Chitosan (CTS) is a biocompatible polymer that has been widely researched for tissue engineering purposes. It has demonstrated a significant role in bone tissue engineering in the last two decades. Being a natural polymer obtained from chitin, a major component of crustacean exos...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930718
In the dental clinic, Bio-aerosols are an important consideration for infection control and occupational health. Dental clinicians are exposed to aerosols and splatters which contain infective agents such as bacteria, virus and fungal organisms. Hence, there is a definite risk of...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930719
The aim of this present clinical trial study is evaluate the efficacy of triclosan coated sutures versus chlorhexidine coated sutures in preventing surgical site infection after removal of an impacted mandibular third molar. This prospective, single blind study included 30 patien...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930720
Aim of the present study is comparative evaluation of the inherent antimicrobial properties of the copper and stainless steel suction tube also evaluate bacterial adherence and reduction with time within the suction tube. Present study was performed in an in vitro setting in Save...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930721
The quality of life for women after menopause is one of the key health issues today. Rapid bone loss occurs in post-menopausal women due to hormonal factors that lead to an increased risk of fractures. The aim of the study is to evaluate the calcium and Alkaline phosphate levels...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930722
Objective: To determine the outcome of laparoscopic treatment of hydatid cyst of liver at tertiary care Hospital. Methodology: This cross sectional, study was conducted at public and private sector Hospitals of Jamshoro/Hyderabad from June 2017 to Sept 2019. It includes all diagn...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930748
Cakes are one of the most commonly consumed product by kids and adults and are consumed even more during special occasions. Packaged cake products have a lot of sugar content in them and sugar is one of the main factors causing dental caries in children. Keeping all this in mind...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1730670
Dental caries is a multi-factorial disease .Various chemically derived antimicrobial agents are incorporated to dentifrices to curb cariogenic microorganisms. There has been renewed interest in naturally occurring products in recent years, the side effects encountered with the us...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1730671
Background: It is important for dental students to be aware of the HPV vaccination as they are prone to cervical cancer caused due to HPV 16 and 18. HPV can be transmitted through saliva from the patient's oral cavity to the dentist. To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practi...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1730672
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a fibrin matrix in which platelet cytokines, growth factors, and cells are trapped and may be released after a certain time and that can serve as a resorbable membrane. In other words, it is an increased concentration of platelets suspended in a matr...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1730673