Conservative management of pediatric mandibular distal fractures-A retrospective study.

Background/aim: Pediatric mandibular distal fractures present unique treatment challenges which are usually managed with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with the risk of developing tooth bud injuries. Conservative management through maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) with orthodontic bracket-elastic as an out-patient department (OPD) service has been used for these fractures presenting with derangement of occlusion. The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze MMF with orthodontic bracket-elastic as a treatment method and its outcome for management of pediatric mandibular distal fractures.

Bilateral congenital mucous extravasation phenomenon: A rare case with literature review.

The purpose of this paper is to discuss a rare case of bilateral congenital mucous extravasation phenomenon on buccal mucosa near commissure of mouth. The lesions were noted at birth, subsequently enlarged to interfere with feeding. The lesion frequently ruptured, regressed, and again enlarged to interfere with normal function.

Transoral approach alone in single miniplate osteosynthesis of angle fracture - our experience.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of transoral approach alone to treat the mandibular angle fracture using single 2.0 mm miniplate.

Materials And Methods: In this study, 28 patients were included and treated with 2.

Post-traumatic and postoperative neurosensory deficits of the inferior alveolar nerve in mandibular fracture: a prospective study.

Objectives: We evaluated and recorded post-traumatic and postoperative neurosensory deficits of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) in mandibular fracture in order to identify associated risk factors.

Materials And Methods: This was a prospective cohort study composed of 60 patients treated for mandibular fracture. The primary study variable was the change between the post-traumatic IAN neurosensory examination score and the score after fracture reduction.

Clinical Performance of Indirect Composite Onlays as Esthetic Alternative to Stainless Steel Crowns for Rehabilitation of a Large Carious Primary Molar.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinical performance of indirect resin composite onlays (IRC onlay) compared to stainless steel crowns (SSCs), as an esthetic alternative for rehabilitation of extensively carious primary molars.

Study Design: Fifty pediatric patients each received either IRC onlay or SSC randomly on extensively carious endodontically treated primary molars. All the restorations were evaluated at baseline and then every 6 months till 36 months using 'modified FDI criteria' for retention, marginal integrity, occlusion, proximal contact, secondary caries and gingival health.

Bimaxillary Oral Focal Mucinosis.

Oral focal mucinosis is considered as oral counterpart of cutaneous focal mucinosis. The preoperative diagnosis of mucinosis is almost impossible because of its rarity and clinical similarity to other lesions of various etiologies. The histological diagnosis of oral mucinosis is important to better understand the etiopathogenesis, treatment modalities, and any recurrence of the lesion besides differentiating from the other soft tissue lesions.

A retrospective study of 72 cases diagnosed with idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia in indian populace.

Context: Trigeminal neuralgia is as a chronic, debilitating condition, which can have a major impact on quality of life. There are few reports of trigeminal neuralgia in oriental populations.

Objectives: To evaluate the retrospective data of the patients diagnosed with idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia and to understanding the disorder in the Indian populace.

Odontogenic cutaneous draining sinus.

The aim of the present article was to discuss an unusual case report of the odontogenic cutaneous sinus with emphasis on diagnosis and treatment. The causative factor in this case was diagnosed intraoperatively due to infected follicular space in absence of any sign and symptoms. Timely diagnosis of the case could have prevented significant morbidity due to mistreatment medically and surgically with eventual recurrence.

School based oral health promotional intervention: Effect on knowledge, practices and clinical oral health related parameters.

Background: No organized school oral health program is existent in India.

Aim: The aim of this study is to test the feasibility and efficacy of an economical school oral health promotional intervention with educational and preventive components.

Settings And Design: School oral health promotional intervention carried out in one of the randomly selected school and evaluated through short duration prospective model.