In majority of cases, mandibular canines have one root and one root canal, although 15% may have two canals. Literature report shows incidence of two-rooted canine as low as 1.7%. This article reports a clinical case of endodontic treatment of mandibular canine with two roots and two canals. How to cite this article Moogi PP, Hegde RS, Prashanth BR, Kumar GV, Biradar N. Endodontic Treatment of Mandibular Canine with Two Roots and Two Canals. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012;13(6):902-904.

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Background: Maxillofacial trauma is most common in both developing and developed countries. Descriptive studies from various parts of the world helps us in understanding the patterns of these injuries which in turn help in formulating tailor made prevention strategies for that particular geographic region. Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the patterns of maxillofacial fractures treated in IGMC & RI in Puducherry from 2011-2018. The objectives are to find out the type of maxillofacial fractures treated, to estimate the demographic data of maxillofacial fracture victims and to assess the treatment modality used(Closed reduction /open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Materials and Methods: Data of surgically treated patients of maxillofacial fractures were retrieved, tabulated and analysed using SPSS software – 24 for descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The estimated results clearly indicate that males were most commonly affected by maxillofacial trauma. The common age group is 20 to 30 years. The major contributing aetiology for trauma is RTA and the common fracture that was encountered was fracture mandible and the fractures were largely managed by open reduction. Conclusion: The results obtained are expected to greatly contribute for the planning of prevention actions and management in health, assistance practices to victims of facial trauma, epidemiological surveillance and road traffic rules.

Aim and objective To evaluate the marginal adaptation at the tooth-restoration interface at enamel and cementum margins using composite restoration reinforced with novel enamel inserts/biofillers. Materials and methods Standardized class V box-shaped cavities were prepared in 40 extracted maxillary first premolar teeth which were divided randomly into four experimental groups consisting of 10 samples each. Group I: Bulk placement. Groups II: Horizontal incremental technique. Group III: Restoration with precured composite balls (megafillers). Group IV: Restoration with biofillers. All the cavities were restored with visible light-activated direct restorative nanocomposite. The specimens were thermocycled for 24 hours. After thermocycling, the samples were immersed in a 1% methylene blue for 4 hours and subsequently evaluated for microleakage. Microleakage scores (0–4) were obtained from gingival margins of class V restorations and analyzed by statistical analysis. Evaluation of the data was performed by Kruskal–Wallis one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Mann–Whitney U tests. Results Microleakage scores have indicated restorations with biofillers showed best results followed by megafillers, incremental horizontal build-up, and bulk filling. Conclusion Biofillers provide a novel approach in improving microleakage and marginal adaptability of composite resin restorations. Clinical significance Incorporation of inserts, which are capable of adequate bonding to resin and tooth, may provide improved marginal adaptability and reduce microleakage around restorative margins. How to cite this article Biradar N, Allappanavar KS, Shetty NK, et al. Evaluation of Marginal Adaptation of Composite Restorations Reinforced with Novel Enamel Inserts (Biofillers) in Class V Cavities. J Contemp Dent Pract 2020;21(12):1368–1373.

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