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Introduction: Playing Video Games without control can lead to Gaming Disorder (GD) which is also called a problematic gaming pattern or video game addiction. This study is to determine the prevalence of video game disorders and the various associated factors leading to them. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was done among 930 medical students studying MBBS in a private medical college in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Data was collected by pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Gaming disorder was assessed by Internet Gaming Disorder Short Form – 9 (IGD-SF 9), depression by Patient Health Questionnaire – 9, and anxiety by Generalized Anxiety Disorder - 7 Questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS version 26. Results: Among the study participants, 37% were males, and 63% were females. The prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) was 9.7%. Greater than 2 hours of gaming per day, online game genre, having academic impact due to gaming, sleep problems, and neck pain/back pain due to gaming were found to be important predictors of gaming disorder. Conclusion: Awareness has to be created among students and stakeholders regarding gaming disorders among medical college students. Further research should be done to understand the relationship between GD and psychological problems like depression and anxiety.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ultimate compressive strength of 50% and 25% Portland cement mixed with Polymer-reinforced zinc oxide eugenol and zinc oxide eugenol cement after 1 hour, 24 hours, and 7 days. Materials and Methods: One hundred and eighty samples were selected. The samples were made cylindrical of size 6 × 8 mm and were divided into six groups as follows with each group consisting of 10 samples. Group 1: Polymer-reinforced zinc oxide eugenol with 50% Portland cement (PMZNPC 50%) Group 2: Polymer-reinforced zinc oxide eugenol with 25% Portland cement (PMZNPC 25%) Group 3: Polymer-reinforced zinc oxide eugenol with 0% Portland cement (PMZNPC 0%) Group 4: Zinc oxide eugenol with 50% Portland cement (ZNPC 50%) Group 5: Zinc oxide eugenol with 25% Portland cement (ZNPC 25%) Group 6: Zinc oxide eugenol with 0% Portland cement (ZNPC 0%) These samples were further subdivided based on time interval and were tested at 1 hour, 24 hours and at 7 th day. After each period of time all the specimens were tested by vertical CVR loaded frame with capacity of 5 tones/0473-10kan National Physical laboratory, New Delhi and the results were statistically analyzed using ANOVA and Scheffe test. Results: Polymer-reinforced cement with 50% Portland cement, Zinc oxide with 50% Portland cement, Polymer-reinforced cement with 25% Portland cement and Zinc oxide with 25% Portland cement exhibited higher compressive strength when compared to Zinc oxide with 0% Portland cement and Polymer-reinforced cement with 0% Portland cement, at different periods of time. The difference between these two groups were statistically significant (P < 0.05) and it is suggested that mixture of 50% and 25% Portland cement in Zinc oxide eugenol and Polymer-modified zinc oxide cement can be used as core build up material and permanent filling material. Conclusion: It is concluded that 50% and 25% Portland cement in zinc oxide eugenol and polymer-modified zinc oxide eugenol results in higher compressive strength and hence can be used as permanent filling material and core built-up material.

Healthcare providers are the primary caregivers for a variety of health-related complaints. If they are unaware of the relationship between the malocclusion and orthodontics on general well-being of the patient, they may not educate, motivate and refer patients for orthodontic care. Considering that the present-day medical students are the future healthcare providers; we have assessed their level of orthodontic awareness. This cross sectional survey was conducted in Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research. The total sample size includes 375 male and female medical students selected by simple random sampling technique. A pre-piloted validated self-administered questionnaire was used and the collected data was subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS software version 24.0. Response rate was 70.4% (n=264) of which 49.2% were males (n=130) and the rest others were females. Half of the respondents (50.1%, (n=131) know the term 'orthodontics'. 31.4% (n=81) knew that orthodontics is related to correcting malocclusion. 40.1% (n=106) had received orthodontic treatment. Around half of the respondents (54.5%, (n=144) have relatives who are undergoing orthodontic treatment during the study period and 47.4% (n=125) felt aesthetics is the most important criteria affected by malocclusion. Similarly, 56% (n=148) would make referrals and 38.6% (n=102) cited duration of treatment as a discouraging factor. The medical students surveyed had only less awareness of orthodontics as a separate specialty. The female students showed a higher level of awareness towards oral health, aesthetics and orthodontics as compared to the male students. So a basic introduction to the dental sub-specialties, especially orthodontics would enable them to identify and educate on malocclusions and make informed referrals appropriately. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim and Objectives: The study aims in investigating the awareness of dyslexia among school teachers (primary, secondary and higher secondary) of Chennai, India and also to determine whether age, years of experience of school teachers, location and type of school (Government/Government aided or private) influence awareness of dyslexia in teachers. Materials and Method: The study sample consists of 249 teachers from schools in Chennai. A validated questionnaire consisting of 20 questions was used to assess the knowledge of dyslexia among school teachers. Results: The results show that the overall awareness of dyslexia among school teachers varied between inadequate knowledge to adequate knowledge. Age and years of experience has an influence on the awareness of dyslexia. But the location and type of school did not show statistically significant difference. Conclusion: Majority of the school teachers (54.6%) were found to be fairly adequate knowledge on dyslexia. Thus, educating all the teachers about the characteristics of dyslexia and guiding them in identifying and providing adequate support to the dyslexic children is one of the important aspects that has to be focused. Thereby, providing educational training program will aid in early identification and intervention for children with dyslexia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of CT Guided Radio Frequency ablation of benign bone tumour- Osteoid osteoma. Materials and Method: 1. Study group: Patients who presented with typical history and were clinically diagnosed as Osteoid osteoma were subjected to radiological evaluation. The patients graded their pain at day and night on a visual analogue scale between Grade 0-No pain and Grade 10-Unbearable pain. We evaluated 16 patients of Osteoid osteoma in whom Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) was performed between November 2015 and October 2016. The lesions were located in the femur (n = 10), tibia (n = 5) and fibula (n=1). 2. Study design: Prospective Interventional study 3. Method: MDCT guided RFA procedure was performed using a STAR med VIVA RF Generator and cooled tip probe standard technique under spinal anesthesia. Results: Significant pain relief was observed in 15 out of 16 patients on first week post-operative visual analog scale. Immediate complications included a case of minor thermal skin burns in 3 patients, which healed on its own. There were no delayed complications. The average follow-up period was 2-3 months. One patient (6.25%) had persistent pain even after one month, following ablation which was due to residual lesion. Complete pain relief was achieved after a second ablation in that case. Thus, our primary and secondary clinical success rates were 93.8% and 100%, respectively. Conclusion: RFA is a safe, quick, minimally invasive, and extremely effective method for the management of Osteoid osteomas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Various factors are responsible for the success of a Ni-Cr prosthesis. Marginal fit or Integrity is one. The close adaptation of the margin of the prosthesis with the finish line of preparation leads to good Marginal Integrity This study compares the marginal integrity between an imported Ni-Cr alloy and an indigenous Ni-Cr alloy. There is no significant difference in mean values of vertical marginal opening between Indigenously and Imported alloy at “As-cast-fit” stage. The mean value of vertical marginal openings of both alloys after opaque, Body-enamel and Glaze firings are comparable (No significant difference). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Eagle syndrome is group of symptoms caused by an elongated ossified styloid process, the cause of which remains unclear. This is a rare finding that often goes undetected in the absence of radiographic studies. Eagle syndrome can occur unilaterally or bilaterally and most frequently results in symptoms of dysphagia, headache, pain on rotation of the neck, pain on extension of the tongue, change in voice, and a sensation of hypersalivation. In this case, we present the diagnostic CT and lateral view plain film radiography findings of a 42-year-old woman with clinical evidence of Eagle syndrome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dysphagia is a growing concern in patients with tongue cancer that leads to malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, reduced functional abilities, and fear of eating and drinking which can also lead to depression and reduced quality of life. Glossectomy is removal of the entire or parts of the tongue which may lead to difficulty in swallowing, speech, breathing activities etc. Rehabilitating patients with glossectomy pose a great challenge for the clinicians and hence a careful observation and evaluation of residual oral function should be always carried out in such patients. This article throws light on management of swallowing difficulty secondary to hemi-mandibuloglossectomy in a 79 year old male patient with tracheostomy and Ryle’s Naso-Gastric tube with the attempt of restoring the speech and function of the patient through speech and swallowing therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hyperdontia had been reported with certain syndromes but hyperdontia in a non-syndromic individual are not commonly found and reported. The etiology of non-syndromic hyperdontia was not clearly known. This paper reports a case with multiple supernumerary and Supplementary teeth presents bilaterally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]