Vaishnavi Rajaraman

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• MDS( Prostho) / FICOI (USA)/ FDS / BPS Specialist (ICDE)
• Professor (Assistant) at Saveetha University

Estrogens are known to be involved in both the female and male reproductive systems, as well as both physiological and pathological regulation of cells and tissues. Estrogens consist of three major forms, estrone, estradiol and estriol. Estrone is one of the weakest types of the Estrogens. It can increase the risk of osteoporosis fatigue and can ca...

Introduction The oral cavity hosts diverse microorganisms affected by factors like pH, temperature, and oxygen levels, influencing disease potential. Dentists manage oral diseases and improve aesthetics using durable restorations. Understanding periodontal response to crowns and fixed partial dentures (FPDs) is essential for effective treatment. Th...

Introduction Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a persistent, collagen metabolic disorder distinguished by the presence of fibrosis of the connective tissue stroma in the oral mucosa with a higher malignant potential rate for oral cancer. This study aimed to analyze the utility of electromyography (EMG) as the prognostic assessment tool in the manag...

Introduction Lower third molar impaction surgery is one of the most common minor oral surgical procedures done. Trismus has been one of the most common and disturbing postoperative sequelae for patients. The study aimed to evaluate the electrical activity of the masseter and temporalis muscles after mandibular third molar surgery. Materials and met...

Claustrophobia is a form of anxiety that is caused due to the fear of closed spaces. The person will be psychologically affected because of it. Claustrophobia can be analyzed with the help of Agoraphobia. Agoraphobia means getting fear of what would happen to them in public places. Claustrophobia will cause severe breathing difficulties as well. Th...

In recent years, novel technologies and techniques have allowed today the production of controlled architecture materials. Although autogenous bone graft substitutes remain the gold standard, enormous defects require supplementary alloplastic substitutes for reconstruction. Polymers have lately been explored for the same purpose and their biologica...

Background The use of surface coatings to enhance the properties lacking in titanium has attracted significant focus in recent times. Hafnium nitride (HfN) coatings could be explored as promising in the osteoinductive properties of titanium implants. HfN exhibits excellent mechanical attributes, such as hardness and wear resistance, and is often us...

Transition metals in the periodic table have been used in biological systems naturally. Synthetically, many materials have been used in the field of prosthodontics for the replacement of missing teeth. The research on these materials originally began from titanium which belongs to group 4 of the transition elements in the periodic table. Titanium h...

Background: Facial muscles, particularly those involved in mastication, play a pivotal role in the chewing process. Despite their influence on chewing, these muscles undergo alterations during mastication. Examining the relationship between chewed substances and muscle activity can provide insights into various pathological processes and aid in the...

Background Varied surface coatings have been studied time and again in medical sciences. Whether general or dental, studying the performance of coatings aims to assess their potential to improve the durability and longevity of titanium implants, thereby advancing implant technology for enhanced patient outcomes. Various analytical techniques are ut...

The direct engagement of hafnium (Hf) in biological processes or its critical function in living things is not well understood as of now. Unlike key elements like oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen, which are necessary for life, Hf is not known to have any biological activities or functions. It is essential to acknowledge that scientific resear...

Introduction: Aluminium is a predominant heavy metal found in everyday products like perfumes, antiperspirants, medication, milk, vaccinations, etc. Biologically available Aluminum is non-essential and toxic to the body. Excessive intake of Aluminum can lead to various negative consequences such as neurodegeneration of the brain, age-related change...

Background: Tooth wear is a condition that occurs when the outer layer of the tooth, known as the enamel, wears away over time due to various factors. Occlusal wear, occlusal load, and electromyography (EMG) activity are interrelated concepts in dentistry. However, this relationship is complicated by number of confounding factors like patient's hab...

INTRODUCTION: Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMDs) are a common condition affecting theorofacial region, characterised by pain and dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint and associated muscles in the head and neck region. AIM: This study aims to investigate ultrasound therapy's efficacy in managing pain related TMDs and determin...

Aim: The aim of this study is to synthesize ZnO NPs from coffee beans and xylitol and evaluate their antioxidant efficacy utilizing the DPHH test. Materials and method: DPPH assay was used to test the antioxidant activity of biogenic synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles. Diverse concentrations (10-50 μg/ml) of coffee bean and xylitol extract interc...

To ensure the success of fixed dental prostheses, it is critical to obtain accurate impressions of the prepared finish line, whether it is a tooth-supported or implant-supported prosthesis. Gingival retraction techniques can be used to reduce any discrepancy between the restoration and the abutment if the prepared finish line is near the gingival s...

Aim: To learn about the different flavours of alginate preferred by dentists. Introduction: Alginate is an elastic, irreversible hydrocolloid impression material. Irreversible hydrocolloid impressions form an inseparable part of impression material. Alginate is one among the foremost used dental materials and it is a simple, cost-effective, and in...

Objective: The aim of this survey was to assess the knowledge, attitude and perception of Indian population as well as dental students and dentists on the financial aspects of prosthetic rehabilitation via complete denture. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted from January to February 2021 and included 2 questionnaires, one for th...

The aim of this systematic review was to identify and analyze the findings of various studies that analyzed the changes in the color stability of maxillofacial prosthetic materials after the addition of various colorants and nanoparticles and assess the change in color after being subjected to either natural or artificial accelerated aging as well...

Decision for precision! The first stage in creating an accurate, passively fitting prosthesis is to replicate the intraoral relationship of implants using impression methods. The technique and the impression material utilized are the key elements that influence the accuracy of the implant imprint. The goal of this study was to assess the accuracy o...

Comparative analysis of weld strength of nickel-chromium and cobalt-chromium base metal alloys when submitted to tungsten inert gas welding Abstract Long span base metal alloy fixed prosthesis and partial dental prosthesis frameworks most often require welding for better fit and adaptation. The type of metal alloys used and its effect on the weld s...

The present invention relates to dental compositions that include a phosphorescent material, more particularly, adding phosphorescent material to waxes that used in dentistry. The aim of the study is to develop a wax that has innate phosphorescent properties. Three groups of samples were taken in which the phosphorescent material was added. Three g...

Confidence of a personality involves a very important component-'Smile'. Smiles can improve self-confidence to many folds and spread a positive vibe for the individual and the surrounding. Loss in vertical dimension or mutilated dentition is often clinical findings that lead to loss of aesthetics to an extent and function to a greater extent. For s...

Dentists, especially the clinicians, struggle to achieve comfort, stability, and retention in removable dentures, which eliminates need of denture adhesives, and often prescribe denture adherents as an adjunct aid in denture aftercare. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, awareness, and attitude of dentists in Tamil Nadu toward use of...

A goal of modern dentistry is to make an esthetic outcome as one of the major modalities in dental treatment. In recent years, more emphasis has been given to esthetic parameters, especially in the anterior regions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of change in pink and white esthetics scores after giving crowns in a single tooth....

Fixed rehabilitation is an exhaustive approach for most dental practitioners to treat partial or complete edentulism. In recent years, we are witnessing a digital transformation in prosthodontics and smile makeovers. This requires an in-depth understanding of concepts and the skills to achieve desired clinical results. Many situations of the oral c...

With recent advancements in digital dentistry, computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) processed prostheses have been in very much use recently. This study aims to assess and compare the properties of these materials to better enable the practitioners to select the type of materials for use in a normal clinical practice. This r...

Equinox (Group 3). Osteotomy drilling for collection of bone particles was performed on each lateral portion of the mandibles. Thus a total of 6 osteotomies were done for each group. The bone particles stuck to the flutes of the drills were collected by scraping into a small container. The bone particles were sieved serially using two sieves of siz...

Introduction - Thermoplastic polymers have many potential uses in medicine and dentistry as an alternative to the commonly used titanium. Since the 1980s, polyaryletherketones (PAEKs) have been increasingly employed as biomaterials for trauma, orthopedic, and spinal implants. Due to several advantages of these materials, metal-free restorations are...

Peri-implantitis is a biological complication that comprises a range of destructive inflammatory processes causing progressive loss of peri-implant bone and connective tissues, leading to morbidity and eventual implant failure. There is no gold standard treatment currently for this particular problem faced in the branch of dental implantology. Due...

Introduction: In edentulous patients, the replacement of lost teeth and tissues with a complete denture to obtain an acceptable esthetic and function seems to be a challenge for the dentist.The success of a complete denture is based on the degree of retention and stability of the prosthesis. Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the wetting prop...

Introduction:Complete dentures have been a commonly used treatment modality for the management of completely edentulous patients. Patients have expressed a high level of satisfaction with complete denture construction techniques. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the dentist's perception on the esthetic choice of completely edentulous patie...

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess surface roughness and marginal adaptation of Stereolithographic versus Digital Light Processed three-dimensional (3D) printed provisional resins. Materials and Methods: A 3-unit fixed partial denture (FPD) preparation was done on ideal model irrespective to 44–46. The Model was scanned and a 3-unit FPD was d...

Aim: The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare, among various implant systems, the influence of primary stability and the bone density and soft tissue biotype of the patient on the amount of peri-implant crestal bone loss after 1 year using radiography. Materials and methods: Included in this retrospective study were patient records...

The behaviour of hafnium as surface coating in biological environments has not been studied. Little is known about osseointegration of hafnium-coated titanium implants. Thus, further studies of hafnium coating under biological conditions are required in order to determine the suitability of this material, as a surface coating for biomedical applica...

Edentulism is associated with a reduction in quality of life. Over the years with the advancement in implantology and its prosthesis, implant-supported fixed or removable prosthesis revolutionized the opportunity for rehabilitation of the edentulous patient. Many factors led to the emergence of a complete arch prosthesis supported by 4-6 implants k...

An unnerving subject of the year 2020 was pandemic of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) which has affected day to day life and is slowing down the global economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presents an unprecedented challenge to all aspects of existence. As no area of society has left untouched with the effect...

Aim This systematic review was conducted to analyse osseointegration of hafnium over conventional titanium. Materials and Methods Search methodology was comprehended using PICO analysis and a comprehensive search was initiated in PubMed Central, Medline, Cochrane, Ovid, Science Direct, Copernicus and Google Scholar databases to identify the relate...

Full mouth rehabilitation is a very challenging and comprehensive treatment protocol for most clinicians. In recent years a shifting trend towards digital workflow has been observed in dentistry, specially pertaining to prosthodontics and smile makeover. It requires intensive understanding of the concepts and fine skills, to execute and establish s...

Aim The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the existing evidence on the quality of life of patients completely edentulous in the mandible. Materials and Methods A search questionnaire was formulated using population intervention comparison outcome (PICO) analysis, and a comprehensive search was initiated in PubMed Central, Medline, Cochra...

Full mouth rehabilitation is a very challenging and comprehensive treatment protocol for most clinicians. It requires intensive understanding of the concepts and fine skills, to execute and establish successful clinical outcomes. Often surgical interventions are necessary to provide these desired results which may include bone grafting, guided tiss...

Temporomandibular Disorders(TMD) are associated with the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) that can cause pain in the joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. Patient evaluation, with various imaging modalities, as adjuvant, may help to interpret a patient’s stage of TMD, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning. Only a small percentage of...

Aim To evaluate the radiopacity and properties of self cure acrylic resin in combination with different proportions of calcium carbonate. Materials and methods A total of 27 samples of self cure acrylic resin (pink colour DPI- RR) was fabricated of the size 4 X 3 X 3 mm. Three samples were present to each group. Calcium carbonate was added in vario...

Full mouth rehabilitation with usage of appropriate dental materials and through systematic sequential methods, increases the life span of the functioning dental health of a geriatric patient. It also assists a great deal in designing the apt dentition to accept adequate occlusal forces with minimal damage to function efficiently, for proper phonet...

Chitosan (CTS) is a biocompatible polymer that has been widely researched for tissue engineering purposes. It has demonstrated a significant role in bone tissue engineering in the last two decades. Being a natural polymer obtained from chitin, a major component of crustacean exoskeleton, it has varied uses. Lately, attention has been given to chito...

The personality of an individual is often judged by his looks. A beautiful smile brings immense pleasure, not only to the viewer but also to the wearer of the smile. Time and again in dentistry, esthetics has been the prime area of focus. Prosthodontic rehabilitation also involves esthetics as its key factor, which is challenging especially in pati...

Background: Intraoral scanner (IOS) is a medical device used for capturing direct optical impressions and composed of a handheld camera (hardware), a computer and software. Digital impressions by intraoral scanning have become an increasingly popular alternative to conventional impressions. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the studie...

Introduction: There is a remarkable increase in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) evidenced around the globe. Aromatherapy is a commonly used CAM and one of the non-pharmacological strategies that have long been regarded as a popular means of treatment for anxiety. Dental procedures frequently evoke considerable degrees of a...

Background: Dental implants are most opted treatment modality, especially in the last three decades because they not only replace lost teeth but also provide permanent restorations that do not interfere with oral function or speech or compromise the self-esteem of a patient. Aim: The aim of this study is to use gray scale value (GSV) obtained from...

Background: The appearance of gingival tissues plays a critical role in the esthetics of maxillary anterior region. Location of gingival zenith in a medial-lateral position too long axis of teeth varies for each individual tooth. The position of lateral incisor teeth relative to gingival zeniths of adjacent proximal teeth that is the central inciso...

Background: Dental implants are the most sort treatment modality in recent days. There is little guidance available regarding pre- and post-operative pain management. Although it is accepted that majority of patients will experience mild-to-moderate pain, following implant surgery, a degree of such pain is anticipated post-operatively. It is crucia...

The theoretical link between food choice and masticatory efficiency has long been established in literature. The recent evidences have confirmed this association, indicating a progressive alteration in food choice with decreasing number of teeth with the greatest effect being among those who are edentulous. The elderly population have a typical set...

In the current treatment modalities for edentulous conditions, dental implants play a pivotal role. Dental implants have gained popularity and often are being opted as a first treatment option. Modern dentistry is beginning to understand, recognize, and employ the benefits of biotechnology in health care sector. The study of material sciences along...