The aim of the study is to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of monosodium glutamate(MSG) (Ajinomoto salt) among dental students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 dental undergraduate students in Chennai. A pre-structured questionnaire was used for the survey. T...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930705
Amalgam has been used in Dentistry for about 150 to 200 years and is still under use due to its low cost, ease of application, strength and durability. It is an alloy of mercury, is an excellent and versatile restorative material. The development of various tooth coloured cements...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930707
Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma [OSCC] is the most common malignancy of the oral cavity. The etiological agents for OSCC are tobacco, betel quid, smoking, and alcohol. Oral cancer also has a genetic basis that is mediated by oncogenes. Aim: The aim of the survey was to...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930708
Background: Among the nanoparticles, selenium nanoparticles (SeNP) are one of the most extensively studied as Selenium has zero oxidation state, non toxic and biologically inert material. This is the reason why Selenium is considered as a major nanoparticulate. In this study SeNP...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930709
An effective pre surgical Preparation is important step in preventing surgical wound contamination and post operative infection. Preparing a 100% sterile surgical environment is one of the biggest challenges of surgery. Since skin is the most common source of pathogen they make t...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930710
The aim of the current study is to compare the effect of oxygen releasing oral gel and chlorhexidine gel in the treatment of periodontitis and the objective was to assess and compare the changes in clinical parameters such as Probing pocket depth, Bleeding on probing, Clinical at...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930711
Periodontal diseases are chronic inflammatory diseases that are constantly associated with microorganism, conventionally scaling and root planing followed by flap surgical procedure is done to treat chronic periodontitis condition, irrigating agents are used during both sub gingi...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930713
Mefenamic acid is a Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug belonging to anthranilic acid group while Aceclofenac is an acetic acid derivative. Aceclofenac is a non selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor while Mefenamic acid is a potent cyclooxygenase inhibitor with both central and per...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930714
Introduction: Nanotechnology is a field of research and innovation concerned with building 'things' - generally, materials and devices on the scale of atoms and molecules. It is a booming field of this 21st century. The role of nano technology is becoming very crucial in nearly e...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930715
Aim: To determine the Hyaluronic acid mediated zinc nanoparticles against oral pathogens and cytotoxic potential. Introduction: Hyaluronic acid is a non sulfated glycosaminoglycan. Bacterial invasion can also be repressed by an inhibitor Interfering with receptor interaction for...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930716