Abstract Aim: The present study aims to determine the association of periodontal disease (identified early in pregnancy) and adverse pregnancy outcomes a North Indian population. Material Methods: A total 340 primigravida women, aged 20–35 years with single live were recruited at 14–20 weeks period gestation from antenatal clinic. These women had undergone examination time recruitment. recorded. Results: Out 147 (43.23%) gingivitis 61 (17.94%) periodontitis. Periodontitis was found be...

Abstract Aim This study aimed to determine the association between periodontal disease and gestational diabetes mellitus ( GDM ) effect of this on pregnancy outcome in North Indian population. Materials Methods A total 584 primigravidae were recruited at 12–14 weeks gestation. Their examination was carried out along with 75 g oral glucose load test time recruitment. diagnosed as per DIPSI (The Diabetes Pregnancy Study group India) guidelines (≥140 mg/dl). Women normal plasma values underwent...

Fear of local anesthesia (LA) is a significant impediment to dental care as many patients delay or avoid treatment avert pain. Computer-controlled anesthetic delivery system (CCLAD), with constant and controlled rate flow, present painless alternative. The study aimed compare anxiety pain perceived conventional computerized systems, for different stages when administering various nerve blocks.One hundred requiring bilateral LA participated in the study. One side was anesthetized using one...

The Lateral Periodontal Cyst (LPC) is a rare developmental odontogenic cyst occurring alongside tooth roots. Predominantly located between canine and premolar teeth in the lower jaw, it's uncommon upper jaw very rarely occurs maxillary incisor area. In present case, 60-year-old woman revealed painless swelling her front region, are vital. X-rays well-defined radiolucent area root of #11 root. Surgical enucleation curettage were done, followed by guided bone regeneration (GBR) defect using an...

Dental implants to replace missing teeth have increased drastically over the past decade and implant-supported prosthesis reported improvement in their quality of life, assurance, self-confidence including psychological benefits conservation tooth structure adjacent be replaced. For every dental practitioner, it is essential know whether patients are well acquainted with current advancements health care. Knowing what about helps match patient's expectations can realistically achieved. This...

Introduction: Deep periodontal pockets pose a great challenge for nonsurgical treatment. Scaling and root planing (SRP) alone may not suffice in cases where surgical therapy cannot be undertaken. Various recent studies have suggested the use of antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) management infections. The aim this study was to evaluate effects using aPDT along with SRP, compared SRP deep pockets. Methods: Thirty patients chronic periodontitis, who met criteria having depth ≥ 6 mm...

The aim of the present study is to evaluate and compare effects low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on wound healing after depigmentation procedure.In this study, 12 patients with bilateral melanin hyperpigmentation were treated surgical stripping using a blade. After completion process bleeding stasis, any symmetrical sites was randomly assigned for LLLT (test site) defocused diode at 1 mm distance 5 min. every exposure, site coated plaque disclosing solution (erythrosine) 3(rd), 7(th), 15(th)...

Introduction: Mucus extravasation cyst is a commonly occurring lesion in oral cavity that may result from traumatic severance of salivary gland duct with subsequent mucus into fibrous connective tissue. After conventional excision or marsupialization, recurrence not uncommon. Diode laser offers an effective modality for management such lesions. Case Reports: Four patients were referred painless fluctuant swellings on labial and buccal mucosa. recording history clinical examination,...

Introduction: The periodontal therapy is primarily targeted at removal of dental plaque and retentive factors. Although the thorough adherent plaque, calculus infected root cementum desirable, it not always achieved by conventional modalities. To accomplish more efficient results several alternative devices have been used. Lasers are one most promising modalities for nonsurgical treatment as they can achieve excellent tissue ablation with strong bactericidal detoxification effects. Methods:...

Abstract Aim The present study was designed to find any association of cytokines in women with periodontal disease and development pre‐eclampsia North Indian population. Materials Methods A total 504 consecutively registered primigravida a single live pregnancy were recruited at 14–18 weeks gestation from antenatal clinic Maulana Azad Medical College & associated Lok Nayak Hospital Institute Dental Sciences, New Delhi. One periodontist performed oral health examination all patients...

Abstract Aim This study aims to compare surface electromyographic activities (EMG) of four muscles, that is anterior temporalis (AT), masseter (MST), sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and belly digastric (ABD), between chronic periodontitis patients periodontally healthy individuals as well correlate these EMG findings with periodontal parameters. Methods Thirty were recruited in Group I 30 II. Clenching resting for 4 muscles (AT, MST, SCM ABD) recorded each participant. These values compared the...

Haim-Munk syndrome is an extremely rare autosomal recessive disorder of keratinization characterized clinically by palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, severe early onset periodontitis, onychogryphosis, pes planus, arachnodactyly, and acro-osteolysis. Recently, germline mutations in the lysosomal protease cathepsin C gene have been identified as underlying genetic defect related disorders, such Papillon-Lefèvre prepubertal periodontitis. The periodontal disease associated with these syndromes...

Self-inflicted gingival injuries have been reported in children and adolescents as a result of multiple factors such accidental trauma, fingernail biting, sucking on objects pencils, or nail-scratching habit. Management these lesions requires multidisciplinary approach that includes psychotherapy, behavioral counseling, definitive treatment oral soft tissue lesions. This paper illustrates the diagnosis 16-year-old male patient with bilateral recession mandibular canines due to habitual nail...

Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie is the result of a short and tight lingual frenum causing difficulty in speech, feeding problems infants due to limitation tongue movement. This report presents case 22-year-old female with who complained speech following which she underwent frenectomy procedure erbium, chromium: yattrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser without any complications. She was referred therapist after procedure.

Deficiencies in the alveolar ridges cause multiple problems achieving aesthetic and functional outcome of implant therapy are commonly restored by using onlay graft from intraoral source. Careful assessment recipient as well donor site cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a prerequisite to ideal treatment planning. This paper highlights critical role CBCT planning successful rehabilitation traumatised deficient anterior maxillary ridge autogenous block mandibular symphysis, followed...