Publications by authors named "Chacko Pearl Dain"

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  • The prevalence of periodontal disease (PD) is rising in Kerala, particularly in Thiruvananthapuram, highlighting the need for screening to improve oral health and address systemic illnesses.
  • A study surveyed 1,285 residents, revealing a higher rate of PD in rural areas (61.4%) compared to urban areas (35.5%), with an overall prevalence of 50%.
  • Key risk factors identified included aging, poor oral hygiene, and low education level, with hypertension being a significant factor among the rural population only.
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Background: Ameloblastoma is a benign neoplasm composed of epithelial tissue with invasive and infiltrative behavior at the local level and a high recurrence rate, with various histopathologic patterns and clinical forms. Approximately 85% of conventional ameloblastomas occur in the mandible, most often in the body, angle, and ascending ramus area. The treatment modalities include both conservative and radical treatments.

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A community-based cross-sectional study was undertaken by the Cardiology Society of India (Kerala Chapter) to determine the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) and its risk factors. The periodontal health status of the rural and urban participants in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala was evaluated to document any association between periodontal disease (PD) and CAD and to describe any shared risk factors.The participants were selected using a multistage cluster random sampling method.

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Background And Aims: Alveolar osteitis (AO) is the most common painful post-operative complication after tooth extraction. The common modalities used in the management of AO are lavage, placement of medicated dressings, analgesics, and antibiotics. The present study was undertaken to compare platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) for pain relief in AO.

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Most cases of autoimmune hypothyroidism are due to Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT). It is sometimes difficult to distinguish HT from mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma using cytology or histology alone. This has necessitated the use of immunohistochemistry and other molecular techniques.

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