Comparative in-vitro analysis of amniotic Fluid's efficacy in sustaining viability and regulating apoptosis of periodontal fibroblasts versus HBSS.

Background: Tooth avulsion necessitates swift replantation, for which the preservation of periodontal ligament (PDL) cell viability is paramount. Various storage media have been explored, yet a comparison between amniotic fluid (AF) obtained at different gestational stages (amniocentesis and full-term) and HBSS is lacking.

Aim: This study aims to evaluate AF (amniocentesis and full-term) against HBSS in sustaining PDL cell viability and regulating apoptosis at different time points.

Quantification of tongue coating using quantitative light-induced fluorescence-digital image analysis and its correlation with visual evaluation.

Background: The tongue coating is a grayish-white deposit that quickly reflects the state of health or disease of the human body. Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) is a novel digital imaging system that objectively quantifies tongue coating.

Aims: The present study aims to evaluate the correlation between the visual assessment of tongue coating and tongue coating by analysis of QLF-digital (QLF-D) images.

Comprehensive Preventive and Therapeutic Oral Health Care: A Case Report of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IV A in a Pediatric Patient.

Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a metabolic disorder resulting from a deficiency of lysosomal enzymes. It is an autosomal recessive disorder with similar incidences in men and women. Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV A is caused by a deficiency of N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase, which deficiency is, in turn, caused by alterations in the GALNS gene.