Publications by authors named "M K Dhanya"
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- Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the oral mucosa, which can severely impact patients' quality of life due to discomfort and anxiety.
- A study at Saveetha Dental College analyzed the anxiety and depression levels of 212 OLP patients, with their data collected over one year, including factors like age, gender, and associated medical conditions.
- The study found that the most affected age group was 51-60 years, predominantly female, with many reporting burning sensations as the main symptom, and a small percentage having comorbidities like Grinspan syndrome.
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- Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) are abnormal tissue changes that may lead to oral cancer, making it important to identify high-risk lesions and measure oxidative stress markers like lipid peroxidase (LPO).
- A study analyzed LPO levels across four groups: oral cancer patients, healthy controls, and two types of OPMD (oral leukoplakia and others), finding significantly higher LPO levels in the oral cancer group (171.86 nmol/L) compared to others.
- The results suggest that increased LPO levels are associated with greater oxidative stress in oral cancer, indicating that LPO could serve as a valuable marker for assessing tissue damage in individuals with OPMDs.
Background: Photodynamic therapy can be used to treat a variety of lesions noninvasively, including oral cancer. High-power laser therapy has also been used to treat oral squamous cell carcinomas. The two main components of photodynamic treatment are the photosensitizer and the light source.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Photodynamic therapy is one of the non-invasive treatment modalities used to treat a wide range of oral mucosal lesions including oral leukoplakia, oral lichen planus, post-radiation-induced oral mucositis, and aphthous ulcerations. High-level laser therapy has also been employed in the management of oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs). Photodynamic therapy includes three major components: photosensitizer, light source, and presence of oxygen.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Osteoporosis is a disease that is characterised by low bone mineral density (BMD), and loss of structural and biomechanical properties that are essential in maintaining bone homeostasis. Osteoporosis is diagnosed by clinical measurement of BMD and is the best predictor of osteoporosis. The study was conducted with the aim of assessing the effectiveness of orthopantomogram (OPG) as a screening tool for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and chronic drug users.
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