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Prof. Mahesh Verma-Padma Sr Awarded
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 27, Issue 4 (Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section))
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Oral care during pregnancy: Dentists knowledge, attitude and behaviour in treating pregnant patients at dental clinics of Bengaluru, India
Conclusion The participating dentists exhibited limited knowledge about appropriate management of the pregnant patients. (Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section))
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Smoking cessation as a part of oral health care delivery – Patient's perceptions
Conclusion Patients perceive that dentists can play an important part in smoking cessation activities. (Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section))
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Paramolar tubercle in endodontics: An overview, case report and specimen study
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 27, Issue 4 Author(s): J. Paras Mull , M.K. Manjunath Paramolar tubercle is an additional cusp occurring on the buccal surface of a permanent maxillary molar. Due to their overall low occurrence, there is limited information about root anatomy of paramolar tubercles. Periapical radiographs do not always image the root canal associated with the paramolar tubercle. Teeth with paramolar tubercle can promote problems like dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, and may pose problems to the clinician in procedures like orth...
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Orthodontic camouflage treatment of skeletal class II malocclusion with severe maxillary dentoalveolar protrusion
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 27, Issue 4 Author(s): Ramamurthy Suresh , Kalidass Priya This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of a 14-year-old male patient who presented with prognathic maxilla, severe dentoalveolar proclination, deepbite and retained deciduous tooth. We selected headgear and fixed appliance to correct malocclusion but cooperation towards headgear was found less during treatment. So we chose orthodontic camouflage treatment to correct dentoalveolar problems without altering the skeletal base relation. The final treatme...
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Prevalence of malocclusion in four zones of Karnataka state school children using Ackermann–Proffit system – An epidemiological survey
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 27, Issue 4 Author(s): Roopa Siddegowda , M.S. Rani Background Epidemiological studies of malocclusion not only help in orthodontic treatment planning and evaluation of dental health services but also offer a valid research tool for ascertaining the operation of distinct environmental and genetic factors in the etiology of malocclusion. Aims To assess the prevalence of malocclusion in 10–16 year old school children in four zones of Karnataka state. Settings and design School settings and Descriptive cross-sectional...
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Le-fort I access osteotomy to nasopharyngeal tumor – A case-report
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 27, Issue 4 Author(s): K. Deepak Pai , Muralee Mohan , Kehava K. Bhat , T. Anju Gopinathan Removal of extensive central skull base and paranasal sinus tumors is a significant challenge that is often hampered by limited access and exposure. The safety and efficacy of the Le Fort I osteotomy approach to the skull base have been well established. The purpose of this article is to describe the use of Le fort-1I osteotomy as an access procedure to reach tumors in the nasopharyngeal region in a young patient. The large mass ...
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

From the Chariman's Desk
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 27, Issue 4 (Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section))
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Message from the International President
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 27, Issue 4 (Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section))
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Evaluation of various factors for extraction of teeth in a rural dental college
Conclusion Dental Caries and Periodontitis still remain the two most important reasons for extraction of teeth. Knowing the etiologic factors will help us treat and prevent them so as to improve the dental health of the general population. (Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section))
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Papillon–Lefèvre syndrome – The prosthodontic management
This article presents the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome with implant-supported over denture using two dental implants in mandible. (Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section))
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Addendum
Publication date: March 2014 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 28, Issue 1 (Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section))
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Endodontic treatment of three-rooted maxillary first premolar: A case report
Publication date: March 2014 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 28, Issue 1 Author(s): Vijay Mantri , Aparna Palekar , Shubham Kala A meticulous knowledge of the tooth morphology, careful interpretation of angled radiographs, proper access preparation and a detailed exploration of the interior of the tooth are prerequisites for a successful treatment outcome. False assumption about root canal morphology may lead to incomplete debridement and obturation of root canal space eventually leading to endodontic failures. Maxillary first premolar is known for the greatest variations in root an...
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Indigenous ball and socket implant supported mandibular overdenture: A case report
Publication date: March 2014 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 28, Issue 1 Author(s): Brijesh Tiwari , Manu Krishnan , Vimal Arora Edentulism is a major health concern of old age. Indigenous implant based over dentures offer a cost effective option for severely resorbed dental ridges. Here, we report rehabilitation of a resorbed mandibular arch with indigenous implant supported overdenture and maxillary arch with a conventional denture. Two ball and socket implants were placed bilaterally in the parasymphyseal area. Existing denture was relined to accommodate the ‘ball head’ of th...
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

A case of isolated craniofacial fibrous dysplasia – Radiologist's perspective
Publication date: March 2014 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 28, Issue 1 Author(s): P. Regu , S. Jayachandran , P.K. Meenapriya Fibrous dysplasia is a disease characterized by replacement of bone by fibro osseous tissue. FD has four different disease patterns. They are monostotic, polyostotic and McCune–Albright syndrome. Craniofacial pattern of disease occurs in 10–25% of patients with monostotic form and in 50% with polyostotic form. It also occurs as isolated craniofacial form. In isolated variety no extracranial lesions are present. Radiographic diagnosis plays an important ...
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research