Publications by authors named "Kajal P Ahuja"

Article Synopsis
  • Smoker's palate, also known as nicotina stomatitis or nicotina palatini, is a lesion mainly found in smokers, particularly those who practice reverse smoking, caused by heat and irritation from tobacco and marijuana.
  • Many smokers misinterpret this lesion as an early sign of serious conditions like squamous cell carcinoma, even though it is not cancerous.
  • The article emphasizes an opportunity for dental practitioners to educate patients on the risks of smoking and encourage them to quit while providing a case study of a 27-year-old male with smoker's palate.
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How do stem cells function? Why should we, as dentists, care about stem cells? How might dental procedures be substituted by stem cells? Are stem cells capable of regenerating a tooth or temporomandibular joint (TMJ)? Although the ability to regenerate a destroyed tissue has been known for a while, research into regenerative medicine and dentistry has made significant strides in molecular biology. A paradigm shift in the therapeutic toolbox for dental and oral diseases is likely to result from a growing understanding of biological concepts in the regeneration of oral/dental tissues along with stem cell research, leading to an intense search for "biological solutions to biological problems." Among other tissues, orofacial tissues effectively separate stem cells from human tissues.

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Nanotechnology has revolutionized dentistry by transforming how oral health care is conceptualized, delivered, and maintained. Harnessing nanomaterials and advanced clinical instruments has opened new avenues for precision and innovation across various aspects of dental care. Nanotechnology offers the potential for precise pain management, tooth restoration, and alleviating dental hypersensitivity.

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This article reviews and critically analyzes the literature on mini-implants (temporary anchorage devices) for anterior en masse retraction in orthodontics. The search methods used were an E-database search, a secondary computerized search of orthodontics journals, and a reference list of selected studies. Eligibility criteria included individuals who underwent orthodontic treatment for correction of malocclusion with premolar extraction.

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