Nodal involvement in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) patients with and without Oral Sub Mucous Fibrosis (OSMF): A Comparative Study.

Aim: The aim of the study is to compare and evaluate neck node status of oral cancer patients with and without Oral Sub Mucous Fibrosis (OSMF) treated surgically.

Methodology: A total of 50 patients of Indian origin who were diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of oral cavity and had not taken any prior treatment were included in the study. Clinical examination and metastatic workup was done for all patients.

Evaluation of efficacy of arthrocentesis (with normal saline) with or without sodium hyaluronate in treatment of internal derangement of TMJ - A prospective randomized study in 20 patients.

Purpose: To compare the outcome of arthrocentesis alone and arthrocentesis with sodium hyaluronate in internal derangement of TMJ.

Materials And Methods: 20 patients of disc displacement with reduction of TMJ were randomized into 2 experimental groups. Control group of patients received arthrocentesis alone and study group of patients received arthrocentesis with sodium hyaluronate.

Treatment of recurrent TMJ dislocation in geriatric patient by autologous blood - A technique revisited.

A number of techniques have been advocated for the treatment of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation. Autologous blood injection around the articular capsule and/or into the articular cavity, which is one of the treatment modality, was recently reintroduced. We report a case of 82-year-old female with bilateral recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation, treated by technique of autologous blood injection.

Unusual causes of reduced mouth opening and it's suitable surgical management: Our experience.

Reduced mouth opening is a common clinical problem and many individuals experience it at least once in his or her life and most dental practitioners see patients with restricted mouth opening quite often. It can occur due to a variety of underlying conditions which may involve complex factors. Hence, it is essential for the clinician to thoroughly investigate and examine these cases for proper diagnosis and its appropriate management.

Temporomandibular joint ankylosis: a review of 44 cases.

Introduction: Mandibular hypomobility may arise due to a wide variety of intraarticular as well as extraarticular disorders in the temporomandibular joint region. Temporomandibular joint ankylosis causes a variable restriction in jaw mobility. This study presents a broad overview of the management of temporomandibular joint ankylosis at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, GGSM Subharti Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.