Evaluation of 8-Hydroxy deoxyguanosine levels, as a marker of oxidative stress in chronic gingivitis and chronic periodontitis individuals during the course of phase 1 periodontal therapy in comparison with periodontally healthy individuals

Aim: The aim was to evaluate the levels of 8-Hydroxy deoxyguanosine levels, as a marker of oxidative stress in Chronic Gingivitis and Chronic Periodontitis individuals during the course of Phase 1 periodontal therapy in comparison with Periodontally healthy Individuals. Materials and Method:  All the individuals were divided into 3 groups each including 16 subjects. Group 1 included healthy subjects and group 3 and 4 included subjects with chronic gingivitis and chronic periodontitis respectively. Saliva samples were collected and the 8-OHdG levels were assessed. Results: The levels reduced to 1.59±0.50 in chronic periodontitis group one month after scaling and root planing. A statistically non-significant value of 0.09 was recorded. The levels in chronic gingivitis group were 1.20±0.89. Conclusion: From the above study it can be concluded that 8-OHdG is an important biomarker of oxidative stress and is increased in patients with chronic gingivitis and chronic periodontitis

Implant retained overdenture using OT equator attachments: A case series

The aim of this clinical report is to demonstrate the technique used with OT‑Equator attachment with chair side incorporation of housings in pre-fabricated denture. Implant retained overdentures are evolving as an optimum and cost-effective treatment modality for patients with edentulism and the evolution of attachments have led to their increased use. The Article Describes a Series of Cases where implant retained overdentures dentures were given to the patient using OT EQUATOR attachments to improve the retentive properties of the dentures thus elevating their chewing efficiency and also the quality of speaking and boosting the overall confidence of the patient. The treatment described in the article should be 1advocated and used wherever possible as it preserves both hard and soft tissues. The OT EQUATOR attachment is specially indicated in cases of compromised inter-arch space and where retention is of utmost priority as described in this case report. The advantage of the attachment is that it is very easy and convenient to use and also offers a chair-side fabricating process

Fiber-Reinforced Composite-Fixed Partial Denture: A Case Series

In most societies, lack of anterior teeth is a serious problem in a patient’s social life. While traditional removable partial dentures and implant support restorations are often the treatment of choice, fiber-reinforced composites are a conservative, fast, and cost-effective alternative for single and multiple tooth replacement