Author Details

Objective: To identify three dental morphological anomalies of permanent teeth namely Peg Laterals, Dens Evaginatus and Rudimentary third molars in the Adi tribe of Pasighat area of Arunachal Pradesh. Methods: Oral examination for morphological anomalies was done in 156 individuals using a dental mirror and probefor the said anomalies and a questionnaire with details relevant to the study was used during examination. Results: A total of 156 samples were screened and 35% presented with at least one anomaly out of which 31% had one anomaly, 4% had two anomalies and 0% had more than two anomalies. Total number of positive cases (both single and dual) for each of the anomalies was-Peg Laterals 25%, Dens Evaginatus 20% and Rudimentary third molar 4%. One other anomaly, i.e. Cusp of Carabelli not previously considered in this study was found in 22% of the cases. Conclusion: The data obtained from the present study confirms the prevalence of dental anomalies namely, Peg Laterals, Dens Evaginatus, Rudimentary third molars and Cusp of Carabelli in the tribal population of Pasighat similar to other Mongoloid populations of the world.

Keywords

Cusp, Peg Laterals, Dens Evaginatus, Rudimentary Third Molars, Cusp of Carabelli.

Full Text

References

Yonezu T, Hayashi Y, Sasaki J, Machida Y. Prevalence of congenital dental anomalies of the deciduous dentition in Japanese children. Bull Tokyo Dent Coll 1997;38:27-32.

Leung KK. Forensic odontology. Dent Bull 2008;13:11.

King N M, Tsai Jennie S J, Wong H M. Morphological and numerical characteristics of the southern chinese dentitions. Part II: Traits in the permanent dentition. Open Anthropol J 2010;3:71-84.

Patil S, Doni B, Kaswan S,Rahman F. Prevalence of dental anomalies in Indian population. 2013 Oct.[cited 2014 Jul];5(4): [e183–e186]. Available from: URL:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3892239/

Shafer WG, Hine MK, Levy BM. Oral Pathology. 5^thed. Singapore: Harcourt Brace Asia; 1993.p. 52-59.

Jerome CE, Hanlon RJ. Dental anatomical anomalies in asians and pacific islanders. CDA J 2007;35(9):631-6.

Lavelle CLB. A metrical comparison of maxillary first premolar form. Am J Phys Anthropol 1984;63:397-403.

Nayak P, Nayak S. Prevalence and distribution of dental anomalies in 500 Indian school children. Bang J of med Sc 2011;10(1).

Hua F, He H, Ngan P. Prevalence of peg-shaped maxillary permanent lateral incisors: a meta-analysis. Am J of Orthod and Dentofacial Orthop 2013;144(1):97-109.

Sharma J. Dental morphology and odontometry of the tibetan immigrants. Am J PhysAnthropol 1983;61(4):495-505.

Stecker SS, Beirahi S, Hodqes JS, Peterson VS. Prevalence of dental anomalies in a southeast asian population in the minneapolis/saint paul metropolitan area. J of Minnesota dental assoc 2013;92(4).

Esthetic Rehabilitation of Fluorosis Affected Teeth

Abstract Views :393 | PDF Views:101

Authors

Rubi Kataki ¹, Proxima Bora ¹, Krutika Shekhawat ¹, Angami Neingutunuo ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, IN

Source

International Journal of Health Research and Medico Legal Practice, Vol 4, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 105-107

Abstract

This article describes an esthetic rehabilitation of a case of severe fluorosis. Dental fluorosis is caused by an excessive fluoride intake during tooth formation. Fluoride-related alterations in enamel lead to surface hyper mineralization and subsurface hypo mineralization which are characterized by white opaque appearance with secondary brown stain. Esthetic rehabilitation of fluorosis affected teeth. Direct composite technique was applied to improve the color, shape and alignment of the teeth using direct composite veneering. Esthetically pleasing result. Long-term clinical trials are needed to evaluate the appropriateness of the various management options for fluorosis of varying severity.

Keywords

Bonding, Management, Veneer, Discoloration.

Full Text

References

Moller J. Fluorides and dental fluorosis. Int Dent J 1982;32:135-47.

Akpata ES. Occurrence and management of dental fluorosis. Int Dent J 2001;51:325–33.

Denbesten P, Li W. Chronic fluoride toxicity: dental fluorosis. Monogr Oral Sci 2011;22:81–96.

Fahl Junior N. A direct/indirect composite resin veneers: a case report. Pract Periodontics Aesthete Dent 1996;8(7):627-38.

Fahl N. A polychromatic composite layering approach for solving a complex class IV/direct veneer/diastema combination: part II. Pract Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry 2007;19:17–22.

Vaidyanathan J, Vaidyanathan TK, Wang Y and Viswanadhan T. Thermoanalytical characterization of visible light cure dental composites. J Oral Rehabil 1992;19(1):49–64.

Villela LC, CarvalhoJRF and Araujo MAJ. A modified veneering technique using composite resin. Revista Da APCD 1994;48:1535–7.

McCabe JF and Kagi S. Mechanical properties of a composite inlay material following post-curing. Br Dent J 1991;171(8):246–8.

Torres-Gallegos I, Zavala-Alonso V, Patino-Marin N, Martinez-Castanon GA, Anusavice K, Loyola-Rodriguez JP. Enamel roughness and depth profile after phosphoric acid etching of healthy and fluorotic enamel. Aust Dent J 2012;57:151–6.

Berksun S, Kedici PS and Saglam S. Repair of fractured porcelain restorations with composite bonded porcelain laminate contours. J Prosthet Dent 1993;69(5):457-8.

Jordan R E. Esthetic Composite Bonding Techniques and Materials. 2^nd ed. USA: Mosby-Year book, St. Louis, Mo; 1993.

"Say No to Surgery"-Nonsurgical Management of Periapical Lesions

Abstract Views :394 | PDF Views:84

Authors

Proxima Bora ¹, Krutika Shekhawat ¹, Rubi Kataki ¹, A. C. Bhuyan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, IN

Source

International Journal of Health Research and Medico Legal Practice, Vol 4, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 108-110

Abstract

Periapical lesions develop as sequelae to pulp disease. It is accepted that all periapical lesions should be initially treated with conservative nonsurgical procedures. It is a general belief that large periapical lesions will not heal by nonsurgical endodontic treatment and needs surgical intervention. Non-surgical or conservative management of large periapical lesions. Endodontic treatment with the placement of calcium hydroxide as intracanal medicament. Enhanced healing of the periapical lesions with successful resolution of signs and symptoms both clinically and radiographically. Non surgical endodontic treatment performed with adequate cleaning and shaping, irrigation, canal disinfection and judicious use of intracanal medicament can result in the regression of large periapical lesions.

Keywords

Healing, Radiolucency, Calcium Hydroxide, Endodontic Treatment.

Full Text

References

Moller AJ, Fabricius L, Dahlen G, Ohman AE, Heyden G. Influence on periapical tissues of indigenous oral bacteria and necrotic pulp tissue in monkeys. Scand J Dent Res 1981;89:475-84.

Friedman S. Prognosis of initial endodontic treatment. Endod Topics 2002;2:59-88.

Barbakow FH, Cleaton-Jones PE, Friedman D. Endodontic treatment of teeth with periapical radiolucent areas in a general dental practice. Oral Surg 1981;51:552-9.

Sjogren U, Hagglund B, Sundqvist G, Wing K. Factors affecting the long-term results of endodontic treatment. J Endod 1990;16:498-504.

Salamat K, Rezai RF. Nonsurgical treatment of extraoral lesions caused by necrotic nonvital tooth. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1986;61:618-23.

Lin LM, Huang GT, Rosenberg PA. Proliferation of epithelial cell rests, formation of apical cysts, and regression of apical cysts after periapical wound healing. J Endod 2007;33:908-16.

Nicholls E. Endodontics. 3 ^rd ed. Bristol: John Wright Sons Ltd; 1984. p. 206.

Neaverth EJ, Burg HA. Decompression of large periapical cystic lesions. J Endod 1982;8:175-82.

Walker TL, Davis MS. Treatment of large periapical lesions using cannalization through involved teeth. J Endod 1984;10:215-20.

Marina Fernandes, Ida de ataide.Non-surgical management of periapical lesions. J Conserve Dent 2010 Oct-Dec;13(4):240-5.

Murphy WK, Kaugars GE, Collet WK, Dodds RN. Healing of periapical radiolucencies after nonsurgical endodontic therapy. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1991;71:620-24.

Caliskan MK, Turkun M. Periapical repair and apical closure of a pulpless tooth using calcium hydroxide. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1997;84:683-6.

Username
Password
Remember me