Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry
Volume 3, Issue 2 (2012)
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Table of contents
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Antibacterial Activity of Pongamia pinnata Leaf and Callus Extracts against Microorganisms Causing Periodontal Diseases
Abstract: Some specific microorganisms have been identified as etiologic agents of periodontitis. The main goal of treatment is to control the spread of infection. Depending on the extent of the gum disease, treatment varies. Therapeutic antibiotic along with surgery are the most opted form of treatment. But, due to high costs of antibiotics, the disastrous side effects and emergence of multi drug resistant strains of these pathogenic bacteria, a safe alternative …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Role of Saliva in Orthodontics: A Strategic Review
Abstract: The salivary glands of human beings are considered the cyto-architectural replica of salivary glands of rats; hence, we find a number of literatures wherein experiments on rat salivary glands are correlated to those of human beings. Saliva plays an important role during bonding of orthodontic brackets to the maxillary and mandibular teeth. Saliva also serves as an excellent lubricant in the sliding of the bracket along the wire. This article …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Supernumerary Tooth Erupting in the Palate: A Case Report
Abstract: Supernumerary tooth is a common anomaly most frequently seen in the mixed dentition period. Its presence causes many complications; to avoid this, early diagnosis and its management is recommended. This report discusses a case in which a supernumerary tooth was erupting in an unusual location, high in the palate without causing any malocclusion. Keywords: Supernumerary tooth, mesiodens, impaction
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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The Patterns of Enamel Rod after Exposure to Probiotic Beverages
Abstract: Probiotic beverages have a taste of acid that is produced by fermentation of probiotic bacteria. The acid condition can affect the structure of tooth enamel. The structure of tooth enamel is formatted by enamel prism that is composed by hydroxyapatite (HA) crystals. According to several studies, HA has a critical pH <5.5 and can be changed in 180 min by acid. The objective of the study is to describe enamel …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Dental Considerations in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): A Literature Review
Abstract: Sleep disorders are becoming a common medical problem. Multiple treatment options have been advocated including the use of dental devices. Dental practitioners becoming a part of the treatment team is again a problem because of the wide variety of dental devices available and the rapid advancement in the understanding of the disease. This article reviews the anatomy, physiology, etiopathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and various medical and dental treatment …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 8–14 Read article