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proliferation of microbes to the parts open to the oral cavity. Hence, microbial colonization on various intraoral suture materials from patients undergoing periodontal flap surgery and its impact on healing of gingival tissues was compared. Patients and Methods: During periodontal flap surgery, three different suture materials (silk, polyamide, & vicryl) were used in 25 patients. Eight days postoperatively, the sutures were removed, and adhered micro-organisms were counted by culturing on nutrient agar. Additionally clinical parameters, bleeding on probing and papillary position to assess healing were recorded to baseline, at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks. Wilcoxon signed ranks test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Mean CFU’s for silk, polyamide and vicryl sutures were 6.239 ±1.476 X 108, 2.425 ± 1.010 X 108, 4.431 ± 1.069 X 108. There was no inter-group statistical difference in the clinical parameters i.e. bleeding on probing, papillary position at all time periods (p>0.05). There was a significant statistical improvement in bleeding on probing in all the three groups from base line (p

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of Clorni* gel as an adjunct to phase 1 therapy, in the treatment of gingivitis. Methodology: The study was carried out on 30 patients. Group 1(control group): scaling and root planing, oral hygiene instruction and Hexi* gel application. Group 2(test group): scaling and root planing, oral hygiene instruction and Clorni* gel application. Clinical parameters like Gingival Index, Plaque Index and Papillary Bleeding Index were recorded at baseline, one week and after one month for each patient. Results: There were reduction in the PI, GI and Papillary bleeding index scores in both the groups. Within the groups (group1 and group 2) clinical parameters showed overall reduction from baseline to 1 month and on multiple analysis the results were statistically significant from baseline to one month, but no statistical significance was seen from one week to one month. On comparison between the groups there was no statistical significance in the clinical parameters. Conclusion: Clorni gel can be used as an adjunct to SRP in the treatment of gingivitis.

Dental caries is the most prevalent disease of the oral cavity posing a greater threat to health throughout the world. It occurs in all age groups and in both genders. There is a recent raise in the occurrence of dental caries the prevalence of which is different worldwide. Owing to various factors immigrants may be at a higher risk of diseases including dental caries. Iranian students form a crux of educational system in Bangalore whose general health and oral health needs to be monitored. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted using 250 Indian students and 250 Iranian students. A wellstructured questionnaire was distributed among 500 students. Results: The answers from the questionnaire were scored and entered into excel sheets and submitted for statistical analysis. The results obtained were presented as cumulative percentile and the DMFT index of Indian and Iranian students was analyzed using ANOVA test showed a p value of 0.05. Interpretation and Conclusion: DMFT index of Indian and Iranian students showed that more emphasis was given to restorative measures than preventive measures due to lack of knowledge.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice towards the treatment of periodontal disease among general dentists. Materials and methods: The study involved 150 general dentists from Bangalore. KAP study using a questionnaire was conducted with a total of 15 questions, and the questions were divided under 3 domains assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards periodontal treatment procedures. Results: Out of the 150 dentists who received the questionnaire, 100% returned properly filled forms with a mean value of 12.2 in knowledge, 15.6 in attitude and 10.2 in the practice. With pearson correlation coefficient, it is understood that there is positive relationship between the knowledge that the dentists possess and their attitude towards periodontal treatment procedures. But, the correlation between knowledge and practice is not significant, however, on the negative side. Conclusion: General dentists have good knowledge and attitude towards periodontal treatment procedures whereas, their practice towards periodontal treatment procedure is still truncated. Hence, the oral perception of general dentists towards periodontal treatment needs to be gauged for betterment of their service. Keywords: Dentists, knowledge, periodontal diseases

Aim Bacterial infections are common complicating findings in course of liver cirrhosis, most of them being Gram-negative. Similarly periodontal pathogens are also mostly Gram-negative bacteria hence the objective was to evaluate the periodontal status in alcoholic liver cirrhosis patients and to compare the periodontal status of alcoholic liver cirrhosis patients in: a. Smokers with periodontitis and b. Nonsmokers with periodontitis. Materials and methods A total of 150 patients made up the sample of this study. The sample size was divided into four groups. The first two groups comprised of 50 patients each comprising of patients with periodontitis who were nonsmokers and patients with periodontitis who were smokers respectively and the next two groups comprised of 25 patients each, which included patients diagnosed as suffering from alcoholic liver cirrhosis who are nonsmokers and patients diagnosed as suffering from alcoholic liver cirrhosis who are smokers. Screening examination included a proper medical history, dental history and Russell's periodontal index was done to evaluate and compare the periodontal status among the selected groups. Results The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis using the ANOVA Fisher's F-test. Multiple group comparisons were made using the Tukey's HSD test. Conclusion Conclusions that can be drawn from this study are: 1. Alcoholic liver cirrhosis patients demonstrated greater alveolar bone loss and increased periodontal destruction. 2. There is very high statistically significant difference on periodontal destruction in alcoholic liver cirrhosis patients (with or without smokers) when compared to the control group. Clinical significance Periodontal diseases are bacterial infections associated with a bacterial load or insult to the host that elicits a strong inflammatory response cumulating to produce significant pathologic alterations in the systemic status of the host. Alcoholic liver cirrhosis patients as a consequence of liver dysfunction have elevated levels of serum cytokines. These are involved in the destructive process of periodontal disease probably through enhancement of collagenase and metalloproteinase activity. Hence, a study has been planned to evaluate periodontal status in patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis. How to cite this article Raghava KV, Shivananda H, Mundinamane D, Boloor V, Thomas B. Evaluation of Periodontal Status in Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Patients: A Comparative Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013;14(2):179-182.

Context: Stress and anxiety during dental procedure can alter respiratory rate and thereby alter oxygen saturation in the blood, leading to emergencies like syncope. It can be prevented by preoperative intravenous sedation. However, it can lead to respiratory depression. Hence, this study was carried out to analyze the effect of oral conscious sedation on oxygen saturation during periodontal surgery in anxious patients. Aim: The aim was to compare the oxygen saturation levels during periodontal surgery with and without oral conscious sedation using diazepam in anxious patients. Settings and Design: Randomized clinical trial. Materials and Methods: The study population consisted of 20 generalized periodontitis patients, identified as anxious for dental treatment with dental anxiety scale. A randomized split-mouth design was used with one quadrant of surgery involving preoperative oral sedation (diazepam), and the second without it. Oxygen saturation was monitored by pulse oximetry. Data were recorded at 5 time periods during the surgery. Statistical Analysis Used: Mann–Whitney U-test. Results: No statistically significant difference between sedated and nonsedated patients in oxygen saturation with P = 0.683. Conclusions: Oral conscious sedation can be used for anxious patients during periodontal surgery for alleviation of anxiety and for better patient acceptance during surgical procedures without significant respiratory depression.