Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

Sangavi Tamizharasan ¹, Subbiya Arunajetasan ², Geethapriya Nagarajan ³, Prakash Venkatachalam ⁴

Affiliations
1 First Year PG Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai - 600100, Tamilnadu, IN
2 Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai - 600100, Tamilnadu, IN
3 Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai - 600100, Tamilnadu, IN
4 Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai - 600100, Tamilnadu, IN

Abstract

Maxillary anterior spacing is one of the most common aesthetic issues .It is atechnical challenge for clinicians. Treatment is mainly for esthetic and psychological reasons, Numerous materials are available for diastema closure. Case should be carefully analyzed with proper history for etiological factors and best possible treatment plan. This case report highlights an esthetic closing of a gap spacing between maxillay central incisor teeth with direct composite using putty impression to provide an acceptable esthetic outcome.

Keywords

Midline Diastema, Etiology, Analysis, Composite Resin.

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Saatwika Loganathan ¹, Prakash Venkatachalam ², Anuradha Balasubramaniam ³, Subbiya Arunajetasan ⁴

Affiliations
1 1 Yr Post Graduate, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, Tamilnadu, IN
2 Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, Tamilnadu
3 Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, Tamilnadu, IN
4 Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, Tamilnadu, IN

Abstract

The common aesthetic complaint of patients is the presence of anterior spacing.It has a multifactorial etiology such as labial frenulum, microdontia, mesiodens, peg-shaped lateral incisors, agenesis, cysts, habits such as finger sucking, tongue thrusting, or lip sucking, dental malformations, genetics, proclinations, dental-skeletal discrepancies, and imperfect coalescence of interdental septum. Based on time, physical, psychological, and economical limitations treatment is planned. Direct composite resins give immediate esthetic changes in diastema cases. In this case report anterior spacing was closed with direct composite resin restoration in a single appointment and the patient was recalled after 6 months.

Keywords

Esthetic, Spacing, Composite, Anteriors.

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Tamilselvi Ramachandran ¹, Veronica Arunakumari ², Venkatesh Alagarsamy ³, Prakash Venkatachalam ³

Affiliations
1 Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, IN
2 Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Madha Dental College and Hospital, Kundrathur, IN
3 Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Amalgam has been replaced by Composite restoration in clinical practice in recent years because of esthetics and improved physical and mechanical properties. But composite resin is a very technique sensitive material and clinician should be aware of the problems in restoring with composite. The principle problem in resin composite are secondary caries, post-operative sensitivity, enamel fracture, cuspal fracture, maintaining proper contour and contact, micro leakage and nano leakage resulting in debonding. Many of these problems can be controlled by the operator. This review gives us insight into difficulties and problems associated with posterior resin composite. As a clinician, it is our responsibility to understand trouble shooting in posterior composite and ways to overcome them for successful long lasting composite restoration.

Keywords

Composite Restoration, Secondary Caries, Post-Operative Sensitivity, Enamel Fracture, Debonding.

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Bharadwaj Balasubramanian ¹, Saatwika Loganathan ¹, Prakash Venkatachalam ², Malarvizhi Dhakshinamoorthy ³, Suresh Mitthra ⁴, Geethapriya Nagarajan ⁴

Affiliations
1 M.D.S, I yr Post Graduate, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharat Institute of Higher Education & Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharat Institute of Higher Education & Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Associate Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharat Institute of Higher Education & Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
4 Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharat Institute of Higher Education & Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Aim: To determine the effect of Eugenol based temporary cements on bond strength of RMGIC and RelyX ARC.

Materials and Method: A total of fortymolars were sectioned 3mm below the occlusal surface and roughened surface was smoothened by 60-grit sand paper. Zinc oxide eugenol was given as a temporary restoration for 20 molars and the rest were not exposed to eugenol. Zinc oxide eugenol was removed using ultrasonic scaler and viewed under magnification for precise removal. 20 molars not exposed to eugenol were divided into group 1 (RMGIC) and group 3 (Resin). Other 20 teeth which were exposed to Eugenol were also divided similary into group 2 (Eugenol+RMGIC) and group 4 (Eugenol+Resin). Shear bond strength (SBS) testing was done using knife edge blade in the universal testing machine (INSTRON) at CIPET in Chennai.

Results: On comparing Shear Bond Strength using t-test, no statistical significance (p>0.05) was found between RMGIC groups whereas between Resin groups statistical significance was found.

Conclusion: When ZOE was used as temporary cement there was a decrease in shear bond strength for resin cement but no difference was observed in RMGIC groups.

Keywords

Shear Bond Strength, Eugenol, Polymerization, Chemical Polyalkonate-Hydroxyapatite Bonding, Micromechanical Interlocking.

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Rajendran Devakar ¹, Malarvizhi Dhakshinamoorthy ², Suresh Mitthra ³, Prakash Venkatachalam ⁴

Affiliations
1 1Second Year PG Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Associate Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
4 Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Flare-up can be defined as the occurrence of swelling, pain or the combination of these during the course of ischolar_main canal therapy, which results in unscheduled visits by patients. Inter appointment pain is caused mainly by microbial injury to the periradicular tissues and to some extent by iatrogenic factors which are chemical and mechanical in nature. The offending agents cause inflammation in the periradicular tissues which result in pain and swelling. While post endodontic flare-up is a relatively rare occurrence, the sudden increase in patient symptoms demands for a focused and active treatment plan. This review article discusses these many facets of the flare-up: definition, aetiology, clinical symptoms and management of the situation after its occurrence.

Keywords

Endodontic Flare Up, Periradicular Tissues, Apical Periodontitis, Inter Appointment Pain.

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Prakash Venkatachalam ¹, Megha Ravindranath ², Suresh Mitthra ³, Venkatesh Alagarsamy ¹

Affiliations
1 Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai,Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN
2 Post Graduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai,Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN
3 Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai,Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN

Abstract

Medical conditions of a patient play an important role in the planning of dental treatment. A thorough knowledge on the medically compromised conditions is required in endodontics for successful outcome of the treatment. This review throws light on some very important and frequently encountered medically compromised conditions and their management in endodontics.

Keywords

Medical, Endodontics, Compromised, Condition, Management.

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Prakash Venkatachalam ¹, Rama Krishna ², Devakar Rajendran ³, Geethapriya Nagarajan ⁴, Venkatesh Alagarsamy ¹, Anuradha Balasubramaniam ⁴

Affiliations
1 Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN
2 Private Practitioner, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN
3 Second Year PG Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN
4 Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN

Abstract

A Comparative evaluation of surface wear and distortion of ProTaper, RaCe and K3 nickel-titanium rotary instruments was done using resin blocks with 20 degrees curvature. Three groups of four samples were evaluated for spiral distortion and surface wear after instrumentation. The deformation and fracture of F1 of ProTaper, 0.06 tapers RaCe and were photographically recorded SEM 250X using magnification. It was evident from the scores obtained and SEM pictures analysed that ProTaper instruments exhibited significantly higher degree of spiral distortion and surface wear compared to both RaCe and K3, with no statistical variation between the latter two systems.

Keywords

Surface Wear, Distortion and Cyclic Fatigue.

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