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Authors are the souls of any journal, and deserve much respect. To publish a journal manuscripts are needed from authors. Authors have a great responsibility for producing facts of their work in terms of number and results truthfully and an individual honesty is expected from authors in this regards. Both ways its true "No authors-No manuscripts-No journals" and "No journals–No manuscripts–No authors". Reviewing a manuscript is also a very responsible and important task of any peer-reviewed journal and to be taken seriously. It needs knowledge on the subject, sincerity, honesty and determination. Although the process of reviewing a manuscript is a time consuming task butit is expected to give one's best remarks within the time frame of the journal.
Salient features of the JCDR: It is a biomedical, multidisciplinary (including all medical and dental specialities), e-journal, with wide scope and extensive author support. At the same time, a free text of manuscript is available in HTML and PDF format. There is fast growing authorship and readership with JCDR as this can be judged by the number of articles published in it i e; in Feb 2007 of its first issue, it contained 5 articles only, and now in its recent volume published in April 2011, it contained 67 manuscripts. This e-journal is fulfilling the commitments and objectives sincerely, (as stated by Editor-in-chief in his preface to first edition) i e; to encourage physicians through the internet, especially from the developing countries who witness a spectrum of disease and acquire a wealth of knowledge to publish their experiences to benefit the medical community in patients care. I also feel that many of us have work of substance, newer ideas, adequate clinical materials but poor in medical writing and hesitation to submit the work and need help. JCDR provides authors help in this regards.
Timely publication of journal: Publication of manuscripts and bringing out the issue in time is one of the positive aspects of JCDR and is possible with strong support team in terms of peer reviewers, proof reading, language check, computer operators, etc. This is one of the great reasons for authors to submit their work with JCDR. Another best part of JCDR is "Online first Publications" facilities available for the authors. This facility not only provides the prompt publications of the manuscripts but at the same time also early availability of the manuscripts for the readers.
Indexation and online availability: Indexation transforms the journal in some sense from its local ownership to the worldwide professional community and to the public.JCDR is indexed with Embase & EMbiology, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, Chemical Abstracts Service, Journal seek Database, Indian Science Abstracts, to name few of them. Manuscriptspublished in JCDR are available on major search engines ie; google, yahoo, msn.
In the era of fast growing newer technologies, and in computer and internet friendly environment the manuscripts preparation, submission, review, revision, etc and all can be done and checked with a click from all corer of the world, at any time. Of course there is always a scope for improvement in every field and none is perfect. To progress, one needs to identify the areas of one's weakness and to strengthen them.
It is well said that "happy beginning is half done" and it fits perfectly with JCDR. It has grown considerably and I feel it has already grown up from its infancy to adolescence, achieving the status of standard online e-journal form Indian continent since its inception in Feb 2007. This had been made possible due to the efforts and the hard work put in it. The way the JCDR is improving with every new volume, with good quality original manuscripts, makes it a quality journal for readers. I must thank and congratulate Dr Hemant Jain, Editor-in-Chief JCDR and his team for their sincere efforts, dedication, and determination for making JCDR a fast growing journal.
Every one of us: authors, reviewers, editors, and publisher are responsible for enhancing the stature of the journal. I wish for a great success for JCDR."
Thanking you
With sincere regards
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Ghritlaharey, M.S., M. Ch., FAIS
Associate Professor,
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Gandhi Medical College & Associated
Kamla Nehru & Hamidia Hospitals Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462 001 (India)
E-mail: drrajendrak1@rediffmail.com
On May 11,2011
Dr. Shankar P.R.
"On looking back through my Gmail archives after being requested by the journal to write a short editorial about my experiences of publishing with the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR), I came across an e-mail from Dr. Hemant Jain, Editor, in March 2007, which introduced the new electronic journal. The main features of the journal which were outlined in the e-mail were extensive author support, cash rewards, the peer review process, and other salient features of the journal.
Over a span of over four years, we (I and my colleagues) have published around 25 articles in the journal. In this editorial, I plan to briefly discuss my experiences of publishing with JCDR and the strengths of the journal and to finally address the areas for improvement.
My experiences of publishing with JCDR: Overall, my experiences of publishing withJCDR have been positive. The best point about the journal is that it responds to queries from the author. This may seem to be simple and not too much to ask for, but unfortunately, many journals in the subcontinent and from many developing countries do not respond or they respond with a long delay to the queries from the authors 1. The reasons could be many, including lack of optimal secretarial and other support. Another problem with many journals is the slowness of the review process. Editorial processing and peer review can take anywhere between a year to two years with some journals. Also, some journals do not keep the contributors informed about the progress of the review process. Due to the long review process, the articles can lose their relevance and topicality. A major benefit with JCDR is the timeliness and promptness of its response. In Dr Jain's e-mail which was sent to me in 2007, before the introduction of the Pre-publishing system, he had stated that he had received my submission and that he would get back to me within seven days and he did!
Most of the manuscripts are published within 3 to 4 months of their submission if they are found to be suitable after the review process. JCDR is published bimonthly and the accepted articles were usually published in the next issue. Recently, due to the increased volume of the submissions, the review process has become slower and it ?? Section can take from 4 to 6 months for the articles to be reviewed. The journal has an extensive author support system and it has recently introduced a paid expedited review process. The journal also mentions the average time for processing the manuscript under different submission systems - regular submission and expedited review.
Strengths of the journal: The journal has an online first facility in which the accepted manuscripts may be published on the website before being included in a regular issue of the journal. This cuts down the time between their acceptance and the publication. The journal is indexed in many databases, though not in PubMed. The editorial board should now take steps to index the journal in PubMed. The journal has a system of notifying readers through e-mail when a new issue is released. Also, the articles are available in both the HTML and the PDF formats. I especially like the new and colorful page format of the journal. Also, the access statistics of the articles are available. The prepublication and the manuscript tracking system are also helpful for the authors.
Areas for improvement: In certain cases, I felt that the peer review process of the manuscripts was not up to international standards and that it should be strengthened. Also, the number of manuscripts in an issue is high and it may be difficult for readers to go through all of them. The journal can consider tightening of the peer review process and increasing the quality standards for the acceptance of the manuscripts. I faced occasional problems with the online manuscript submission (Pre-publishing) system, which have to be addressed.
Overall, the publishing process with JCDR has been smooth, quick and relatively hassle free and I can recommend other authors to consider the journal as an outlet for their work."
Dr. P. Ravi Shankar
KIST Medical College, P.O. Box 14142, Kathmandu, Nepal.
E-mail: ravi.dr.shankar@gmail.com
On April 2011 Anuradha
Dear team JCDR, I would like to thank you for the very professional and polite service provided by everyone at JCDR. While i have been in the field of writing and editing for sometime, this has been my first attempt in publishing a scientific paper.Thank you for hand-holding me through the process.
Dr. Anuradha
E-mail: anuradha2nittur@gmail.com
On Jan 2020
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Aesthetic Rehabilitation with Veneers Using Digital Precision: A Case Report
Correspondence Address :
Dr. K Md Asaraf,
Postgraduate, Department of Prosthodontics, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangaluru-575018, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: kmdasaraf@gmail.com
Smiling is an essential aspect of daily life, and a confident smile can greatly impact an individual’s self-esteem. Aesthetic correction of the anterior teeth poses a challenge in dentistry, particularly in cases where there is spacing between the teeth. This can lead to a lack of confidence and negatively affect a person’s self-image. Laminate veneers, a cosmetic dental procedure, involve attaching a thin layer of porcelain or resin composite material to the surface of a tooth. Compared to conventional methods, digital technology offers greater precision and efficiency in placing laminate veneers. Computerised templates guide the teeth preparation process, ensuring minimal tooth structure removal and accurate fitting of the veneers. The present report presents a case (43-year-old female patient) of spacing in the maxillary anterior that was corrected using a minimally invasive technique with laminate veneers and a fully digital workflow using lithium disilicate. The use of this material enhances the aesthetics of the patient’s smile, requiring minimal tooth reduction and providing a natural appearance. The paper also includes a nine-month follow-up. Incorporating digital technology in the creation and placement of laminate veneers offers numerous benefits, including improved accuracy, reduced turnaround time, and the ability for patients to preview their enhanced smile.
Aesthetic correction, Dental veneers, Digital work flow, Lithium disilicate
A healthy 43-year-old female patient presented to the Department of Prosthodontics with a chief complaint of spacing between her anterior teeth since they erupted and requested closure of the gaps. A thorough medical history did not reveal any relevant information. The patient’s dental history showed that she had undergone root canal treatment and a full coverage restoration on tooth 46 one year ago.
During the extraoral examination, no facial asymmetry or discomfort was observed, and there were no abnormalities in the mandibular range of motion. Intraoral examination revealed spacing between teeth 13-12, 12-11, 11-21, 21-22, and 22-23. All teeth were vital and showed no hypersensitivity. Cervical caries were noted on tooth 11, and a soft tissue examination revealed Grade 1 gingival recession (Miller’s 1985) in the lower anterior region (Table/Fig 1)a,b (1).
The patient had a bilateral Class I molar and canine relationship, and lateral extrusions showed group function occlusion on both sides. During protrusion, the incisal edge glided along the palatal surfaces of the maxillary anterior teeth without posterior separation. An overjet of 2 mm and overbite of 2 mm were present. Based on these clinical findings, the diagnosis was localised spacing in the maxillary anterior region. Due to its minimal invasiveness and superior aesthetic quality, the proposed treatment plan involved a laminate procedure for teeth 12, 11, 21, and 22.
Treatment Procedure
Diagnostic wax-up: The first step in the clinical treatment involved a diagnostic wax-up. After explaining the procedure, a wax-up was created, incorporating the patient’s inputs and suggestions to enhance the anatomy of teeth 12, 11, 21, and 22. To maintain smile harmony and proportionality, the mesiodistal dimensions of these teeth were enlarged, and the vertical height was increased by 1 mm. The mock-up was then transferred to the patient’s mouth using bisacrylic resin (Protemp 4-3M ESPE) to simulate the proposed aesthetic solution (Table/Fig 1)c,d.
Tooth preparations: The incisal overlap preparation design was chosen to increase the length of the teeth and provide a positive stop for the restorative material (2),(3). First, orientation grooves were created for the labial reduction using depth-cutting burs (DM-305). A depth of approximately 0.3 mm was achieved near the gingival edge and 0.5 mm on the incisal surface using these burs (4),(5). Two-plane facial reduction was performed to ensure a uniform thickness of the restoration material and mimic the natural curvature of the tooth using a round-end tapered diamond bur (TR-13). The chamfer finish line was created at the level of the gingival crest, and all internal line angles were smoothed and rounded. To preserve the interproximal enamel, the tooth preparation was extended to the contact area (Table/Fig 2)a.
Provisionalisation was carried out using Protemp 4 by 3M ESPE after impressions were made using polyvinyl siloxane impression materials using the double-step double-mix impression technique (Table/Fig 2)b.
Fabrication of Prosthesis and Luting Procedure
Both casts, one with a mock-up and the other obtained after preparation, were scanned and overlapped in the software to aid in the design of the prosthesis and ensure that the final restoration would match the mock-up (Table/Fig 2)c. Lithium disilicate was chosen as the material for the final prosthesis (Table/Fig 2)d. The monolithic prosthesis was then fabricated and tried in the patient’s mouth before final characterisation and glazing. For the luting procedure, veneer cementation was performed individually for each tooth. The veneers were etched with 5% hydrofluoric acid for 20 seconds, washed, and dried. The inner surface of the veneers was coated with a silane coupling agent and allowed to dry for one minute. The teeth were properly cleaned, and then etched with 37% phosphoric acid for 15-20 seconds, thoroughly rinsed with water, and dried. A layer of bonding agent was applied to the tooth surface and cured for 20 seconds. The veneers were bonded to the teeth using dual-cure resin cement (RelyX; 3M ESPE).
After the luting procedure was completed, oral hygiene instructions were given, emphasising brushing habits and the use of dental floss. The patient’s postoperative condition was satisfactory (Table/Fig 3)a,b. Follow-up was conducted at regular intervals of 3, 6, and 9 months, revealing stable soft tissue and maintained good oral hygiene (Table/Fig 3)c. The use of lithium disilicate and digital smile design resulted in a satisfactory outcome, as evidenced by preoperative and postoperative images (Table/Fig 3)d,e.
Spacing between the teeth is a common dental concern and can be caused by various factors such as genetics, tooth loss, or orthodontic treatment. Treating spacing is important because it can affect the appearance of a patient’s smile, causing self-consciousness or embarrassment. It can also increase the risk of food impaction and dental decay, further compromising oral health. The combination of digital smile designing and mock-up techniques allows for improved aesthetic manipulation, resulting in a better predictable model to support the treatment plan (6). Mock-up allows patients to visualise the expected final result and also facilitates the presentation of their current oral health condition (7). Meijering AC et al., reported 13that the survival rate of porcelain veneers is 94%, while the survival rates of indirect and direct composite veneers are 90% and 74%, respectively (8). Multiple studies have concluded that the survival rate for bonded porcelain laminate veneers is above 90% over a ten-year period of clinical service (9),(10),(11).
In the present clinical case, mock-up trail cast and prepared teeth cast scans were superimposed to accurately replicate the mock-up in the final restoration. The incisal overlap preparation design provided the freedom to increase vertical height and provide an adequate base for the restorative material to bond to. This type of preparation also modifies the path of insertion of the laminate (12). Low-translucency lithium disilicate was chosen to replicate the shade and appearance of natural teeth while ensuring excellent biocompatibility. The main advantage of using laminate is that it can provide a quick and effective solution for improving a patient’s smile. Additionally, laminate is minimally invasive, requiring minimal tooth reduction, and offers a natural appearance with thicknesses ranging from 0.1 mm to 0.7 mm (13). Hahn P et al., conducted a study demonstrating that the strength of bonded porcelain veneers (Empress) placed on 0.5 mm deep buccal preparations was stronger than that of unprepared teeth (14). In the present cases, 0.5 mm labial reduction was performed. Some limitations of using laminate for spacing include their high cost and the possibility of needing replacement over time.
Spacing between teeth is a common dental concern with multiple potential causes. Digital smile designing and mock-up techniques enhance aesthetic manipulation and treatment planning. The preparation design, choice of material, and design were taken into account, considering the patient’s oral health, age, and needs. Porcelain laminate veneers have high survival rates, making them a reliable option for teeth restoration. The incisal overlap preparation design allows for increasing vertical height and providing a stable base for the restorative material. The strength of bonded porcelain veneers is demonstrated to be superior to unprepared teeth. However, using laminate veneers may have limitations, including high costs and the eventual need for replacement.
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2023/64149.18699
Date of Submission: Mar 22, 2023
Date of Peer Review: Jul 12, 2023
Date of Acceptance: Sep 02, 2023
Date of Publishing: Nov 01, 2023
AUTHOR DECLARATION:
• Financial or Other Competing Interests: None
• Was informed consent obtained from the subjects involved in the study? Yes
• For any images presented appropriate consent has been obtained from the subjects. Yes
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