Seunghee Sue Lee
I am pleased to introduce Oral Health Case Reports (OHCR) (https://www.hilarispublisher.com/oral-health-case-reports.html) a rapid peer reviewed Journal which has key concerns about multidisciplinary topics that includes medical sciences with dental sciences and oral health. Journal main aim is to encourage the latest developments and innovations for publication on the open access platform as research articles, reviews, case studies, commentaries, short communication, and the letters to the editor.
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Oral Health Case Reports focuses on all the broader as well as specific areas of research in the fields such as Aesthetic dental reports, Gum Disease, Laser Dentistry in oral health, Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial treatments, Oral constitution, Oral hygiene case report, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Oral Medicine case reports, Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Oral Pathology case reports, Oral Surgery case reports, Orthodontics case Reports , Periodontal Health, Periodontology, and Prosthodontics, etc.
During the calendar year of 2019, OHCR received a total of 20 manuscript, out of which 20% articles were rejected in the preliminary screening due to plagiarism or being out of the format and peer review process. During 2019 around 10 articles were subjected for publication after they are accepted in the peer review process. In the 3 issues of Volume 5 published during the year 2019, a total of 12 articles were published (at an average of 4 articles per issue) of which, articles were published from authors all around the world. Globally articles have been accessed by the research scientists and cited.
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Attiya Shaikh
In present day society, the quest for improved dentofacial style continues. Accordingly, motivated by pretty faces, individuals these days go for such a modality to improve their dentofacial feel and excellent grins.
Grin is one of the most factor adding to allure. The idea of magnificence altogether shifts. Henceforth, treatment convention cannot be all around applied. To accomplish ideal stylish results, some reference boundaries must be trailed by the experts, like Smile Arc, Teeth extents and positions, Gums, Buccal Corridors, Midline, Colour of teeth and gums and Lips.
Remembering these Smile boundaries, Smile investigation ought to be done from Orthodontist perspective for finding and treatment arranging. The standards of grin investigation ought to be considered for patient's fulfilment and to accomplish by and large treatment targets. Grin Analysis is additionally separated into four fundamental parts: Dentofacial, Dentilabial, Dent gingival and Dental Analyses, individually.
To yield greatest stylish results in dental treatment, Elements of Smile Analysis must be considered as beginning references for the experts exclusively or as a piece of multidisciplinary cooperation
Grin feel has become a significant worry among patients and orthodontists. Consequently, the point of this examination was: (1) To feature contrasts in impression of grin feel by clinicians, orthodontists and laypeople; (2) To survey factors, for example, lip thickness, grin stature, shading degree, tooth size and swarming, and which are related with grin repulsiveness. PC put together grin stylish studies based with respect to slider innovation permit more exact control of factors and the chance of acquiring ceaseless information. Varieties in the impression of grins from various facial points of view have not been settled. The target of this examination was to measure the ideal and the scope of adequate qualities for grin factors decided by laypersons from a full-face viewpoint for correlation with lower-face information.
To this end, altered photos stressing the lower third of the substance of 41 subjects were evaluated by three gatherings (orthodontists, laypeople and clinicians) who reviewed the grins from 1 to 9, featuring the markers that manifest grin repulsiveness. Kruskal-Wallis test enhanced by Bonferroni test was utilized to evaluate contrasts among gatherings. Moreover, the predominant variables in grin disagreeableness were likewise depicted. Reflected and symmetric male and female full faces recently controlled by friends to be of normal allure were utilized. 96 laypersons made a decision about these grin factors: grin bend, buccal hallway fill, maxillary gingival showcase, maxillary midline to confront, maxillary to mandibular midline inconsistency, overbite, focal incisor gingival edge error, maxillary foremost gingival tallness disparity, incisal edge disparity, and cant. The adjudicators controlled the factors utilizing customizable picture innovation that permitted the variable to transform and seem nonstop on a PC screen. Medians for each grin variable were assembled, and the Fleiss-Cohen weighted kappa measurement was determined to quantify dependability. Various randomization tests with changed P esteems were utilized to contrast this information and those for lower face sees.
There was no huge distinction (P = 0.67) among bunches rates. Be that as it may, the gatherings featured various attributes related with grin obnoxiousness. Orthodontists underscored minimal gingival showcase, though laypeople underlined unbalanced teeth and clinicians stressed yellow teeth. Unwavering quality went from 0.25 for ideal overbite to 0.60 for upper midline to confront, aside from upper and lower buccal passage limits, which each had a kappa esteem almost 0. There were no factually huge contrasts between the appraisals of male and female ratters. The accompanying factors demonstrated measurably and clinically critical contrasts (>1 mm) when contrasted and the lower face see ideal grin bend, ideal buccal hall, greatest gingival showcase, upper to bring down midline, and occlusal cant. Although the grin bend esteems contrasted due to display lip shape varieties, the rule of following the bend of the lower lip was affirmed. For the full-face see, the ratters favoured less most extreme gingival showcase, less buccal hall, more upper to bring down midline error, and less cant of the occlusal plane.
Unwavering quality was reasonable for moderate except for the buccal passageway limits. Most factors demonstrated no clinically significant contrasts from the lower face see. The satisfactory reach was very huge for most factors. Definite information on the ideal estimations of the different factors is significant and can be consolidated into orthodontic treatment to deliver an ideal stylish grin. Orthodontists, laypeople, and clinicians also survey grin feel; be that as it may, seeing various qualities. Consequently, the orthodontist must be mindful so as not to force his own impression of grin feel.
Keywords: Orthodontics, Dental aesthetics, Smile
Julia E. Kamenoff
The author has presented another methodology for Laser Dental Education dependent on Biological Medicine standards. The new instructive program includes information about laser bio stimulation, photo infrared photo biomodulation, Laser Eliminating Therapy as Allergy and Environmental Medicine, Immunological Allergies, Autonomic sensory system Hypersensitivity Allergy, and elective strategies for Combined Laser Treatment. This new methodology of showing tell the best way to manufacture Model of Individual Optimum Laser Stimulation and require schooling on four level: First level – laser bio stimulation and biomodulation, Second level – Healing impact of Infrared Laser bar, clinical application.
Next third level includes aptitudes on Laser needle therapy and Combined Laser Biocybernetics. The more elevated level of laser instruction gives data about Turbulence Laser Medicine clinical application. All degrees of Laser preparing require workshops with various sorts of Dental laser machines. This new methodology of schooling has been approbated in Department of Prosthodontics, Laser Educational community for post graduated instruction at Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia. Results after the laser instruction show an incredible adequacy.
The principle issue in instruction on oral laser application on a worldwide scale to date is the absence of a modern system that permits a solid representation of the outcomes acquired. Lately, there has been a huge expansion in the interest in demonstrating the mending impact of PDT and HELT. The dubiousness of the system of cooperation of light photons at all degrees of the human body's own natural association offers ascend to vulnerability in laser treatment professionals.
The fundamental issue is the estimation of laser force and energy. A target, randomized framework for controlling the remedial impact has not yet been set up on clinical measures affirming the best possible course of laser bioenergy and bio-cooperative energy. The topic of the mending intensity of the laser contraption is not settled. No top to bottom normalized concentrate on the loss of laser radiation in laser machines with a conductive fiber optic framework, for example, diode lasers has been done Therefore, a subsequent significant propose in our program is the reliance of the ideal portion of laser radiation on illumination approach, discharge particle mode and introduction time.
World writing gives data on logical contentions and variances at the suggested ideal portion of electromagnetic radiation on the human body. It has been demonstrated that tissue responses are variable in nature affected by various physiological inward and outer states in the dynamic automatic arrangement of the human life form. The current idea of the issue is dictated by the immediate connection between remedial adequacy and natural factors, for example, absolute body reactivity, regenerative and reprocessing measures, oxidative and reductive possibilities, local and general blood stream, the presence of pathogenic relationship of microorganisms and the neuromuscular guideline of the capacity Particularly pertinent is the subject of laser energy treatment with reasonable monochromatic laser radiation and programmable yield power in the mean scope of infrared electromagnetic radiation.
A key clinical boundary for surveying helpful adequacy is the sum and thickness of the applied laser light force. The following objective is to dominate new recurrence groups, which is identified with the improvement of new estimation techniques. Especially pertinent is the subject of the thunderous marvel of tissue reaction affected by electromagnetic radiation consolidating frequencies with a particular helpful impact.
A subjectively extraordinary methodology is expected to affirm the mending impact of known frequencies and to suggest new recurrence ranges. The logical examination in the field of clinical information on the actual boundaries of the laser gadgets is the latest one for their adaptable mix for ideal dosing of the working force and energy and exact dosing of their thickness - ideal clinical portion of laser treatment.
Laser Therapy Standardization - numerous unmistakable researchers and experienced clinicians have set up "Brilliant Standards" to treat dental pathology in the entirety of its assortments. Shockingly, the distinctions in laser execution and the hypothetical reasoning of the creators do not expressly affirm the adequacy of laser treatment. Laser dentistry is recognized by trial and clinical examinations on obsessive cycles as well as on new analytic techniques, prophylactic methodologies, and treatment methodology. Hence, various issues stay uncertain. New profiles in laser medication, for example, Laser Photodynamic Therapy, Laser Biological Medicine, Laser Bioenergy, and Bio collaboration, Combined and Hybrid Laser Therapy, Quantum Medicine and Resonance Frequency Therapy.
Akram S. Alyessary
The current examination explored the impact of piezoelectric sutural ostectomies on quickened bone-borne sutural extension.
Sixteen male New Zealand white hares (20 to 24 weeks old) were haphazardly isolated into 4 trial gatherings (n = 4): bunch 1, ordinary fast sutural extension; bunch 2, quickened sutural development; bunch 3, quickened sutural development with nonstop ostectomy; and gathering 4, quickened sutural extension with intermittent ostectomy. All sutural ostectomies were performed utilizing a piezoelectric instrument (Woodpecker DTE, DS-II, Guangxi, China) before expander application with the bunnies under sedation. Altered hyrax expanders were put over the midsagittal stitches of the hares and made sure about with miniscrew inserts found reciprocally in the frontal bone.
The hyrax expanders were enacted 0.5mm/day for 12 days (bunch 1) or with a 2.5-mminitial development, trailed by 0.5mm/day for 7 days (bunches 2 to 4). Following a month and a half of maintenance, the bone volume part, sutural division, and new bone arrangement were assessed utilizing miniature processed tomography and histomorphometry. Measurable investigation was performed utilizing Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests and Spearman's rho relationship (P < .05).
Ranking of the middle sutural partition was as per the following: bunch 1, 3.05 mm; bunch 2, 3.97 mm; bunch 4, 4.78 mm; and gathering 3, 5.66 mm. The least and most bone development were seen in bunches 1 (63.63%) and 3 (75.93%), separately. Spearman's connection demonstrated a solid, positive, and huge relationship (r = 0.932; P < .01) between the new sutural bone arrangement and measure of sutural division.
Piezoelectric sutural ostectomies expanded the pace of sutural detachment and advanced new sutural bone development/osteogenesis. Nonstop ostectomy gave preferred outcomes over intermittent ostectomy.
The point of the current deliberate survey was to look at the clinical impacts of bone-borne or mixture tooth-bone-borne quick maxillary extension (RME) with traditional toothborne RME in the treatment of maxillary inadequacy. Strategies: Nine information bases were looked up to September 2018 for randomized clinical preliminaries contrasting bone-borne or mixture tooth-bone-borne RME to customary tooth-borne RME in patients of all ages or sex. After copy study determination, information extraction, and danger of inclination appraisal with the Cochrane instrument, irregular impacts meta-examinations of mean contrasts (MD) and their 95% certainty spans (CIs) were performed, trailed by evaluation of the nature of proof with GRADE. Results: A sum of 12 papers on 6 interesting preliminaries with 264 patients (42.4% male; normal age 12.3 years) were at long last included. Restricted proof showed that bone-borne RME was related with more noteworthy stitch opening at the main molar post-maintenance (1 preliminary; MD 2.0 mm; 95% CI 1.4 to 2.6 mm; moderate proof quality) contrasted with tooth-borne RME, while no critical contrasts could be found with respect to tooth tendency, nasal cavity width, and root resorption (low to low proof quality).
Crossover tooth-bone-borne RME was related with less buccal tipping of the primary premolar (2 preliminaries; MD - 4.0°; 95% CI - 0.9 to - 7.1°; moderate proof quality) and lower nasal aviation route opposition post-maintenance (1 preliminary; MD - 0.2 Pa s/cm3; 95% CI - 0.4 to 0 Pa s/cm3; moderate proof quality) contrasted with tooth-borne RME, while no huge distinction could be found in regards to skeletal maxillary width, molar tendency, and pain relieving use (low to direct proof quality).
The fundamental constraints influencing the legitimacy of the current discoveries were (a) imprecision because of the incorporation of few preliminaries with restricted example estimates that blocked strong recognition of existing contrasts and (b) methodological issues of the included preliminaries that could prompt predisposition. Ends:
Restricted proof from randomized preliminaries demonstrates that bone-borne or cross breed tooth-bone-borne RME may introduce points of interest as far as expanded sutural opening, decreased tooth tipping, and lower nasal aviation route opposition contrasted with traditional tooth-borne RME. Nonetheless, the set number of existing examinations and issues in their lead or revealing block the making of distinct determinations. Audit enrollment: PROSPERO (CRD42017079107). Watchwords: Adverse impacts; Clinical preliminaries; Effectiveness; Maxillary extension; Meta-investigation; Orthodontics; Skeletal haven; Systematic survey
Keywords: Piezoelectric, ostectomy, sutural extension, bone division, bone arrangement.
Sajeev Shrestha
The relationship between certain foundational sicknesses and ABO blood bunch has just been entrenched. Notwithstanding, contemplates are deficient with regards to which look for the connection between ABO blood gathering and periodontitis. Accordingly, the current investigation expects to assess the relationship of ABO blood gathering and Rh factor with ongoing periodontitis.
A sum of 317 ongoing periodontitis subjects matured between 30 - 55 years visiting the branch of Periodontology and Oral Implantology were selected for an examination by purposive example strategy. Constant periodontitis was conclusion when there was a presence of at least 3 teeth with at least 1 locales with examining pocket profundity (PD) > 3 mm and with clinical connection (CA) misfortune ≥1 mm. Patients with CA loss of 1-2 mm were ordered as mellow periodontitis, 3-4 mm CA misfortune as moderate and ≥5 mm of CA misfortune as extreme periodontitis. The clinical boundaries inspected were plaque record (PI), (PD) and (CA) misfortune. The patient's blood bunch was controlled by slide agglutination strategy. Result: The occurrence of mellow periodontitis in blood bunch A, B, AB, and O was 41%, 30%, 16 %, and 12.2 %, individually. Essentially, the rate of moderate/serious periodontitis in blood bunch A, B, AB, and O was 25.6%, 36.1%, 18%, and 30%, individually. End: The gentle kind of periodontitis was higher in patients with blood bunch A while the moderate/serious periodontitis was higher in blood bunch B.
Periodontal illness contains a heterogenous gathering of irresistible sickness that lead to pathologic decimation of the periodontium. It is notable that periodontal sickness can shift as for bacterial ethology, have reaction and clinical illness movement. Although distinctions exist among the different kinds of periodontal infection, all offer the basic attribute of complex host – bacterial cooperation’s and the sickness beginning, and movement mirror the periodontal tissue.
In spite of the fact that microorganisms are the primary driver of the incendiary periodontal illness, there is expanding proof that it is an ongoing safe fiery reaction related with ecological impact, different host factors, for example, diabetes, smoking and hereditary inclination. It has been assessed that under 20% of the inconstancy in periodontal sickness seriousness can be ascribed to the amount of explicit microscopic organisms found in infection related plaque. All things considered, a critical part for hereditary impacts has been proposed.
In 1900, Landsteiner originally portrayed the presence of serologic distinction among people, and arranged individuals into four gatherings relying upon whether their RBC cell film contained agglutinogen ( antigens) "A," agglutinogen "B," neither A nor B (bunch 0) or both An and B ( bunch AB).
Albeit human populace has a similar blood framework, they vary in the frequencies of explicit sorts. A few varieties may happen in various regions inside one nation. For example It was accounted for that Group O was discovered to be more normal in India in spite of the fact that reviews have detailed that bunch B was regular in Northern India while Group O was more common in South India.
Unlike other blood composing frameworks, the ABO blood framework has essentialness past bonding and transplantation, for instance it decides huge numbers of the immunological qualities of the body. Blood bunch A people have been accounted for to be more inclined to bother stones, colitis and tumours of salivary glands, pancreas just as ovary. Subjects with Blood bunch A, O and non-O were discovered to be more inclined for Cardiovascular diseases. During most recent couple of many years a few reports have proposed that ABO blood gatherings, specifically non-O blood gatherings, are related with the danger of ischemic coronary illness and of creating extreme sign of atherosclerosis. Results from the Framingham study and a few different reports showed the event of ischemic coronary illness may be higher in subjects with blood bunch A. Satiates found that blood bunch B may be identified with coronary atherosclerosis in Lithuanian ladies.
Albeit a few examinations have been completed to explore the connection between ABO blood gathering and occurrence of sickness in medication, restricted exploration has been made to research the connection between ABO blood gatherings and rate of oral infections. Hardly any analysts asserted that there was a connection though some others could not discover any, which was ascribed, to topographical variety in the populace.
Keywords: agglutination, clinical connection misfortune, periodontitis, plaque, pocket profundity.
J. Fazal Ilahi, M. Maria Subash Aaron*, Arun P Maradi, Ritika Chhalani and Nimisha Gopal
DOI: DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2022.8.51
Background: Scaling and Root Planning (SRP) alone had been proved to be effective in treating mild to moderate cases of periodontitis. But in molars where complex anatomical features are present, SRP alone had been proven to be least effective. SRP won’t eradicate tissue invading pathogens also. In such situations Local Drug Delivery (LDD) as an adjuvant to SRP seems to be effective, with minimal side effects when compared to systemic antimicrobial therapy. In our study we had evaluated the effect of 0.5% Azithromycin (AZM) gel in LDD form as an adjuvant to SRP in treatment of periodontal pockets of 1st and 2nd molars.
Materials and Methods: The outpatients who reported to the department of periodontics, Sri Ramakrishna dental college and hospital, Coimbatore were included in this study. Maxillary or Mandibular first or second molars were the teeth to be tested. Patients were allocated to two groups: control group (SRP only) and test group (SRP plus 0.5% AZM gel). On baseline and post-operative examination after 45 days, clinical parameters were recorded for the tooth to be tested.
Results: Probing Depth (PD) reduced significantly and significant Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) gain was achieved in both groups, with more gain in test group when compared to control group (p<0.05). The Mean Gingival Index (mGI) and mean modified Sulcular Bleeding Index (mSBI) scores were found to be reduced in both test and control groups (p<0.05) with no significant differences between test and control groups.
Conclusion: PD reduction and CAL gain improved after SRP with 0.5% AZM gel as LDD in 1st and 2nd molars.
Caio Vinicius G. Roman Torres*, Rodrigo P. da Silva PE, Camila B. Barbieri, Joelbert Benigno, Humberto Oswaldo Schwartz Filho and Marcelo de Melo Quintela
DOI: DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2022.8.061
The influence of oral pathologies on sports performance seems to be clarified, but there are few case reports and research that show this relationship. The aim of the present case report was to show whether a localized oral infection could influence the results of physical tests in an athlete. Patient R.P., 37 years old, physical education teacher, swimmer, hiker and bodybuilder since he was 17 years old, sought emergency dental care due to painful symptoms in element 17. After radiographic examination, a periapical lesion was observed, through the probing, a periodontal pocket measuring 10 mm was observed in the distal and buccal region of this tooth and tooth 18. After the diagnosis of an infectious condition, the patient was proposed to perform pre and post-treatment physical tests at intervals of 30, 90 and 120 days: strength maximal bench press, resistance with 50% of the maximum load in the bench press, 100 meters free swimming and one-minute abdominal resistance applied by a physical education teacher. An extraction was performed. And the new tests were carried out. The physical tests performed show improvement 120 days after the extraction. The bench press maximal strength test had an improvement of 9.3%; the endurance test improved by 21.5%; the 100 meters swimming test obtained an improvement of 3% in the time obtained and in the abdominal resistance test there was an improvement of 10%. The patient reported that he looked like he had peaked during training 4 years ago, and this recent improvement surprised him. The improvement in all tests performed on an experienced athlete in a short period of time may allow us to assume a relationship of interference of dental infection in sports performance.
DOI: DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2022.8.61
Introduction: Oral health has not been a priority in most low to middle income countries, Zambia inclusive despite being among the top ten global health challenges. There is a need not only to treat but also to put preventive measures in place to reduce the prevalence and future occurrence of oral diseases.
Objectives: To find out the utilisation patterns, socioeconomic factors that affect the utilisation patterns of dental services, and dental anxiety levels as well as their effect on utilisation patterns of patients visiting the dental department at Ndola teaching hospital.
Methods: The study design was a quantitative study, to be conducted as a cross-sectional survey, gathering information from patients that attend the dental department at Ndola teaching hospital. The information was collected through structured interviews using a modified questionnaire from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Results: Among the participants, 2.08% of patients were currently regular attenders, 3.82% were former regular attenders, 94.10% were never regular attenders and none of the patients were always regular attenders. The time since the last dental visit showed that 31.25% of patients had visited the dentist within a year before the current visit, 12.5% had last visited the dentist within a period of 2 to 5 years prior, 31.25% had visited more than 5 years ago, while 25% had never been to the dentist.
Conclusion: The time since the last dental visit was correlated to both the gender of the patients and the type of insurance policy held by the patient, while the pattern of dental attendance was not correlated with any of the socioeconomic variables investigated.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2022.8.62
Background: Periodontitis is a chronic host immune mediated inflammatory response involving the supporting periodontal tissues resulting in tissue breakdown and bone loss. It eventually results in tooth loss. Probiotics are live microorganisms when given in adequate amounts attenuates the normal body health. It recently finds its benefit in oral health. It stimulates the immune response and interfere with the growth and adhesion of microorganisms. Probiotics can be used as an adjunct in the treatment of periodontitis. This is a pilot study which evaluates the clinical periodontal parameters in generalized periodontitis patients, on giving the oral supplement of probiotics or placebo as an adjunct to nonsurgical treatment, Scaling and Root Planning (SRP).
Methods: A total number of 10 generalized periodontitis patients were included. They were divided into two groups randomly. One group were given probiotic blend along with SRP and the other group were given placebo along with SRP. Both the groups are evaluated for periodontal parameters after the period of 4 weeks.
Results: The results were obtained and statistically analyzed. The treatment group where probiotic supplement intake were found to have effective reduction in gingival index, plaque index, probing pocket depth and gain in clinical attachment level than the placebo group. It was found to be statistically significant, p<0.5.
Conclusion: Probiotics can be used as an effective adjunct to SRP, scaling and root planning in treating periodontitis.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2023.9.91
In the intricate landscape of healthcare, the fields of oral medicine and radiology emerge as crucial disciplines that intersect to provide valuable insights into the complex world of oral health. "Insights in Oral Medicine & Radiology: Exploring Diagnoses and Therapies" stands as a beacon of knowledge, delving into the multifaceted dimensions of these fields, their significance in diagnostics and treatment, and the holistic care they offer to patients. Oral medicine and radiology represent the convergence of medical expertise and advanced imaging technologies. Oral medicine focuses on the diagnosis and non-surgical management of various oral and maxillofacial disorders, while radiology employs imaging techniques to visualize anatomical structures and pathological conditions. Together, these disciplines provide a comprehensive understanding of oral health, addressing not only surface symptoms but also underlying causes.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2024.10.133
Aesthetic dentistry is undergoing a transformative phase with the integration of cutting-edge technologies and innovative techniques. This paper explores the future of smile makeovers, focusing on advancements such as Digital Smile Design (DSD), 3D printing and CAD/CAM technology, minimally invasive techniques, and laser dentistry. These innovations are enhancing precision, efficiency, and patient satisfaction, while also preserving natural tooth structures and promoting quicker recovery times. By examining these developments, this study highlights the evolving landscape of aesthetic dentistry and its implications for future dental practices. Aesthetic dentistry, also known as cosmetic dentistry, focuses on enhancing the appearance of the teeth, gums, and overall smile. It encompasses a variety of procedures and treatments designed to address aesthetic concerns, such as discoloration, misalignment, gaps, and damaged teeth. With the growing importance of appearance in contemporary society, there is an increasing demand for cosmetic dental treatments. Innovations in aesthetic dentistry are continually improving the effectiveness, precision, and patient experience of these treatments. This paper examines the latest advancements in aesthetic dentistry and their implications for the future of smile makeovers.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2024.10.135
Digital technology has revolutionized aesthetic dentistry, significantly improving the precision, efficiency, and outcomes of cosmetic dental treatments. This paper explores the various digital tools and technologies, such as Digital Smile Design (DSD), 3D printing, CAD/CAM systems, and intraoral scanners that are transforming the field. These innovations not only enhance the visual appeal of dental work but also streamline workflows, improve patient communication, and increase overall satisfaction. The discussion highlights how these technologies are integrated into modern dental practices and their impact on both dentists and patients.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2024.10.131
Laser dentistry has emerged as a revolutionary technology in cosmetic dental treatments, offering numerous advantages over traditional methods. This paper examines the benefits of laser dentistry, including its precision, reduced discomfort, faster healing times, and improved aesthetic outcomes. By exploring various applications such as teeth whitening, gum contouring, and decay removal, this study highlights how laser technology is enhancing patient experiences and outcomes in cosmetic dentistry.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2024.10.134
Smile design is an art that combines aesthetic principles with dental science to create harmonious and attractive smiles. This paper explores the key principles of smile design, including symmetry, proportion, and harmony, and illustrates their application through various case studies. By examining the methodologies and outcomes of different cases, the paper highlights how personalized smile design can enhance patient satisfaction and confidence.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2024.10.132
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2023.9.76
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults and has been linked to a number of systemic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stroke. While poor oral hygiene is a major risk factor for periodontal disease, recent research has also highlighted the importance of dietary antioxidants in maintaining periodontal health. In this article, we will explore the role of dietary antioxidants in preventing and treating periodontal disease. Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and help prevent or repair this damage.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2023.9.78
Orthognathic surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed to correct severe dental and skeletal abnormalities that cause facial deformities. The procedure involves realigning the jawbone and/or the teeth to improve facial balance, function, and aesthetics. While the primary goal of orthognathic surgery is to correct functional issues, it can also result in significant aesthetic improvements. In some cases, adjunctive aesthetic procedures can be performed alongside orthognathic surgery to enhance the overall appearance of the face. These procedures may include rhinoplasty, genioplasty, and soft tissue augmentation. When performed in combination with orthognathic surgery, these procedures can result in a more harmonious and balanced facial appearance.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2023.9.79
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2023.9.80
Boubdir Safaa*, El Kholti Wafa, Rhalimi Loubna and Kissa Jamila
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2023.9.81
Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (NUG) is a classic form of necrotizing periodontal diseases. It has a rapid and aggressive onset with a multifactorial complex etiology such as stress, nutritional deficiencies, and immune system dysfunctions. Clinically, NUG is characterized by inflamed interdental papillae, gingival necrosis, gingival pain, bleeding, and halitosis. The treatment of NUG included an initial phase that should be provided immediately to stop disease progression and to control patient’s feeling of discomfort and pain. The second phase of the treatment of the preexisting condition, then, the surgical correction of the disease sequelae. After active therapy was completed; a periodontal maintenance regimen was established. The aim of this case report is to describe the diagnosis approach and treatment of NUG in a male patient with no systemic disease and probable mechanism of pathogenesis of predisposing factors involved.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2023.9.92
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, the amalgamation of oral medicine and radiology emerges as a bridge that spans the gap between diagnosis and treatment in the realm of oral health. The seamless integration of these disciplines heralds a new era of precision, accuracy, and comprehensive care. "Oral Medicine & Radiology: Bridging the Gap between Diagnosis and Treatment" unveils the symbiotic relationship between these fields, showcasing how their collaboration enhances patient outcomes and transforms the landscape of oral healthcare.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2023.9.93
In the intricate realm of healthcare, precision has emerged as a paramount factor in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a myriad of conditions. Nowhere is this precision more evident than in the field of Oral Medicine & Radiology, a specialized branch of dentistry that harnesses advanced clinical methodologies and cutting-edge imaging techniques to achieve accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans. This article delves into the profound significance of precision in oral health, highlighting the role of Oral Medicine & Radiology in this pursuit and its impact on patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of dental practice.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2023.9.94
The realm of oral health is a tapestry intricately woven with countless stories of diagnoses, treatments and recoveries. Beneath each of these narratives lies a profound collaboration between medicine and radiology, two pillars that synergistically shape the landscape of modern dentistry. In the evolving chronicles of oral health, the integration of medicine and radiology has emerged as a cornerstone, revolutionizing the way oral conditions are diagnosed, managed and prevented. This article delves into the significance of this integration, exploring how it enhances patient care, enables multidisciplinary collaboration, fosters technological advancements and ultimately redefines the paradigm of oral health.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2023.9.95
Oral medicine and radiology constitute vital aspects of modern dentistry, focusing on diagnosing and treating various oral and maxillofacial conditions. These specialized fields combine medical and radiological expertise to provide comprehensive care to patients, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. In this discourse, we delve into the world of oral medicine and radiology, shedding light on their significance, diagnostic techniques and the role they play in optimizing patient care.
DOI: 10.37421/2471-8726.2023.9.96
Oral pathology is a specialized field within dentistry that focuses on the study of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. While many oral diseases are influenced by a combination of environmental factors and lifestyle choices, there is a growing recognition of the pivotal role that genetics plays in shaping the development and progression of various oral conditions. Molecular insights into oral pathology have provided a deeper understanding of the intricate connections between genetics and disease, paving the way for more precise diagnoses, personalized treatments, and potential avenues for prevention. In this discussion, we delve into the fascinating world of molecular oral pathology and its implications for healthcare.
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Dental health, a critical aspect of overall well-being, is influenced by a myriad of factors, ranging from oral hygiene practices to dietary habits. However, one oftenunderestimated factor that significantly shapes an individual's dental health is genetics. Our genes, the intricate strands of DNA within our cells, play a pivotal role in determining the strength of our teeth, susceptibility to cavities, and the likelihood of developing various oral health conditions. As scientific research delves deeper into the world of genetics, the study of dental DNA, or odontogenetics, has emerged as a fascinating field, shedding light on the complex interplay between genetics and dental health.
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Dental anesthesia, a critical component of modern dentistry, has a rich and intriguing history that spans thousands of years. From ancient remedies to cutting-edge modern techniques, the evolution of dental anesthesia reflects the progress of medical science and the unrelenting human pursuit of pain-free dental care. This journey through time not only showcases the remarkable advancements in dental anesthesia but also highlights the ingenious methods employed by our ancestors to alleviate dental pain.
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The field of endodontics, with its focus on the internal structures of teeth and the treatments associated with them, has undergone a remarkable evolution. Once feared for its association with dental pain, endodontics now stands as a pioneer of pain-free dentistry, revolutionizing the way dental procedures are perceived and experienced by patients. Through innovative techniques, advanced technology, and a deep understanding of patient comfort, endodontics has transformed the landscape of dental care, offering painless solutions for preserving natural teeth and ensuring optimal oral health.
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In the pursuit of beauty, individuals are increasingly turning to aesthetic dentistry to enhance their smiles. Aesthetic dental procedures have evolved beyond mere functional restoration to become a harmonious blend of art and science. This article explores the intricate world of aesthetic dental harmony, shedding light on the techniques, technologies, and innovations that elevate beauty in dentistry. While aesthetic dentistry is often synonymous with cosmetic enhancements, its scope extends far beyond mere appearance. The evolution of dental practices has seen a paradigm shift towards functional aesthetics, where the balance between form and function is of paramount importance. This section explores the multifaceted dimensions of aesthetic dentistry, highlighting its impact on both oral health and psychological well-being.
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The human face is a marvel of complexity, housing intricate structures that define our identity and enable essential functions such as breathing, speaking, and eating. Maxillofacial disorders, encompassing a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the head, face, and neck, present unique challenges to both patients and healthcare professionals. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of maxillofacial pathology, exploring the diverse disorders that can impact these crucial anatomical regions. The face, with its intricate blend of bones, muscles, nerves, and soft tissues, plays a pivotal role in our daily interactions, expressions, and overall well-being. Maxillofacial disorders encompass a broad spectrum of conditions that affect the head and neck region, posing challenges that extend beyond physical health to include psychological and social aspects. In this comprehensive overview, we explore various maxillofacial disorders, their causes, diagnostic approaches, and contemporary treatment modalities.
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In recent years, the landscape of oral health has experienced a profound transformation, thanks to revolutionary treatment approaches showcased in compelling case reports. This article delves into the forefront of dental science, exploring innovative strategies that have not only addressed longstanding challenges but have also redefined the standards of oral health care. From groundbreaking technologies to novel methodologies, these recent case reports are shaping the future of dentistry. Revolutionizing oral health through innovative approaches signifies a transformative shift in dental care, where traditional methods are supplanted by groundbreaking techniques, technologies, and methodologies. This paradigm change aims to enhance the efficacy, accessibility, and overall patient experience within the realm of oral healthcare. The concept encapsulates a multifaceted approach, encompassing advancements in diagnostics, treatment modalities, preventive strategies, and collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals.
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Dental care is an integral aspect of healthcare, playing a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being. In the realm of oral health, individuals possess certain rights and responsibilities that are often overlooked. This article delves into the oral constitution of dental care, exploring the rights patients have, as well as the responsibilities they must uphold in order to ensure optimal oral health. The landscape of healthcare, dental care is a fundamental aspect often overshadowed by broader health concerns. Navigating the Constitution of Dental Care involves understanding the rights individuals have in accessing dental services, the responsibilities both patients and dental care providers must uphold, and the collective journey toward achieving oral health equity. This article explores the multifaceted nature of the oral constitution, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive framework that encompasses the rights and responsibilities inherent in dental care.
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