Mechanical plaque control is the first line of management of peri-implant diseases. Povidone iodine is one of the broad spectrum and potent antiseptics available at various concentrations. The aim of the study was to assess and compare the efficacy of various concentrations of povidone iodine in the management of peri-implant mucositis. In the present double blinded, parallel designed, randomized clinical trial, a total of 60 patients with peri-implant mucositis (20 participants in each group &#91;Group 1 (povidone iodine 0.1&#37;), Group 2 (povidone iodine 2&#37;) and Group 3 (povidone iodine 010&#37;)&#93; were enrolled. Scaling and root planing was done and then the peri-implant sulcus was irrigated with respective irrigant and repeated once in a week for 4 weeks. Loe and Silness Gingival Index (GI) and Mombelli Modified sulcular bleeding index (BI) were recorded at baseline and after a month and compared. Statistical analysis was done using One-way ANOVA and Tukey's HSD <i>post hoc</i> test. A statistically significant difference (<i>P</i> &#61; 0.000) observed between the three concentrations when compared after 1 month. Also, a statistically significant difference between Group 1 and Group 3 and Group 2 and Group 3 was observed in terms of post GI (<i>P</i> &#61; 0.000) and post BI (<i>P</i> &#61; 0.000) but statistically no significant difference was observed between Group 1 and Group 2 in terms of post GI (<i>P</i> &#61; 0.171) and post BI (<i>P</i> &#61; 0.338). The 2&#37; and 10&#37; povidone iodine showed significant improvement in gingival index and bleeding index and hence it could be an effective adjunct to scaling and root planing in the management of peri-implant mucositis.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels. Periodontal problems, bleeding gums, dry mouth, and gingival hyperplasia are common oral manifestations seen in cardiovascular-related problems. To assess the extent of awareness and knowledge, the general public has toward the oral manifestation related to that of CVDs. A questionnaire was distributed among the general public in relation to that of the extent of awareness and knowledge of oral manifestations with regard to CVD. A total of 161 responses were collected from the survey. The collected data were compiled and analyzed by the SPSS software; the Pearson Chi-square test was done where P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study showed that 65.22% of the population is aware of the types of CVD. About 59.63% of the population do not know that periodontal problems lead to cardiovascular problems. About 39.75% have vague knowledge about the maintenance of poor oral health causing cardiovascular problems. The study concluded that the general public is not much aware of the oral manifestations related to that of CVDs.

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Marginal integrity is one of the major factors that contribute to the success of cast restoration. The procedure to expose the subgingival finish line of preparation is termed as gingival displacement or gingival retraction and gingival deflection. Retraction is the temporary displacement of gingival tissue. The development of cordless retraction is becoming popular. It displaces the gingiva by methods of its high viscosity when injected into sulcus. This study is conducted in order to study the knowledge and attitude and extent of cordless method of retraction among dental practitioners in India. To study the extent of knowledge, attitude and level of practise of cordless method of gingival displacement among practitioners. A set of questionnaires were developed in relation to the knowledge, attitude and practise on cordless method of gingival retraction among practitioners in India and was circulated. A total of 103 responses were collected. The data collected was compiled for analysis. The obtained results showed that dental practitioners do not follow gingival displacement and have less knowledge over cordless method of gingival retraction and further still prefer practising of traditional methods. The study concludes that dental practitioners are not aware of other cordless methods of gingival retraction and still prefer cord and various other generally practised methods.

Background: The extraction of primary teeth is a major problem in developing countries. They are given little or no attention because they are thought to shed off on their own, resulting in significant difficulties such as crowding and malocclusion. Aim: The current aim of this study is to study the requirement of extraction of the second maxillary primary molar in 3 to 5-year-old children. Materials and Methods: A total of 136 children from the age group of 3-5 years who had undergone extraction of the second maxillary primary were collected from the DIAS record. The data were clubbed together and the results were analyzed using SPSS software the Pearson Chi-square test was done to find the sign where the p-value was kept <0.05 as the significance level. Results: The results show that 48.62% requirement for extraction is due to caries, 15.42% due to trauma, 15.02% due to mobility, 7.15% due to root resorption, and 13.44% due to other reasons. Conclusion: The study concludes that despite the improvement in pediatric oral health, caries are found to be the main reason for extraction.