The term Nanotechnology involves a spectrum of technologies, techniques and processes that can deal with a matter at the nanoscale falling in between 1 nanometre to 100 nanometres in size. The concept of nanotechnology was introduced in 1959 by Richard P Feynman, a Nobel winning...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1730664
It's always important to save and preserve the natural tooth rather than fix a replacement for it. The aim of the study was to assess the awareness of transport media for avulsed teeth among public and pharmacists, and the availability of the same in pharmacies in a metropolitan...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1730665
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, important for the function of numerous proteins within the body, such as the coagulation factors, osteocalcin, and matrix-Gla protein. Vitamin K exists naturally as vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and vitamin K2 (menaquinone). Vitamin K has a pletho...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1730666
Background: Plaque is the main factor responsible for dental diseases such as dental caries, gingivitis, and periodontitis. Dentists play a vital role in the maintenance of oral hygiene and prescribing mouthwash of plaque control agents is of greater value. This study carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1730667
Background: The use of performance enhancing drugs by pre-teenagers and teenagers has increased tremendously over the past decade. The trend is driven by multiple factors, including the decrease in the age of participation in competing sports, the increase in popularity of team s...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1730668
Octenidine is a cationic disinfectant that has been tested for its wide range of antibacterial efficacy and biocompatibility. It finds its application in the medical field as an antiseptic for wounds and mucous membranes. The present systematic review aims to compare the antimicr...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1730669
Background: Platelet-rich plasma helps in repair because of its growth factor. Platelet-rich plasma has been used in humans for its healing properties. Increased concentration of growth factors and secretory proteins may increase the process of healing on a cellular level. Aim: T...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1630642
Patients often associate endodontic treatment with pain. Inter appointment pain is common during endodontic treatment and is due to acute inflammation of the apical periodontal ligament space. Till date, several agents have been employed to manage inter appointment pain by admini...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1630649
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a novel method of using plasma concentrated with platelets for wound healing and tissue regeneration. Platelet rich plasma is prepared from the venous blood using a differential centrifugation technique. It involves a separation spin and a concentrat...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1630657
Recently, the impact of oral infections on global human health and their importance in the complications of patients with some chronic conditions have been recognized. Current medical treatments deal with the specificity and resistance of pathogenic strains of the oral cavity mad...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1630658