Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry
Volume 12, Issue 2 (2021)
Published
Table of contents
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Orthodontics during the COVID-19 Times: Fight or Flight-A Literature Review
Abstract: The corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) a Nano-sized entity has led to a halt in our existence, confining and isolating the mankind. In spite of the regional and national lockdown being prevailed in most of the countries there still is a surge and swell in the number of cases and the graph is being increased continuously. New normality can be covered under three phases, starting with the preparatory phase which covers the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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The Effect of Magnesium and Zinc Lozenge on Postoperative Sequelae after Third Molar Surgery: A Prospective Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
Abstract: Background: The postoperative sequelae after third molar surgery include pain, swelling and trismus, Magnesium has antinociceptive effects that can prevent central sensitization caused by peripheral nociceptive stimulation by blocking the N-methyl-D-aspartate-type glutamate receptors, Zinc acts as anti-inflammatory agent, can promote wound healing, immune system modulation, tissue repair, and significant reduction in the use of analgesics for oral pain. This study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Magnesium and Zinc …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Dental Fluorosis: A Review
Abstract: Fluoride is known to affect mineralized tissues of the body and, when consumed at greater than optimal levels, it disturbs the process of tooth and bone mineralization. Excessive consumption of fluoride can cause dental or skeletal fluorosis. Skeletal fluorosis is caused by consumption of much higher quantities of fluoride over extended periods and is a crippling disease characterized by severe bone deformities. On the other hand, dental fluorosis is much …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Sudanese Snuff and Oral Cancer: An Overview
Abstract: Toombak is a locally made tobacco product from the leaves of Nicotiana rustica in Sudan. This homemade product contains an extensive amount of carcinogenic nitrosamines which are believed to have an integral role in the development of oral cancer. Toombak consumption is common among the Sudan inhabitants, causing an increased rate of oral cancer patients. Methodology: Based on the indexed previous articles, published reviews (Pubmed), and Google scholar, we review …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Tranexamic Acid Mouth Rinser as a Drug of Choice among Haemostatic Agent after Tooth Extraction in Patients who are on Anti-Coagulant and Anti Platelet Medical Therapy
Abstract: Oral surgery procedure became difficult to manage in patients, who are on anti-platelet and anti-coagulant medication. Risk of thromboembolism should be balance by surgeon via reducing or stopping anti platelet and anticoagulant therapy in such patients, because there are more risk of excessive post extraction bleeding if anticoagulation or anti platelet medications are prescribed at therapeutic dose during surgical procedure. Fibrin formation mechanism become impaired in such patients, as a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 33–44 Read article