Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry
Volume 6, Issue 1 (2015)
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Lasers and Orthodontics–Future of Orthodontics: A Review of Literature
Abstract: Understanding lasers today will simply the future of dentistry tomorrow. Lasers are our tools for tomorrow so this article presents the review of literatures we have till date today. Times back from Egyptian mummies to recent advances in dental field had travelled through many innovations. We orthodontists will familiar with the term LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) however its application in the field is yet to be …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Parry–Romberg Syndrome in A Young Male
Abstract: Parry–Romberg syndrome is a condition in which there is slow and progressive shrinkage of the tissues and sometimes bones of one or occasionally both sides of the face. We report a rare case of Parry-Romberg syndrome with trigeminal neuralgia in a 27 year old male with complaints of right sided headache (on and off) and right sided facial pain, which was intermittent and progressive in nature since past 6 months. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–17 Read article
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Maxillary Advancement by Distraction Osteogenesis in Maxillary Hypoplasia
Abstract: Cleft lip and palate patients (CLP) are borne with a challenging deformity that requires multiple surgical interventions in order to reach functional and esthetic harmony. Distraction osteogenesis has become a widely used treatment of maxillary hypoplasia in CLP-patients because of the reports of better stability and the possibility for larger advancements. We report our treatment experience with a 19 year old cleft lip and palate female patient, presented with maxillary …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Impressions in Fixed Partial Dentures: A Review
Abstract: Flawless impression is the most critical of simplicities in indirect restorative dentistry. Pre-requisite for successful fixed partial denture is an accurate three dimensional facsimile of the prepared teeth. Knowledge of various impression techniques, nature and behavioral properties of the available impression materials is mandatory for a good impression. Today the techniques and materials exceed our needs in terms of accuracy and properties. Yet, a flawed and imperfect impression is not …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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The Dental Pulp Cap and Pulpotomy: Healing Procedures or Just Plain Magic?
Abstract: Mesenchymal stem cells in the dental pulp are multi-potent progenitors with the ability to differentiate into many different cell types including odontoblasts that function in the formation of reparative (secondary) dentin. However, reparative dentin is a two-edged sword to the pulp; it is necessary to ‘wall-off’ a pulp exposure or pulpotomy, but at the same time, it compresses the pulp in its finite living space causing inflammatory and necrotic changes. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article