Pragati Kaurani
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View article: Present status and future directions: Soft tissue management in prosthodontics
Present status and future directions: Soft tissue management in prosthodontics Open
During restorative dental procedures, complete control over the operative site is critical for patient comfort, safety, and the operator’s access and visibility. The success of a fixed prosthesis depends on accurate impression making of th…
View article: Comparative evaluation of retentive capacity of three different attachment systems for implant retained overdentures: An <i>in vitro</i> study
Comparative evaluation of retentive capacity of three different attachment systems for implant retained overdentures: An <i>in vitro</i> study Open
BACKGROUND The primary issue in managing edentulous patients is the severely resorbed mandibular ridge, particularly in older individuals with diminished adaptive capacities. This compromised situation leads to the fabrication of inadequat…
View article: Comparative evaluation of the effect of reinforced basalt fibre and glass fibre on flexural strength of heat-cured denture base resin: an in vitro study
Comparative evaluation of the effect of reinforced basalt fibre and glass fibre on flexural strength of heat-cured denture base resin: an in vitro study Open
View article: Effect of Addition of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on the Strength of Heat-Cured Denture Base Resins: Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of In Vitro Studies
Effect of Addition of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on the Strength of Heat-Cured Denture Base Resins: Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of In Vitro Studies Open
Background Metal oxide nanoparticle–reinforced polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) has been shown to improve mechanical properties, such as strength. Different types of metal oxide nanoparticles have been used previously, but the comparative ef…
View article: Association of tooth loss and nutritional status in adults: an overview of systematic reviews
Association of tooth loss and nutritional status in adults: an overview of systematic reviews Open
Background Association of tooth loss and nutritional status has been widely researched with conflicting results. This overview aimed to analyse and summarize findings from systematic reviews on association of tooth loss with nutritional st…
View article: Understanding the Association between Loss of Teeth and Systemic Conditions: A Review
Understanding the Association between Loss of Teeth and Systemic Conditions: A Review Open
Aim: This article aims to provide a comprehensive review to provide a better understanding of prominent systemic conditions associated with the loss of teeth.Background: Among other parameters that define oral health, tooth loss as a param…
View article: Effect of addition of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on the antimicrobial properties, surface roughness and surface hardness of polymethyl methacrylate: A Systematic Review.
Effect of addition of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on the antimicrobial properties, surface roughness and surface hardness of polymethyl methacrylate: A Systematic Review. Open
Background: Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) denture-base resins have poor surface properties that facilitates microbial adhesion causing denture stomatitis. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effect of different sizes and percentag…
View article: Modified Sectional Custom Tray Fabrication for Fixed Dental Prosthesis in a Patient with Microstomia: A Case Report
Modified Sectional Custom Tray Fabrication for Fixed Dental Prosthesis in a Patient with Microstomia: A Case Report Open
View article: Treatment of Sleep Apnea with Mandibular Advancement Device: Case Report
Treatment of Sleep Apnea with Mandibular Advancement Device: Case Report Open
endomorphic build and a large circumference of the neck.Intraoral examination showed the class III Mallampati classification of the soft palate.The symptoms reported were loud snoring, interrupted sleep, chest pain, headache, sleepiness du…
View article: Comparison of Fracture Resistance of Three-unit Provisional Fixed Dental Prostheses Fabricated Using Conventional and Digital Methods
Comparison of Fracture Resistance of Three-unit Provisional Fixed Dental Prostheses Fabricated Using Conventional and Digital Methods Open
Purpose: To compare the fracture resistance of three-unit (3-unit) provisional fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) fabricated using conventional, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and three-dimensional (3D) printi…
View article: Assessing the Compliance of Dental Clinicians towards Regulatory Infection Control Guidelines Using a Newly Developed Survey Tool: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study in India
Assessing the Compliance of Dental Clinicians towards Regulatory Infection Control Guidelines Using a Newly Developed Survey Tool: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study in India Open
Adherence to the dental practice regulatory guidelines instituted during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential to minimize the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 strains. Given the lack of a valid and reliable survey tool to assess the adherence to d…
View article: Perceptions of Dental Undergraduates Towards Online Education During COVID-19: Assessment from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka
Perceptions of Dental Undergraduates Towards Online Education During COVID-19: Assessment from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka Open
The findings of this study underscore the need to develop and implement effective online dental educational interventions to foster academic growth and essential practical skills without compromising academic rigor and continuity in the de…
View article: Knowledge, Protective Behaviors and Risk Perception of COVID-19 among Dental Students in India: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Knowledge, Protective Behaviors and Risk Perception of COVID-19 among Dental Students in India: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Open
Objective: This study’s objective was to examine the knowledge, performance in practicing protective behaviors, and risk perception of Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) among dental students of India. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional s…
View article: Change in the Attitude and Expectations of Dental Students Regarding Aging by Introduction of a Geriatric Education Program: A Mixed Method Study
Change in the Attitude and Expectations of Dental Students Regarding Aging by Introduction of a Geriatric Education Program: A Mixed Method Study Open
Introduction: India's growing aging population poses greater challenges for the dental clinicians.Undergraduate dental education programs must include geriatric dental education to train students to meet these challenges.Dental colleges in…
View article: PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN (PHASE 2) AMONG INDIAN GENERAL POPULATION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY
PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN (PHASE 2) AMONG INDIAN GENERAL POPULATION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY Open
COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruption of all spheres of life, including health, financial, and socio behavioral. Given the rampant nature of the pandemic, several nations, including India has instituted stringent public health measu…
View article: Effects of Different Surface Treatments on Retention of Implant Supported Cement Retained Bridge with Short Abutment- An In Vitro Study
Effects of Different Surface Treatments on Retention of Implant Supported Cement Retained Bridge with Short Abutment- An In Vitro Study Open
Aim: To evaluate the effect of surface treatments of implant abutment and metal framework on the retention of implant-supported cement-retained bridge with short abutments. Methodology: Straight implant ab…
View article: A spirometric and cephalometric comparative evaluation of mandibular advancement devices and occlusal jig
A spirometric and cephalometric comparative evaluation of mandibular advancement devices and occlusal jig Open
Within the limitation of the study, it can be concluded that, on cephalometric & spirometric evaluation, OJ shows greater increase in oropharangeal volume when compared to MAD in completely edentulous patient.
View article: Comparative evaluation of elastic recovery of three different elastomeric impression materials on chemical disinfection and autoclaving: An in vitro study
Comparative evaluation of elastic recovery of three different elastomeric impression materials on chemical disinfection and autoclaving: An in vitro study Open
Within the limitations of this in vitro study, conclusion was made that the elastic recovery of AFFINIS was the least which improved with disinfection and autoclaving. Elastic recovery of SPEEDEX and AQUASIL was similar. However, al…
View article: Students perceptions of prosthodontics in a problem based learning curriculum: A survey
Students perceptions of prosthodontics in a problem based learning curriculum: A survey Open
View article: 19. Understanding 3 d printing
19. Understanding 3 d printing Open
With the recent advances in digital prosthodontics, the human manual labor has reduced tremendously. 3 d printing has added new dimensions to digital prosthodontics. It has now become an integral part of digital work flow required for pred…