Lycopene as a Potential Anti-inflammatory Therapeutic Agent for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Narrative Review.

Temporomandibular joint disorder is a common condition characterized by jaw joint and muscle pain and its treatment is often multifaceted. While conventional treatment modalities exist for the same, interest has grown in exploring alternative therapies such as antioxidants for their potential analgesic properties. The prospective therapeutic use of lycopene, a naturally occurring antioxidant present in tomatoes and other fruits, as an anti-inflammatory therapeutic modality in the management of temporomandibular joint problems is examined in this narrative review.

Cissus Extracts in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review on its Untapped Potential.

Natural products have received a lot of attention in a variety of medical sectors, including dentistry. Cissus, a flowering plant genus, has long been used for its therapeutic benefits. The purpose of this review is to thoroughly investigate the possibilities of Cissus extracts in dentistry.

A Randomized Control Trial to Assess Intraoperative and Postoperative Outcomes of Colorado Microdissection Needle Versus Conventional Surgical Knife in Neck Dissection.

Aim: We designed a prospective randomized study to assess the outcome of Colorado microdissection needle in comparison with conventional surgical blade for performing neck dissections.

Materials And Methods: Sixty patients who underwent neck dissection for oral cancers were randomly allocated into two groups. The outcome measurements were in terms of cosmetic outcome of neck scar, intraoperative blood loss, over all operative time, and postoperative neck drain assessment.

Jugular Lymphadenitis as a Precursor to Sepsis.

Melioidosis is caused by the gram-negative environmental saprophyte, (). Common presentations include pneumonia, bone and joint disease, renal and soft tissue infections. However, head and neck involvement is rare.

Understanding Predictability Error in Orthognathic Surgery.

Introduction: Orthognathic surgery aims to improve the facial aesthetics while maintaining stable jaw form and function. Lateral cephalometry provides objective data used in pre-op mock surgery to predict movement of the maxilla and mandible during orthognathic procedures.

Patient And Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted on 30 adult orthognathic surgery patients.