To Evaluate the Success of Natural Compound: Curcumin as Obturating Material in Primary Teeth.

Background: In a quest a search for newer obturating materials, trends have now shifted from more harmful chemical-based compounds to less toxic and more natural Ayurvedic or herbal materials. Curcumin-a natural extract from turmeric rhizomes, possesses anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and thus may be used as a novel obturating material in the primary teeth.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of curcumin powder mixed with zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE) and ZOE as obturating materials in primary molars.

Nonsurgical Management of Drug-induced Gingival Overgrowth in a Young Patient.

Background: Gingival enlargement or gingival overgrowth (GO) is a very common complication of the various classes of drugs and the most common being, the anticonvulsant drug phenytoin (PHT). PHT and its metabolites have a direct effect on the periodontal tissues; with poor oral hygiene also contributing to the severity of inflammation in patients with drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO).

Case Description: Here we present a case of PHT-induced gingival overgrowth (PGO) in a 12-year-old male patient and discuss the management of the condition.