Assessment of relationship between body mass index and periodontal status among state government employees in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

Background: The literature shows that an increased body mass index (BMI) may be a potential risk factor for periodontitis. Association between BMI and periodontitis has been ascribed to unhealthy dietary patterns with insufficient micronutrients and excess sugar and fat content.

Aim: The present study intended to assess the relation between BMI and periodontal status among state government employees in Shimla city, Himachal Pradesh in India.

Comparing cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive and conventional subcuticular skin sutures for maxillofacial incisions--a prospective randomized trial considering closure time, wound morbidity, and cosmetic outcome.

Purpose: To compare octyl-2-cyanoacrylate (2-OCA) tissue adhesive with subcuticular suture for the closure of incisions in the maxillofacial region to determine 1) whether it is faster than traditional subcuticular suturing, 2) whether the number and length of incisions affect closure time, 3) wound morbidity, 4) patient satisfaction outcome, and 5) cosmetic outcome.

Material And Methods: In a prospective randomized clinical trial, 29 patients were allocated to 1 of 2 groups for the closure of skin incisions using 2-OCA or conventional subcuticular skin sutures. Postoperative follow-up evaluated wound healing at 5 to 10 days and at 3 months.