The Influence of Coccygeal Dynamic Patterns in Ganglion Impar Block for the Treatment of Chronic Refractory Coccydynia.

Introduction: Patients with persistent coccygodynia who do not respond to conventional therapies may undergo ganglion impar block (GIB). We looked at how GIB therapy for individuals with persistent coccygodynia affected their coccygeal dynamic patterns.

Materials And Methods: Patients with persistent coccydynia with GIB once using a trans-Sacro-coccygeal technique with fluoroscopy supervision were taken up for the study.

Effect of Yoga and Naturopathy-Based Lifestyle Intervention on Inflammatory Markers on Obese Individuals: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Obesity is characterized by abnormal accumulation of fat in adipose tissue. It is a major risk factor for metabolic syndrome caused by chronic inflammatory changes. Naturopathy and yogic intervention are a holistic approach.

Modified Osteotomy for TMJ Ankylosis in Paediatric Patients with Deficient Interpositional Temporalis Muscle Mass and Buccal Fat Pad - A case Series and Literature Review.

Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a bony or fibrous fusion of the articular surfaces of the mandibular condyle and the glenoid fossa. Gap arthroplasty, Interpositional arthroplasty, Condyle reconstruction with autogenic or alloplastic grafts and total joint replacement are some common modalities of management. In this article, we discuss a series of three cases of unilateral TMJ ankylosis in paediatric patients, managed by gap arthroplasty using a modified osteotomy cut.

Controversies in the dental implant treatment planning for anterior maxillary aesthetic zone - A review.

The anterior maxillary region being an aesthetic zone remains critical in decision-making when it comes to replacing a tooth. Treatment planning to place dental implants in aesthetic zone like anterior maxilla needs paramount attention in order to provide best of the treatment outcomes from aesthetic point of view. As the field of dental implants tend to evolve continuously, newer concepts with inadequate research come into practise on regular basis.

Auricular Cartilage Graft, An Alternative for Bony Palatal Defect? A Case Report.

A 51 year old male patient reported with a chief complaint of nasal regurgitation of fluids since a period of 1 year. Patient was operated once earlier with soft tissue palatal closure following which there was recurrence of symptoms. In this case, the defect was managed with an auricular cartilage graft followed by palatal mucosal closure.

Management Strategy for Chronic Recurrent Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation: A Prospective Study.

Various approach strategies have been followed for management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation. In this study, a total of 12 patients (21 TM joints) with chronic recurrent TMJ dislocations were managed surgically by articular eminectomy due to unsatisfactory outcomes of conservative management methods. An improvement in pain, range of jaw movements and maximal mouth opening was achieved in 10 patients (83.

Bilateral Lateral Arthroplasty in a Growing Patient for Type III TMJ Ankylosis.

A 10 year old male patient reported with a chief complaint of inability to open mouth since 4 years. There was a history of fall from height, following which there was progressive limitation in mouth opening and jaw movements. Clinically there was maximal mouth opening (MMO) of 1-2 mm with restricted protrusive and laterotrusive jaw movements.

Novel small molecules targeting bZIP23 TF improve stomatal conductance and photosynthesis under mild drought stress by regulating ABA.

Drought-induced abscisic acid (ABA) accumulation plays a key role in plant water relations by regulating stomatal movements. Although ABA helps in the survival of the plants, reduced carbon gain affects plant productivity. To improve crop productivity under mild drought stress conditions, it is necessary to manipulate ABA responses.

A Sizeable Solitary Pedunculated Peripheral Osteoma of the Hard Palate: A Case Report.

Osteomas are benign, slow growing, usually sessile osteogenic tumors of unknown etiology. They arise from proliferation of either cancellous or compact bone. They can be central, peripheral or extra-skeletal based on their origin from endosteum, periosteum or extra-skeletal soft tissue respectively.