Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

Pon kirubha Robin ¹, Deepak Nallaswamy ², M. Subha ³

Affiliations
1 Post Graduate, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, IN
2 Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, IN
3 Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Articulators and facebow are an integral part of prosthodontics therapy that ensures accurate reproduction of the patients maxillomandibular relationship. Facebow has been regarded as as indispensable accessory of semi adjustable articulators for transferring the maxillary relation to the articulator. Facebows are of two basic types. They are Arbitary and the Kinematic facebow. Arbitrary facebows are popular, their level of accuracy has always been a topic of debate for reasons such as variable anterior reference points, operator variability and arbitrary posterior point of reference. There are numerous studies that have evaluated the accuracy of a facebow. The present study aims to the study and compare the clinical accuracy of orientation jaw relation recorded with various commercially available facebows.

Keywords

Factor, Jaw Relation, Occlusion, Arbitrary Face Bow, Kinematic Face Bow.

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V. Deepak Nallaswamy ¹, Anitha Roy ², S. Rajeshkumar ², Lakshmi Thangavelu ², Devaraj Ezhilarasan ², M. Subha ³

Affiliations
1 Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Introduction: Prosthetic complete dentures are commonly used by elderly people. These dentures on exposure to the oral environment forms biofilms. This harbours microorganisms and cause bacterial and fungal infections in the oral mucosa. Also cleansing the denture itself is a task for the elderly people. Any solution which clears the adhered component would help them better. Hence effervecense is a better choice to remove the biofilm.

Aim: To prepare effervescent denture cleansing granules with clove oil and to evaluate its antibacterial activity.

Materials and Method: The effervescent granules were prepared from citric acid, tartaric acid and sodium bicarbonate in a ratio of 1: 2: 3. Different concentrations of essential oil were mixed with sodium bicarbonate initially. The citric acid crystals were initially powered and then mixed with tartaric acid. Both these powders were mixed using geometric dilution, further sieved and packed in air tight glass container. The prepared clove effervescent denture cleansing granules were tested against Streptococcus mutants and Enterococcus faecalis after dissolving in sterile water. The fresh bacterial suspension was dispersed on the surface of nutrient agar plates. Different concentration of clove effervescent denture cleansing solution (50, 100 and 150 L) was incorporated into the wells and the plates were incubated at 37°C for 24 h. Zone of inhibition was recorded in each plate. Similarly the antifungal activity was evaluated using rose Bengal agar medium after inoculating with Candida albicans and incorporating the prepared effervescent denture cleansing solution.

Result: Clove mediated effervescent granules showed a dose dependent antibacterial activity against the tested microorganism with a maximum effect on Streptococcus mutans followed by Enterococcus faecalis. The different concentration showed similar inhibition in case of C. albicans.

Conclusion: The prepared clove mediated effervescent denture cleansing granules were found to be effective against S.mutans, E. faecalis and C. albicans . Hence it may be used for routine cleansing of denture to protect the denture users from infections such as denture stomatitis.

Keywords

Clove Oil, Effervescent Granules, Denture Cleanser, Denture Stomatitis.

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V. Deepak Nallaswamy ¹, Anitha Roy ², S. Rajeshkumar ², Lakshmi Thangavelu ², Devaraj Ezhilarasan ², M. Subha ³

Affiliations
1 Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College,Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College,Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Reader, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Saveetha Dental College,Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the antibacterial activity of dill oil mediated effervescent denture cleansing granules.

Materials and Method: The components such as citric acid, tartaric acid and sodium bicarbonate were taken in a ratio of 1: 2: 3 to prepare the effervescent granules by dry method. The citric acid crystals were powered first and then mixed with tartaric acid. Dill oil was mixed with sodium bicarbonate initially. Both the powders were mixed using geometric dilution, further sieved and packed in air tight containers. Different concentrations of the prepared dill effervescent denture cleansing solution was tested against Streptococcus mutants and Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in their respective medium and the zone of inhibition was was recorded after incubation over night at 37° c.

Result: The effervescent granules prepared with dill oil showed good antibacterial activity against the tested microorganism such as Streptococcus mutans, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans.

Conclusion: The effervescent denture cleansing granules prepared with dill oil were found to be effective against S. mutans, E. faecalis and Candida albicans. Hence it may be used for routine cleansing of denture to protect the denture users from infections such as denture stomatitis.

Keywords

Dill Oil, Effervescent Granules, Denture Cleanser, Denture Stomatitis.

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Deepak Nallaswamy ¹, R. V. Geetha ², M. Subha ³

Affiliations
1 Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, IN
2 Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, IN
3 Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Faculty development programme is a protocol followed by every institution for the betterment of the faculty. However, it’s not been standardised. This can be achieved only by assessing the faculty performance in a 360 degree way..Performance evaluation of faculty members is a challenge for the management. Any growing institution incorporates new innovations that becomes a task for the faculty. Hence, it is essential to have a standard and integrated appraisal system. It identifies strengths and weaknesses of teachers on all aspects, such as academic responsibilities, research profile, student evaluation, publications, acquiring research grants etc. Continuous Annual Faculty Evaluation was introduced to develop an inclusive and dynamic system of evaluation addressing all the activities and responsibilities of faculty members. After the introduction of CAFÉ system, the overall performance of the faculties showed a significant increase. This article describes in detail the performance of the faculty in all aspects after introducing CAFÉ.

Keywords

Faculty Performance, CAFE, Evaluation.

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Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan ¹, Lakshminarayanan Arivarasu ², Anitha Roy ², S. Rajeshkumar ², Lakshmi Thangavelu ², Devaraj Ezhilarasan ², M. Subha ³

Affiliations
1 Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Aim: To prepare and evaluate the antibacterial activity of Coconut oil-mediated effervescent denture cleansing granules.

Materials and Method: The components such as citric acid, tartaric acid and sodium bicarbonate were taken in a ratio of 1: 2: 3 to prepare the effervescent granules by dry method. The citric acid crystals were powered first and then mixed with tartaric acid. Coconut oil was mixed with sodium bicarbonate initially. Both the powders were mixed using geometric dilution, further sieved and packed in air tight containers. Different concentrations of the prepared Coconut oil effervescent denture cleansing solution was tested against Streptococcus mutans and Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in their respective medium and the zone of inhibition was recorded after incubation overnight at 37° c.

Result: The effervescent granules prepared using Coconut oil showed good dose dependent antimicrobial activity against the tested microorganism such as Streptococcus mutans, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans.

Conclusion: The effervescent denture cleansing granules prepared with Coconut oil were found to be active against S. mutans, E. faecalis and Candida albicans at higher concentrations. Hence it may be used for routine cleansing of denture to protect the denture users from infections such as denture stomatitis.

Keywords

Coconut Oil, Effervescent Granules, Denture Cleanser, Denture Stomatitis.

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Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan ¹, Lakshminarayan Arivarasu ², Anitha Roy ², S. Rajeshkumar ², Lakshmi Thangavelu ², Ezhilarasan Devaraj ², M. Subha ³

Affiliations
1 Professor, Departmentof Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of oregano oil mediated effervescent denture cleansing granules.

Materials and Method: Effervescent granules were prepared using citric acid, tartaric acid and sodium bicarbonate in a ratio of 1: 2: 3 by dry method. The citric acid crystals were powdered first and then mixed with tartaric acid. Oregano Oil was mixed with sodium bicarbonate and incorporated with the acid by geometric dilution. It was then sieved and packed in airtight containers. Different concentrations of the prepared oregano effervescent denture cleansing solution was tested against Streptococcus mutans and Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans and the zone of inhibition was measured.

Result: The effervescent granules prepared with oregano oil showed good antimicrobial activity against the tested microorganisms such as Streptococcus mutans, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans.

Conclusion: The effervescent denture cleansing granules prepared with oregano oil were found to be active against the test organisms especially against E faecalis.Hence it may be used for routine cleansing of denture to protect the denture users from infections such as denture stomatitis.

Keywords

Oregano Oil, Effervescent Granules, Denture Cleanser, Denture Stomatitis.

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Vinay Sivaswamy ¹, Marian Anand Bennis ¹, Deepak Nallaswamy ², M. Subha ³

Affiliations
1 Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, IN
2 Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, IN
3 Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Worn-out teeth are a common finding in routine dental practice. Tooth wear results in discomfort during mastication, poor aesthetics and reduced vertical dimension. Cases of generalized attrition usually require full mouth rehabilitation with crowns and bridges to restore function, aesthetics and self-esteem of the patient. The following case report describes the complete oral rehabilitation of a patient with mutilated dentition and reduced vertical dimension resulting from attrition. A detailed treatment plan was chalked out involving restorations and endodontic therapy followed by crowns and bridges along with institution of optimal oral hygiene measures.

Keywords

Attrition, FMR, Easthetic Rehabilitation.

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