White spot lesions (WSL) are defined as surface and subsurface demineralization of enamel without the formation of a cavity. These lesions have always been an aesthetic concern for patients. There are different treatment options for these lesions. Recently a new micro-invasive te...
Nano Technology is present since the late 1950's and is currently getting highlighted more in the field of dentistry. Nano Technology is grounded on conception of creating active structure by holding atoms and molecules on one by one base. The arrivals of nanotechnology demand th...
Eeva Sunny, M. P. Shyamala Devi, Anusha Anish, Sanjeev Ravindran, Hari S. Pillai & P. T. Annamalai·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2022
Background: The prime aim of periodontal therapy is the arrest of bacteria/host induced inflammation and to maintain healthy periodontium. Pathogenic organisms which are not mechanically accessible can be eliminated by antibacterial agents. Several local antimicrobial drug delive...
Combining telecommunications and dentistry, teledentistry entails the transmission of clinical data and photographs over vast distances for dental consultation and treatment planning. It has the power to increase oral healthcare delivery, increase accessibility, and decrease expe...
The anterior teeth are relatively prone to trauma. According to research, 37% of trauma cases involve the upper central incisors. Anterior tooth trauma resulting in a fracture fragment demands rapid care because of the psychological effects it has on the patient as well as the de...
Periodontitis is a bacterial-induced inflammatory disease of alveolar bone and soft tissues eventually leading to the loss of the tooth. Elimination of the infectious agent is the ultimate goal of periodontal therapy, either by mechanical debridement, non-surgical therapy, minima...
Muhammad Yousaf Ali, Sumayyah Aziz, Zaheer Hussain Chachar, Anum Haider, Farheen Qureshi, Myra Ahmed & Khurram Ataullah·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2022
Aims: The study aimed for determination of correlation between transgingival probing and CBCT evaluation, for the determination of gingival biotype. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Periodontics, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore and...
Introduction: Laser technology has recently gained more attention among dentists due to its advantages, such as controlled bleeding as well as reduced pain and inflammation. However, the literature contains insufficient data concerning its safety for use in pregnant patients. The...
Background: Low level laser therapy (LLLT) has been verified efficacious in pain reduction. But the research results remain unclear and debatable in terms of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) acceleration. Therefore, this systematic review was conducted to scrutinize the ability o...
The ultimate objective of a prosthesis is preservation of remaining teeth while lost function is being restored. The Root submergence technique not only helps in maintaining the periodontal ligament but also prevents the resorption of the alveolar bone thus maintaining the ridge....