Comparative Evaluation of Pimecrolimus Cream 1% and Triamcinolone Aceonide Paste in Treatment of Atrophic-Erosive Oral Lichen Planus.

Objectives: This study was done to assess the effects of pimecrolimus cream 1% and triamcinolone aceonide paste in the treatment of atrophic-erosive oral lichen planus.

Materials And Methods: A total of 100 patients diagnosed both clinically and histopathologically as lichen planus were considered in the present study. Subjects were classified into two groups.

Assessment of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Corticobasal Dental Implants.

Background: Among various treatment modalities for tooth replacement, dental implants are considered the best one. This study assessed the effects of smoking, periodontitis, and diabetes on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients receiving corticobasal dental implants.

Materials And Methods: One hundred twenty patients of either gender who received corticobasal dental implants were enrolled.

Prevalence of Dental Anomalies in Odisha Population: A Panoramic Radiographic Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of dental anomalies (DAs) in Odisha population using panoramic radiographs.

Materials And Methods: In this study, 1,080 panoramic radiographs were evaluated for DAs. Dental records were reviewed for diagnostic confirmation.

Awareness of hepatitis B infection among healthcare students in a private medical college in Odisha.

Background: The emergence of the blood-borne pathogens and the increasing number of infected patients and the increasing interest in dental health care compel the dental professionals to have thorough knowledge about communicable diseases and the MBBS and nursing students are always at risk because of their profession. As hepatitis B infection is a major health hazard throughout the world, healthcare students should have through knowledge about this disease. Setia et al.

Evaluation of serum sialic acid, fucose levels and their ratio in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: Detection of cancer at the early stage is of utmost importance to decrease the morbidity and mortality of the disease. Apart from the conventional biopsy, minimally invasive methods like serum evaluation are used for screening large populations. Thus, this study aimed to estimate serum levels of sialic acid and fucose and their ratio in oral cancer patients and in healthy control group to evaluate their role in diagnosis.

Arthrocentesis A Minimally Invasive Method for TMJ Disc Disorders - A Prospective Study.

Background: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc disorders are one of the major concerns to the mankind and doctors in day to day life due to its complex nature and failure to treat these kinds of conditions successfully.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of arthrocentesis in patients suffering from TMJ disc disorders.

Materials And Methods: A total of 50 subjects suffering from TMJ disc disorders were selected and treated by arthrocentesis.

Kocher debre semelaigne syndrome: a rare case report with orofacial manifestations.

Kocher Debre Semelaigne Syndrome is a rare syndrome with clinical manifestation of hypothyroidism associated with pseudomuscular hypertrophy. Very few cases have been reported on kocher-debre semelaigne syndrome in the literature with the incidence reported to be less than 10%. As per our knowledge; until now, only one case of oro-facial manifestations has been reported.