13^th International Conference and Exhibition on Dental Medicine August 08-10, 2016 Toronto, Canada

Biography:

Sayedah Zahra Rahmani has earned scholarship for Dental School at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and was graduated in 2015 and also she was the only Dentistry student won the International Research Fellowship in Groningen, Netherlands in 2015. She has been working in Behbood Hospital as General Dentist in 2015 to till date. She is interested in research in medical and also basic science fields as well as dental practice.

Abstract:

Introduction: Biofilms are communities of microorganisms attached to a surface and embedded in a matrix of polysaccharides and proteins forming a slimy layer. Oral bacteria have the capacity to form biofilms on distinct surfaces. Bacteria also form dense colonies on root canal walls and features like isthmuses and lateral canals. Microbial communities in biofilms are remarkably difficult to eradicate with antimicrobial agents for reasons that are yet to be adequately explained. Studies have shown that sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is the most effective anti-microbial irrigant used during endodontic treatment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the structure of biofilms and presence of EPS before and after the use of NaOCl 2% and 10%.

 

Materials & Methods: Dual species biofilms of Streptococcus oralis J22 and Actinomyces naeslundii T14VJ1 were grown under static conditions and in a constant depth film fermentor (CDFF). Biofilms grown in the CDFF mimic the basal layer of an oral in vivo biofilm better. For the statical conditions, a confined space was created over saliva coated dentin discs with supply of 20 ml of modified BHI each 24 h for 4 and 10 days. For the CDFF, saliva coated hydroxyapatite discs biofilm was grown for 96 h at 37 uC under continuous supply modified BHI at a rate of 45 ml/h. The system was equipped with 15 sample holders and each sample holder contained 5 saliva coated hydroxyapatite discs, recessed to a depth of 250 mm. After growing the biofilms, NaOCl 2% and 10% were applied for 60 s and 300 s for removing the biofilm. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) was used for high-resolution, real-time imaging of a three-dimensional structure of the biofilm. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) was used to visualize the biofilm matrix, structure and condition of bacteria (LIVE/DEAD staining).

 

Results: In the static biofilm group, OCT images showed reduction of biofilm thickness after applying the NaOCl 2% and 10% and there was a very fluffy structure observable. In the CDFF group, OCT images showed bubble formation in the biofilm after using NaOCl 10%, but the irrigant did not reduce the thickness of the biofilm or its consistency. The bubble formation was also observed in CLSM images. The CLSM showed reduction of the biofilm structure but mostly living bacteria were found in the remaining biofilm.

 

Conclusion: According to our study, we need to use more efficient irrigants for more period of time to achieve our goal of cleansing the matrix.

Biography:

I am Gurleen Kaur, currently an intern at National Dental College, Punjab, India. I have attended multiple dental education programs and conferences, I am actively participating in performing diagnosis and treatment procedures. I have been part of community outreach programs camps organized by my college in nearby villages. I passed my National Board of Dental Examination Part 1 conducted by American dental association last year. In this year 2016, I attended Prosthopedia which was held by Indian Prosthodontics Society and Esperanza. I continually attend public shows and participate in street plays to create general awareness of society on World's No tobacco day and World’s environment day.

 

Abstract:

There is a considerable increase in the number of elderly patients in the current century. The life expectancy has been dramatically increased from age 45 in the year 1900 to age 72 for men and 77 for women in the year 1980. This shift is due to improved practices and better health environment. But nearly half of older the individuals have clinically nutritional problems. However the nutritional risk increases with age factor.

Therefore a large number of dental patients are prone to nutritional deficits. The factors responsible  for the nutritional deficits are low income, poor cooking facilities and lack of knowledge   and interest in food choices. Dental and medical infirmities that interfere with chewing, digestion, or metabolism can also contribute to a poor nutritional status. Proper nutrition is  essential to the            health and comfort of oral tissues, and healthy tissues to enhance the possibility of successful dental treatment of the elderly. A proper nutritional assessment and suitable dietary advice is often a more appropriate way to cope with malnutrition than merely instituting dental treatment.

 

Biography:

Noor ul Amin is currently a Residential Periodontologist at the Department of Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital, Pakistan.

Abstract:

The objective of this case presentation is to provide an insight on the subject of Gingival Recession and to share the results of the surgical management of gingival recession (Miller’s class III defect in maxillary pre-molar area). One of the most common esthetic concerns associated with the periodontal tissues is gingival recession. Gingival recession is the exposure of root surfaces due to apical migration of the gingival tissue margins; gingival margin migrates apical to the cement-enamel junction. Therefore this deformity should be treated at its earliest detection. Exposed root surfaces are more likely to develop root sensitivity and root caries. Among various procedures, laterally positioned pedicle graft (LPG) is widely used successfully to cover recession defects. The main advantages of the laterally positioned pedicle grafts are that they are relatively easy and not time-consuming, they produce excellent esthetic results and no second surgical site is involved for donor harvesting. The present case report is about the successful surgical management of a patient with gingival recession i.e., Miller’s class III defect using laterally positioned pedicle graft.

Biography:

Pankaj Ghalautt has completed his Bachelor of Dentistry in 2003 from King George Medical College, India and MDS in Prosthodontics in 2006. He has participated in Advanced Implant Surgery course in Italy. He has attended various national and international conferences and has delivered various scientific presentations. He has published more than 25 articles in various national and international journals and active in various research work projects.

Abstract:

Implant dentistry has become an excellent treatment modality since its inception into modern era of dentistry. An adequate quantity and quality of bone is essential for successful implant therapy. The posterior maxilla presents several challenges to the implantologist where ridge resorption and sinus pneumatization are often encountered. The sinus lift treatment procedure is carried out to raise the sinus floor above molar and premolar area. This involves lifting the sinus membrane and to make the space for putting bone graft material thus making room for new bone formation at the site for rehabilitation of patients for implant placement. An indirect technique for sins lift will be presented.