Amina Sultan

A visit to the dentist for consultation alone is enough to cause the heart rate to increase and 58% of patients having anxiety towards dental treatment has been reported. Amongst various pharmacologic and non- pharmacologic adjuncts available to address dental anxiety, the therapeutic value of hypnosis requires a fresh and deeper look so as to decipher the potential benefits and to create a wider awareness and acceptance of its proven efficacy in anxiolysis.The benefits of hypnosis explained well to the patient at the initial visit and before commencement of treatment, can nudge her towards a greater relief in dental phobia, anxiety and pain tolerance. This article explores the role of hypnotherapy as a facilitator for anxiolysis in dentistry. Keywords: Anxiety, Dentistry, Hypnosis, Hypnodontics, Hypnotherapy

The commotion pandemic has caused has affected almost every aspect of the academic community. Distancing and issues related to the risk of spread have caused researchers to stop most of their most non-COVID clinical trials and experiments, causing a reduction in recruitment of research associates and a lag in data entry into clinical trial databases. Fresh graduates and research scholars who have not yet begun their doctoral research or postdoctoral fellowship are among the most who will endure the consequences. Few valuable crowdfunding options have surfaced to help fund effective scientific research that may otherwise not receive financial support. The institutes affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can seek extra financial aid to cover expenditures that arise from projects being delayed or derailed. The research community should raise awareness of the challenges faced by universities and researchers worldwide and clearly explain the need for action to prevent or limit any further unfavourable consequences. Keywords: Academic Research, COVID­19, Crowdfunding, Mental Health, Research Community

The central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) presents as a benign, painless, slow-growing swelling of the jaw. These lesions are reported more frequently in females and most often occur in the mandible. Radiographically, it presents as a distinct delineated bony pathology with a loss of lamina dura around teeth. There can be frequent signs of displacement of teeth and tooth germs. Currently, the usually followed surgical treatment of the CGCG ranges from simple curettage to en -bloc resection. The extensive resection of aggressive and larger lesions inevitably results in the loss of teeth and tooth germs, especially in younger patients. Since, calcitonin has a direct inhibiting effect on osteoclasts and is efficient in controlling diseases with increased osteoclast activity, such as Paget’s disease, and osteoclastic bone metastases, hence serve as a promising alternative. This paper presents the effectiveness and safety of Calcitonin nasal spray, in the management of a CGCG of the jaw, in an 8-year-old patient who was given calcitonin as first-line therapy. Keywords: Bony pathology, Calcitonin nasal spray, Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG), Enbloc resection, Management, Swellings of jaws.

Sometimes aberrations may occur in the biological chronology, resulting in the presence of dentition at time of birth or soon after birth. Massler & Savara introduced a new nomenclature, where the teeth present at birth or soon after the birth were classified as natal or neonatal teeth respectively. The incidence of natal/neonatal teeth rangesfrom 1:2000 to 1;3500 live births, and the possibility of natal or neonatal teeth in preterm infants is extremely rare with only few case reports mentioned in literature. Most of the natal teeth are prematurely erupted primary teeth and should be maintained cautiously unless they are interfering with nursing or causing ulceration of the tongue. Frequently such cases do not encounter residual tooth formation subsequent to the extraction of natal and neonatal teeth but still there is an involvement of 9.1% of the risk and therefore the parents should be informed about the possibility and the need for regular follow up. Keywords: Natal tooth, Neonatal tooth, Preterm infant, Low-Birth Weight, Residual tooth.

Dental anomalies such as fusion, germination, double teeth are frequently encountered during routine dental examination often leading to crowding or abnormal spacing in dental arches or increased susceptibility to dental caries and aesthetic problems in pediatric dental patients. Tooth fusion is illustrated when there is the union between dentin and / or enamel of two or more separate developing teeth. Since the fused tooth may pose a wide spectrum of dental problems hence managing such cases requires thorough knowledge and technical skills of dental practitioners. Most of the clinicians advocate minimal intervention technique and preventive approach along with a regular and a long term follow up for the management of fused teeth Keywords: Fusion, Gemination, Double tooth, Dental anomaly, Mandibular incisors, Dentition.

The biggest breakthrough in the field of dentistry in recent years has been the advent of digital dentistry. Digital dentistry widely refers to “Any dental technology or equipment that comprises digital or computer-regulated components in contrast to that of mechanical or electrical alone”. A significant drawback of digital dentistry are expenses involved with its implementation. Nevertheless, if the new technology lives up to expectations, it might be viewed as a benefit in the long run. Keywords: Artificial intelligence (AI), CAD/CAM, Digital dentistry, Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Regardless of barriers linked to the patient’s age and behaviour, restoring primary teeth can be technically challenging, and researchers have long searched for an appropriate replacement for glass ionomer cement, composites, and silver amalgam that is cost-effective, fluoride-releasing, convenient to use, and fulfils both strength and acceptable aesthetics. An Alkasite is a resin -based modified composite resin restorative material, comprising alkaline fillers responsible for leaching acid-neutralizing ions like fluoride, calcium, and hydroxide ion. This Alkasite Cention-N is available in A2 tooth shade and has advantages of both Amalgam and GIC and provides better aesthetics and high flexural strength with the additional characteristic of optional light-curing.   Keywords: Alkasite, Aesthetics, Cention­N, Microleakage, Polymerization shrinkage, Restorative Materials.