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Nisha S, Das D, Vijay DM, Karmakar S, Barai S, Shashikumar P. Evaluation of Postoperative Complications Following Modified Coronally Advanced Flap as Root Coverage Procedure - A Prospective Clinical Study. Niger J Clin Pract 2024; 27:448-454. [PMID: 38679766 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_559_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Root coverage procedures are very technique sensitive and require patients' compliance for successful treatment outcomes. Post operative complications can influence patients' acceptance of treatment and compromise further periodontal maintenance. AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and severity of complications after a modified coronally advanced flap procedure. METHODS AND MATERIALS A total of 78 modified coronally advanced flap procedures were performed in 42 patients for root coverage. Duration of surgical procedure, history of smoking, gender, and age were recorded for each patient. A questionnaire was given to every patient to fill in at first post operative week regarding their experience of postoperative pain, swelling, and bleeding. RESULTS Pain and duration of surgery had a correlation (OR: 1.05, P < 0.05). Post operative bleeding was significantly correlated with duration of surgery (OR: 1.03, P < 0.05). Current smokers experienced post operative swelling (P < 0.05). However, post operative pain in current smokers was not significantly different (P > 0.05) as compared to nonsmokers. Descriptive statistics were expressed as mean and standard deviations. Odd's ratio was obtained to evaluate risk indicators for moderate to severe types of complications. P < 0.05 was considered as significant. CONCLUSIONS The duration of the surgery, long duration, and the presence of smoking can increase the frequency and severity of post operative complications.
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- S Nisha
- Department of Periodontology, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Haldia, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Conservative and Endodontics, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Haldia, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Private Practice, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Conservative and Endodontics, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Haldia, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Periodontology, J. S. S. Dental College and Hospital, J. S. S. Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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Nisha S, Bettahalli Shivamallu A, Prashant A, Shashikumar P, Ganganna A, Das D. Effect of non surgical periodontal therapy and vitamin C supplementation on total antioxidant capacity in patients with chronic generalised periodontitis - A randomised controlled trial. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2023; 13:511-516. [PMID: 37396691 PMCID: PMC10310911 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2023.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Background Periodontal inflammation are inflammation of supporting tissues of periodontium. The microbial factor can cause infection which is polymicrobial in origin and causes dysbiosis and shift in oxidative stress with compromised antioxidant capacity. This study focused at determination of the effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) and vitamin C supplementation on total antioxidant capacity (TAOC) in chronic periodontitis patients (ChP). Material & method A total of 70 ChPand 35 periodontally healthy subjects (control) were recruited in this study. Further, ChP group was subdivided into ChP1 group (n = 35) which received NSPT only and ChP 2 group (n = 35) which received NSPT with vitamin C 500 mg once daily for 3 months. Serum and saliva samples were taken at baseline and at 3 months postNSPT for measurement of TAOC. Clinical parameters measured were measured at 1-, 3-, 6- and 12-month interval. Results Lower levels of serum and salivary TAOC levels were observed in ChP patients than healthy subjects (p < 0.05). Improvement in Clinical parameters was observed in both the groups ChP1 and ChP 2 group post therapy (p < 0.05). The periodontal treatment showed insignificant changes in serum and salivary TAOC levels (p > 0.05). The supplemental dose of vitamin C didn't have any additional benefits (p > 0.05). Conclusion There lies an association of oxidative stress with periodontitis, low serum and salivary TAOC levels were seen in chronic periodontitis patients. NSPT improved the periodontal inflammatory status. However, benefits of vitamin C as an adjunct to NSPT remains inconclusive and needs to be further explored by multicentre longitudinal studies.
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- Swet Nisha
- Department of Periodontology, J.S.S Dental College & Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570015, India
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- Department of Periodontology, J.S.S Dental College & Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570015, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, J.S.S Medical College & Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570015, India
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- Department of Periodontology, J.S.S Dental College & Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570015, India
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- Department of Periodontology, J.S.S Dental College & Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570015, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Haldia
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Shashikumar P, Nisha S, Karmakar S, Das S, Jana D, Ali N. Comparison of chlorhexidine and hydrogen peroxide as preprocedural mouthrinse during ultrasonic scaling: A triple-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2022; 14:S110-S114. [PMID: 36110637 PMCID: PMC9469440 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_595_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background: Every year, around 2 million people suffer from hospital-acquired infections worldwide. Aerosols are produced while performing ultrasonic scaling. They are potential source of infection and cross contamination. It can result in spread of several infections including hepatitis, HIV, SARS CoV 2, etc. Preprocedural rinse before scaling is considered an effective measure to reduce the microbial load in aerosols. Materials and Methods: This study was a triple-blinded randomized controlled trial performed on 90 participants diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. Random allocation of participants into three groups, i.e., Group-1, Group-2, and Group-3, was done, wherein 0.12% chlorhexidine (CHX), 1.5% hydrogen peroxide (HP), and distilled water (DW) were used, respectively, as preprocedural mouthrinse. The participants of each group were instructed to perform mouthrinse for 60 s before the start of ultrasonic scaling sessions. Blood agar plates were kept at three locations, i.e., operator's chest area, patient's chest area, and assistant's chest area for aerosol collection after scaling. Colony-forming units (CFUs) were counted for microbiological analysis. Results: Least number of CFUs was found in the CHX group, followed by HP and DW groups. Location wise, the patient's chest area had the highest CFU count and the least was at the assistant's chest area. CFU count between the groups was statistically significant. Conclusion: Preprocedural rinse using HP can effectively be used as a method to reduce dental aerosols generated during ultrasonic scaling.
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Nisha S, Bettahalli Shivamallu A, Prashant A, Yadav MK, Gujjari SK, Shashikumar P. Role of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on leptin levels and total antioxidant capacity in chronic generalised periodontitis patients - A clinical trial. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2021; 12:68-73. [PMID: 34765434 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2021.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Introduction Periodontitis causes oxidative stress and reduce total antioxidant levels. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment on leptin levels and total antioxidant capacity in chronic periodontitis. Materials and methods A total of 35 chronic periodontitis (ChP) patients and 35 systemically and periodontal healthy subjects were enrolled in this study. Further, the ChP group received nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). Leptin and total antioxidant capacity (TAOC) was measured in serum and saliva samples at baseline, 3 months and 6 months after non-surgical periodontal therapy. Clinical parameters measured were measured at baseline, 1, 3 and 6 months interval. Results The mean serum leptin and TAOC levels in control group were significantly higher compared to chronic periodontitis group (p < 0.05). The control group had lower mean salivary leptin levels and higher mean salivary TAOC levels as compared to periodontitis group(p < 0.05). Clinical parameters were improved in ChP group post therapy (p < 0.05). However, the periodontal treatment showed insignificant changes in serum and salivary leptin and TAOC levels. Conclusion Chronic periodontitis is significantly associated with serum and salivary TAOC and leptin levels. Non surgical periodontal therapy didn't alter the local and systemic TAOC and leptin levels.
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- Swet Nisha
- Dept of Periodontology, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Haldia, West Bengal, India
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- Dept. of Periodontology, JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Dept. of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC, 27101, USA
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- Dept. of Periodontology, JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Dept. of Periodontology, JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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Nisha S, Shivamallu AB, Gujjari SK, Shashikumar P, Ali NM, Kulkarni M. Efficacy of Preprocedural Boric Acid Mouthrinse in Reducing Viable Bacteria in Dental Aerosols Produced during Ultrasonic Scaling. Contemp Clin Dent 2021; 12:282-288. [PMID: 34759686 PMCID: PMC8525822 DOI: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_374_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Aerosols and droplets contaminated with bacteria and blood are produced during ultrasonic scaling. Measures to control aerosol contamination in dental clinics are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of preprocedural boric acid (BA) mouthrinse in reducing bacterial contamination in dental aerosols generated during ultrasonic scaling. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a randomised clinical trial in 90 systemically healthy subjects (25-55 yrs) diagnosed with chronic periodontitis who were allocated into three groups of 30 subjects each to receive, Group A - 0.12% chlorhexidine (CHX), Group B - 0.75% BA and Group C-water, as a preprocedural rinse for 1 min. The aerosol generated while performing ultrasonic scaling for 30 min was collected at three locations on blood agar plates. Incubation of the blood agar plates at 37°C for next 48 h for aerobic culture was performed and subsequently colony-forming units (CFUs) were counted. RESULTS CFUs in Group A were significantly reduced compared with Group B (P < 0.001). When we compare CFUs in all the three groups, CFUs in Groups A and B were statistically significantly reduced compared with Group C (P < 0.001). Furthermore, it was also observed that the assistant's chest area had lowest CFUs whereas patient's chest area had highest. CONCLUSION This study recommends routine use of preprocedural mouthrinse as a measure to reduce bacterial aerosols generated during ultrasonic scaling and that 0.12% CHX gluconate is more effective than 0.75% BA mouthwash in reducing CFUs count.
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- Swet Nisha
- Department of Periodontology, J.S.S Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Periodontology, J.S.S Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Periodontology, J.S.S Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Periodontology, J.S.S Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Periodontology, J.S.S Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department Of Microbiology, J.S.S Medical College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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Nandlal B, Sreenivasan PK, Shashikumar P, Devishree G, Bettahalli Shivamallu A. A randomized clinical study to examine the oral hygiene efficacy of a novel herbal toothpaste with zinc over a 6-month period. Int J Dent Hyg 2021; 19:440-449. [PMID: 33866666 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This clinical investigation examined the effects of brushing with a test toothpaste containing natural ingredients, that is, clove (Syzgium Aromaticum), aloe vera (Aloe Barbadensis), amla (Emblica Officinalis), neem (Azadirachta Indica), tulsi (Ocimum Basillicum) and honey (from Apis Mellifera) along with zinc salts and fluoride in comparison with a dentifrice formulated with fluoride alone on dental plaque and gingivitis over a 6-month period. MATERIALS AND METHOD One hundred and eighty (180) subjects with mean plaque index scores greater than 1.5 (Turesky Modified Quigley Hein Plaque Index) and gingival index scores >1.0 (Loe and Silness gingival index) in good general health and who met other study criteria were enrolled in the clinical study. Subjects were evaluated for plaque and gingival index scores and were randomly assigned to perform twice-daily oral hygiene with either the test or the control toothpaste for the next 6 months. One hundred and fifty (150) subjects [test toothpaste (n = 72) and control toothpaste (n = 78)] completed the 6-month clinical study with evaluable data. Post-treatment assessments identical to baseline were conducted after 3-month and 6-month use of an assigned product after subjects refrained from oral hygiene for 12 h prior to each evaluation. Comparisons of the treatment groups with respect to baseline-adjusted gingival, plaque, and bleeding index scores at the follow-up examinations were performed using analyses of covariance (ANCOVA). All statistical tests of hypotheses were two-sided and employed a level of significance of p < 0.05. RESULTS No significant intergroup differences were noted between treatment groups for age and gender by two-sample t-test and chi-square analyses, respectively (p > 0.05). Furthermore, the treatment groups demonstrated no differences at baseline for plaque, gingival and bleeding index scores by a two-sample t-test (p > 0.05). At 3-month and 6-month examination, the test toothpaste exhibited progressive reductions in plaque, gingival and bleeding scores as compared to control toothpaste as showed by ANCOVA (p < 0.001). In comparison with the control, the test demonstrated reductions in 23.5%, 25.6%, and 73.3% for dental plaque, gingival index and bleeding index outcomes, respectively, at the final visit. Reductions in the frequencies of sites with higher clinical scores were noted over the study with more sites registering improvements in the test group than in the control group. CONCLUSIONS Routine oral hygiene with the test toothpaste formulated with herbal ingredients and zinc demonstrated a clinical adjunctive improvement in oral hygiene and parameters of gingival health as compared to brushing with a fluoride toothpaste.
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- B Nandlal
- Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University, Mysore, India
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- HITLAB, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Periodontics, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University, Mysore, India
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- Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University, Mysore, India
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- Department of Periodontics, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University, Mysore, India
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Rajaram SS, Nisha S, Ali NM, Shashikumar P, Karmakar S, Pandey V. Influence of a Low-Carbohydrate and Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Ascorbic Acid, Antioxidants, and Fiber Diet on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Gingivitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2021; 11:58-67. [PMID: 33688474 PMCID: PMC7934824 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_365_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background Nutrition has a significant impact on the pathophysiology of periodontal disease. Both micro- and macronutrients have an impact on periodontal health. This study aimed at the evaluation of the effects of a diet low in carbohydrate and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, ascorbic acid, antioxidants, and fiber on clinical outcomes in patients with gingival inflammation for four weeks. Materials and Methods Overall, 54 systemically healthy subjects were enrolled in this study. The clinical trial consisted of two groups: Group A (test group) (n = 27) was instructed to consume a diet comprising low carbohydrates, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, ascorbic acid, antioxidants, and fibers for the next four weeks; in Group B (control group) (n = 27), no alteration in dietary behavior was done, and these subjects were instructed to have their daily routine diet. Clinical parameters measured were plaque index (PI), gingival bleeding index (GI), probing depths (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), and bleeding on probing (BOP) at one week without any dietary changes (baseline) for both the groups, followed by a one-week adaptation period; then, the parameters were checked on a weekly basis for the next four weeks. Results Primary clinical outcome BOP and secondary outcome GI showed significant changes in the test group compared with the control group (P < 0.05). However, no significant changes were seen in the plaque scores in the test group (P > 0.05). The degree of diet compliance on the clinical parameters (PI, GI, and BOP) was assessed by using regression analysis. Conclusion Dietary recommendations can be beneficial in managing gingival and periodontal inflammation. Nutritional interventional studies as monotherapy are required to evaluate the clinical significance of diet in periodontal therapy.
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- Savan Sunari Rajaram
- Department of Periodontology, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Haldia, West Bengal
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- Department of Periodontology, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Haldia, West Bengal
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- Department of Periodontology, J.S.S. Dental College & Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa, Jharkhand, India
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Nisha S, Shashikumar P. Periosteal pedicle graft with coronally advanced flap and its comparison with modified coronally advanced flap in the treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recessions-a randomized clinical trial. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2021; 11:99-106. [PMID: 33532194 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2020.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The present study aimed at evaluating clinical utility of periosteal pedicle graft with coronally advanced flap (PPG + CAF) vs modified coronally advanced flap (M-CAF) in cases of multiple adjacent gingival recessions involving maxillary and mandibular anteriors labially. Random allocation of 40 patients with 269 gingival recessions was done into two groups. In Test group (20 patients) periosteal pedicle graft followed by coronally advanced flap (PPG + CAF) technique was performed and in control group (20 patients) modified coronally advanced flap (M-CAF) was attempted. Primary outcome measures included percentage root coverage (PRC), gingival thickness (GT), probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), recession depth (RD) and width of keratinized gingiva (WKG). Secondary outcomes measures were patient centred outcomes, plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI). Patients were recalled at baseline, 3,6 and 18 months postoperatively. Results There was a significant decrease in the mean recession depth from 3.58 ± 0.53 mm (baseline) to 0.22 ± 0.01 mm (18 months) in PPG + CAF test group and 3.7 ± 0.56 mm (baseline) to 0.21 ± 0.01 mm (18 months) in M-CAF control group. With 85% root coverage in test group and 78% root coverage in control group, the difference was statistically significant at 18 months. The test group showed significant higher clinical attachment level gain and increase in width of keratinized gingiva as compared to control group. Conclusion In both the study groups PPG + CAF and M-CAF, significant root coverage was achieved. However, in terms of increase in width of keratinized gingiva, gingival thickness and percentage root coverage, PPG + CAF group presented significantly better results than M-CAF group at 18 months follow up. Thus, periosteum can be used as a pedicle graft along with coronally advanced flap as an alternative method in achieving better results with minimal cost.
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- Swet Nisha
- Department of Periodontology, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Periodontology, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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Nisha S, Das D, Goswami P, Shitanshu S, Shashikumar P, Rajaram S. Evaluation of Hypericum perforatum mother tincture as an antigingivitis agent in comparison with Chlorhexidine: A randomised controlled trial. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/ijrh.ijrh_49_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Manohar Sharma H, Deepika PC, Venkatesh MP, Chandan S, Shashikumar P. Efficacy of 3% Psidium guajava local drug delivery in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: A randomized controlled trial. J Int Oral Health 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/jioh.jioh_249_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Nair M, Shashikumar P. “LIVER CLOT” after periodontal plastic surgery. J Int Clin Dent Res Organ 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/jicdro.jicdro_23_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Chandra S, Shashikumar P. Diode Laser - A Novel Therapeutic Approach in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. J Lasers Med Sci 2018; 10:56-63. [PMID: 31360370 DOI: 10.15171/jlms.2019.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Introduction: Maturity-onset diabetes mellitus affecting the elderly population is marked by insulin resistance and decreased insulin production. The relationship between periodontitis and diabetes is bidirectional. Type 2 diabetic patients are more prone to chronic periodontitis (CP) and severe periodontitis affects the glycemic control in such patients. Recently, dental diode laser has become an effective tool in controlling CP. To date, very few studies have been conducted to check the efficacy of diode laser in control of periodontal destruction in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) patients. Hence, the need of the study was to evaluate whether diode laser helps improvement of periodontal outcome and reduction in anaerobic bacteria in elderly diabetic patients with CP. Methods: Forty DM2 patients with CP were randomized into group A (control): scaling and root planing (SRP) only and group B (test): SRP followed by soft tissue dental diode laser (808 nm) application. Four patients (2 in each group) were lost during follow up. Clinical parameters, plaque samples and glycated hemoglobin levels were evaluated at both baseline and 90 days post-treatment. Results: Improvement in clinical, microbiological and glycemic parameters were noted in the group that received SRP as well as SRP + LANAP (laser-assisted new attachment procedure). The reductions in clinical parameters were statistically significant after 3 months (P<0.001). The microbial analysis of plaque samples for Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa) and Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) decreased significantly after 3 months in group B than in group A. Glycated hemoglobin level (HbA1c) decreased significantly after 90 days in both the groups (P<0.001) with more reduction in the SRP+LANAP group (6.49%) in comparison to SRP alone (16.25% vs. 9.76%). However, on the intergroup comparison, the difference in HbA1c reduction was nonsignificant. Conclusion: Laser as an adjunct to SRP is an effective procedure for improving clinical and microbiological parameters in maturity onset diabetes mellitus patients with CP. Also, there was a better improvement in glycemic control in the test group compared to control group after 3 months. Hence, medically compromised patients like DM2 with CP with delayed wound healing can effectively be treated by laser as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal therapy for better results.
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- Sourav Chandra
- Department of Periodontology & Implantology, Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Hazaribag, Jharkhand825301, India
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- Department of Periodontology, JSS Dental College & Hospital (Constituent College), Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University, Mysuru- 570015, Karnataka, India
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S S, Shashikumar P, H S S, Kumar G S. Solitary plexiform neurofibroma of the gingiva: unique presentation in the oral cavity. J Clin Diagn Res 2013; 7:2090-2. [PMID: 24179954 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2013/6535.3416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2013] [Accepted: 07/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Neurofibromas are benign tumours originating from the nerve sheath. Amongst the histological variants, plexiform types are considered exclusive. These are poorly circumscribed, locally invasive and may exhibit sarcomatous potential. Plexiform neurofibromas are key features of Neurofibromatosis - 1 and their solitary intra-oral presentation is uncommon. The following case report describes a unique case of an isolated solitary plexiform neurofibroma of the maxillary anterior gingival region in a middle aged female patient.
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- Suramya S
- Post Graduate Student, Department of Periodontology, JSS Dental College and Hospital , Mysore, Karnataka, India
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Vishwanath SB, Kumar V, Kumar S, Shashikumar P, Shashikumar Y, Patel PV. Correlation of periodontal status and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a digital radiographic and quantitative ultrasound study. Indian J Dent Res 2012; 22:270-6. [PMID: 21891899 DOI: 10.4103/0970-9290.84303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Data suggest that postmenopausal women with osteoporosis are at an increased risk for periodontal attachment loss and tooth loss; however, the extent of relationship between these two diseases is still not clear. AIM The aim of the study was to evaluate the correlation of periodontal status and bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study population included 60 postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years (mean±SD: 55.5±3.4 years). Periodontal status was examined by plaque index, bleeding index, probing depth, and clinical attachment level (CAL). Digital panoramic radiograph was taken to measure the maxillary and mandibular alveolar bone density values. Skeletal (calcaneal) BMD was measured by quantitative ultrasound technique for T-score values. The recorded data for T-score, maxillary and mandibular alveolar bone densities, and periodontal status were subjected to statistical analysis for correlation and regression procedures. RESULTS The results showed that mandibular alveolar (r=0.907, P<0.001) and maxillary alveolar bone density (r=0.898, P<0.001) had significant positive correlation with calcaneal T-score. Probing depth (r=-0.316, P<0.05), bleeding index (r=-0.277, P<0.05), and plaque index (r=-0.285, P<0.05) showed weak but significant negative correlation with calcaneal T-score and alveolar bone density of both the jaws, whereas CAL showed weak correlation with T-score which could not reach to a statistically significance level (r=-0.221, P>0.05). CONCLUSION Calcaneal BMD was related to alveolar bone loss and, to a lesser extent, to clinical attachment loss, implicating postmenopausal bone loss as a risk indicator for periodontal disease in postmenopausal women.
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- S B Vishwanath
- Department of Periodontology, JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysore, India
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Venkateshwari A, Krishnaveni D, Venugopal S, Shashikumar P, Vidyasagar A, Jyothy A. Helicobacter pylori infection in relation to gastric cancer progression. Indian J Cancer 2011; 48:94-8. [PMID: 21248438 DOI: 10.4103/0019-509x.75840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Gastric cancer is a major cause of cancer death worldwide, especially in developing countries. The incidence of gastric cancer varies from country to country, probably as a result of genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. H. pylori infection is considered as a major risk factor in the development of gastric cancer. However, the scenario varies in Asian countries, exhibiting a higher rate of H. pylori infection and low incidence of gastric cancer, which could be attributed to strain-specific virulence factors and host genetic makeup. In this review, we discuss the various virulence factors expressed by this bacterium and their interaction with the host factors, to influence pathogenesis.
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- A Venkateshwari
- Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases, Osmania University, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500 016, India.
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