Juniper Publishers Journal Of Dentistry and Oral Health

      Juniper Publishers-Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health    Abstract Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare for 18 months, clinical characteristics of compomer and two glass ionomer restorative material in class II cavities of primary teeth. Methods: Class II restorations performed in a pediatric dentistry clinic between Januray 2013 and March 2013 were evaluated. The materials were: a polyacid modified resin composite (compomer) (Dyract XP) with one-bottle bonding system (Prime & Bond NT) and two different types of reinforced glass ionomer restorative material (ChemFil Rock and GC Equia) At the end of 18 months, the data of 37 children aged 5 to 8 could be evaluated. Clinical examination was performed by one experienced examiner using the modified Ryge criteria at baseline and six- and eighteen-months. Fisher-Freeman-Halton Exact Test was used to evaluate the obtained data. Result: ...

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH Abstract Papillary cyst adenocarcinoma (PCAC) of salivary glands is an extremely rare, low-grade destructive tumor, with a papillary - cystic architecture. PCAC has considerable overlap in microscopic characteristics with the benign variant of papillary cyst adenoma (PCA), where the main difference between the two is the presence of frank invasion into surrounding tissues in PCAC. The present case describes a long -standing lesion multilobulated submucosal mass of 4 cm diameter of the floor of the mouth in a 78 years old female. Histologic analysis reviled infiltrative pattern suggesting malignant pattern. The history of a long duration with a recent increase in size, the encapsulation of most of the tumor periphery and the localized front of invasion, all suggest transformation from PCA to PCAC fiture of PCA. Conclusion:n: With the results it is concluded that preoperative plasma BNP levels is a...

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH Periodontology Bone Graft, ridge preservation, socket preservation, bone grafting and alveolar ridge preservation are several different terms used in dentistry for bone grafting. The purpose of this procedure is to preserve and prevent bone shrinkage after an extraction. Wang and Lang reported in 2012 that “Applying the guided bone regeneration principle using bone substitutes together with a collagen membrane has shown clear effects on preserving alveolar ridge height as well as ridge width”. Back in 2012, Dr. Gordan J Christensen stated that “socket grafting is not yet ‘standard of care,’ but in my opinion it certainly should be” There are various types of bone materials - autograft which are from the patient’s own body, xenograft which is from a different species, allograft which is from a human cadaver and alloplast which is a synthetic material. I have only used allograft as this was wh...

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH Abstract The concept and technique of Self-ligation has been a hotly debated topic in Orthodontics in recent years. The claimed advantages of much-reduced or near-zero friction and the resulting light forces that can lead to more efficient tooth movement are currently being regularly researched and investigated, and although many of the proposed effects are not being entirely and consistently corroborated by clear scientific evidence to date, this treatment modality is certainly a very tempting proposition to any orthodontist. Keywords: Self ligation; Malocclusion; Musculature; Orthodontic Introduction I’ve tried out various types of self-ligating brackets throughout my career as a specialist. I started out slowly and gradually, trying out different types of SL systems as I went along, however, I had not tried using the r...

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH Abstract The application of three-dimensional (3D) printing enables virtual simulation surgery with tremendous details. Data is usually obtained from detailed computed tomography (CT) scan and the creation of material objects from digital images by depositing layers into 3D structures. That can be used for training, education, surgical planning and prosthetic reconstruction. We report on two patients with complex reconstructive option in maxillofacial surgery where 3D technology was utilized to analyze the tumor size, location, and extension more precisely which drastically aids in better preoperative planning Another case was for fabrication of custom 3D pure titanium TMJ joint for reconstruction with optimal fit and function. Keywords: 3D Printing; Personalized medicine; Personalized surgery; Virtual surgery; Customized prosthesis; Medical models; Custom TMJ; Titanium TMJ implant; Scleroderma ...

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH   Infected Periapical Cemental Dysplasia of the Mandible a Surgical Approach: Case Report   Authored by Federico Lamus Abstract Osseous dysplasias are non-neoplastic benign fibrous-osseous lesions that result from a localized change of normal bone in which all the components of cancellous bone are replaced by fibrous and cementum like tissues containing different amounts of abnormal appearing bone. The solitary (monostotic) type which occurs typically in middle age; the mean age is 39 years and occurs nine times more often in females than males and almost three times more often in blacks than in whites, it’s also frequently seen in Asians. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has become a commonly used diagnostic tool in Dentistry when periapical surgery is contemplated to be able to gain knowledge about the relationship of the lesions and their neighboring anatomical features. ...

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH   Acupuncture Therapy in Orthodontics - A Review   Authored by Rohit Kulshrestha Abstract Acupuncture is a technique which has originated in China, in which different health issues are treated by inserting specially designed needles at various points on the body - acupuncture points. Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system and alters the perception and processing of pain signals and also releases natural painkillers. These painkillers (endorphins and serotonin) are present in the nervous system. These points serve as a tunnel to deeper circulating channels and stimulation of these points activates the body’s natural healing ability. The most common use of acupuncture is in the management of pain, for which a number of studies have shown it to be effective, particularly in the treatment of temporomandibular pain. It is intended that acupuncture may play a promising role in certain de...