Study of Association of Chromosomal Region 1Q21-23 with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Their Correlation with Severity of Disease.

Background: The understanding of the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has taken a major step forward with the research of new illness-related genes and further deciphering the involved molecular. Gene variants like human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB1 and PTPN22 1858T act as individual risk factors for RA. It also serves as a risk factor for the rate of progression of joint destruction and clinical manifestations in autoimmune diseases like RA.

Calprotectin and N-telopeptide of Type I Collagen (NTx) as Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) Biomarker in Peri-Implantitis Patients.

Introduction: Formulation of various preventive and therapeutic strategies is possible only by a better understanding of the immune-inflammatory profile of peri-implant diseases. For understanding the changes and turnover of bone, various markers have been used in the past literature, out of which, N-telopeptide of Type I Collagen (NTx) is acknowledged to be the most reliable marker.

Aims And Objectives: Assessment of calprotectin and NTx concentration in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) around the implant sites in subjects suffering from peri-implantitis.

Prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs among 12-15-year-old schoolchildren of fishermen of Kutch coast, Gujarat, India.

Background: Malocclusion is one of the most common dental problems in mankind. Planning orthodontic treatment as well as an interceptive approach within a public health system requires information on the prevalence of malocclusions.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs among 12-15-year-old school children of fishermen of Kutch coast, Gujarat, India.