Association of and polymorphism in predicting susceptibility to tuberculosis.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes an infectious bacterial disease frequently affecting the lungs. With two fatalities from tuberculosis (TB) occurring every three minutes, India has the highest disease burden. The etiology of TB has been linked to IL-8 and IL-4RA.

Comparative evaluation of the microleakage of two modified glass ionomer cements on primary molars. An in vivo study.

This in vivo study was conducted to compare and evaluate the microleakage of two modified glass ionomer cements on deciduous molars. Thirty children (10-16 years) were selected. In each patient, standardized class V cavities were prepared on the buccal surfaces of two different retained deciduous molars and these cavities were restored with GC Fuji II LC (Improved) and GC Fuji IX GP, respectively.

A comparative evaluation of hydroxyapatite crystals and glutaraldehyde as agents for pulpotomy in deciduous molars.

Purpose: To evaluate and compare clinically and radiographically use of hydroxyapatite crystals and 2% glutaraldehyde as a pulpotomy agent.

Method: Thirty deciduous molars were treated with pulpotomy using hydroxyapatite crystals and 2% glutaraldehyde.

Results: Clinical and radiographic findings were observed at three months and six months.

Idiopathic oligodontia in primary dentition: case report and review of literature.

Idiopathic oligodontia of the primary dentition is very rare. This is a case report of a 2 year and 6 month old boy, who presented with fourteen missing primary teeth. Review of previous case reports is done and the management of these cases is discussed.