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Original Research Article
COMPARATIVE ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECTIVENESS OF FIVE HAND ANTISEPTICS AFTER HAND WASHING WITH COSMETIC, ANTISEPTIC AND AYURVEDIC SOAP
Author Name: Subramaniam R, Simpy Mittal, Mahesh Hiregoudar, Pooja Latti, Prashant G M, Chandu G N
Abstract: Introduction: Human skin is a reservoir of numerous microorganisms belonging to resident and transient flora. Hand washing with soap and water removes excess organic matter temporarily reducing the number of transient flora. Hand antiseptics enhance the antibacterial effect.
Objective: To compare the antibacterial effectiveness of five hand antiseptics routinely used after Hand Washing with Cosmetic, Antiseptic and Ayurvedic soap.
Methodology: Five hand antiseptics (savlon, dettol,sterisol, sterilium, betadine) were compared for antibacterial effectiveness using fingerprint contact sampling on blood agar with 12 subjects. Bacterial samples were obtained before and after handwashing (with antiseptic or cosmetic soap) and after hand disinfection. The antiseptics were rubbed onto the hands and left for 2 minutes before sampling.
Results: Showed increase in Colony forming units(CFU’s) following use of different soaps when compared to the baseline values. Following the use of hand antiseptics there was a statistically significant reduction in the CFU counts when compared to the baseline. Sterilium showed the maximum reduction in the count followed by savlon and dettol. Among the soaps used, antiseptic soap showed a statistically significant reduction in the CFU counts when compared to cosmetic and ayurvedic soap.
Conclusion: Using antiseptic soap before hygienic hand disinfection using sterilium will providemaximum benefit in reducing the microbial count.
Keywords: Antiseptic, disinfection, hand hygiene, microflora, hand wash.
Review Articles
ELECTRONIC APEX LOCATOR: A COMPREHENSIVE LITERATURE REVIEW
Author Name: John Paul, Meera Gopalakrishnan, Dinesh Kamath, Ajay Joseph
Abstract: Accurate working length determination is a prerequisite for successful root canal treatment, reducing the chance of insufficient cleaning of the canal or of damaging the periapical tissues from over instrumentation. The use of an electronic apex locator has improved the accuracy of the working length measurement in clinical endodontics. Various electronic methods have been developed that use a variety of other principles to detect the canal terminus. Whilst the simplest devices measure resistance, other devices measure impedance using high frequency, two frequencies, or multiple frequencies. In addition, some systems use low frequency oscillation and/or a voltage gradient method to detect the canal terminus. The aim of this review was to have an insight into the fundamental operating principles of the different types of electronic systems that claim to measure canal length.
Keywords: apex locators, canal length, endodontics, root canal terminus.
CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHYTHE THIRD ERA IN DENTAL RADIOLOGY
Author Name: Anoop Kurian Mathew, Anis Ahmed
Abstract: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is anew imaging technique that generates 3-Dimages at a lower cost and absorbed dose compared with conventional computed tomography (CT). Productions of high diagnostic quality images are indispensable for appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan in clinical dentistry. Now, CBCT has been specifically designed to produce undistorted three dimensional images of the maxillofacial skeleton especially the teeth and supporting structures. The purpose of this article is to review the clinical applications of CBCT indifferent dental disciplines, in order to update the general dental practitioners on the current status of this new imaging technology.
Keywords: Cone beam computed tomography [CBCT], conventional tomography, dental practitioners
Case Report
AMELOBLASTOMA ‒ AN UNCOMMON CLINICAL PRESENTATION
Author Name: Ashik Bin Basheer, Joshy VR
Abstract: Ameloblastoma is a true neoplasm of odontogenic epithelial tissue origin. Robinson described it as a tumor that is usually unicentric, nonfunctional, intermittent ingrowth, anatomically benign and clinically persistent1.Ameloblastoma is common in the age group of 3rd to 7thdecades of life and are rare in children. Here we present a case of a huge ameloblastoma on the right side of the face of a 15yr old boy, who came with a chief complaint of an ulceroproliferetive growth in the lower right posterior region.
Keywords: Ameloblastoma, ulceroproliferative growth
PRIMARY MOLAR WITH EXTRA ROOT CANALA CASE REPORT
Author Name: Nimmy Sabu, Soumyashree B V
Abstract: A thorough knowledge about root canal anatomy and its variations is essential for performing a perfect root canal treatment not only in permanent teeth but also in primary teeth as well. Anatomical variations like presence of additional roots or root canals are rare in deciduous dentition. But a pedodontist should be aware of such variations and should be motivated to look for them in order to avoid post-operative complications. Meticulous cleaning and filling of all the root canals is essential to eliminate or reduce the microbial load in the canals. This article reports a case of mandibular second primary molar with five canals as a good example of such an anatomic variation.
Keywords: deciduous teeth, pulpectomy, anatomic variation