Preliminary impressions in microstomia patients: an innovative technique.

Microstomia has been defined as an abnormally small oral orifice associated with various etiopathologic factors. Management of these patients poses extreme difficulties in every procedure during prosthesis fabrication. Restricted mouth opening of the patient makes the insertion and the removal of the tray extremely difficult.

Expression of p53 and Cyclin D1 in oral squamous cell carcinoma and normal mucosa: An Immunohistochemical study.

Aim: To assess p53 and Cyclin D1 expression using Immunohistochemistry in normal mucosa and oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Materials And Methods: Twenty cases of Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and 10 normal mucosa were used and the primary antibodies used were p53 (DAKO-DO7) and Cyclin D1 Mouse Anti human Cyclin D1 (DCS-6) 1: 100 dilution.

Statistical Analysis: Labelling index was calculated and mean LI and SD were calculated, using Descriptive Statistics and t-test was used to compare mean LI between antibodies used in OSCC.

Ortho-perio integrated approach in periodontally compromised patients.

It is an undisputed fact that sound and strong periodontal health is a must in patients seeking orthodontic treatment. Does this mean that we are going to deny orthodontic treatment for those adults whose number is rising, more often secondary to periodontal deterioration and pathological migration of teeth resulting in aesthetic and functional problems? Need of the hour is to have an integrated approach where in periodontal treatment precedes orthodontic treatment to restore periodontal health. Orthodontic treatment should be performed under strict plaque control measures to place the teeth in a structurally balanced and functionally efficient position.