Few studies have assessed the real gain in satisfaction and quality of life of patients rehabilitated with full-arch implantsupported prosthesis. Here, a validated questionnaire (OHIP-14) was used to assess satisfaction and quality of life of patients using total upper and/or lower prosthesis who were rehabilitated with this type of prostheses. The sample consisted of 150 patients divided in three groups (Group 1 = lower protocol; Group 2 = upper protocol; and Group 3 = upper and lower protocol). Most of the answers were zero for all three groups. The intergroup analysis showed no significant difference in the total sum of questions. In the intragroup analysis, the total sum of questions was significantly smaller in the Upper and Lower Group. Time of use of fixed prosthesis accounts for over 30% of the variation in total OHIP-14. There was no influence of protocol location on OHIP-14 answers and, in general, the satisfaction of patients rehabilitated with implant-supported prosthesis is clear

Introduction: Improper handling and disposal of medical waste is hazardous to waste handlers, health care workers, environment and also increases the risk of nosocomail infections. This study was planned to evaluate the practical calibration and awareness of dental auxillaries in disposal of hazardous biomedical waste generated during dental treatment into color coded dustbins at a dental hospital. Material and Methods: The study comprises of 18 dental auxillaries who was asked to dispose the simulated biological, non-biological and semibiological material according to their knowledge into the color coded dustbin. The study was planned and carried out three times (for each dental auxillary) at different days. As each respondent was asked to dispose the waste of each category three times, thus waste was disposed for 162 times. Results: were expressed as a number and percentage of respondents for each question and were analyzed using the SPSS Version 10 software. Chi-square test was performed and the level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: The correct disposal of biological waste in red coded dustbin was n=31 (57%), non-biological waste in green coded dustbin was n=30 (54%), semi biological waste in yellow coded dustbin was n=27 (50%). Thus waste was correctly disposed 88 times (54%). Conclusion: Dental auxillaries should be motivated to attend training and education programmes concerning waste management so that they will be efficient to properly segregate, disinfect and dispose hospital waste in an eco-friendly way.

Statement of Problem: Although identification of risks to dental healthcare workers has been explored in several industrialized nations, very little data is available from semi urban population. This paper examines the occupational hazards present in the dental environment and reports survey results concerning attitudes and activities of a group of practicing dentists belonging to Nalgonda population. Aim: This study was conducted to assess occupational hazards among the dental surgeons of Nalgonda town. Methodology: A self assessing questionnaire was provided among 100 practicing dentist belonging to Nalgonda population so as to survey the risk encountered through occupational hazards. Results: out of the study conducted only 2% of the study population suffered from very severe occupational stress, severe stress levels among 4%, moderate among 18%, mild among 31%, mild among 40% and 5% experienced no occupational stress levels. 53% of the practicing dentists suffered from musculoskeletal problems. Conclusion: It can be concluded that most of the occupational stresses are musculoskeletal pain. These problems are mainly because of not following proper ergonomics into practice.

Statement of problem: The choice to replace missing teeth among patients suffering from an edentulous condition is always preferred with a fixed treatment option. The two major options among the fixed prosthetic treatment are tooth supported prosthesis and implant supported prosthesis. There has always been a need to assess the level of awareness and understanding about both the options of fixed prosthetic treatment among the rural group of Nalgonda population. Aim and objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the awareness, expectations level of knowledge among the dental patients regarding fixed treatment options to replace missing teeth. Material and Methodology: 153 patients Indian adults referred to Kamineni institute of dental sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda district, Telangana state, India were presented with a questionnaire including 13 questions regarding level of information and awareness about fixed treatment options. The data were collected and statistically analysed with Chi-square test. Results: Among 153 patients almost 99% of the screened study group were aware that missing teeth could be replaced by fixed treatment options. Out of which, 60% of the information regarding tooth and implant supported denture were received from doctors, 15% from friends, 14% from media and 11% from family. Knowledge related to the validity for both the types of treatment options, 27% and 50% were unaware of tooth supported and implant supported prosthesis respectively. Further, the opinion for restoring the missing teeth, 90% of the population felt the necessity for replacing the missing teeth whereas 10% were not interested to restore the missing teeth. Conclusion: The general awareness level of fixed prosthesis are satisfactory and however there is need for more awareness to know the validity , advantages, disadvantages and effectiveness of each fixed treatment options when compared with each other.

Background: Satisfaction of patients is an important segment of dental care and it may be influenced by individuals’ socio-demographic characteristics. Prosthodontists must understand that esthetic issues are common and have major importance for their patients. Aims of the study: This study was to know the patient satisfaction, who visited the College of Dentistry Clinic for prosthodontics needs. Material and methods: This was an observational analytical cross-sectional study, which was carried out on the patients, visited for the replacement of teeth. The patients above the age of 14 years were selected from the CBCT register that was scheduled for treatment of implant, fixed or removable partial denture prosthesis. Total of 139 patients (75 males and 64 females) were included in the study. The questionnaire consists of basic information about age, gender, educational level, nationality, smoking habits, visit of treatment and the treatment providers and also asked satisfaction on treatment provided. Results: Out of 75 male patients, 60 (80%) were satisfied and 54 females out of 64 patients (84%) were satisfied with the treatment provided (P = 0.329). Seventy-six (79%) Saudis and only 38 (59%) non-Saudi satisfied with the treatment. There was no difference in satisfaction among age-wise of patients. New visitors and who went to get treatment from students and interns were more satisfied with their visit to the college clinic. Conclusion: The patients who were new and got treatment with students and interns were more satisfied. There was not much difference of satisfaction among age differences of the patients.

The pica is a symptom, not a disease, which is manifested by persistent and compulsive eating of non-nutritious substances like soil, clay, chalk, stone, brick, paper, soap and fecal matter or edible ice (pagophagia), starch (amilofagia). The most common forms of pica are geophagia or mud/soil eating and then pagophagia or consumption of ice. Similar to other symptoms in medicine, such as fever and anemia, pica is a multi-symptom, being iron deficiency and zinc deficiency. The pica despite being a symptom, according to the type of pica and intensity of which can cause morbidity and mortality. In some types of pica, may cause obstruction and damage the digestive tract. Its etiology is unknown but in case of children most likely due to ignorance on the part of the health, or with some mental illness, or lack of time with parents. Prolong and undiagnosed pica may have adverse effect on oral health as well. The cause of tooth wear should be considered when patients present with an unusual pattern of tooth surface loss. The purpose of this review and case report is to draw attention to this clinical sign, so that this potential problem can be identified at an early stage. This article presents a case of a patient who had tooth surface loss and damaged restorations as a result of pica.

Replantation of the avulsed tooth immediately is the ideal emergency management. Accounting for about 0.5-16% of injuries caused by trauma in the permanent dentition creates a strenuous situation for the patient and dentist. Its prevalence is more common in children with maximum cases occurring in ages between 7 to 9 years old, when the development of root is incomplete and also the maxillary central incisors are the most common site involved, thus creating a negative psychological impact on the child as well as the parent owing to esthetic reasons. Therefore, esthetics and function of the avulsed tooth can be restored by immediate or delayed replantation. In the present case report we will discuss the management of an avulsed tooth in a 21 years male patient in maxillary anterior region. In this case after 18 months, replantation of avulsed tooth was successfully achieved even it has to be replanted in unfavorable conditions. The tooth was asymptomatic, firm and radiographically no signs of resorption or infection were observed.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the frequency, type and location of dental anomalies accidentally detected in children attending pediatric dentistry clinics. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross sectional study based on collecting diagnostic records: panoramic radiographs, medical and dental histories of patients during a one-year period (from September 2013 to September 2014). Records were evaluated by two calibrated examiners for the following developmental dental anomalies; Number (Supernumerary Teeth, Hypodontia), size (Macrodontia, Microdontia), position (transposition, impaction), shape (Fusion, Taurodontism, Dilaceration, Dwarfed root, Hypercemntosis, Dense Invaginatus, Dense Evaginatus, Talon cusp, Enamel pearls), Acquired pathological conditions (External resorption, Hypercementosis). Descriptive statistics were performed for the data. Results: A total of 1311 records met the inclusion criteria, 682 were males (52 %) and 629 were females (48%) of age range from 6 to 20 years. The frequency of developmental dental anomalies detected was 29.8% and the highest at age of 14 (9.1%). The distribution of dental anomalies had no significant difference between genders. The most prevalent dental anomaly was Hypodontia (9.7%) followed by canine impaction (9%), Dilaceration (7.1%) and other teeth impaction (3.2%) (except the 3rd molar). The occurrence of Fusion, Dwarfed root and Odontoma were less frequent than other dental anomalies with percentage of 0.1%. Conclusions: Most of the dental anomalies present in childhood. Dental examination with radiographic screening of developmental dental anomalies in early childhood should be emphasized as part of routine dental care to allow early detection, intervention and eventually an appropriate management.

This study was conducted to assess prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injury among primary school children in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This was a cross-sectional study based on clinical examination. It was conducted at private and public schools of Riyadh. 400 schoolchildren aged 8-11 years old were selected. Traumatic Dental Injury was recorded using epidemiologic classification adopted by (WHO) 1992 and modified by Andreasen et al. The data obtained were compiled systematically and then statistically analyzed; study revealed the prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injury (TDI) in primary schools of Riyadh was 13.6%, also showed higher prevalence in public schools than in private schools (7.3% vs 6.3%), 9 year old children had the highest prevalence of TDI (6.04%), followed by 8 years old children (5.8%). Maxilla scored higher prevalence of TDI than mandible (10.8 % vs 0.76%) and both Central & Lateral incisor teeth are the most commonly affected anterior teeth. Enamel fracture was the most common traumatic injury (48.1%). This study recorded low prevalence of TDI among primary school children, and recommended periodic oral health education programs targeting causes and methods of prevention of TDIs.