Orthodontic treatment duration is one of the most challenging factors faced by all orthodontists till date but thanks to the surge in science and technology there are many ways to step up the treatment thereby reducing the overall treatment time. This review article will provide an insight on the various methods of accelerating the orthodontic treatment time duration.
Case Report
April 21, 2022
A Novel Approach of Prosthodontic Management of Flabby Tissue in Maxillary Anterior Region: A Case Report
Dr. Harsha Atray, Dr. Sapna Rani, Dr. Soorya T Poduval, Dr. Akanksha Goel, Dr. Harsh Parashar
Page Numbers : 119-121
DOI : 10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i04.004
A fibrous which is also called as hyperplastic ridge is a superficial area of mobile soft tissue affecting the maxillary or mandibular alveolar ridges. It develops when alveolar bone gets replaced by hyperplastic soft tissue and is a common finding particularly in the upper anterior region seen in long term denture wearers. Masticatory forces often displace this mobile denture-bearing tissue, which leads to altered denture positioning and loss of peripheral seal. Forces exerted during the act of impression making results in distortion of the mobile tissue. Unless it is managed appropriately by special impression techniques, such ‘flabby ridges’ adversely affect the support, retention and stability of complete dentures. This paper presents prosthodontic management of a patient with flabby ridges with special impression technique.
Original Research Article
April 21, 2022
Sinus Lift by Lateral Approach versus Short and Extra-Short Implants: Split-Mouth Case Series
Eduardo Anitua
Page Numbers : 122-128
DOI : 10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i04.005
Introduction: The treatment of the atrophic posterior maxilla is a challenge, and there are different techniques for its rehabilitation with dental implants. In the present study we compare two of the most widespread: the classic lateral approach and transcrestal elevation. Material and methods: A retrospective open-mouth pilot study was carried out to evaluate the predictability of the two surgical techniques described above. To this end, patients in whom both techniques were used (one per quadrant) were followed up and a quantification of bone loss and gain over the implant apex was carried out, as well as an estimate of survival in both groups of implants. Results: Five patients were recruited and 13 implants were inserted (8 in conventional sinus lift and 5 in transcrestal sinus lift). The mesial bone loss of the implants studied at the end of the follow-up time was 0.40 mm in the mesial zone (+/- 0.23) and 0.50 mm in the distal zone (+/- 0.34) for implants placed in traditional elevations. For implants inserted in the transcrestal elevation the mesial bone loss of the implants studied at the end of the follow-up time was 0.30 mm in the mesial zone (+/- 0.13) and 0.20 mm in the distal zone (+/- 0.24). There were no statistically significant differences between the mean bone losses of both techniques (p=0.021). Conclusions: Both techniques have proven to be predictable for the treatment of the atrophic posterior maxilla in height. The use of short and extra-short implants and transcrestal elevation requires fewer surgeries and has a priori a lower risk of complications. In the patients of our split-mouth study we found no statistically significant differences between the two procedures.
Original Research Article
April 16, 2022
Qualitative Modifications of the Aligners’ Bacterial Flora under the Effect of Tea Tree Essential Oil
Hamza Gaaloul, Wiem Ben Amor, Refka Ben Dhia, Ons Haddad, Samir Tobji, Maha Mastouri, Adel Ben Amor
Page Numbers : 107-115
DOI : 10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i04.002
Objectives: The aim of our study is to look for the different Gram + and Gram - germs present in the biofilm of thermoplastic appliances and to note the qualitative modifications of the aligners’ bacterial flora after the use of the tea tree essential oil. Materials and Methods: Thirty-four patients were involved in the study. They were divided into two equal groups: a control group using a toothbrush and toothpaste as cleaning means and a test group using the tea tree essential oil as a supplement. Results: The results showed that the bacterial flora of the thermoplastic device is very diverse with a predominance of the genus Staphylococcus. It was isolated in more than half of the devices used by the control group. In terms of species, Enterobacter cloacae complex and Staphylococcus aureus were the most represented. In addition to the bacteria, usually found in the oral cavity, several other non-oral strains were frequently isolated, underscoring the importance of hand hygiene. The tea tree essential oil showed its effectiveness on Staphylococcus, which was significantly less encountered in the test group (p = 0.031). Conclusion: Thermoplastic appliances contain a diverse bacterial flora; Tea tree essential oil can be used for disinfecting purpose.
Review Article
April 16, 2022
Relationship of Smoking and COVID-19: Myths and Reality
Ranjan Ghosh, Supratim Ghosh, Debarati Ray
Page Numbers : 116-118
DOI : 10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i04.003
The alarming spread of novel corona virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has resulted to an ongoing pandemic of corona virus disease since 2019. Due to this the virus is popularly known as Covid 19 virus. The world has not been able to get rid of this disease and we are into the fourth wave. There have been numerous changes in the nature of the disease but it is still causing major disruptions all over the world. Tobacco use as smoking is a major cause of mortality as well as morbidity around the world. Nobody can dispute the ill effects of smoking on health. Surprisingly, there have been few reports about low incidence of smokers among Covid 19 patients. This article aims to review available literature on the subject and try to clear the misconceptions on this topic.
Review Article
April 9, 2022
Scientific Rationale of Implant Design: A Review Article
There is no one implant system present that is ideal for every condition. Implant design research has been based on increasing the bone implant contact area or functional surface area in order to increase the implant stability and implant survival in poor density bone. Designing of an implant include both Macroscopic and Microscopic features. Macroscopic features include crest module, implant thread geometry and apical design of implant whereas Microscopic features include surface modificationS. This article reviews elements of various dental implant designs currently in use.
Original Research Article
March 30, 2022
Rate of Repeated Dental Treatment under General Anesthesia for Paediatric Patients: A Retrospective Study
Saleha Alzahrani, Noura Albuqami, Areej Alohali
Page Numbers : 96-100
DOI : 10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i03.003
General anesthesia (GA) is one of the pharmacological modalities used in the treatment of pediatric dental patients. This study aims to assess the rate and associated factors of repeated dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia in pediatric patients; The electronic health records of three- to 12-year-old children who received dental treatment under GA between 2015 and 2019 were identified and analyzed. Subjects were classified into cases with repeated dental treatment under GA within 5 years and controls who had dental GA once. Each case was matched to three controls based on gender and age. The collected data included the child's age at the first and second dental GA, gender, health status, Type, and the number of dental treatments provided. A total of 2376 patients had dental treatment under GA. Forty-five controls were matched to 15 cases in a 3:1 ratio. The prevalence of repeated dental GA over 5 years was 0.63%. The number of restorations, pulp therapies, and extractions showed no statically significant differences except for the number of crowns, which was higher in controls compared to cases (p=0.011). Treatment of patients under GA requires a more aggressive course of treatments compared to local anesthesia. Consequently, it is advisable to choose full-coverage crowns rather than composite or amalgam restorations.
