Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic disorder with multi-factorial aetiology. The OSMF pathophysiology includes the homeostatic equilibrium disruption between synthesis and degradation of extracellular matrix. Thus, various growth factors produced by activated inflammatory cells may promote inducing fibroblast proliferation, collagen upregulation, reduced collagenase production. To correlate role basic factor (bFGF) in endothelial cells, fibroblasts, connective tissue stroma varying...

Cysticercosis cellulosae, caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium is a common parasitic infection in Indian subcontinent. Although cysticercosis other parts human body, its involvement with temporalis muscle an extremely rare entity and demands documentation. This paper reports case cellulosae 35-year-old male patient within mimicking temporal space infection; due to presence concomitant dental infection, which was diagnosed help high resolution ultrasonography magnetic resonance imaging...

Frequency of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) has varied from 4% to 35%. It is more common men and produces generalised stiffness involved joints. Clinician should be suspicious AS when a patient reports painful restricted movements joint, neck or back no trauma history. Conventional radiographic methods have allowed the demonstration TMJ abnormalities AS, but CT necessary establish space relations bony morphology. We describe case severe...

Restricted mouth opening is a definite prosthodontic hindrance to carry out treatment successfully. can be due many reasons such as microstomia, oral submucous fibrosis, some genetic disorder, and result of surgical treatment. In the past, various techniques for prosthetic rehabilitation limited have been tried surgeries, use dynamic devices, magnetic modification denture design. Here we present; simplified technique simple design fabrication maxillary hinged mandibular sectional complete...

Oral cancer is a common malignancy, ranking first among all cancers in Western and Asian countries. It preceded by some benign lesions or conditions, which are termed precancerous. Only one-third of people at the precancerous stage disease succumb to cancer, it would be practical importance identify individuals risk them. Biomarkers, instruments individual tumor prevention, help detect high-risk patents. The induction micronucleus considered bean effective biomarker diseases- In recent past,...

Preterm low birth weight (PLBW) is a leading perinatal problem in developing countries. PLBW considered as cause of neonatal death the 1st year life, with problems childhood and adulthood. Several studies have suggested possible relationship between periodontal status expectant mothers. The present study was conducted to determine association maternal periodontitis (BW) babies. This consisted 200 primipara mothers ranging 18 35 years old, mean age 23.96 years. were categorized based on...

Introduction: Oral health reflects overall well-being for the elderly population. Compromised oral may be a risk factor systemic diseases commonly occurring in old age. evaluation should an integral part of physical examination, and dentistry is essential to qualify geriatric patient care. Aim: To determine prevalence soft tissue lesions institutionalized population North India. Materials Methods: Geriatric patients were clinically evaluated using standard questionnaire assessed known...

The occurrence of invasive fungal respiratory superinfections in patients with COVID-19 has gained much attention the post-COVID era. elucidation sinusitis osteomyelitis as a rare aggressive infection that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent fatal consequences been noteworthy. Cone-beam computed tomography findings those are central early management. Here we report case mucormycosis maxilla 72-year-old woman history recently diagnosed diabetes mellitus.

Oral health is an important international public issue; impacting individuals, communities, systems, economies and society at large.More importantly, it one of the most neglected areas on global map to current understanding mechanism initiation progression oral disease; there are still certain lacunae present in our knowledge prevention periodontal disease.In spite vast disease, inability identify high-risk forms exists.Prevention diseases ability detect disease activity early stage yet...

Abstract Objective: To estimate the prevalence of periodontal disease with different indices. Methods & materials: The study population consisted multistage stratified random sample 1300 subjects from total district Ghaziabad. A cross-sectional was conducted multi stage sampling techniques to select population. were divided into age groups and assessment made on basis CPITN index ESI Index. Results: has shown incorrect because its underestimation severity. huge difference noticed in rate...

Bisphosphonates are potent inhibitors of osteoclast activity that reduce bone turnover and re-establish the balance between resorption formation. They effective in multiple clinical settings including postmenopausal osteoporosis, low mass men, drug-induced loss. Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis jaws (BRONJ) may result serious oral complications, such as osteomyelitis chronic exposure necrotic bone. Dentists must be familiar with this disorder pay special attention to all patients on...