Mandavi Waghmare, S. Pagare, Reema Manoj, Janice Pinto, Hemant Bhutani, N. Shetty
{"title":"Volumetric analysis of mandibular condyle in a subset of the indian population using CBCT—A retrospective observational study","authors":"Mandavi Waghmare, S. Pagare, Reema Manoj, Janice Pinto, Hemant Bhutani, N. Shetty","doi":"10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_220_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_220_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) allows for volumetric analysis of the mandibular condyle which can help us to improve the understanding of the pathophysiological alterations affecting the condyles during the growth phase and later. Objectives: Evaluation of volume of mandibular condyle across gender and various age groups. Method: Retrospective volumetric analysis of CBCT scans obtained from 130 patients—260 condyles performed using a semiautomatic segmentation with the program ''ITK-Snap.” The mean condylar volume was then determined according to age group, gender, and laterality. Results: Significant differences were found across age groups in the left side condyle but not on the right. The condylar volume in males on both the right and left sides was found to be larger than that of females. It was noted that the right condylar volume was larger in all age groups and genders as compared to the left. Conclusion: The risk of development of skeletal malocclusions or temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can be determined by dimensional changes of the condyles. The data gathered may be clinically relevant in developing condylar volume diagnostic criteria for the Indian population.","PeriodicalId":31366,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology","volume":"20 1","pages":"363 - 367"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139366135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advancements in telemedicine and teleradiology: Pioneering progress in oral medicine and radiology","authors":"ML Avinash Tejasvi","doi":"10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_302_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_302_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":31366,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology","volume":"38 1","pages":"295 - 296"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139366152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Harshitha Akkinepally, ML Avinash Tejasvi, NLakshmi Kavitha, A. Pokala, Praveen Reddy, VummadiReddy Keerthi
{"title":"Estimation of alpha-amylase in smokers with and without leukoplakia and oral cancer—A comparative study","authors":"Harshitha Akkinepally, ML Avinash Tejasvi, NLakshmi Kavitha, A. Pokala, Praveen Reddy, VummadiReddy Keerthi","doi":"10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_230_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_230_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Cigarette smoke releases free radicles that have deleterious effects on the oral mucosa including potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer. In response to cigarette smoking, salivary flow rate increases as a defense activity along with a rise in alpha-amylase levels. Aim: To estimate salivary alpha-amylase levels in smokers with and without leukoplakia and oral cancer cases. Methods: This comparative study was carried out on 120 subjects; 30 subjects each in four groups which include non-smokers, smokers without oral lesions, smokers with leukoplakia, and smokers with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Five microliters of unstimulated saliva were collected from the subjects by the spitting method. Alpha-amylase salivary levels were determined by spectrophotometric assay. Data collected were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA test. Results: No significant difference between alpha-amylase values was observed among smokers without oral lesions and smokers with leukoplakia groups when compared with non-smokers, but a significant difference was seen in the OSCC group in comparison with all three groups (smokers without oral lesions group vs OSCC group – P = 0.0045; leukoplakia group vs OSCC group P = 0.0326). Conclusion: Salivary alpha-amylase levels increased in smokers without any lesion and smokers with leukoplakia when compared with nonsmokers, although it was statistically not significant. Salivary alpha-amylase levels in oral cancer were significantly higher when compared with non-smokers, and smokers with and without leukoplakia. Smoking induced a change in salivary antioxidant levels. Changes in antioxidant levels can influence the deleterious effects of smoking on oral mucosa as well as systemic health.","PeriodicalId":31366,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology","volume":"41 1","pages":"331 - 334"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prevalence of nasal septal deviation and its effects on concha bullosa, maxillary sinus mucosal thickness, and depth of palatal arch—An observational CBCT study","authors":"S. Jan, Balaji Pachipulusu, Poornima Govindraju","doi":"10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_165_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_165_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Nasal septum deviation (NSD) is a facial midline deviation of the septum's bone or cartilage, nasal promoting nasal obstruction which results in mouth breathing with implications on lip and tongue position, high arched palate, and decreased nasal permeability, and nasal turbinate hypertrophy causes a reduction in the size of the nasal airways leading to concha bullosa (CB), mucociliary obstructions, and maxillary sinusitis. Objectives: To evaluate the degree and types of NSD, presence of CB and laterality, thickness of maxillary sinus mucosa (TMSM) about NSD and relationship of NSD alone and in conjunction with palatal arch depth. Materials and Methods: One hundred eighty cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images were procured from CBCT archives by random sampling method. Results: The prevalence of NSD and CB was found to be 43.3% and 42.2%, respectively. In these studies, males and females showed equal distribution and laterality with the most common being type II deviation. CB showed predominant unilateral CB. Conclusions: Comparison was made between all parameters NSD and CB, NSD and TMSM showed a strong relationship, and maxillopalatal parameters and NSD showed relatively higher values.","PeriodicalId":31366,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology","volume":"33 1","pages":"403 - 406"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sudharani Biradar, Tanvy Sansgiri, AnitaD Munde, B. Biradar
{"title":"Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of parotid gland camouflaging as sialadenitis: A case report","authors":"Sudharani Biradar, Tanvy Sansgiri, AnitaD Munde, B. Biradar","doi":"10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_148_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_148_23","url":null,"abstract":"Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) commonly show extranodal involvement (20–30%). Primary diffuse large B-cell lymphomas (DLBCLs) with extranodal localization represent clinically and molecularly distinct entities. Here, we present a case of DLBCL affecting the parotid gland that initially seemed to be sialadenitis. The magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans showed a neoplastic mass in the parotid gland and involvement of the spleen, respectively. The immunohistochemistry (IHC) confirmed the diagnosis of DLBCL. The patient was treated successfully with chemotherapy. A high degree of skepticism is involved in an early diagnosis of NHL as it can mimic benign and malignant entities.","PeriodicalId":31366,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology","volume":"32 1","pages":"446 - 448"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Oral manifestations of COVID-19—A questionnaire-based study in COVID positive dental students","authors":"B. Megha, AC Raj, Nikhil Raj, Jeena Sebastian","doi":"10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_186_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_186_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Novel coronavirus disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) shows various respiratory symptoms of varying severity. However, the virus can affect any organ in the body. Understanding about the oral manifestations would be helpful in early diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Aim: The aim of the study was to understand the oral manifestations associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection using a self-designed questionnaire. Objectives: To understand the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in oral cavity so that early treatment can be provided. Materials and Methods: The study was done on 100 COVID-19-positive dental students above 18 years with positive RT-PCR reports. Participants were asked to fill the questionnaire after doing a self-examination of the oral cavity throughout the course of infection. Result: Fifty-five per cent of patients experienced oral manifestations during the course of infection. Various oral manifestations including xerostomia, dysphagia, altered taste sensation, burning sensation, redness of oral mucosa, halitosis, blisters, and white patches were reported by the participants. Conclusion: Various oral manifestations are seen in COVID-19-positive patients hence SARS-CoV-2 infection has a significant effect on oral epithelium.","PeriodicalId":31366,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology","volume":"97 1","pages":"359 - 362"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139366193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NallanC S K Chaitanya, Madireddy Nithika, Diksha Chikte, ChelluriShreya Reddy, RKrathi Kumar, Deepika Vankdoth, Vangapalli Varsha
{"title":"Evaluation of autoantibodies in oral submucous fibrosis: A clinicopathological study","authors":"NallanC S K Chaitanya, Madireddy Nithika, Diksha Chikte, ChelluriShreya Reddy, RKrathi Kumar, Deepika Vankdoth, Vangapalli Varsha","doi":"10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_159_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_159_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The autoimmune response may be one of the causative factors for oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF). Serum levels of antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), anti-smooth muscle antibodies (ASMAs), and antithyroid microsomal antibodies (ATMAs) were evaluated in patients with and without OSMF. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the presence of autoantibodies in patients suffering from OSMF and those without it and compare both groups for ANAs, ATMAs, and ASMAs. Materials and Methods: The participants were 70 subjects with an age group of 18–80 years. Thirty-five patients with the diagnosis of OSMF were assigned to the case group, while 35 subjects without any OSMF were assigned to the control group. Serum samples were collected from the subjects and screened for serum autoantibodies (ANAs, ASMAs, and ATMAs) by indirect immune fluorescence. Results: In the case group, most of the patients were positive for ANAs and none were positive for ASMAs. ANA positivity was found to be more significant (P < 0.001) than ATMAs and ASMAs in both groups. While 10% of patients in the control group were positive for ATMAs, the control group showed negative status for both ANAs and ASMAs. There was a male predominance with the prevalence of ANAs. Conclusion: The study suggested a possible role of autoimmune response in OSMF.","PeriodicalId":31366,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology","volume":"49 1","pages":"306 - 309"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139364619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sumit Deshpande, Syed Qayum, G. Katti, G. Abhishek, Aishwarya Raju, C. Katti
{"title":"Sequential evaluation of crestal bone levels around implant restored with platform switching in mandibular molars using CBCT: An In vivo study","authors":"Sumit Deshpande, Syed Qayum, G. Katti, G. Abhishek, Aishwarya Raju, C. Katti","doi":"10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_73_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_73_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The single most crucial aspect in deciding whether a dental implant will be effective is the existence of healthy crestal bone. Objective: To measure and evaluate the crestal bone levels around dental implants placed using single-stage implant surgery at mandibular 1st molar region with platform-switched healing abutment and restored platform-switched prosthesis by using CBCT at different time intervals in a period of 12 months. Method: Fifteen patients were selected from the outpatient department of prosthodontics. CBCT was made preoperative, and postoperative, immediately after the platform-switched prosthesis fit-in, after 3 and 6 months of prosthesis fit-in to evaluate the vertical crestal bone level changes using CBCT. Results: In the present study radiographic evaluation of crestal bone demonstrated mean changes of 0.94667 mm in 3rd month, and 0.41500 mm at 6th month follow-up. At the 12th month, post-operatively crestal bone level changes were 0.58167 mm with single-stage surgery loaded with platform-switched abutment, which shows significantly favorable: bone level changes. Conclusion: The data analysis revealed that crestal bone levels around dental implants were preserved and regenerated as a result of stress concentration shifting away from the crestal areas which ultimately contributes to the long-term success of dental implants.","PeriodicalId":31366,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology","volume":"12 1","pages":"319 - 325"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of Efficacy of Bee Pollen in the Treatment of Oral Submucous Fibrosis Patients: A Randomized Clinical Drug Trial","authors":"Apeksha Dhole, Divya Dube, M. Motwani","doi":"10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_86_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_86_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a rampant premalignant condition, and consumption of 'areca nut' has significant evidence in its etiology. Antioxidant supplementation provides the basis of chemoprevention, and therefore, nutraceutical products have taken an important position in the management of OSMF. Objectives: Evaluation of the efficacy of bee pollen in the management of OSMF. Method: This was a single-blinded randomized controlled drug trial. There were two groups: group A/study group was administered with bee pollen capsules, and Group B/control group was given lycopene group. Along with this, both the groups were administered multi-vitamin tablets. Both the groups were further divided into three sub-groups of OSMF. All patients were evaluated for 3 months in every 15 days for burning sensation, cheek flexibility, tongue protrusion, mouth opening, blanching, and fibrous bands. Results: A statistically significant increase in cheek flexibility, tongue protrusion, and mouth opening and improvement in burning were seen in all three grades of OSMF in both groups. Conclusion: The administration of bee pollen is safe and can be accounted as an adjuvant in patients with OSMF.","PeriodicalId":31366,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology","volume":"55 1","pages":"310 - 314"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Subharina Mahapatra, Manjula Hebbale, AmitA Mhapuskar, R. Halli, J. Visshishta, Simran Singh
{"title":"Comparative accuracy of various modes of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of lymph nodes in head and neck region—A prospective study","authors":"Subharina Mahapatra, Manjula Hebbale, AmitA Mhapuskar, R. Halli, J. Visshishta, Simran Singh","doi":"10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_171_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_171_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Imaging is crucial for diagnosing head and neck pathologies, particularly those involving lymph nodes (LNs). Ultrasound can detect nodes even smaller than 2 mm in diameter. Objectives: The objectives were to assess the accuracy of the ultrasonography (USG) findings in differentiating malignant and non-malignant LNs. Materials and Methods: Forty patients with clinically palpable LNs in the head and neck region were assigned to either of the two groups based on the inclusion criteria. All the patients were subjected to greyscale sonography, then USG Doppler and USG elastography, and finally, USG-guided FNAB. All the data were tabulated for statistical analysis. A Chi-square test was used. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were calculated. Results: In this study, sensitivity for greyscale USG was 82.8%, whereas sensitivity for USG doppler and USG elastography was 72.2% and specificity for greyscale USG, doppler, and elastography was 88.8%. Conclusion: USG Doppler and USG elastography can be used in conjunction with greyscale USG with high sensitivity and specificity to diagnose soft tissue pathology, particularly in the LNs of the head and neck regions.","PeriodicalId":31366,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology","volume":"26 1","pages":"378 - 382"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139365701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}