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This study was undertaken with an objective to find out the accuracy and reliability of presurgical ridge mapping (RM) on a diagnostic cast for linear measurements in the horizontal direction on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and direct surgical assessment.In total, 25 patients based on inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. An acrylic stent with two points marked at 3 mm and 6 mm from the soft tissue summit of the alveolar ridge was fabricated. Linear measurements at these points were estimated with three techniques viz. RM on the diagnostic cast, CBCT, and direct surgicalConsidering directThe three approaches discussed are reliable for the assessment of ridge dimensions in the horizontal direction. Ridge mapping on the diagnostic cast is a simple, precise, noninvasive technique without any radiographic exposure.Ridge mapping on a diagnostic cast along with two-dimensional (2D) radiography can be used as a valuable chairside diagnostic tool in the treatment planning prior to dental implant placement in the cases of a regular alveolar ridge and even mucosal lining. This clinical technique provides zero radiation exposure and is also cost-effective.

Regeneration of soft and hard tissue defects, although not impossible, is not always a predictable outcome. Tissue Engineering has shown to be successful in regenerating such defects with the objective of development of a new functional tissue structure which is either scaffold-based or not. Currently, the barrier membranes are being used as a physical barrier for the growth of unwanted epithelial and connective tissue cells while promoting the growth of desired cells like those of periodontal ligament and bone cells, which is quite appreciable. But due to the various drawbacks of the conventional membranes, TE has led to the development of functionally enhanced membranes processed by a variety of techniques and materials which overcome the demerits of the currently used barrier membranes. The objectives of this review are to compare the resorbable and non-resorbable barrier membranes used in tissue regeneration, their properties, applications, merits and demerits and future advances.

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence is a branch term for all the developing systems, furnished with human intelligence. Even though Artificial Intelligence can be useful in field of dentistry and can be of help in dental office but is not used extensively. A gap exists in the knowledge regarding application of Artificial Intelligence in Dental offices. Therefore, the present study was carried to determine the factors associated with knowledge and perception regarding use of Artificial Intelligence in dentistry among the dental professionals. Methodology: A cross sectional study was carried on 362 dental professionals of North India. A non-probability Snowball sampling was used. A The face validity and content validity was done for forming the questionnaire of the present study. The final questionnaire consisted of 13 variable, structured, close-ended questionnaire in English of which 7 were knowledge-based, 4 were based on attitude and 2 based on practice. SPSS version20 was used for statistical Analysis. Frequency, percentage was calculated. Chi-Square test was applied to determine factors associated with knowledge attitude and practice of Artificial Intelligence. A spearman’s correlation and Multiple logistic regression was run to assess the corelation between knowledge and practice of AI by the dentist. Statistical significance was kept at p value

Gingival recession is defined as the apical migration of the gingival margin from its physiologic level which further causes pathologic exposure of root surfaces. Mucogingival esthetic surgery includes the treatment of mucogingival esthetic alterations. The Mucogingival problems may be caused by gingival recession which is often associated with non-carious cervical lesion or by root caries or by altered passive eruption. Root coverage is achieved by many procedures like free gingival autografts, pedicle graft and connective tissue grafts. Recession can be treated by surgical or non-surgical means. surgical procedure includes various methods of increasing the width of keratinized tissue such as frenectomy in case of high frenal attachment & root coverage procedures and nonsurgical approach include-restorations, crowns, veneers and gingival masks. Lateral displaced pedicle flap was first described by Grupe and Warren in 1956 which was indicated in area to cover isolated apical migration of gingiva, & denuded root surfaces that have adequate amount of donor tissue adjacent to the recipient site. In few clinical studies it is seen that the success rate with Lateral pedicle graft is 70%, it is preferred over free gingival autografts in narrow and shallow gingival defects. This case report present the predictability of root coverage by using Lateral pedicle grafts in single tooth narrow and shallow gingival recession. Keywords: Lateral pedicle graft, Gingival recession, Attachment loss, Graft.

Hemangiomas are benign vascular tumours that arise from vascular tissue cell types. Hemangiomas generally appear on Face, Lips, Tongue, Scalp, skin of Cheeks, Neck and Head-Neck region and they may occur throughout the body. They generally appear in rst year of life and generally present as a Red mark anywhere on the body. They have a tendency of growth for about one year and then they regress as the child gets older. A Hemangioma generally required treatment when they obscure Airway and inict mass effect on other tissues. There are several types of Hemangiomas viz., Capillary, Cavernous, Mixed, Racemose, Strawberry, Sponge. The diagnosis of hemangiomas is largely clinical where a clinician can diagnose hemangioma in clinical examination and no further investigations are required. The Hemangiomas occurring in Liver and other body organs warrant a full workup and investigations including Skiagrams, USG, Computed tomography scanning and Contrast Enhanced MRI. The contrast accumulation in the hemangiomas themselves excellently demonstrates the Size, Location and extend of the Hemangiomas. The Hemangiomas are generally never subjected to biopsy due to the risk of bleeding. Generally the management involves the use of topical Beta-blocker solution and Propranolol oral suspension in children having Strawberry birthmarks, These supercial hemangioms disappear after about 1 year of continued treatment. The adverse effects of Beta blockers are high blood sugar, low blood pressure and wheezing. In those patients where beta blockers are not effective the topical solution of corticosteroids may be an option. In some cases LASER surgery has been tried to ablate and remove small hemangiomas. In cases where the hemangoima is present in an internal organ then removing the entire organ is also an option to be considered in treatment.

BACKGROUND: Periodontitis has been implicated in many systemic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, stroke, Obesity, Kidney disorders. Recent scientific evidence has revealed a relationship between sleep related breathing disorders (SRBDs) and periodontal diseases. There has been a recent scientific evidence on population based studies reflecting an association between periodontal diseases and OSA. AIM: The tenet of the study was to find out interconnect between obstructive sleep apnea and periodontal disease. METHODS: A systematic review of clinical trials assessing the relationship between OSA and periodontitis was carried out. An electronic search based on internet search sites (From 2000-2016) by PubMed, MEDLINE, SCOPUS, EMBASE, Google scholar, CINAHL, and Web of Science (WoS) were used. Studies which met the inclusion criteria were further analysed to find out the outcome of the study. RESULTS: A total of 174 potentially qualifying studies were screened. Out of them 10 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria which were further analysed. In our study 10 studies (2000-2016) from Jordan, Tokyo, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, India, USA, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia were shortlisted. Out of them 5 were cross sectional studies, 4 were case control, and 1 was meta-analysis. The sample size in the studies ranged from 66 to 30,120 adult falling in age range of 18 to 75. The indicators for OSA used were as positive Epsworth sleepiness scale (ESS), Berlin Questionnaire, STOP-bang questionnaire, Apnea-Hypopnea index, Polysomnography (PSG). And the indicators for periodontal disease were Plaque index (PI), Clinical attachment level (CAL), Pocket Probing Depth (PPD), Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI). Majority of studies showed positive correlation between OSA and periodontal disease. CONCLUSION: Recent evidence and literature suggests that there exist a strong interconnect between OSA and periodontal disease. Dentist play a pivotal role in diagnosis and timely management of OSA cases so as to halt progression of sleep apnea and periodontitis.

Mandibular molars are the first teeth to erupt in the oral cavity having high caries susceptibility index, which actually necessitates cautious oral hygiene measures. Any deprivation in the upkeep may prompt significant issue like furcation involvement.Advances in dentistry, and the expanded wants of patients to keep up their dentition, have led to treatment of teeth that once would have been removed. Bicuspidization is a surgical procedure performed on the mandibular molars for the partition of the mesial and distal roots with their individual crown divides; this detachment takes out the existence of a furcation and encourages viable oral hygiene practice. A 30-year-old female patient reported with the chief complaint of pain and food lodgement in right mandibular first molar. On examination, the tooth was sensitive to percussion and revealed Grade I mobility. On radiographic examination, bone loss was evident in the intra- radicular area. Root canal treatment was done followed by bicuspidization of tooth. Keywords: Bicuspidization, Furcation, Mandibular molars, Nabers probe.

Periodontal diseases are multi-factorial in etiology, and bacteria are one among these etiologic agents. Thus, an essential component of therapy is to eliminate or control these pathogens. This has been traditionally accomplished through mechanical means (scaling and root planing (SRP)), which is time-consuming, difficult, and, sometimes, ineffective. From about the past 30 years, locally delivered, anti-infective pharmacological agents, most recently employing sustained-release vehicles, have been introduced to achieve this goal. This systematic review is an effort to determine the efficacy of the currently available anti-infective agents, with and without concurrent SRP, in controlling chronic periodontitis. Four studies were included, which were all randomized controlled trials, incorporating a total patient population of 80, with 97 control sites and 111 test sites. A meta-analysis completed on these four studies including SRP and local sustained-release agents compared with SRP alone indicated significant adjunctive probing depth (PD) reduction for 10% Doxycycline hycylate (ATRIDOX), minocycline hydrochloride (ARESTIN), tetracycline hydrochloride (PERIODONTAL PLUS AB), and chlorhexidine gluconate (PERIOCHIP). Essentially, all studies reported substantial reductions in gingival inflammation, plaque scores, and bleeding indices, which were similar in both the control and the experimental groups. Use of antimicrobial sustained-release systems as an adjunct to SRP does not result in significant patient-centered adverse events. Local drug delivery combined with SRP appears to provide additional benefits in PD reduction compared with SRP alone.