Treatment of Denture Stomatitis Using Modified Tissue Conditioners: A Systematic Review.

The most common sequela of wearing removable dentures is denture stomatitis. This review article uses a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) format to collect data regarding articles that report on the treatment of denture stomatitis using tissue conditioners modified with antifungal drugs, inorganic compound, and phytomedicines. Their advantages, disadvantages, and mechanism of action are discussed.

Significance of localization of mandibular foramen in an inferior alveolar nerve block.

Background: The mandibular foramen (MF) is an opening on the internal surface of the ramus for divisions of the mandibular vessels and nerve to pass. The aim of this study is to determine the position of the MF from various anatomical landmarks in several dry adult mandibles.

Materials And Methods: A total of 102 human dry mandibles were examined, of which 93 were of dentulous and 9 were of edentulous.