Elongated Pterygoid Hamulus: A case Report.

Unlabelled: A case is reported of a patient suffering from pain and swelling on the left side of the palate. Elongated pterygoid hamulus appeared to be the cause of his discomfort. we report on a case of elongation of pterygoid hamulus that was managed successfully by surgical treatment and a review of the literature.

Prediction of osteoporosis using dental radiographs and age in females.

Aims And Objectives: To evaluate the role of dental radiograph as a screening tool for diagnosis of osteoporosis in females.

Materials And Methods: In the present study, 50 women between the age group of 40-60 were recruited, and patients with systemic disorder and taking calcium supplements, and women who are not willing for investigation were excluded. Their detailed medical history was obtained and dental radiographs were made, bone mineral density was measured at left radial bone using ultrasound.

Salivary alterations in type 1 diabetes mellitus patients: Salivary glucose could be noninvasive tool for monitoring diabetes mellitus.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an endocrine disease characterized by hyperglycemia, the pathogenic mechanisms by which hyperglycemia arises differ widely. Monitoring people with diabetes involve repeated estimations of plasma glucose either by finger pricks or by intravenous blood sampling. Hence, a noninvasive procedure for glucose measurements would be most precious under the circumstances.