Brij Kumar

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Introduction: In prosthodontics, esthetics a combination of the art and science. Patients requiring complete dentures usually expect comfort first, followed by harmonious appearance, and lastly efficiency. Therefore, the correct selection of the artificial teeth is essential for achieving a pleasant esthetic outcome. A number of soft tissue landmarks have been purported as useful for anterior tooth selection; but these are easily affected by several factors such as aging and the weight and build of the person. In the present study hard tissue landmarks like pterygomaxillary notches and maxillary arch width was presented as alternative anatomical landmark for anterior teeth selection. The aim of the study was to evaluate the hamular width and inter maxillary arch width which could be the guide for the selection ofartificial teeth for complete maxillary denture in the North-East Indian population. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 100 dentate individuals from the North Eastern Indian population, between the age group of 18- 30 years. All measurements were done with digital calliper on cast obtained after impression with irreversible hydrocolloid impression material. Result: Pearson correlation analysis showed, statistically significant correlation between maxillary archwidth and central incisor width. The result was significant at p Conclusion: The maxillary arch width was in direct proportion to the maxillary central incisor width which meant that the increase of maxillary arch width,there was a corresponding increase of maxillary central incisor width. Significant correlation was found between maxillary arch width and central incisor width with p value=0132. The result was significant at p   Keywords: Inter hamular width, Maxillary central incisor width, Maxillary arch width, Northeast Indian population

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Aim: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiological success of using the antioxidant mixture as a new medicament for the pulpotomy of milk teeth. Materials and Methods: This study was performed on 30 molars in children aged 6 to 9 years. A pulpotomy procedure was performed, followed by the placement of an antioxidant (mixed with saline) on the canal orifice, and then permanent filling with GIC was performed. The review was assigned at 3, 6, 9, 12 and 24 months, respectively, after treatment. Results: Follow-up at 3 and 6 months was 100% successful, follow-up at 9 and 12 months showed respectively 96.2% clinical success and 92.5% radiographic success. After 2 years of observation, clinical success was 92.3 and radiological success was 89%. Conclusion: The clinical and radiological success of the antioxidant mixture shows that it is an ideal agent for pulpotomy. Keywords: Free Radicals, ROS (reactive oxygen species), Pulpotomy, Antioxidants, Free Radical Scavengers, RNS (reactive nitrogen species).

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