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Aim: At different timings, assessment and comparison of the dimensional stability and surface hardness of three interocclusal recording materials (IRM). Materials and Methods: Samples of polyvinyl siloxane, ZOE, and bite registration wax were made using stainless steel die. Each group had 10 samples. At 1, 8, 24, and 48 h, the samples were estimated using a 10× amplification stereo microscope. Results: Four readings were taken for each sample, the mean was considered to scale the dimensional change and surface hardness. At 1, 8, 24, and 48 h mean dimensional change was viewed as the most extreme among group 3 followed by group 2 and afterward group 1 ( P < 0.05). Conclusion: Polyvinyl siloxane was the steadiest, most precise, and had the most noteworthy surface hardness among the three interocclusal materials.

Background and Aim: With the advanced innovations in the rehabilitation techniques, the usages of removable denture have been reduced significantly. However; complete denture are one of the most common and trendy avenue for restoring completely edentulous situations. The ultimate aim of this study was to assess the denture hygiene attitude in complete denture patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 complete denture wearing patients were selected for this assessment. The patients were selected in the age range of 45-70 years. The methodologies were explained to the patients prior to the real execution of the study. All interested complete denture patients were included in the study. We also performed a small demographic recording of the patients that includes data on gender, age, length of prosthesis utilize, cleaning strategies and materials, and so on. Statistical Analysis and Results: Basic statistical analysis was completed using SPSS statistical package for the Social Sciences version 21 for Windows. Only 58% of the patients reported that they use to clean their dentures every day once. Approximately 68% of the patients agreed that they do not remember the verbal and written instructions for denture hygiene at the time of delivery of complete dentures by the dentists.

Aim: Accurate treatment planning for implant which considers anatomical factors and prosthetic needs is essential to guarantee a predictable therapy. The aim of this study was to assess the current knowledge and awareness about surgical template among general dental practitioner in kanpur, India. Materials & Methods: This study was entirely attempted on a cross sectional idea. It also used the rational usage of questionnaire. However, after considering some essential aspects, this number was lastly reduced to 100. Authors completed the study by close ended questionnaire containing questions about the present knowledge and awareness about surgical template. Response was recorded and data was processed statistically to evaluate the real-time knowledge and awareness level. Results: Statistical analysis was done using statistical software ‘Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)’. The recorded data was subjected to suitable statistical tests to obtain p values, mean, standard deviation, standard error an 95% CI. P ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. 27 practitioners were unaware of the usage of surgical template. 94 practitioners think that UG dental curriculum is inadequate regarding surgical template. 60 practitioners think that surgical template must be made mandatory for all dental institutions.

Background: Trauma during extraction and loss of periodontal ligament were the lead cause of alteration; therefore, many techniques were introduced to prevent the resorption of alveolar bone. The present study was conducted to assess dimensional changes in periodontium with immediate replacement of tooth by socket shield technique. Materials & Methods: 40 fractured central incisors were enrolled and PDL-mediated root preservation technique was planned with simultaneous implant placement. Results: Out of 40 patients, males were 22 and females were 18. Pre-operatively bucco-lingual alveolar bone width was 8.2 mm and post-operatively 9.3 mm. There was 2.1 mm bone loss pre-operatively and 2.5 mm post-operatively. The difference was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: PDL-mediated root preservation technique with simultaneous implant placement is effective.