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Nidhi Jain ¹, Sunita Mittal ¹, Punam Verma ¹, Sanjeev Mittal ¹, Ankita Juyal ¹, Shashi Munjal ¹

Affiliations
1 Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences Dehradun-248001, Uttarakhand

Abstract

Myopia is a refractory error of the eye generally produced due to elongation of the antero-posterior diameter. Since color vision i.e. ability to discriminate different colors is the function of photoreceptorscones in the retinal layer of the eye, there seemed a need to view if elongation of AP diameter of myopic subjects produces some consequence in the color detection ability of eye in comparison to normal individuals which might of course be within normal range. Further, a gender based comparison placed the study still ahead. Study was undertaken on equal number of 192 emmetropic&myopic (corrected) males and 192 emmetropic&myopic (corrected) female subjects aged 17-20 yrs. The test was performed in bright sunlight by the help of '20 test color strips and 2 matching shade charts' based on Farnsworth -Munsell 100 hue (FM100) test. On univariate analysis and one way ANOVA, female subjects showed statistically significant better matching of colors in comparison to their male counter parts i.e. female myopic subjects can see more range of colors in comparison to male emmetropic as well as myopic subjects.

Keywords

Myopia, Color Vision, Cones, Gender, Male - Female

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Shushant K. Garg ¹, Sanjeev Mittal ¹, Mohit Kamra ², Kusum Yadav ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Prosthodontics, M.M. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Prosthodontics, Swami Devi Dyal Dental College, Barwala, Panchkula, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The objective of this review is to provide a general view of the aetiology, characteristics and treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity, so that professionals can use this information in the therapeutic management of this clinical condition. The presenting symptoms of sensitive teeth are multi-factorial, and from the perspective of restorative dentistry, makes a differential diagnosis of true dentine hypersensitivity a challenge. Dentin hypersensitivity is diagnosed after elimination of other possible causes of the pain. Desensitizing treatment should be delivered systematically, beginning with prevention and at-home treatments. The latter may be supplemented with in-office modalities. The prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity varies widely, depending on the mode of investigation.

Keywords

Dentin Hypersensitivity, Desensitizing Agents, Homecare

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Nitika Gupta ¹, Jeewan Bachan Dhinsa ², Urvashi Sukhija ³, Sanjeev Mittal ³

Affiliations
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, IN
2 PG Student, Department of Prosthodontics, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, IN
3 Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The hand in the human body plays a major role in daily life, communication, social contact and basic functions such as grasping. Finger and partial finger amputations are the most frequently found forms of hand loss and trauma which lead to an impact on the psychological health, functional abilities and aesthetics of an individual. A prosthesis with good fitting, comfort and aesthetics can make the patient feel capable and whole again. This article describes a technique for fabrication of a custom made glove type finger prosthesis using silicone elastomers along with a ring for providing more retention to the prosthesis. Shade matching has been achieved by using intrinsic acrylic paints. This case report paper describes a technique to prosthetic rehabilitation of an amputated finger by fabrication of custom finger prosthesis by using silicone elastomer, which is aesthetically acceptable, comfortable to use and is cost effective with a simple approach.

Keywords

Silicone Elastomer, Finger Prosthesis, Color Matching, Retention.

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Nitika Gupta ¹, Jeewan Bachan Dhinsa ², Urvashi Sukhija ³, Sanjeev Mittal ³

Affiliations
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, IN
2 PG Student, Department of Prosthodontics, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, IN
3 Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The hand in the human body plays a major role in daily life, communication, social contact and basic functions such as grasping. Finger and partial finger amputations are the most frequently found forms of hand loss and trauma which lead to an impact on the psychological health, functional abilities and aesthetics of an individual. A prosthesis with good fitting, comfort and aesthetics can make the patient feel capable and whole again. This article describes a technique for fabrication of a custom made glove type finger prosthesis using silicone elastomers along with a ring for providing more retention to the prosthesis. Shade matching has been achieved by using intrinsic acrylic paints. This case report paper describes a technique to prosthetic rehabilitation of an amputated finger by fabrication of custom finger prosthesis by using silicone elastomer, which is aesthetically acceptable, comfortable to use and is cost effective with a simple approach.

Keywords

Silicone elastomer, finger prosthesis, color matching, retention

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