A Prospective Study on Management of Mandibular Angle Fracture.

Purpose: To evaluate the results of management of mandibular angle fracture by open reduction and internal fixation using single non compression miniplate via transbuccal, intraoral or extraoral approaches.

Patients And Methods: In this prospective study, 30 patients were randomly selected regardless of age, sex requiring open reduction and internal fixation of non comminuted angle fracture with/or without other associated fractures of the mandible. All the patients were operated under general anaesthesia following routine haematological, biochemical, general physical examination and routine radiographic examination.

Is gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase a biomarker for oxidative stress in periodontitis?

Context: Periodontal disease and oxidative stress (OS) are part of a vicious cycle with each causing a deleterious effect on the other causing changes in the levels of antioxidants, and enzymes of antioxidant defense. Biomarkers and methods used for measuring OS are very expensive.

Aims: To see how gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) fares, as a biomarker for OS in periodontits along with other routinely used biomarkers.

Esthetic crown lengthening with depigmentation using an 810 nm GaAlAs diode laser.

Hyperpigmentation of gingiva becomes more pronounced if it is associated with "gummy smile." Correction of gummy smile and depigmentation together are key to complete patient satisfaction. An 810 nm (1.

Sediment cytology in diagnostic evaluation of oral neoplasms.

Aim: To evaluate the role of sediment cytology of biopsy specimen fixatives in early diagnosis of oral neoplasms.

Materials And Methods: Cytological smears were prepared by centrifuging the fixatives in which the biopsy specimens were received. The smears were analyzed and the cytological results were compared with histological diagnosis.

Osteosarcoma of the mandible mimicking an odontogenic abscess: a case report and review of the literature.

Unlabelled: Inflammatory lesions, like periapical/odontogenic abscesses, are by far the most common pathologic condition of the jaws. Radiographically, these lesions commonly manifest as widening of periodontal ligament space, discontinuity of lamina dura and ill-defined periapical radiolucency. There are some rare disorders which could cause similar radiographic changes in the jaw bone.

Mandibular metastasis in a patient with follicular carcinoma of thyroid.

Mandibular metastasis due to thyroid carcinoma is not very frequent and the cases described in the literature are few. Due to its bloodstream dissemination, most of them are a consequence of the follicular variant of thyroid carcinomas. We are presenting a case in which the metastatic lesion of mandible was detected before diagnosis of primary malignancy.

The effect of environmental pressure changes on the retentive strength of cements for orthodontic bands.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of environmental pressure changes on the retentive strength of orthodontic bands cemented with conventional glass ionomer cement or resin-modified glass ionomer cement.

Materials And Methods: Stainless steel bands were cemented to 80 extracted first and second molars in two equal groups comprising conventional glass ionomer cement and resin-modified glass ionomer cement. Each group was randomly divided into two sub-groups of 20 samples each, one sub-group to act as a control, and the other to be used experimentally.

Reliability of acridine orange fluorescence microscopy in oral cytodiagnosis.

Context And Aims: The oral cavity is the most predominant location in the head and neck region for primary malignant epithelial tumors. Oral cancer is estimated to be the sixth most common malignancy. Early recognition is imperative for successful treatment and good prognosis.

Ectopic eruption - A review and case report.

Ectopic eruption is a disturbance in which the tooth does not follow its usual course. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide a brief review regarding the incidence, etiology, classification and different management techniques used for correcting ectopically erupting permanent first molar. The following manuscript further presents a case report for correction of ectopically erupting mandibular left permanent f irst molar by using a simple and effective appliance by the author.

Gene therapy and its implications in Periodontics.

Gene therapy is a field of Biomedicine. With the advent of gene therapy in dentistry, significant progress has been made in the control of periodontal diseases and reconstruction of dento-alveolar apparatus.Implementation in periodontics include:-As a mode of tissue engineering with three approaches: cell, protein-based and gene delivery approach.