IMPORTANCE OF FRICTIONAL FORCES IN ORTHODONTIC TREATMENTS: A REVIEW ARTICLE

Authors: Ahaan Chaudhary, Merry Goyal, Sanjay Mittal, Isha Aggarwal, Pallavi Vishavkarma

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijohd.11142.1687949377

Keywords: Frictional force, Sliding mechanics, Orthodontic tooth movement

The resistance to sliding in Orthodontics is multifactorial. It is directly influenced by the types of materials used and affects orthodontic tooth movement efficiency. The biological variables influe...

Recent Advances in Pit and Fissure Sealants used in Pediatric Dentistry – A Narrative Review

Authors: HEMASHREE G S, Mallayya C. Hiremath, S.K srinath, VIDYA S

Keywords: Dental caries, Pit and fissure, Pit and fissure sealant, Preventive dentistry

Pit and fissures are highly prone for dental caries. The plaque retentive nature of pits and fissures make them difficult to clean, thereby causing them to be more susceptible to caries than smooth su...

Ancient Remedies in Modern Dentistry: The Remineralizing Potential of Urine and Sumac

Authors: Amir Shayegan, Nicolas Jabbour

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijohd.12245.1869952967

Keywords: Remineralization, Enamel, Fluoride, Urine, Rhus coriaria L.

Background: Enamel remineralization restores mineral content and prevents decay. While fluoride is commonly used, concerns about its risks have led to interest in natural alternatives like urine thera...

MANAGEMENT OF AN ORO-ANTRAL FISTULA FOLLOWING A SEQUESTRECTOMY OF A BENIGN FIBROOSSEOUS LESION OF THE MAXILLA AT THE IDRISSA POUYE GENERAL HOSPITAL IN DAKAR.

Authors: Amadou Tidiane BAH, Mamadou DIATTA, Khadim SECK, Alhassane Alpha CAMARA, Babacar Tamba

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijohd.12402.1758529848

Keywords: Fistula, oro-antral, sequestrectomy, fibro-osseous, maxilla.

Introduction: Oro-antral fistula is an unnatural communication between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus. This is a common phenomenon after dental avulsion, osteomyelitis, granulomatous diseases...

Biochemical and Microbial Profile of Saliva in Children with Black Extrinsic Tooth Stains

Authors: Sudha P, Sapna Konde

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijohd.12662.1937277689

Keywords: Black stain, children, Dental caries, Saliva.

Background: Black stain (BS) is a type of extrinsic discoloration seen in children, often along the cervical third of teeth. Though BS is linked to chromogenic bacteria and has been associated with lo...

Pain pathway: an overview

Authors: Rachel Ann Joseph, Vijaylaxmi Ann Madalli, Kirty R Nandimath

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijohd.12772.1758537791

Keywords: Pain pathways, nociception, spinothalamic tract, descending inhibition, chronic pain, pain modulation, pain perception

Pain is a complex sensory and emotional experience that plays a crucial protective role by signalling potential injury or harm. Derived from the Latin poena (punishment) and Greek poine (price paid, p...

An Unusual Impaction of the Permanent Mandibular First Molar – Report of a Rare Entity with Literature Review

Authors: NB NAGAVENI

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijohd.12930.1758540145

Keywords: Dental anomaly, Ectopic eruption, Impaction of the tooth, Mandibular molar, Permanent first molar

All dental practitioners and specialist can come across wide array of dental anomalies, variations and disturbances in their routine dental practice. A thorough knowledge and occurrence of such unusua...

Saliva: A Double-edged Sword

Authors: Rishitha Sajja

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijohd.13029.1758539227

Keywords: Saliva, COVID-19, dentist; infection; infection control, nasopharyngeal swab; oropharyngeal swab

The COVID-19 virus is primarily known to affect the respiratory system of infected individuals. The mode of transmission is predominantly said to be through droplet spread, and this poses a great thre...