Mandibular canine index: A reliable predictor for gender identification using study cast in Indian population.

Context: Various methods are used for gender identification in anthropologic and forensic investigations. The canine tooth is widely used for gender determination because of its sexual dimorphism and durability in the oral cavity. Mandibular canine index (MCI) is one of the most reliable and valid predictor for gender identification.

Evaluation of Correlation of Blood Glucose and Salivary Glucose Level in Known Diabetic Patients.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic heterogenous disease in which there is dysregulation of carbohydrates, protein and lipid metabolism; leading to elevated blood glucose levels. The present study was conducted to evaluate the correlation between blood glucose and salivary glucose levels in known diabetic patients and control group and also to evaluate salivary glucose level as a diagnostic tool in diabetic patients.

Materials And Methods: A total number of 250 patients were studied, out of which 212 formed the study group and 38 formed the control group.

Correlation of presence of Candida and epithelial dysplasia in oral mucosal lesions.

Background: Candida and epithelial dysplasia have long been associated with oro-mucosal lesions.

Aim And Objective: The present study was designed to evaluate the correlation between presence of Candida organisms and epithelial dysplasia in various oral mucosal lesions associated with areca nut and tobacco use.

Materials And Methods: A total of 50 individuals were selected, between age range of 19-70 y.

Oral Crohn's disease.

'Crohn's disease' is an inflammatory granulomatous disease of the gastrointestinal tract with extra-intestinal manifestations. Oral lesions may precede the intestinal disease and serve as a source for histological diagnosis. We present a case of orofacial Crohn's disease where orofacial symptoms were present for about 13 years and occasional constipation was present, since 6 months.

Gender determination using cheiloscopy.

Background: Although lip prints have been used as an evidence for human identification in forensic science, there exists a doubt about its role in gender determination.

Aims: The present study was designed for documenting common patterns, as well as their variation in the study population, with objective of evaluating uniqueness of the lip print pattern among the study population, as well as to evaluate the possibility of gender determination.

Study Design: Two hundred and thirty five lip prints were collected from volunteers among out patients of Darshan Dental College and Hospital, as well as community dental care camps of rural areas around Udaipur.