Comparative evaluation of platelet-rich plasma + β-tricalcium phosphate and platelet-rich fibrin + β-tricalcium phosphate for healing periapical lesions, using cone beam computed tomography - an study.

Background: Platelet concentrates are currently being researched for their potential to enhance bone formation.

Aim: The aim of this study is to quantitatively evaluate and compare bone regeneration in periapical lesions using a combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) + β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) + β-TCP.

Methods: Ten subjects with periapical lesions measuring 10-20 mm in relation to maxillary incisors indicated for periapical surgery were selected.

Estimation of serum immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin A levels in oral submucous fibrosis patients.

Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a disabling, chronic, insidious potentially malignant condition of the oral cavity seen predominantly in the Indian subcontinent. Due to the idiopathic nature and various immunological changes seen in some OSMF patients, it can be considered an autoimmune disorder. Hyperimmunoglobulinemia is often seen with OSMF.

Incidence of grinspan syndrome among tribal and suburban population of Maharashtra - A cross sectional study.

Background: Grinspan syndrome is characterised by presence of the triad: hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM) and oral lichen planus (OLP). OLP, seen in hypertension and diabetes mellitus, is caused by drugs used to treat these diseases according to literature, however the incidence of this syndrome in India has not yet been reported anywhere. Hence the present study was conducted with the following objectives: (i) To determine the incidence of Grinspan syndrome amongst tribal and suburban study population of Maharashtra in different gender and age groups (ii) To correlate occurrence of OLP with DM type 2 and hypertension (iii) To find out the number of patients with OLP, DM type 2 and hypertension either alone or in combination.

Nuts and bolts of PMMC flap in oral cancer and its clinical outcome in 168 indian patients: A retrospective analysis.

Introduction: The gold standard for reconstruction is the microvascular free flaps, whereas pedicled flaps are generally employed as a rescue procedure. Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMC) flap being a reliable flap is associated with high rate of complication. So, the purpose of this study was to check and assess the predictability of PMMC Flap and its clinical outcome in 168 Indian patients.

Solitary Bone Cyst of Posterior Maxilla: A Rare Presentation.

Solitary bone cyst (SBC) is an uncommon, nonneoplastic osseous lesion that mainly affects metaphysis of long bones and rarely presents in jaws. Due to the lack of true epithelial lining, it is considered as a pseudocyst. It is generally asymptomatic and often discovered incidentally during routine radiographic examination as well-defined unilocular or multilocular radiolucent lesion in the posterior mandible mainly in the first two decades of life.

Efficacy of Alvogyl (Combination of Iodoform + Butylparaminobenzoate) and Zinc Oxide Eugenol for Dry Socket.

Context: Alveolar osteitis (AO) (dry socket) is a postoperative healing complication after tooth extraction. Pain is considered the most important symptom of dry socket which can vary in frequency and intensity.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the management of AO with alvogyl and zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE).

Papillary carcinoma of thyroid in a thyroglossal cyst.

Thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC) is the most common congenital anomaly of the thyroid gland and the most common congenital cervical abnormality in childhood. Carcinoma arising from a TDC is rare, which composes only 1% of TDC cases. Here, we are reporting a case of 50-year-old male with a swelling in the upper left neck region which was progressively increasing in size over 5 years.

An institutional survey for knowledge-based and self-awareness assessment in temporomandibular joint disorders among dental students.

Context: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) have been recognized as one of the most common causes of nondental orofacial pain. Various studies have been reported in literature regarding the relationship between prevalence of signs and symptoms of TMDs and gender, suggestive of female predilection; however, none of the studies have yet been reported to suggest the relationship between knowledge about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and TMDs and self-awareness of its signs and symptoms.

Aim: To find a relationship between the level of knowledge about TMJ and TMDs and self-awareness of its signs and symptoms.

Peripheral ossifying fibroma: Series of five cases.

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a reactive lesion of the gingival tissues that predominantly affects women and is usually located in the maxilla anterior to the molars. It originates from the cells of the periodontal ligament. The definitive diagnosis is established by histological examination, which reveals the presence of cellular connective tissue with focal calcifications.

Calcifying ghost cell odontogenic cyst: report of a case and review of literature.

The calcifying ghost cell odontogenic cyst (CGCOC) was first described by Gorlin et al. in 1962. Calcifying ghost cell odontogenic cyst is comparatively rare in occurrence, constituting about 0.

Anticytokine therapy for periodontal diseases: Where are we now?

Periodontal destruction is initiated by bacteria that stimulate host responses leading to excess production of cytokines. Anticytokine therapy for periodontal diseases especially targets proinflammatory cytokines, that is, TNF-alpha, IL-1, and IL-6, because these are essential for the initiation of the inflammatory immune reaction and are produced for prolonged periods in periodontitis. This therapy aims to bind the cytokines with the receptors present on target cells such as the fibroblasts.