There was a significant difference between the values obtained from the new and old peak flow meters and also between the two new peak flow meters. We conclude that there is need for caution in interchangeably using flow meters in clinical practice.
Introduction: Root canal treatment (RCT) is one of the most common endodontic procedures for which patient visits the dentist. Patients' awareness and knowledge of the endodontic treatment is a very important issue in everyday dental practice. It influences significantly the course and effects of treatment. The aim of the study was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of patients in a sample of Kashmiri population regarding the endodontic treatment. Material and Methods: Multiple-choice questionnaire regarding knowledge and awareness of root canal treatment was distributed to 100 respondents. The questionnaire comprised questions ranged from personal and social details to specific questions about endodontic treatment. The analysis of data was performed using methods of descriptive statistics. Results: The results shown that (55%) of respondents indicated that the pain was the most important concern associated with the root canal treatment. Conclusion: Knowledge and awareness of patients regarding root canal treatment are different among races and populations of the world.
Introduction: Aesthetically pleasing restorations are much desirable in current day dentistry and efforts have been made to develop a restorative material to suit the patients desires and needs. Composite resins are currently the most popular of all tooth coloured restorative materials, which completely replaced silicate cement and acrylic resin as esthetic restoarive material. The aim of our study was to know the various clinical practices and techniques related to composite resins amongst dentists in two different population groups to get a wide range of opinion.
Material and Methods:The multiple-choice questionnaire regarding the use of composites and technique associated with its placement were distributed among 200 dentists. Out of 200 dentists only 176 responded. The analysis of data was performed using methods of descriptive statistics.
Results:The response rate in this survey was 88% (176/200). Losses in response rate were due to lack of return of questionnaire form. In this survey we found that only 5% of the dentists used rubber dam, more than 80% of the dentists used cotton rolls and suction tips as a method of isolation, 34% dentists used Mylar strips as matrix band in composite restorations instead of a proper matrix system.
Conclusion:Composites are popular among dentists practicing in Srinagar and Delhi. There is a need of continued professional education and clinical training of the dentists in order to achieve desired results and esthetics within a stipulated time.
Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) is a type of radiation therapy used to treat tumors, vascular malformations and pain disorders. Gamma Knife radiosurgery utilizes specialized equipment which focuses 201 narrow beams of radiation on a tumor or other target. Although each beam has very little effect on the tissue it passes through, a strong dose of radiation is delivered to the site where all the beams meet. The precision of GKRS results in minimal damage to healthy tissues surrounding the target; thus having a lower risk of side effects compared with other types of radiation therapy. GKRS can be used to treat benign and malignant tumors, arteriovenous malformations, brain metastases and functional disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, especially in idiopathic and medically refractory cases. It manages these conditions non-invasively, without the pain and risk of complication associated with traditional surgery with most patients being able to resume normal activities the following day. GKRS is also known as stereotactic radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy.
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