Role of structured rehabilitation protocol in post surgical cases of restricted mouth opening.

Background: Long term effectiveness of surgical management of chronically restricted mouth opening in OSMF or TMJ ankylosis depends largely on postoperative physiotherapy. This in turn is dependent on patient's compliance. Use of adjunctive aids besides pharmacotherapy that reduces patients pain and improves compliance with exercise is warranted.

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Dental Caries among Preschool Children: A Cross-sectional Study in Eastern India.

Introduction: Dental caries is one of the major widespread health issues that continue to negatively affect the oral health of children globally.

Aim: To estimate the prevalence of dental caries and its risk factors among preschool children of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Materials And Methods: The study was a community-based cross-sectional one among preschool children with (N = 425) participants recruited from the Anganwadi centers (AWCs) of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.