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OBJECTIVE: Adequate pain management is an essential key to success in endodontics. The present study aimed to evaluate the postoperative pain levels and analgesic intake on preemptive versus preventive oral administration of ibuprofen in single visit root canal treatment. METHODS: A total of 100 participants presented with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and with severe baseline pain scores were selected for the study. The participants were randomly allocated into two groups as follows: Group I: preemptive group (n=50), Group II: preventive group (n=50). Participants in group I were administered preoperatively with 600 mg of ibuprofen tablet 1 hour before the procedure, whereas in group II, participants were administered only with a placebo preoperatively. The treatment was finished in a single visit, and 200 mg ibuprofen tablet was administered every eight hours in both groups. The participants were asked to take tablets only when required and evaluated for pain scores and analgesic intake at 6, 24, 48, 72 hour intervals. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant decrease (P<0.05) in both the pain levels and tablet intake in the preemptive group compared to the preventive group at 6, 24, 48 and 72 hours. Preemptive group was beneficial in reducing postoperative pain scores and analgesic intake at all time intervals. CONCLUSION: Preemptive analgesic administration seems beneficial in reducing postoperative pain levels and analgesic intake in single visit root canal treatment.
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Dental Pulp Cavity , Ibuprofen , Analgesics/therapeutic use , Humans , Ibuprofen/therapeutic use , Pain, Postoperative/drug therapy , Pain, Postoperative/prevention & control , Pilot Projects , Prospective StudiesABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Fluid dynamics is a majorly neglected aspect to be studied in root canal irrigation. The fundamental rule to understand mechanics is to observe patterns of flow during the process. Thus, this work is conducted to do a systemic assessment of the in-vitro and ex-vivo based studies to evaluate the effect of various parameters on the irrigant flow and apical pressure on using a manual syringe needle for root canal irrigation. METHODS: The literature search was conducted through libraries such as PubMed (Medline), CINAHL, Embase, Scopus and other hand literature from Google Scholar, the British medical library etc. The systematic review was reported following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. As they include studies that were in-vitro and ex-vivo based, the risk of bias of the selected articles was assessed using a customized tool based on the previous literature and parameters evaluated in the studies included. RESULTS: The literature search resulted in 101 items of which 19 records were included in this review. Results reported that multiple factors and parameters were assessed to evaluate the flow and apical pressures on using manual syringe needle irrigation. CONCLUSIONS: Present systematic review gives insights in-depth about the irrigation dynamics of manual syringe needle irrigation. Besides, it is inconclusive to compile a single factor or a single parameter contributing to the enhanced irrigant flow and least apical pressures.
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Maxillary sinus pneumatisation pose a grave clinical challenge for implant fixed rehabilitation in posterior maxilla owing to diminished bone volume. This necessitates sinus lift and grafting which increase the duration and cost and possible surgical complications. Pterygoid implant has a greater short term osseointegration and is a proven treatment method for rehabilitation of highly resorbed posterior maxilla. To overcome the limitations of sinus grafting techniques, the current case report describes the use of flapless, tilted and pterygoid implant for restoration of partially edentulous atrophic maxilla eliminating grafting (AU).
A pneumatização do seio maxilar representa um grande desafio clínico para a reabilitação fixa por implante na região posterior da maxila devido ao volume ósseo diminuído. Isso requer elevação do seio e enxerto, fatores que aumentam a duração, o custo e as possíveis complicações cirúrgicas. O implante pterigóide tem uma osseointegração maior em curto prazo e é um método de tratamento comprovado para reabilitação de maxila posterior altamente reabsorvida. Para superar as limitações das técnicas de enxerto de seio, o relato de caso atual descreve o uso de implante sem retalho, inclinado e pterigóide para restauração de maxila atrófica parcialmente edêntula eliminando o enxerto.(AU)
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Humans , Middle Aged , Case Reports , Dental Implants , Jaw, Edentulous, Partially , Surgery, Computer-Assisted , Immediate Dental Implant LoadingABSTRACT
Introduction: An ideal irrigant should exhibit good antimicrobial activity along with smear removal. Various plant extracts have been used for disinfection of the root canal system. The present study aims in evaluating the tissue response and systemic toxicity of ethanolic extract of Morinda citrifolia versus Morinda citrifolia fresh fruit juice in an animal model. Materials and Methods: A total 48 female adult wistar albino rats were randomly allocated into 4 groups as Group I- 3% sodium hypochlorite (n = 12), Group II- Saline (Control) (n = 12), Group III- ethanolic extract of Morinda citrifolia (n = 12), Group IV- Morinda citrifolia Fresh Fruit Juice (n = 12). A trough was made in the periapical bone, and the test sample was placed in the respective groups. The animals were euthanized for 7th day, 14th day and 30th day and the tissue specimen was prepared for histopathological evaluation, and serum analysis was done for oxidative stress markers, liver and renal function tests. Results: Serum analysis exhibited significant elevation of Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Glutathione Peroxidase (GPX) and Glutathione Reductase (GR) and histopathology showed a higher inflammatory response at 7th and 14th days in group II and group III (p < 0.05), as compared to the other groups. At the 30th day time interval, there was no statistically significant difference in serum analysis and inflammatory response, in all the four groups analysed (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Ethanolic extract of Morinda citrifolia was not biocompatible and more cytotoxic than a Morinda citrifolia fresh fruit juice. So, fresh fruit juice of Morinda citrifolia can be a preferred choice of natural root canal irrigant, with least possible cytotoxic effects as compared to the ethanolic extract.
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Morinda , Animals , Disease Models, Animal , Female , Fruit , Fruit and Vegetable Juices , Plant Extracts/toxicity , Rats , Rats, WistarABSTRACT
Background: Dental caries is challenging infectious disease, which is wide spread and difficult to control. Although it's multifactorial, microorganisms especially cariogenic Streptococcus mutans plays a wide role in initiation and progression of dental caries. Objective: The present review mainly aimed to evaluate and assess the antibacterial efficacy of herbal versus conventional products on Streptococcus mutans. Data Sources: A search was execute in electronic database (i.e., PUBMED CENTRAL,COCHRANE, LILAC, SCIENCEDIRECT, GOOGLE SEARCH) using following search terms alone and in combination by means of PUBMED search builder from January 1990 up to July 2019. Study Eligibility Criteria: Studies were stipulate if they met the following criteria: In vivo studies comparing herbal and conventional products on anticariogenic or antibacterial activity on Streptococcus mutans were selected. Participants and Intervention: Adult patients aged from 18-65 years with dental caries undergoing intervention of herbal products. Study Appraisal and Synthesis Material and Methods: Out of 225 studies collected from databases, only 6 studies were included and other 6 were collected by hand search. Finally 12 included studies were analyzed out of which 5 studies were considered for meta-analysis. Results: The results unveil that natural products exerted virtually homogeneous antibacterial effect against Streptococcus mutans when compared with the counterpart. Limitations: Review was assessing on patients with dental caries and studies previously assessed did not mention about the caries risk. Prevalence varies based on caries risk assessments. Study was concentrating only on single species Streptococcus mutans. But ideally caries is multifactorial. Conclusion: Although natural products were effective, the present systematic review does not furnish concrete evidence to a show increased antibacterial efficacy of natural products as compared to conventional products. (AU)
Introdução: A cárie dentária é um desafio para as doenças infecciosas, que são amplamente disseminadas e de difícil controle. Embora seja multifatorial, os microrganismos cariogênicos, em especial o Streptococcus mutans, desempenham um amplo papel na iniciação e progressão da cárie dentária. Objetivo: A presente revisão teve como objetivo principal avaliar a eficácia antibacteriana de produtos fitoterápicos em comparação com produtos convencionais frente a Streptococcus mutans. Os dados foram obtidos através de uma pesquisa executada em um banco de dados eletrônico (PUBMEDCENTRAL, COCHRANE, LILAC, SCIENCEDIRECT, GOOGLE SEARCH) usando termos isoladamente ou associados, por meio do construtor de pesquisa PUBMED, de janeiro de 1990 a julho de 2019. Foram selecionados estudos que atendessem aos seguintes critérios de elegibilidade: estudos in vivo comparando produtos à base de plantas e produtos convencionais sobre a atividade anticariogênica ou antibacteriana de Streptococcus mutans. Os participantes envolvidos consistiam de pacientes adultos de 18 a 65 anos com cárie dentária submetidos a intervenção de produtos fitoterápicos. Material e métodos: de 225 estudos coletados de bancos de dados eletrônicos, apenas 6 estudos foram incluídos e outros 6 foram selecionados por pesquisa manual. Finalmente, 12 estudos incluídos foram analisados, dos quais 5 foram considerados para meta-análise. Resultados: Os resultados revelaram que os produtos naturais exerceram efeito antibacteriano homogêneo contra o Streptococcus mutans quando comparados com a contraparte. Limitações: A revisão avaliou pacientes com cárie dentária e os estudos prévios não mencionavam o risco de cárie. A prevalência varia com base nas avaliações de risco de cárie. O estudo se concentrou apenas em uma única espécie de Streptococcus mutans, mas a cárie dentária é de origem multifatorial. Conclusão: Embora os produtos naturais tenham sido eficazes, a presente revisão sistemática não fornece evidências concretas para mostrar um aumento da eficácia antibacteriana dos produtos naturais em comparação com os produtos convencionais.(AU)
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Plants, Medicinal , Streptococcus mutans , Chlorhexidine , Dental Caries , Anti-Bacterial AgentsABSTRACT
Background: The global issue that urges the public health emergency is the outbreak of the Novel Corona Virus strain (COVID-19). Dentists being are highly prone to airborne transmission during dental treatment due to aerosols generated by various dental procedures on patients with COVID-19. Taking this fact into consideration, the present survey research was mainly aimed at evaluating the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dentists in preventing the disease transmission of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Material and methods: The present study is prospective research, where the online survey questionnaire was distributed among 300 dentists in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states in India, who were randomly recruited for the study. The participants were recruited based on the clinical experience ranging from less than five years to more than ten years, who were working in both the private and government sectors. 15 close-ended questions were formulated and validated. The questionnaire consisted of the necessary demographic details of the participants and equally distributed into three sections that contained questions that assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dentists in preventing the disease transmission of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Results: The results revealed that dentists have an adequate knowledge and awareness on COVID-19 transmission and most of the dentists felt that dentists have a major role in preventing the disease transmission. Majority of the participants raised the importance of awareness programs have to be conducted on various measures in preventing COVID-19 transmission among dental fraternity and in public. Conclusions: From the survey research it can be concluded that dentists have an adequate knowledge and awareness on COVID-19 disease. Majority of them are trying their level best in the present situation to prevent COVID-19 transmission. (AU)
Histórico: A questão global que instiga a emergência de saúde pública é o surto do Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19). Os dentistas são altamente propensos à transmissão aérea durante o tratamento dentário devido aos aerossóis gerados por vários procedimentos odontológicos em pacientes com COVID-19. Levando esse fato em consideração, a presente pesquisa teve como objetivo principal avaliar o conhecimento, a atitude e a prática dos dentistas na prevenção da transmissão da doença pelo novo coronavírus (COVID-19). Material e métodos: O presente estudo é uma pesquisa prospectiva, na qual o questionário online de pesquisa foi distribuído entre 300 dentistas, que foram recrutados aleatoriamente para o estudo, nos estados de Andhra Pradesh e Telangana, na Índia. Os participantes foram recrutados com base na experiência clínica que variava de menos de cinco anos até mais de dez anos, que trabalhavam nos setores privado e público. Quinze perguntas fechadas foram formuladas e validadas. O questionário consistiu nos detalhes demográficos dos participantes e três seções com distribuição igualitária, as quais continham perguntas que avaliavam o conhecimento, a atitude e a prática dos dentistas na prevenção da transmissão da doença pelo novo coronavírus (COVID-19). Resultados: Os resultados revelaram que os dentistas têm um conhecimento e conscientização adequados sobre a transmissão do COVID-19 e a maioria considerou que os dentistas têm um papel importante na prevenção da transmissão da doença. A maioria dos participantes levantou a importância de que programas de conscientização devem ser conduzidos sobre várias medidas para impedir a transmissão do COVID-19 entre a comunidade odontológica e com o público. Conclusões: A partir da pesquisa realizada pode-se concluir que os dentistas possuem conhecimento e conscientização adequados sobre a doença de COVID-19. A maioria deles está contribuindo da melhor maneira possível na situação atual para impedir a transmissão do COVID-19. (AU)
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Infection Control , Coronavirus Infections , DentistsABSTRACT
Objective: The long-term success of root canal treatment is ultimately related to the effective debridement and disinfection of the root canal system. Hence, the irrigants play an important role in achieving the good penetrability and bactericidal activity. The present study was mainly aimed at evaluating the invitro antimicrobial efficacy of Novel Ethanolic Extract of Morinda Citrifolia by agar well diffusion and broth dilution methods. Material and methods: The antibacterial effect of Ethanolic Extract of Morinda Citrifolia was investigated against Enterococcus Faecalis (E. Faecalis). Agar well diffusion and broth dilution methods were used to determine the Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) Results: The MIC of Ethanolic Extract of Morinda Citrifolia extract was found to be 12.5 mg/ml and the MBC was found to be 25 mg/ml Conclusion: Novel Ethanolic Extract of Morinda Citrifolia possess antimicrobial activity against E.Faecalis. But still, future studies are needed. (AU)
Objetivo: O sucesso a longo prazo do tratamento de canais radiculares está intimamente relacionada com a efi cácia do debridamento e desinfecção do Sistema do canal radicular. Consequentemente, os irrigantes têm um importante papel na capacidade de penetração e atividade bactericida. O presente estudo teve como objetivo principal a avaliação in vitro da efi cácia antimicrobiana do novo extrato etanólico de Morinda Citrifolia por meio dos métodos de difusão em ágar ou de diluição em caldo. Material e métodos: O efeito antibacteriano do extrato etanólico de Morinda Citrifolia foi investigado contra Enterococcus Faecalis (E. Faecalis). Os métodos de diluição em ágar e de diluição em caldo foram usados para determinar a concentração inibitória minima (MIC) e concentração bactericida minima (MBC). Resultados: O MIC do extrato etanólico de Morinda Citrifolia foi obtido na concentração de 12.5mg/ml e a MBC foi de 25mg/ml Conclusão: O novo extrato etanólico de Morinda Citrifolia apresenta atividade antimicrobiana contra E.Faecalis. Porém, futuros estudos são necessários. (AU)
