The dermatoglyphics have been used in several researches for predicting various pathologies of oral cavity like periodontitis, dental caries, impacted teeth, mal-occlusion, developmental defects such as cleft lip and palate, and potentially malignant disorders. Impacted teeth may be associated with various pathologies such as caries, pericoronitis, dentigerous cysts, and keratocystic odontogenic tumors; therefore, predicting impacted teeth through dermatoglyphic patterns can help in diagnosis and future treatment planning of such event.The aim and objective of the study were to evaluate and compare various dermatoglyphic patterns in the patients with the impacted maxillary and/or mandibular third molar (group 1) and patients having erupted maxillary and/or mandibular third molar (group 2).This study comprised totally 300 patients, which were divided into two groups, according to erupted or impacted maxillary and/or mandibular third molar visiting outpatient department, who fulfilled the selection criteria for the study. After a comprehensive clinical examination, dermatoglyphic patterns were recorded from the same individuals. Panoramic radiographs were taken to confirm the diagnosis. Data collected were entered in the spreadsheet and analyzed. For all tests, P value was set at <0.05 and was considered statistically significant.There was statistical significance noted in frequencies of whorl pattern in patients of group 1 and loop pattern in patients of group 2.This study concluded that dermatoglyphic patterns can be used to assess the prevalence of impacted wisdom teeth.
A BSTRACT Background: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of laser-assisted periodontal therapy (LAPT) with conventional scaling and root planing (CSRP) in the treatment of periodontal disease. The objective was to assess the outcomes of these two treatments on a sample of 30 patients in each group. Materials and Methods: In this study, a total of 60 patients diagnosed with periodontal disease were divided into two groups: the LAPT group and the CSRP group, with 30 patients in each group. The LAPT group received periodontal treatment using laser therapy, while the SRP group underwent traditional SRP. The patients were evaluated for periodontal parameters, including probing depth and clinical attachment level before and after the treatments. Results: After the treatment interventions, both the LAPT group and the CSRP group showed significant improvements in periodontal health. The mean reduction in probing depth was 2.5 mm in the LAPT group and 2.2 mm in the SRP group. In addition, the clinical attachment level increased by 2.8 mm in the LAPT group and 2.5 mm in the SRP group. Statistical analysis using the paired t -test demonstrated a P- value of less than 0.05, indicating the significance of these improvements in both groups. Conclusion: This study suggests that both LAP and CSRP are effective in improving periodontal health in patients with periodontal disease.
Localized gingival enlargement is often associated with systemic medications, abscess formation, trauma, or reactive lesions. Very few reports are available reporting enlargement of gingiva due to metastasis of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. A case of localized gingival growth affecting right maxillary and mandibular gingiva was reported in a 60-year-old male patient in which excisional biopsy of the lesion was done. Histopathological examination showed metastatic signet ring cell adenocarcinoma, which on further examination showed lower one-third of esophagus as the primary site of metastasis.
This study was conducted to evaluate the clinical reversal of dental fluorosis with various combinations of calcium, vitamin D3, and ascorbic acid, along with changes in levels of certain biochemical parameters concerned with dental fluorosis. The role of fluoride level of drinking water in the etiology of dental fluorosis and the prevalence of dental fluorosis in both dentitions and teeth were also assessed.A total number of 50 patients with clinical features of dental fluorosis without trauma and any adverse habits were selected. Of these, in 30 co-operative patients, estimation of water fluoride level and pretreatment and post-treatment serum and urine fluoride levels were done with ion selective electrode method. The selected 30 patients were divided into three groups, that is, group A, group B, and group C, and were given various combinations of medications like calcium with vitamin D3 supplements, ascorbic acid with vitamin D3 supplements, and chlorhexidine mouthwash (placebo) for three months, respectively. These 30 patients were assessed for any change in the clinical grading of dental fluorosis.No change in clinical grading of dental fluorosis was noted. Considerable reduction in serum and urine fluoride levels was noted in both group A and group B patients. Dental fluorosis was noted in permanent teeth more commonly than deciduous teeth, and permanent maxillary central incisors had the highest prevalence rate.This study comprises only 30 patients with three months of follow-up. So, this sample of patients and duration of follow-up period are conclusive to observe changes in biochemical parameters but not sufficient to observe changes in clinical grading.
New distribution records of populations of the Latrodectus geometricus Koch 1841 (Araneae: Theridiidae) from Gujarat in India is recorded. Information on its behaviour in captivity, diet and habitat preference is also provided. Accidental synanthropic introductions are the most likely cause of these additional records.
Introduction: The use of locally administered medication (LAM) agents such as minocycline, metronidazole, and tetracycline as antimicrobials has drawbacks, including the development of microorganism resistance, exorbitant pricing, and limited accessibility. Thus, there is a need for safer and more affordable alternatives. Numerous natural therapies have been found to be superior in this situation. In this study, the efficacy of tulsi extract as a LAM agent was assessed and it was compared with curcumin, which is currently used for the treatment of periodontal pockets. Methods and materials: There were three categories: each category had 30 sites. Category 1 sites underwent scaling along with root planing (SRP) solely, Category 2 sites received curcumin extract as LAM in the periodontal pocket in addition to SRP, and Category 3 sites received tulsi extract as LAM in the periodontal pocket in addition to SRP. The stent was used to ensure consistent and unbiased measurements on the 30th day after treatment. Clinical attachment level (CAL) and probing pocket depth (PPD) were measured at six points around each tooth. Results: The reduction in values of periodontal parameters such as BAPNA (Nα-benzoyl-DL-arginine-p-nitroanilide) assays, modified sulcus bleeding index (mSBI), gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), CAL, and PPD in sites within Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 was statistically significant. The decrease in BAPNA assay results indicates that tulsi extract is more effective than curcumin gel at eradicating red-complex bacteria. Although not significantly different, the decrease in PI and GI was observed to be greater when curcumin jelly was used. This suggests that curcumin jelly has a stronger impact on reducing plaque, which in turn decreases gingival inflammation. Conclusion: Based on the overall results of the study, it can be said that both tulsi and curcumin have similar effectiveness in reducing periodontal markers.
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