Coronavirus has been the cause of global pandemic. It has presented with complex clinical manifestation that healthcare is still recovering from it and searching for definite cure in process. However, the infection has resulted in depressed immune response where some treatment protocols like use of immunosuppressive drugs have also resulted in reduced immune response. All […]
A frenum is a soft tissue present in the mouth connecting lips with the gums, and tongue with the oral floor. It varies in length and thickness for each person. Its abnormal positions lead to many oral conditions such as midline diastema, ankyloglossia, etc. Ankyloglossia is a condition where the lingual frenum bounds the movement […]
Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) consists of 11% of jaw cysts. It is a type of developmental epithelial cyst. Various treatment options for OKC are present in the literature due to its high recurrence rate which is broadly classified as conservative and aggressive. In giant OKC cases most often aggressive treatment is approached but we preferred a […]
The present report covers a case of recession coverage done for multiple contiguous teeth in upper anteriors.The procedure involved is known as vestibular incision with subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA). It’s a minimally invasive procedure involving tunneling and coronal repositioning of gingiva. Additionally, we have used connective tissue graft (CTG) to augment the thickness of gingiva. […]
Dental trauma to maxillary central incisors is a relatively common occurence in children. There are several modalities available for treatment of such teeth. One such technique is fragment re-attachment, also termed as Biological Restoration of the tooth. Its better than the conventional restorative techniques because its minimally invasive, esthetically pleasing, cost effective and a chairside […]
The relationship between periodontal and endodontic disease has been a subject of speculation for many years. The Pulp and the periodontium are developmentally and functionally closely related to each other. The simultaneous existence of pulpal and periodontal disease can complicate diagnosis and treatment planning. The success of both periodontal and endodontic therapy depends on the […]
Objectives: To ascertain the knowledge and awareness amongst dentists working in Clove Dental about the COVID19 disease, their readiness to work in clinics, precautions being undertaken by them in the clinics, measures for safety of patients as well as their own safety and to assess the information level and the attitude of doctors during this […]
The surgical operating microscope increases illumination and visual acuity for the periodontist to perform clinical procedures with improved precision over conventional surgeries. Presently, using a surgical microscope gives an impression of being the best option which helps in better diagnostic ability and treatment quality. This review highlights the basics of periodontal plastic surgery,including the role […]
Author:Jaahnavi Lanka, Pratibha Gopalkrishna, Santhosh Kumar Abnormal frenal attachments pose problems like difficulty maintaining oral hygiene, gingival recession, and diastema. These conditions can predispose to periodontitis by causing attachment and bone loss. Hence, correcting abnormal frenal attachments becomes essential. The conventional scalpel method frenectomy is often associated with undesirable effects like bleeding, postoperative swelling, pain, […]
One of the latest innovations in implant dentistry is dynamic navigation. Dynamic navigation allows surgeon to place implants with accuracy similar to stereolithographic guides based on 3D, prosthetically directed plans. Advantages include real time feedback,improved visualization, a streamlined digital workflow.This article discusses the technology and workflow of different dynamic navigation systems and its application for […]
Class III malocclusion is considered to be one of the most difficult and complex orthodontic problems to treat. Prevalence of class III malocclusion in Caucasians ranges from 0.8 to 4.0% and rises up to 1213% in Chinese and Japanese populations, while in North Indian population, class III malocclusion is found in up to 3.4% of […]
Apexification is a method of inducing apical closure for non-vital immature permanent teeth. During this treatment a mineralized barrier is induced [with long term calcium hydroxide (CH) treatment]; or artificially created [with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) plug]. Method : Two patients presented for evaluation of central incisor with discoloration with mild swelling and a nontraceable […]
Coronaviruses are a group of related RNA viruses that cause respiratory tract infections. Severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is currently managed with systemic glucocorticoids. Opportunistic fungal infections are one such concern in these patients. Rhinocerebral or rhino- orbitocerebral (mucormycosis) zygomycosis (ROCZ) usually occurs among patients with comorbidities like poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, malignancies, iron overload or […]
INTRODUCTION: Edentulism is the most common oral problem encountered in the human population and the commonest remedy to it is dentures. Natural products and essential oils are promising therapeutic tools for oral infection. The increasing awareness towards the varied uses of natural products has made them a popular alternative to synthetic materials. Therefore, a study […]
