed using FTIR. Results and conclusion The Group 2 and Group 3 samples showed significant wear (Score 2) under SEM evaluation, and FTIR spectroscopy evaluation revealed that changes occur in the fingerprint region of infrared spectroscopy owing to chemical bond alteration following decontamination. Considering the benefits we acquire in terms of microbial load reduction, decontamination is recommended, though it might necessitate frequent changing of toothbrushes.

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence of different subtypes of type II lip prints among students of saveetha dental college

International Journal of Forensic Odontology

Research paper thumbnail of Oral field cancerization: an update on current concepts

Oncology Reviews, 2014

There always exists a field with genetically altered cells with a high risk of developing premali... more There always exists a field with genetically altered cells with a high risk of developing premalignant and malignant lesions. It may often happen that an individual stem cell is genetically altered and can cause the formation of a clone or a patch which is likely to turn into a tumor. This explains the higher recurrence rates following tumor resections. It is essential to identify and to treat this field in order to have greater chances to prevent cancer and achieve a better outcome. This article reports concepts, theories and markers for the assessment of field cancerization.

Research paper thumbnail of The Efficacy of Pre-Procedural Mouth Rinse on Bacterial Count in Dental Aerosol Following Oral Prophylaxis

Dental and Medical Problems

The oral cavity is one of the most complex parts of the human body. It consists of teeth, periodo... more The oral cavity is one of the most complex parts of the human body. It consists of teeth, periodontium and mucosa as well as secretary organelles and harbors a heterogeneous microbial community [1, 2]. The oral cavity remains highly prone to infectious diseases [3]. Mechanical plaque removal through tooth brushing and flossing has been the universally accepted method for maintaining oral health. However, numerous studies have shown that most patients do not effectively clean interdentally to remove dental plaque. This further leads to calculus formation which cannot be removed only by mechanical brushing, due to which the patient calls upon a dentist. Ultrasonic scaling has become part of the daily task in a dentists' job for oral prophylaxis [4]. Ultrasonic scalers are combined with water spray, which generates substantial amounts of droplets known as aerosol and splatter, containing body fluids such as blood and saliva, including