The results showed that sandblasting created more irregularities and deeper erosions while silica coating created superficial irregularities and shallow erosions.

Botulinum toxin and derma fillers have made their way into dentistry in recent years for both cosmetic and medicinal purposes. They are here to stay, and with more and more intraoral applications, they are quickly becoming a standard element of dental treatment. They offer the most important, minimally invasive procedures at a cheap cost and with little to no downtime. Botox and derma fillers are used together for rejuvenation and esthetic operations nowadays. The mechanism of action and numerous uses of Botox and derma fillers in the maxillofacial areas, as well as their future implications in dentistry are discussed in this article.

Anchorage in orthodontics is a decisive factor in progress and outcome of a case. With the advent of mini-implants, great advances have been achieved in terms of absolute anchorage. The following article compares the use of stainless steel and titanium implants in a split mouth, controlled clinical study, having direct in vivo comparison. 10 patients were selected for the same and carefully evaluated. The mini-implants were placed in the buccal mucosa, under local anaesthesia, after radiographic safe zone selection. The loading protocol was standardised with low immediate load, followed by incremental load up to 150g. For the study, the cases planned with en-masse retraction of the anteriors into the premolar space were selected for the uniformity in mechanics. The results are discussed with comparative analysis between the two materials and their success rate individually and in relation to upper and lower jaw respectively. In results, a significant success rate has been found with use of titanium implants, with higher implant failure in upper jaw compared to lower jaw.

Introduction: Teeth maintain the functionality and esthetics of the oral cavity. These, in turn, have an impact on the individual’s psychological and social well-being. This study aims to gauge the awareness and attitude of patients concerning various prosthodontic modalities available for the replacement of missing teeth. Method: A questionnaire-based interview of patients with missing teeth was conducted in Navi Mumbai. The questionnaire comprised 18 close ended multiple-choice questions about the knowledge and attitude of the respondents about their condition of partial or complete edentulism. Descriptive statistics were obtained and a comparison of frequencies of categories of variables with groups was done using Chi-square test. Result: The study sample of n=175 comprised 100 males and 75 females of ages ranging from 23 to 82 years. Statistically significant differences (p<0.05) were noted wherein a greater number of male participants opted for the prosthesis to regain functionality. Feasibility was found to be the most important factor affecting the choice of treatment modality by participants. Conclusion: Population in lower socioeconomic classes tend to be more affected by edentulism, primarily due to lack of awareness and low income. Hence, it is important for dental professionals to play a core role in creating awareness about the importance of oral rehabilitation.