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Objective: To determine the mean vertical dimension of occlusion among dentate population by using different anthropometric measurements in relation to eye. Study Design and Setting: It was a cross sectional study conducted at outpatient department of prosthodontics, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro from March –Sep-2019. Methodology: Five eye characteristics were measured. The distance between the outer canthus of one eye and the inner canthus of the opposite eye is measured in millimeters, outer canthus to rima oris distance, interpupillary distance, mid pupil to rima oris distance and canthus to tragus distance. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 20. Mean and SD for age distinction between right and left pupil, rima oris and tragus. The outcome was assessed using age and gender stratification. The age and gender groups were compared using a t -test. Results: Total n=100 patients with complete dentitition were included for data collection. Mean age was 22.75±1.86 years. Mean vertical dimension of occlusion (OVD) among dentate population was 67.73±1.02 mm. The mean inter canthus distance was 63.13±2.95mm, the mean interpupillary distance was 61.21±1.67mm, rima oris to pupil was 67.46±1.53mm and eye to ear distance was 70.04±1.68mm Conclusion: The OVD index identifies the precise vertical dimensions as being present in dentate populations. This index could be used in clinical setting before using other methods to estimate vertical dimension to provide a general sense of the patient's vertical dimension.

Introduction: Aesthetic is the most important consideration for the replacement of missing teeth. Traditional metal-ceramic fixed dental prostheses are stronger, clinically recognized, and reliable and will therefore persist the first consideration. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro. Period: October 2015 to September 2016. Material and Methods: Using non probability consecutive sampling technique. Data from 120 patients regarding effect of age on appearance after providing metal-ceramic fixed prosthesis were collected using the method of interview and examination. Results: The male to female ratio was 1:1.4 with a mean age of 30 years and standard deviation (SD) 10.88. 120 Patients were divided in four age groups. Out of Sixty-six patients with age range from 19 to 30 years, thirty-eight were found to be completely satisfied. Out of 21 patients of 31-40 years old, eighteen were aesthetically satisfied. In another group comprises of 24 patients with an age range 41-50, seventeen showed completely satisfaction. Another group, age range from 51-60 that showed 9 patients, in which six patients were satisfied with fixed prosthesis. Conclusion: Most of the patients in this study were satisfied after providing prostheses. Middle age (31-40years) patients showed more satisfaction comparative to other age groups.

OBJECTIVES Stereognosis has been investigated occasionally to predict the prognosis of treatment with complete dentures. This study evaluated oral stereognosis and satisfaction levels in completely edentate patients wearing prostheses for at least three months. METHODOLOGY From November 2014 and January 2016, data from 322 patients' follow-up visits were collected from records of the Prosthodontics department at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro. Denture satisfaction was assessed using a self-structured proforma, and oral stereognosis was measured using different-shaped objects made from self-cure acrylic resin, kept in the oral cavity without showing them to the patient. The frequency of qualitative variables was determined for data analysis, and a chi-square test was applied. Significant P-values were defined as those less than 0. RESULTSThe male-to-female ratio was 1.2:1, with 50.9% wearing a prosthesis for less than a year and the minimum range being 3-6 years (13.66 %). Only 31 had stereognosis positive but were completely satisfied with their prosthesis, while 85 who were unsatisfied were found to have positive sensory perception. Statistical analysis for all groups shows a p-value of 0.000 for patient satisfaction with denture wear which is statistically significant. Most patients with the least duration of wear found their stereognosis positive and were unsatisfied with the prosthesis and vice versa. The chi-square test shows a statistically significant value for both groups of stereognosis i-e 0.0001.. CONCLUSION Patients with the shortest period of wear were found to be more dissatisfied, but their oral perception remained intact, while those with more experience complained less but had reduced stereognosis.

Objectives: To compare the mean temperature difference in one-step self-etch adhesive versus two-step-self etch adhesive during photo polymerization of composite. Study Design: Randomized control trial. Study Design: Was done at Department of Operative Dentistry Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Karachi. Period: From January 2017 to June 2017. Material & Methods: A total of 92 human extracted maxillary and mandibulars third molar teeth were selected in this study. All discs were divided into two groups. 46 were treated with one-step self-etch adhesive and other 46 were treated with two-step self-etch adhesive. For both the study groups, the temperature was recorded at the start of procedure of photo polymerization and at the end of procedure. From the other side of the disc temperature was measured by non-contact infrared thermometer and recorded. Results: Male to female ratio 1.6:1. The age of the study population ranged from 20 years to 65 years, with mean age of the patients was 32.41±3.01 years. Pre and post mean and the standard deviation (SD) of temperature was 31.95±2.14 and 38.40±1.97 in One-step self-etch adhesive and 31.91±2.25 and 38.45±2.26 in two-step-self-etch adhesive group respectively. Mean change was 6.45 ± 0.78 in One-step self-etch adhesive and 6.45±0.74 in two-step-self-etch adhesive group. Mean difference was not statistically significant between groups (p=0.605). While within group comparison, mean temperature was significantly high in one-step self-etch adhesive and also in two-step-self-etch adhesive. Conclusion: It is concluded that dental practitioners should be aware of the risk of thermal insults to the pulp as a result of photo polymerization of resin-containing restorative materials, especially when caries-affected deep dentin is involved for longer periods.