Management of a permanent maxillary first molar with unusual crown and root anatomy: a case report

Chowdhry, Prateeksha,Reddy, Pallavi,Kaushik, Mamta The Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry 2018 Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics Vol.43 No.3

The aim of this article was to showcase the endodontic management of a maxillary first molar with an unusual crown and root anatomy. Clinical diagnosis of the roots and root canal configuration was confirmed by a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and the detection of the canals was made using a dental operating microscope. CBCT images revealed the presence of 5 roots with Vertucci type I canal configuration in all, except, in the middle root which had 2 canals with type IV configuration. The 6 canal orifices were clinically visualized under the dental operating microscope. Clinicians should familiarize themselves with the latest technologies to get additional information in endodontic practice in order to enhance the outcomes of endodontic therapy.

Tobacco Control in India - Just a Legislative Measure?

Chowdhry, Aman Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2016 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.17 No.4

Administrative Reforms in India

Sachin Chowdhry 서울행정학회 2014 서울행정학회 학술대회 발표논문집 Vol.2014 No.7

Management of a permanent maxillary first molar with unusual crown and root anatomy: a case report

Prateeksha Chowdhry,Pallavi Reddy,Mamta Kaushik 대한치과보존학회 2018 Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics Vol.43 No.3

The aim of this article was to showcase the endodontic management of a maxillary first molar with an unusual crown and root anatomy. Clinical diagnosis of the roots and root canal configuration was confirmed by a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and the detection of the canals was made using a dental operating microscope. CBCT images revealed the presence of 5 roots with Vertucci type I canal configuration in all, except, in the middle root which had 2 canals with type IV configuration. The 6 canal orifices were clinically visualized under the dental operating microscope. Clinicians should familiarize themselves with the latest technologies to get additional information in endodontic practice in order to enhance the outcomes of endodontic therapy.

Bibliometric Analysis of Orthopedic Literature on Total Knee Arthroplasty in Asian Countries: A 10-year Analysis

( Sang Hwa Eom ),( Ankur B Bamne ),( Madhav Chowdhry ),( Ihn Seok Chae ),( Tae Kyun Kim ) 대한슬관절학회 2015 대한슬관절학회지 Vol.27 No.3

Purpose: We aimed to determine the quantity and quality of research output of selected Asian countries in the field of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the last 10 years. Materials and Methods: Top 15 Asian countries were selected according to their gross domestic product. The Science Citation Index Expanded database was used to search for the literature published between 2004 and 2013 using “Total Knee Arthroplasty”. The numbers of articles, journals and citations and the contribution of each country were analyzed. The articles were classified according to the type of study and the relative proportion of each type was analyzed. Results: Asian surgeons have increasingly contributed to orthopedic literature on TKA for the past 10 years, but the dominant contribution came from only a few countries. The total number of articles published by Asian countries increased by 261%, with Japan producing most of the studies and China showing the maximum growth rate. The majority of studies were published in low impact factor journals. Korea published the highest proportion of articles in high impact factor journals. Clinical papers were most frequent. Conclusions: Our identification of research productivity pertaining to TKA among Asian countries gives a unique insight into the level of academic research in the field of TKA in these countries. There is a need to improve the quality of research to enhance the publishing power in high impact journals as well as the need for more basic research and epidemiological studies considering the unique differences among Asian patients undergoing TKA.

Dentofacial and Cranial Changes in Down Syndrome

Deepika Shukla,Deepika Bablani,Aman Chowdhry,Raveena Thapar,Puneet Gupta,Shashwat Mishra 질병관리본부 2014 Osong Public Health and Research Persptectives Vol.5 No.6

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of certain oral characteristics usually associated with Down syndrome and to determine the oral health status of these patients. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted among patients attending a special education program at Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, India. The study design consisted of closed-ended questions on demographic characteristics (age, sex, and education and income of parents), dietary habits, and oral hygiene habits. Clinical examination included assessment of oral hygiene according to Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S), dental caries according to decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index, periodontal status according to the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN), and malocclusion according to Angles classification of malocclusion. Examinations were carried out using a using a CPI probe and a mouth mirror in accordance with World Health Organization criteria and methods. Craniometric measurements, including maximum head length and head breadth were measured for each participant using Martin spreading calipers centered on standard anthropological methods. Results: The majority of the patients were males (n = 63; 82%) with age ranging from 6e40 years. The Intelligence Quotient (IQ) score of the patients indicated that 31% had moderate mental disability and 52% had mild mental disability. 22% exhibited hearing and speech problems.12% had missing teeth and 15% had retained deciduous teeth in adult population. The overall prevalence of dental caries in the study population was 78%. DMFT, CPITN and OHI scores of the study group were 3.8 ± 2.52, 2.10 ± 1.14 and 1.92 ± 0.63 respectively. The vast majority of patients required treatment (90%), primarily of scaling, root planing, and oral hygiene education. 16% of patients reported CPITN scores of 4 (deep pockets) requiring complex periodontal care. The prevalence of malocclusion was 97% predominantly of Class III malocclusions. Further 14% presented with fractured anterior teeth primarily central incisor. The percentage means of cephalic index was 84.6% in the study population. The brachycephalic and hyperbrachycephalic type of head shape was dominant in the Down syndrome individuals (90%). Conclusion: The most common dentofacial anomaly seen in these individuals was fissured tongue followed by macroglossia.

Reverse Posterior Interosseous Artery Flap: A Reliable, Comfortable and Versatile Flap for Coverage of Soft Tissue Defects of Hand

Mohammed Fahud Khurram,Sudheer Kumar Maurya,Mohd Yaseen,Madhav Chowdhry 대한창상학회 2020 Journal of Wound Management and Research Vol.16 No.2

Background: Soft tissue defects of the hands require coverage with soft, pliable full-thickness skin. The posterior interosseous artery (PIA) flap fulfils all these requirements and also has significant advantages over other flaps; it is a single-stage procedure that does not sacrifice major vascular axis of the hand. However, the dissection can be challenging and requires meticulous skill. The objective of the study was to evaluate the reverse PIA flap for coverage of hand soft tissue defects in terms of its safety, reliability, comfort, function and aesthetic appearance.Methods: Over a period of 3 years, patients with soft tissue defects over the dorsum of the hand and first web space were observed. A standard PIA flap was raised using loupe magnification under general or brachial anesthesia. The size and location of the defect were noted along with the size and success of the flap.Results: Twelve patients, including nine males and three females, were taken up for this procedure. All the flaps survived completely except one with marginal necrosis not requiring a secondary procedure. All patients were quite satisfied with the procedure and went on to resume their work within a month or two.Conclusion: PIA flap is a safe, reliable option with great versatility for coverage of hand defects, especially over the dorsum. A well-planned flap surgery done under loupe magnification affords excellent results. The entire treatment also requires a shorter hospital stay and allows the patient to return to work quickly.