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Evaluation of Comfort Levels of Patient and Ergonomics of the Dental Surgeon during Manual Scaling under Both Proprioceptive Derivative Concept and Conventional Approach: A Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: The important components that contribute to
successful dental care are maximum accessibility, visibility,
comfort, and control over clinical processes. Dental practitioners
are more prone to developing musculoskeletal disorders due to
awkward working postures. To minimise all these risk factors,
a new concept called Proprioceptive Derivative (PD) has come
into existence.
Aim: The main aim of this study was to evaluate the comfort
levels of the patient and ergonomics of the dental professional
in the PD approach and conventional approach.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted
in which manual scaling was performed by 20 dentists on 120
patients using the PD concept and conventional concept. A
13-item questionnaire was distributed among the patients and
clinicians to record their perceptions of comfort levels, clinicians’
treatment satisfaction levels, and the time needed to complete
the procedure after mastering the PD concept. In indepedent
sample t-test was use to compare the responses among the
two groups. p≤0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The comfort levels of the clinician (q1) during treatment
in the conventional approach, with a mean value of 2.96±0.69,
were significantly lower than in the PD approach, with a mean
value of 3.46±0.85 (p<0.001). However, from the perspective of
the patients, the mean comfort levels using the conventional
strategy were 2.61±1.03, while using the PD approach, it was
2.85±1.11, which was not statistically significant (p>0.05).
Conclusion: The clinicians had more ergonomic benefits and
improved time factors under the PD concept. By following the
work postures according to the PD concept, clinicians can avoid
musculoskeletal discomfort, which is beneficial to all clinicians
and can increase the longevity of their clinical practice
Gingival Depigmentation by Application of Diode Laser at 810 nm (Denlase) and 470 nm (Bluelase) Wavelengths: A Split-mouth Randomised Clinical Trial
Introduction: Gingival hyperpigmentation is a common aesthetic
concern that often requires treatment to achieve a pleasing smile.
While various methods for depigmentation have been described
in the literature, the scalpel method is widely advocated. Laser
technology, particularly diode lasers, has emerged as a preferred
treatment option due to their unique properties.
Aim: To compare the efficacy of two different diode wavelengths,
namely Denlase and Bluelase lasers, in terms of pain intensity,
aesthetic appraisal, and the rate of repigmentation.
Materials and Methods: This split-mouth randomised clinical
trial was conducted in the Department of Periodontics at
Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavarm, Andhra Pradesh, India.
over a period of one year with follow-up. A total of 16 patients
were included, and the right and left quadrants (both maxilla
and mandible) were randomly assigned to either the Denlase
or Bluelase group using the coin toss method. Depigmentation
using diode lasers at 810 nm and 470 nm wavelengths was
carried out in the respective groups. Pain perception, aesthetic
appraisal, and recurrence of pigmentation were evaluated at 1,
3, 6, 9 months, and one year. The data were analysed using
Friedman’s analysis and the Mann-Whitney U-test.
Results: A total of 16 subjects, with a mean age of 27.64±7.64
years and of both genders, were included in the study. Statistically
significant differences (p=0.001) were reported in pain perception,
aesthetic appraisal, and the rate of repigmentation at 1, 3, 6,
9 months, and one year, respectively. Intergroup comparison
revealed an increase in the mean amount of repigmentation at
three months in the Denlase group, indicating a recurrence of
pigmentation after three months.
Conclusion: The Bluelase diode laser (470 nm) demonstrated
superior results compared to the Denlase diode laser (810
nm) in terms of pain intensity, aesthetic appraisal, and
repigmentation