Context: The penetration of sealer into dentinal tubules is considered to be a desirable feature as sealers prevent the colonization of residual bacteria into the dentinal tubules because of their antibacterial properties. Aims: This study aims to compare the depth of penetration of ADSEAL, Sealapex, and BioRoot RCS into the dentinal tubules in the apical area using confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). Settings and Design: Quality improvement projects. Materials and Method: After decoronating 120 extracted single rooted teeth, preparation was done using ProTaper universal rotary files until F3. Then, the samples were divided into four groups (n = 40) and obturated by the following endodontic sealers: Group A-ADSEAL, Group B-Sealapex and Group C-BioRoot RCS along with F3 gutta-percha cone. Before root canal filling, the sealers were mixed with 0.1% Rhodamine B dye. All the samples were sectioned at 3 mm and 5 mm from apex and visualized under CLSM. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey post hoc tests. Results: BioRoot RCS has shown significantly higher depth of penetration than resin based sealer and calcium hydroxide based sealer (α < 0.05). Conclusion: At all root regions, BioRoot RCS exhibited more tubular penetration whereas ADSEAL exhibited less penetration.

Periodontitis is a relatively common disease. Various therapies have been recommended for its treatment which includes nonsurgical, antimicrobial, and surgical therapy. In recent years lasers have been used for all the three above-mentioned purposes. Lasers have been applied for hard and soft tissue debridement, contouring as well as the bacterial load reduction in the pocket. Here we present a case report of chronic periodontitis treated with the help of a new technique, laser-assisted modified Widman flap (LAMWF). The surgical procedure followed with a 980 nm diode laser has been described. The present case report resulted in significant pocket depth reduction, attachment gain, and radiographic evidence of bone fill. The laser-assisted modified Widman flap provided excellent results without complications and high patient as well as clinician satisfaction.

Periodontal disease is a multifactorial inflammatory condition comprising of a complex interaction between pathogenic bacteria, environmental and acquired factors and host related factors. It is well known that to achieve successful result one must focus on eliminating the cause of disease. In this review we will be discussing most important phase in dental treatment i.e Phase I therapy because the basis of any dental problem ever seen is primarily or secondarily due To “Plaque” Hence Pahse-I Therapy.Scaling and root planning (SRP) is a conventional, non-invasive periodontal therapy and when used alone or as adjunct with other non-surgical therapeutic modalities have shown a great success in dental procedures.

Rehabilitation of atrophied/resorbed edentulous jaws by placing implants is a challenging procedure. Although various bone augmentation procedure like ridge augmentation, sinus lift is in practice but it may lead to the morbidity of donor’s site. Sometimes patient is not willing for such extensive surgical procedures. In such cases Cortical/basal implants is a viable treatment option. Basal implants gives support from the basal bone area which usually remains free from the infection and less prone to resorption. This study was undertaken to assess clinically and radiographically the bone levels in rehabilitation of immediate loading and delayed loading in opposite arch in an occlusion for a period of 1 year. After placing the implants, immediate loading was done within 72 hours for basal implants and conventional implants were placed in the lower partially edentulous sites.

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