Idiopathic gingival papillokeratosis with crypt formation: an exclusive entity in the young population?

Idiopathic gingival papillokeratosis with crypt formation (IGPC) is a new and a very rare benign entity, clinically characterized by white-yellowish plaques with papillary architecture located in the upper labial gingiva of adolescent patients. The condition generally exhibits a bilateral symmetrical distribution and is asymptomatic. We report two new cases, one with a classic presentation and the other in an older individual.

The Emergence of Saliva as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Tool for Viral Infections.

Saliva has emerged as a promising diagnostic fluid for viral infections, enabling the direct analysis of viral genetic material and the detection of infection markers such as proteins, metabolites, microRNAs, and immunoglobulins. This comprehensive review aimed to explore the use of saliva as a diagnostic tool for viral infections, emphasizing its advantages and limitations. Saliva stands out due to its simplicity and safety in collection, along with the convenience of self-collection without the need for healthcare supervision, while potentially being comparable to urine and blood in terms of effectiveness.

Hypovitaminosis D in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma: Is a risk factor of developing this neoplasia?

Background: Hypovitaminosis D raised a significant public health concern due to its potential association with various diseases, including Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC). The objective of this study was to compare serum 25(OH)D3 levels between individuals with and without OSCC, and by subgroups based on their smoking habits.

Material And Methods: A case-control study was conducted utilizing progressive multicenter recruitment, involving 46 patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) and 65 controls.

Salivary characteristics in burning mouth syndrome: a systematic review.

Introduction: Compare through case-control studies, the salivary characteristics of patients with and without BMS.

Evidence Acquisition: Searches in Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane, and BIREME were conducted for the identification of case-controls studies reported.

Evidence Synthesis: Thirty-three studies were included, of which 26 articles evaluated OSB, 17 SRF, and 7 SE.

Hypovitaminosis D, oral potentially malignant disorders, and oral squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review.

Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and potentially malignant oral disorders (OPMDs) could be associated with low levels of vitamin D. This systematic review aimed to determine the relationship between serum levels of vitamin D with OPMDs and OSCC.

Material And Methods: This review was conducted according to Cochrane guidelines (PROSPERO CRD42020207382) on literature retrieved from the PubMed, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases.