Complete dentures continue to be the most common treatment alternative for edentulous patients. An effective oral hygiene regimen is important to control denture plaque biofilm and contributes to the control of associated oral and systemic diseases. Dentures accumulate plaque in a way similar to that of teeth. Regular oral and denture hygiene procedures play a major role in the maintenance of oral health and the long-term success of removable prosthodontics treatment. Several denture cleaning methods are used for the reduction of denture plaque, debris, and stains. Denture hygiene is...

Dalbergia sissoo occurs throughout the sub- Himalayan tract and outer Himalayan valleys Indus to Assam, usually up to a height of 900m. It occurs in the plains in many parts of India. The teak wood is preferred sp. (sissoo) cabinet and furniture. The tree height is 45-60 feet and it spreads 30-45 feet. Seed of Dalbergia sissoo were collected from 10 locations in Bihar. The seeds were plated on PDA medium and observed for the growth of fungus after 5-10 days of incubation. The results show six genus of fungi viz. Alternaria alternata, Penicillium citrinum, Helmenthosporium sp., Curvularia...

Pathogenic fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. psidii were isolated from different areas of Aligarh from diseased plants & rhizospheric soil. The max. radial growth of F. oxysporum f. sp. psidii was found at temp. 25ºC. Among all biofungicides (T. harzianum, T. virens, T. viride A. niger & P. flourescens) used against pathogen in dual inoculation test,the maximum growth inhibition was recorded with T. viride 75%. Effects of volatile compounds produced by T. harzianum were seen on the growth of the pathogen & found that 2 days of incubation with T. harzianum gave a max. growth inhibition of...