Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry
Volume 9, Issue 3 (2018)
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Table of contents
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Medical Treatment of Central Giant Cell Lesions of the Jaws
Abstract: Central giant cell lesions (CGCLs) of the jaw are benign, non-neoplastic intraosseous proliferative lesions of an osteoclastic origin and an unknown etiology; their conventional treatment is surgical enculeation and curettage with a reported recurrence rate of 15–20%.Because of the inherit problems with the surgical approach (recurrence rate, surgical defect, disfigurement, loss of function, and GA associated morbidity) alternative medical treatments have been proposed over the last 15 years with promising …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Orocutaneous Fistula in Modified Schobinger Neck Incision—Case Report
Abstract: Orocutaneous fistula is not an uncommon complication of neck dissection. It has been stated to have an incidence of 13.5–29% in local or regional flap. It can be a serious complication due to delay in wound healing, prolonged dependence on nasogastric tube and sometimes carotid sheath rupture. Many approaches have been proposed in the management of orocutaneous fistula and surgery was almost always advocated. Here we present a case of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Oral Health among Secondary School Students in Mekelle Town, Tigray, Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Poor oral hygiene is a major risk factor for developing oral diseases such as tooth decay, gingivitis as well as periodontitis. It affects 3.9 billion people globally. Africa being one of the developing regions records significant prevalence of oral diseases. Oral disease occurs in 39 out of 46 countries in Africa. According to Word Health Organization estimation, in Ethiopia, 71% of the population is affected by oral health related …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 17–33 Read article
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Retreatodontics in Mandibular First Molar: A Case Report
Abstract: Endodontic retreatment is an integral component of the endodontics which encompasses the efforts to salvage a failing previously endodontically treated tooth. A case is presented of a mandibular first molar which was earlier endodontically treated and during the course of a period; it developed symptoms radiographically and clinically. With patience and effort, required success was achieved. Certainly, restoring a tooth to normalcy enhances the clinician’s confidence in his own skill …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 34–35 Read article
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The Adoption of New Endodontic Technology by Dental Practitioners of Tamil Nadu: A Questionnaire Survey
Abstract: With the development of new technologies, many teeth with guarded prognosis that used to be extracted in the past can be treated by surgical or non-surgical endodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to analyze the adoption of new endodontic technology by Indian dental practitioners. The questionnaire was given in person to the 500 voluntary dentists and collected. The questionnaires contained general demographic data. These questions were regarding different …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 7–11 Read article