Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences

Official Publication of DJ College of Dental Sciences & Research


Volume 12, Issue 1, Year 2025
Editorial
Yesterday’s roots, today’s revolution, tomorrow’s vision in dentistry
Author details: Bhad WA
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Review Article
Troublesome complete dentures: Challenges and remedies- A narrative review
Author details: Monika Nagpal, Manjot Kaur
Teeth are essential for aesthetics and functions like chewing, swallowing, and speaking. Tooth loss can compromise these functions and reduce quality of life. While fixed implant rehabilitation is an option, complete removable dentures remain the most common choice due to affordability. Traditional....
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A review of prevalence, risk factors, diagnostic methods, and prevention measures of congenital anomalies
Author details: Mahammad Ishaq Kadapa, Vamsi Golla, Chaithanya Katheragandla
Congenital anomalies are functional abnormalities that occur during pregnancy and are present from birth. The prevalence of congenital anomalies was one in every 44 births. There are many factors responsible for the cause of congenital anomalies environmental, genetic and micronutrient deficiencies.....
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Anteroposterior dysplasia- an overview
Author details: Kumar VM, Naik MT, Padala RG, Gattu V
Skeletal malocclusion is a collection of human craniofacial morphologic traits that either exceed or lack volume and proportion, resulting in an inappropriate relationship between the jaws and the temporomandibular joints. The cumulative impact of aberrant growth and development of the different ske....
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Innovative paradigms: Integrative models in orofacial pain treatment
Author details: Shweta Hinduja, Ruchika Sood
Orofacial pain is a multifaceted condition encompassing various disorders such as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), neuropathic pain, and dental pain. Managing orofacial pain effectively requires an integrated approach that addresses its complex etiology and individual patient needs. This art....
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Zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture
Author details: Chand BU1, Sharma AK, Anto A, Dhvani P, Maxwell A, Adhya S
The zygomatic maxillary complex (ZMC) plays a crucial role in the structural and functional integrity of the facial skeleton. Its prominent convex shape makes it particularly susceptible to injury. Facial trauma can sometimes result in fractures confined to a single buttress of the ZMC, but more com....
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The future of dental diagnostics: Can intraoral scanners replace traditional tools?- A mini review
Author details: Ritika Jindal, Vimal Arora
Intraoral scanners (IOSs) have revolutionized dental diagnostics by enabling detailed 3D digital impressions of the oral cavity. These devices offer numerous advantages, such as precision, efficiency, and patient comfort, in procedures like orthodontic treatment planning. However, their potential to....
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Original Article
Assessing knowledge attitude and barriers to stem cell therapy among dental students of Dhule city: A cross-sectional study
Author details: Yash Shah, Kaumudi Patil, Pooja Dialani, Prashanth Bondarde, Sandesh Bansal, Prajakta Thube
Introduction: Stem cell therapy represents a groundbreaking approach with the potential to address various human bodily deficiencies. In contemporary practice, stem cells can be harvested from extracted teeth. This innovative application of dental tissue can yield significant advancements in regener....
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Forensic application of cheiloscopy for gender identification: A cross-sectional study of lip patterns among natives of the Himalayan population
Author details: Debanjali Sarkar, Bhawna Sharma, Atul Dubey
Aim and Objective: This study aims to evaluate lip print analysis as a tool for gender determination and to explore the correlation between distinct lip print patterns and gender in the Shimla population. Introduction: Cheiloscopy, the study of lip prints, is a promising forensic tool for personal....
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Dentistry-related COVID-19 documents published in scientific journals: A bibliometric analysis using Vosviewer
Author details: Subhashraj Krishnaraaj, Naveen Jayakumar, Bala Kiran, Maraai Orafi, Vishwajith Subhashraj
Background: Novel coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is being spread by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and had a huge impact on millions of people globally. Numerous articles related to COVID-19 and its impact on dental practice have been published in different scienti....
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Case Report
Endodontic therapy of primary teeth without permanent successor using gutta percha and bioceramic MTA putty: Report of two cases
Author details: Mohit Zarekar, Apurva Satpute, Mohini Zarekar
The objective of the current paper was to provide a detailed account of the management and 12-month follow-up of two cases: the first was the obturation of a non-vital deciduous molar without a permanent successor, using typical gutta percha, and the second involved the pulpectomy of the similar cas....
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Prosthodontic management of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: A case report with 4 years follow up
Author details: Abir Sarkar, Anup Gopi, Vaibhav Jain
Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by defects in ectodermal structures, including teeth, hair, nails, and sweat glands. This case report describes the prosthodontic management of an 8-year-old male child diagnosed with HED, who presented with missing tee....
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Case Series
Oral and maxillofacial myiasis: A case series
Author details: Kanchan Shah, Asma Fruitwala, Aishwarya Salve, Jayant Landge, Anjali Meshram, Tejal Badhan
Oral and maxillofacial myiasis is still a pathology common in humans. It is seen to be common in patients with poor oral hygiene, alcoholism, senility, severe uncontrolled physical or mental illness, suppurating lesions, severe halitosis, and other conditions. Here in this article, we present 3 case....
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Seeing the unseen: Endodontic management of middle mesial canal
Author details: Simran Gupta, Vanshish Sankhyan, Shabnam Negi,, Tanvi Ohri
Molars often have complex root structures with multiple canals, and if one or more of these canals is missed during treatment, bacteria can remain trapped, leading to infection and pain. One of the most frequent causes of root canal treatment failure is difficulty in finding extra canals, especially....
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