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Endodontic treatment or root canal treatment is a treatment sequence for the infected pulp of a tooth which results in the elimination of infection and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion. The present study was conducted to assess the causes of endodontic failures. Methods: The present study was conducted on 100 patients of both genders. A total 220 endodontic treated teeth were evaluated. Intraoral periapical (IOPA) radiograph was used for assessment of presence or absence of periapical radiolucency, quality of obturation, missed canal, dislodged/fractured restorations, iatrogenic problems: perforation, file separation, ledges etc. Results: Out of 100 patients, males were 40 and females were 60. The difference was non- significant (P-0.5). Common cause of failure was missed canal (maxilla- 40%, mandible- 45%), inadequate obturation (maxilla- 45%, mandible- 50%) and fractured coronal obturation (maxilla- 15%, mandible- 5%). The difference was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Endodontic failure is not uncommon phenomenon. Common causes are missed canal, inadequate obturation and fractured coronal obturation. Periodic evaluations of cases are required to prevent developing complications.
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Dry socket (DS) is frequent complication seen in patients undergoing extraction. The present study was conducted to evaluate the risk factors associated with DS. Methods: This study was conducted in department of dentistry. It consisted of 520 teeth in 840 patients requiring extraction of teeth. General information such as name, age, gender, smoking status and systemic diseases were recorded. Patients were divided into 4 age groups. Patients were divided into medically fit and with systemic disorder. Results: Out of 840 patients, 480 were males and 360 were females. The difference was non- significant (P- 0.1). 50 patients had DS, the prevalence was 6%. The number of patients with DS in <18 years was 8, 18-30 years (20), 31-50 years (15) and >50 years (7). The difference was nonsignificant (P>0.05). 10 patients had DS among 150 patients medically fit and 40 patients had DS among 640 systemic ill patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Smokers were 210 out of which 18 had DS. Nonsmokers were 630 out of which 32 had DS. The difference was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Dry socket is one of the complications seen following extraction of teeth. Medical condition affects the outcome of the treatment. Smoking is one of the contributory factors leading to DS.
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Background: Denture stomatitis (DS) is a common oraldisease in denture wearers and quite characteristic ofadvanced age. The present study was conducted to assess thecases of denture stomatitis among complete denture wearers.Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on445 completely edentulous patients wearing completedentures. In all patients, careful examination was done toevaluate the degree of the DS-modified Newton’s index (NI): 0= no inflammation; 1 = pin-point hyperemia; 2 = diffuseerythema; and 3 = papillary hyperplasia) 4, 5 in the completedenture wearers.Results: Out of 445 patients, males were 245 and femaleswere 200. The difference was non- significant (P- 0.1). Out of445 cases, DS was seen in 210 (47.1%) cases. 52% ofmaxillary and 43 % of mandibular dentures showed 0 grading,25% maxillary and 20% mandibular dentures showed 1grading, 13% maxillary and 25% mandibular dentures showed2 grading and 10% maxillary and 12% mandibular dentureshad 3 grading. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).Conclusion: Denture wearing habits, denture hygiene habits,denture cleanness and oral hygiene instructions madesignificant influence on the degree of DS in CD wearers. Hencein complete denture wearers, education is must to ensureproper cleanliness of the denture to prevent DS.