Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy

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Volume 39, Issue 2, Year 2025, No of articles 4
Review Article
Oral health care in pregnancy: Emphasizing Gynecologist’s role in maternal oral health counselling and referrals for dental care 
Author details: Nishat Sultan, Amina Sultan
It is a well-established scientific fact that our general well-being is influenced positively by dental health. However, not everyone knows the importance of maintaining dental health for a smooth and uncomplicated pregnancy. Pregnancy is a very dynamic physiologic state in a woman’s life. The dieta....
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Original Article
Effects of various cleaning methods on thermoplastic orthodontic retainer material: An in vitro study
Author details: Rani Jain, Sowmya K S, Shashaka P Kumar, Bharath Reddy, Vedavathi H K
Background: Thermoplastic vacuum-formed retainers (VFRs) are widely used for orthodontic retention due to their aesthetics and comfort. Their mechanical and optical qualities, however, might be impacted by regular cleaning procedures. This study assessed the effect of four different cleaning techniq....
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Case Report
Glandular odontogenic cyst: A diagnostic challenge
Author details: Dinakar Jayakumar, Jaish Lal Singarayan Mariachelliah, Gomakumar Kanaka Sabhapathi Usha, Anisimila Charles Stephen, Sulmuna Rajdavid
Glandular Odontogenic Cyst (GOC) is an uncommon developmental cyst of the jaw with distinct histopathological features, but significant diagnostic overlap exists with both benign and aggressive odontogenic lesions. Its resemblance to neoplasms such as central mucoepidermoid carcinoma (CMEC) complica....
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A graftless approach with dental implants for maxillary rehabilitation in an operated case of post-covid mucormycosis: A case report
Author details: Neelam Noel Andrade, Trupti Mahesh Gandhewar, Sejal Bhaskar, Aishwarya Ghanshyam Bodhare, Mayur Kailash Tajane, Shagun Satyanarayan Soni
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis was the most common form, often requiring extensive surgical debridement resulting in complex maxillary defects. These defects pose significant challenges for rehabilitation, affecting mastication, speech, aesthetics, and overall quality of life.Conventional removable pros....
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