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Introduction: Sella turcica is an important landmark seen during cephalogram tracing and evaluation. Its morphology varies in persons, gender groups, age groups, and ethnicities. Aim: This cephalometric study was done on a novel population of Dogra ethnicity residing in Jammu to determine the characteristics of sella and its correlation with the sagittal skeletal structures. Materials and Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study done on cephalograms and included a total of 87 patients which were equally classified as Skeletal Class-I, Class-II, Class-III, respectively. The pre-treatment profile cephalogram of the patient were obtained in a standardised method. Manual tracing of all the cephalograms was done on an acetate paper with a tracing pencil under optimal illumination. Area, size, shape, bridging of the sella was measured using a novel template and tabulated in excel sheet and sent for statistical analysis. Results: The results showed mean area of sella was highest in skeletal Class-III (32.79±3.28 mm) followed by skeletal Class-I (28.31±1.63 mm) and least in skeletal Class-II subjects (23.27±2.91 mm). Skeletal Class-III had the greatest mean sella length (10.85±0.80 mm), depth (10.54±0.89 mm), Anteroposterior (AP) diameter (13.20±0.83 mm) followed by skeletal Class-I and least in Class-II. Normal sella turcica was prevalent among all the skeletal. Conclusion: The dimensions of the sella obtained from this study provide an estimate about the morphology and size of sella in Dogra population thus providing knowledge to the local Orthodontist about the varied appearance of sella and helps in distinguishing the physiological and pathological patterns of sella. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Sella turcica is the most commonly used landmarks in cephalometrics and is located at the centre of the cranium and is an important structure seen in the neurocranial and craniofacial region. The morphology of sella is important for the cephalometric position as a reference point when evaluating growth changes and progress in Orthodontic treatment . The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between the sellar characteristics and facial growth patterns. Material and Methods: A total of 90 cephalograms of the subjects reporting for Orthodontic treatment were collected, the cephalograms were divided into two groups. Group I consisting of 45 cephalograms with hypodivergent growth pattern and Group II consisting of 45 cephalograms with hyperdivergent growth pattern. Growth pattern was classified according to the mandibular plane as SN-MP >38° for hyperdivergent growth pattern and SN-MP <26° for hypodivergent growth pattern. Each cephalogram was traced manually on acetate paper using a tracing pencil and under optimal lighting conditions by same operator. In both the groups, shape, length, depth, diameter of the sella were determined. The data was tabulated in excel sheets and sent for statistical analysis. Mean, standard deviation and error were calculated. Independent t-test was used to determine the correlation between the variables. Results: The results revealed the length, depth, diameter of the sell was greater in the hyperdivergent growth pattern as compared to hypodivergent growth pattern. The length (p =0.0255 ) and diameter (p=0.0009) were statistically significant. Normal shape of sella was more prevalent in both group I &II (62.22% & 44.44%). Oblique morphologic shape was second most prevalent (33.33%) in hyperdivergent growth pattern Conclusion: This study concluded that a correlation exists between the two facial growth patterns and sella length and diameter. Length, diameter and depth are increased in hyperdivergent growth pattern as compared to hypodivergent growth pattern. Oblique shape was second most common in hyperdivergent growth pattern. Such studies are helpful in knowing the normal morphology of sella in various growth patterns which can help in cephalometric tracing, growth superimpositions as well as in growth forecasting and treatment planning in growing children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction Waste generated from hospitals is bio hazardous, highly infectious & toxic. Indiscriminate disposal of hospital waste possesses health risk to human & animal population because of the high potential of disease transmission through unregulated waste pose a dangerous threat not only to human health safety but also to environment for current & future generations, so it is of utmost importance to handle biomedical waste in environmentally sound manner. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, practices & attitude of biomedical waste management in dental health care workers so that regular training programs may be provided for proper handling of biomedical waste generated in dental health Institution. Material &Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted amongst dental health care workers (DHCWs) on volunteer basis. Study was conducted in 70 volunteers including doctors, paramedical/nursing staff, junior residents, post graduate and undergraduate students. Survey was conducted using a predesigned questionnaire about the basic knowledge, segregation of waste at source, color coding & injury reporting. The hard copy of the questionnaires were collected and the correct answers were tabulated on the excel sheet and sent for statistical analysis. Results ANOVA and unpaired t-test were done. Percentage wise data was derived. Doctors had highest knowledge about the biomedical waste management followed by paramedical staff/nurses, junior residents, post graduate and undergraduate students. The knowledge about needle stick injury was found to be less in all the cadres. Conclusion The knowledge about the biomedical waste management was found more in faculty/Doctors followed by paramedics/nursing staff and post graduate and undergraduate students. The importance of biomedical waste management training needs to be imparted at all levels amongst dental care providers, because lack of knowledge impacts the practices of appropriate waste disposal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]