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Aim & Background: The purpose of this study was to gauge dental students' knowledge of new developments in materials used in maxillofacial prostheses. Patients find maxillofacial abnormalities unsightly, and they may have detrimental effects on their physical and physiological well-being as well as significant social, familial, and mental health issues. The quality of life of the patient is impacted by maxillofacial prosthesis. Multiple materials, methods, and clinical strategies have been employed in the field of maxillofacial prosthesis. Materials & Methods: A set of 10 questionnaires was created and an online survey was conducted among Faculty of Dental Science students. A statistical analysis was conducted on the survey responses, which were completed by 100 students. Results: 57% of students did not know about the latest developments in maxillofacial prosthesis materials, according to the data. Though 57% of students were unaware of its qualities, 59% of them were aware of silicone block polymer. Of the students, 53% were not familiar with polyphosphazenes. A-2186 (Factor 11) and silphenylenes were unknown to 56% of respondents. The creation of new materials is deemed necessary for the future of maxillofacial prostheses by 78% of students. Conclusion: The study highlights this fact, highlighting the students' ignorance of recent developments in the materials used in craniofacial prostheses. More awareness must be raised about new developments in maxillofacial prosthesis through seminars, CDE programs, and interactive lectures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the Safety and Efficacy of Planned Synchronized Cardioversion of Drug Resistant Cardiac Tachyarrhythmia under Day Care Anesthesia. Methods: This was an Observational Retrospective study to determine the Safety and Efficacy of Planned Synchronized Cardioversion of Drug Resistant Cardiac Tachyarrhythmia under Day Care. Data was collected from CIMS Hospital. For the study pre - ECG findings/outcomes (e.g. Atrial flutter, Atrial fibrillation) and post-ECG findings/outcomes (e.g. restoration of normal sinus rhythm) were observed. 75 patients were included in the study. Results: A total of 75 Patients with mean age of 59.10 (18 to 84 years) were evaluated. SD=12.75 we had a patients with minimum age of 27 years and maximum age of 84, weight with mean of (71.87), SD=13.94 the patients with minimum weight of 49.6 kilograms, and maximum weight of 145 kilograms. Height with mean of (163.29) SD=15.81, minimum height of 143 centimeters and maximum height of 182 centimeters. The factors affecting/finding comorbidities in total of 75 patients, A total of 6 (8%) patients had inserted pacemaker, CRT in total of 2 (2%), CRTD in total of 6 (8%). Comparison in pair 1 shows dbp post-dbp approx. mean value between lower limit and upper limit (-2.283, 4.483) with p-value (0.476) was nonsignificant. In pair 2 HR- post HR approx. mean value between lower limit and upper limit (32.335, 47.585) with p-value (0.0005) was significant. In comparison with pair 3 sbp post-sbp approx. mean value between lower limit and upper limit (-4.060, 6.966) with p-value (0.601) was nonsignificant comparison with pair 4 spO2_post-spO2 approx. mean value between lower limit and upper limit (0.127, 3.265) with p-value (0.034) was significant. Conclusion: The result findings showed that main parameters of the study was significant in comparison between heart rate (p<0.05). A total of 71(95%) subjects had restoration of normal sinus rhythm. Overall, it can be concluded that the cardioversion was one of the best way for restoration of normal sinus rhythm in cardiac tachyarrhythmia disorder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: To evaluate & compare esthetic perception by Prosthodontist as well as patient using QDA (Questionnaire on own Dental Appearance) and PEI (Prosthetic Esthetic Index). Materials and Methodology: The study was conducted on 44 participants, who were evaluated by a single Prosthodontist by using PEI Index, and another questionnaire filled by patients, evaluating their own esthetic appearance by using QDA index. Data was recorded and Spearman correlation coefficient analysis was done. Results: On the basis of Spearman correlation coefficient test, it showed that the R value was 0.374. This value shows weak but positive correlation between PEI & QDA. Conclusion: On basis of the results of the study, it can be concluded that the perception of Prosthodontist and perception of patient both are different but there was weak positive correlation between PEI & QDA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: This in vivo study was done to correlate the values of three different electronic apex locators: Root ZX II, iPex II, and Raypex 6, with the radiographic working length (WL). Materials and Methods: Nineteen maxillary incisors with completely formed root apices indicated for endodontic treatment were chosen. After access preparation, coronal flaring and pulp extirpation, electronic measurement of WL was done with a No: 15 Kfile using the three devices on each tooth. A WL radiograph was then taken with the file placed within the canal and the length determined by following Ingle's method. The data were then analyzed using the correlation coefficient and Z-test. Results: Root ZX II showed the maximum correlation (r = 0.9881) with radiographic WL followed by Raypex 6 (R = 0.9731) and iPex II (R = 0.9508). Root ZX II had a statistically significant higher correlation with radiographic WL in comparison with iPex II (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Maximum correlation of readings with the radiographic length was shown by Root ZX II followed by Raypex 6 and then by iPex II. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]