Restorative Dentistry(Dr)

Dr. Ifeoma Nkiruka MENAKAYA

BDS (Benin), FMCDS (Nig)

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ifeoma.menakaya@lasucom.edu.ng

Academic Background, Trainings, Skills, Positions, Teaching, Achievements (in Summary).

Dr. Ifeoma N. A. Menakaya graduated from University of Benin, where she studied Dentistry. For her dedication to service, she received a Letter of Commendation from NYSC. She was awarded Fellowship of the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria after the successful completion of her post graduate residency training programme in the Restorative Dentistry. She also has a certificate in Leadership and Management in Health from University of Washington.
She has made scientific presentations in both local and international dental conferences. She does “Peer review” for Dental journals. And has publications in both local and international peer reviewed journals.
She is currently employed as a Lecturer Conservative unit, Restorative Dentistry department of the faculty of Dentistry, Lagos State University College of Medicine.

Research Interests/Specialisations

Determination the configuration of the root canal anatomy in Nigerians
Each tooth has a root canal system that comprises a pulp chamber and the root canal/s, the
number and configuration of the root canal is unique and may vary even in teeth of the same series. The most commonly used classification to describe the configuration is that by Vertussi and the procedure of root canal treatment requires that all these canals be treated. In literature, the lower central anterior for instance is said to present with a second canal in over 50% of cases. This second canal is usually found below the lingual shelf. Another case in point is the variance between the number of canals reported in literature for the upper second premolar and the number of canals observed in the clinics. This study aims to describe the configuration of the root canal system by determining (1) the number of canals in each tooth, (2) their configuration, (3) describe the cross-sectional details of the root canal apex and (4) Compare the number of canals seen after access cavity has been prepared to that seen following de-calcification.
In this study, extracted teeth which will be de-calcified will be used, the de-calcification will
allow for direct visual inspection of the whole root canal system. This direct visual inspection will allow for direct counting of the number of canals as well as an accurate view/picture of the configuration. The cross-sectional details of the root canal will be obtained by sectioning the root at 0.5mm from the apex. The expected result may show a variance from what has been reported in literature. The results from this study may change the protocol of location of canals as well as the obturation technique.

Publications

1. MENAKAYA N. Ifeoma, AWOTILE O. Adenike, ADENUGA-TAIWO A. Olugbenga, LOTO O. Adolphus, (2021),.
“PROFILE OF AMALGAM AND NON-AMALGAM RESTORATIONS: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE”, Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research Vol. 6, Issue 5, Pp. 184-191,.
DOI: 10.36348/sjodr.2021.v06i05.004

“PROFILE OF AMALGAM AND NON-AMALGAM RESTORATIONS: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE”, Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research Vol. 6, Issue 5, Pp. 184-191, DOI: 10.36348/sjodr.2021.v06i05.004

2. MENAKAYA N. Ifeoma, MENAKAYA C. Nnamdi, (2021),
“ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL AMALGAM RESTORATIONS WITH KIDNEY DISEASE AND DYSFUNCTION: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND EVIDENCE FROM RANDOMISED CLINICAL TRIALS”, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Vol. 20, Issue 4, Pp. 33-42 DOI: 10.9790/0853-2004143342.

ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL AMALGAM RESTORATIONS WITH KIDNEY DISEASE AND DYSFUNCTION: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND EVIDENCE FROM RANDOMISED CLINICAL TRIALS”, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Vol. 20, Issue 4, Pp. 33-42 ,

DOI: 10.9790/0853-2004143342.

3. AROTIBA T. Godwin, LOTO O. Adolphus, IJAROGBE Olabode, AYAYI Yetunde, Umesi Donna, MENAKAYA N. Ifeoma, (2020),
MINIMUM INTERVENTION DENTISTRY IN RESOURCE CHALLENGED PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT”, African Journal of Oral Health Vol. 9, Issue 2, Pp. 1-17,
DOI: 10.4314/ajoh.v9i2.1

MINIMUM INTERVENTION DENTISTRY IN RESOURCE CHALLENGED PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT”, African Journal of Oral Health Vol. 9, Issue 2, Pp. 1-17,

DOI: 10.4314/ajoh.v9i2.1

4. LOTO A. Odogun, OYAPERO Afolabi, AWOTILE O. Adenike, ADENUGA-TAIWO A. Olugbenga, ENONE l. Lilian, MENAKAYA N. Ifeoma, (2019),
AN UPDATE ON THE RELATIVE VULNERABILITY OF THE FIRST AND SECOND PERMANENT MOLARS TO CARIES IN URBAN NIGERIANS”, Journal of International Oral Health Vol. 11, Issue , Pp. 274-279,
DOI: 10.4103/jioh.jioh_9_19

AN UPDATE ON THE RELATIVE VULNERABILITY OF THE FIRST AND SECOND PERMANENT MOLARS TO CARIES IN URBAN NIGERIANS”, Journal of International Oral Health Vol. 11, Issue , Pp. 274-279,
DOI: 10.4103/jioh.jioh_9_19

5. ADENUGA-TAIWO A. Olugbenga, LOTO O. Adolphus, AWOTILE O. ADENIKE, MENAKAYA N. Ifeoma, (2018)
RELATIVE FREQUENCY AND PATTERN OF USAGE OF STOCK TEETH IN REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE IN A CLINICAL SETTING IN NIGERIA”, Edorium Journal of Dentistry Vol. 6, Issue , Pp. 1-7 ,
DOI:10.5348/100033D01OT2018CR

RELATIVE FREQUENCY AND PATTERN OF USAGE OF STOCK TEETH IN REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE IN A CLINICAL SETTING IN NIGERIA”, Edorium Journal of Dentistry Vol. 6, Issue , Pp. 1-7 ,
DOI:10.5348/100033D01OT2018CR

6. LOTO O. Ado;phous, OYAPERO Afolabi, AWOTILE O. Adenike, ADENUGA-TAIWO A. Olugbenga ENONE L Lilian MENAKAYA N. Ifeoma, (2017),.
MANAGING AMALGAM PHASE DOWN: AN EVALUATION OF MERCURY VAPOR LEVELS IN A DENTAL CENTRE IN LAGOS”, Journal of Dental research and Review Vol. 4, Issue , Pp. 4-8
DOI: 10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_20_17

MANAGING AMALGAM PHASE DOWN: AN EVALUATION OF MERCURY VAPOR LEVELS IN A DENTAL CENTRE IN LAGOS”, Journal of Dental research and Review Vol. 4, Issue , Pp. 4-8 .

7. MENAKAYA N. Ifeoma, ADEGBULUGBE I. Cyril, ODERINU H. Olabisi, SHABA P. Olufemi, (2015),
The Efficacy of Calcium Hydroxide Powder Mixed With zero point two percent Chlorhexidene Digluconate or Mixed with Normal Saline as Intracanal Medicament in The Treatment of Apical Periodontitis, The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. Vol. 16, Issue 8, Pp. 657-664,
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1737

The Efficacy of Calcium Hydroxide Powder Mixed With zero point two percent Chlorhexidene Digluconate or Mixed with Normal Saline as Intracanal Medicament in The Treatment of Apical Periodontitis, The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. Vol. 16, Issue 8, Pp. 657-664,

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1737

8. MENAKAYA N. Ifeoma, ODERINU H. Olabisi, ADEGBULUGBE I. Cyril SHABA P. Olufemi., (2015),
Incidence of postoperative pain after use of Calcium hydroxide mixed with normal saline or zero point two percent chlorhexidine digluconate as intracanal medicament in the treatment of apical periodontics.”, The Saudi Dental Journal Vol. 27, Issue 4, Pp. 187-193
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sdentj.2015.01.007

Incidence of postoperative pain after use of Calcium hydroxide mixed with normal saline or zero point two percent chlorhexidine digluconate as intracanal medicament in the treatment of apical periodontics.”, The Saudi Dental Journal Vol. 27, Issue 4, Pp. 187-193 ,
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sdentj.2015.01.007