Socioeconomic status of the family and caries experience among 2–6 years old preschool children of Lucknow city, India
Conclusion Instilling the positive attitudes of the parents especially mothers toward the prevention of nursing caries would reduce the prevalence at this tender age of life. (Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research)
Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Comparison of microleakage of root-end filling materials – In vitro study
The objective of the study was to evaluate the microleakage of various root end filling materials and to find the sealing ability of these materials. Methodology Sixty (60) extracted single rooted anterior teeth were selected and divided into four groups of 15 samples each. Group A, B, C and D in which root-end filling was done with Surgical Simplex Bone Cement, Super EBA, Ketac Molar Glass Ionomer and Pro-root MTA respectively. The teeth were retrofilled and then the apical halves were submerged in 2% methylene blue dye. The depth of dye penetration and maximum value of leakage in each sample were recorded. Results Gr...
Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Deciduous tooth wear and associated risk factors in 5–10-year-old school children of Lucknow
Conclusion Tooth wear seems to be a common dental problem affecting the children as reflected in the study and its associated risk factors have to be taken into consideration while addressing it. (Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research)
Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Juvenile Pleomorphic adenoma: A case report
Publication date: May–August 2013 Source:International Journal of Dental Science and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): Heena Zainab Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign salivary gland tumor that represents less than 5% of benign tumors in childhood. World literature suggests salivary gland tumors account for less than 3% of the head and neck tumors and benign Pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands arising de novo is very rare. Here we report a case of Pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands occurring on the palate of 12-year-old female. Salivary glands may present with a diverse range of lesions presentin...
Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Intraoral penetrating injury due to metal foreign bodies: Report of two cases
Publication date: May–August 2013 Source:International Journal of Dental Science and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): Amit Khatri , Namita Kalra , Rishi Tyagi , Sony Mishra , Deepak Khandelwal Penetrating injuries to oral cavity and oropharynx is very common in children. The management would depend on the type of the foreign body and the extent of the injury. We have discussed here two cases of intraoral penetrating injury caused by a long, metallic foreign body and metal spring and the possible complications, which can occur due to penetrating intraoral injury. (Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research)
Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Amlodipine induced gingival enlargement: A case report
Publication date: May–August 2013 Source:International Journal of Dental Science and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): Arti Saluja Sachdev , R. Kamala , Ankit Saha , Sudhir Shukla , Haider Iqbal , Nitin Agarwal Gingival enlargement is seen due to a large number of local and systemic factors with drugs being one of the common causative factors. Drug induced gingival hyperplasia has posed a serious concern for both patients and the clinician. A large number of drugs are associated with gingival overgrowths, of which Amlodipine a frequently used antihypertensive is a common offender. Amlodipine is being widel...
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Enucleation & resection in surgical management of ameloblastoma – A surgical dilemma: Series of eight cases
Conclusion Radical surgical treatment by resection of ameloblastoma gave better results. (Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research)
Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

The inadequacy of in-vitro orthodontic bond strength testing in clinical application
This article intends to address the variability in evaluation of the in-vitro bond strength and its inadequacies. (Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research)
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Aspirin and exodontia: A comparative study of bleeding complications with aspirin therapy
Conclusion Based on the result of the study. It can be concluded that there is no need to stop the antiplatelet dose of aspirin prior to simple tooth extraction. (Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research)
Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Antimicrobial effect of honey on Streptococcus mutans – An in vitro study
Conclusion Honey (A. mellifera) has bacteriostatic action against microorganism. However, pharmacological consistency and quantifiable appraisal is essential before using honey as a precautionary measure for dental caries. (Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research)
Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

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Publication date: May–August 2013 Source:International Journal of Dental Science and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): Praveen Mehrotra (Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research)
Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Prevalence of three rooted deciduous mandibular molars in Indian children
Conclusion This study demonstrates the prevalence of three roots in deciduous molars. This cautions the clinicians that there are more chances of finding a third root when treating deciduous molars and also about the complications of not identifying the same. (Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research)
Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research