Karteek Durbakula, S. Kulkarni, V. Prabhu, M. Jose, R. Prabhu
{"title":"Study and comparison of lip print patterns among Indian and Malaysian dental students","authors":"Karteek Durbakula, S. Kulkarni, V. Prabhu, M. Jose, R. Prabhu","doi":"10.4103/2278-9588.151895","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-9588.151895","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To assess and compare the quadrant-wise predominant lip print patterns among male and female Indian and Malaysian dental students. Materials and Methods: The study population comprised 64 individuals in the age group of 16-28 years. The lip print of each individual was taken using cellophane tape without any distortion. The cellophane tape was then stuck onto a plain white A4-size bond paper and was divided into four quadrants, which were analyzed using magnifying lens. Suzuki and Tsuchihashi′s classification was followed to define the patterns of the grooves. Results and Conclusion: The predominant lip pattern in all the four quadrants for Indians was Type II and for Malaysians it was Type I I . Type II was the predominant pattern in all the four quadrants for Indians irrespective of gender. The predominant pattern for Malaysian males in all the four quadrants was Type I I , while the predominant pattern for Malaysian females in quadrants I, II, and IV was Type I I , and in quadrant III it was Type II. Overall analysis of lip prints showed that there is a significant difference (P < 0.05) between the different patterns of Malaysian and Indian dental students. As the literature review shows less number of studies done on lip print patterns of Malaysians, our study focusses on the study and comparison of lip print patterns of Malaysian dental students with Indians dental students.","PeriodicalId":359264,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cranio-Maxillary Diseases","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128839612","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":"The surgical obturator revisited","authors":"R. Engelmeier, M. Dhima","doi":"10.4103/2278-9588.151915","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-9588.151915","url":null,"abstract":"The rehabilitation of maxillectomy defects can be initiated at the time of resection through interactive treatment planning between the surgeon and maxillofacial prosthodontist. The purpose of this article is to familiarize the recent generations of head and neck surgeons and maxillofacial prosthodontists with the role of the surgical obturator and intraoperative techniques for optimal prosthesis design. The advantages of a surgical obturator and the consequences of not using a surgical obturator for maxillary resections are evaluated. Different types of defects are assessed from the initial presentation to completed design of cast and surgical obturator. The surgical and prosthetic techniques to aid fabrication of surgical obturators for three subjects with very different maxillary defects are shown. Emphasis is placed on the value and versatile functionality of a surgical obturator to initiate and promote successful rehabilitation of the maxillary defect.","PeriodicalId":359264,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cranio-Maxillary Diseases","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122017071","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":"Role of immunoglobulins in oral submucous fibrosis","authors":"Y. Guruprasad","doi":"10.4103/2278-9588.151893","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-9588.151893","url":null,"abstract":"The publishing of the article, ‘Estimation of major immunoglobulin (IgG, IgA, IgM) levels in patients with oral submucous fibrosis,’ explains the role of immunoglobulins as biochemical markers and their variations in the pathogenesis of oral submucous fibrosis. [1] Oral submucous fibrosis is a premalignant condition, which is more commonly found in patients in the Asian subcontinent. It is usually characterized by a progressive increase in the constriction of the bands of collagen in the cheeks and adjacent structures of the oral cavity, which results in restricted mouth opening, dysphagia, and causes problems in speech. [2] The exact etiology is unknown, but chewing betel quid as well as other areca nut–containing products, excessive use of spices; vitamin and iron deficiency, and poor nutrition are some of the contributing factors. Serum immunoglobulin levels, which are used as biochemical markers to assess humoral immunity, continue to be an area of investigative research for their role in the pathophysiology of oral submucous fibrosis. [3] The changes in serum immunoglobulin levels may appear much before the actual clinical symptoms. IgA is one of the main components of the adaptive immune system present in the saliva. Secretory IgA antibodies inhibit microbial adherence, metabolic pathways, colonization and penetration of the mucosal surfaces; neutralize enzymes, viruses, and toxins; mediate expulsion of plasmids and agglutination of microbes; and inhibit the growth of certain organisms. Plasma cells that are in close proximity to the secretory epithelial cells secrete IgA. The principal immunoglobulin in","PeriodicalId":359264,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cranio-Maxillary Diseases","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128369524","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":"Radicular Cysts and limbal dermoid in Treacher Collins syndrome","authors":"Aparna Dave, R. Tanwar, Manpreet Kalra, P. Saluja","doi":"10.4103/2278-9588.151911","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-9588.151911","url":null,"abstract":"Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS, OMIM 154500) [1] is a rare autosomal dominant disorder of the craniofacial region and structures derived from first and second branchial arches such as the ears, eyelids, maxilla and mandible are affected in this syndrome. An 18 year old female presented with the dysmorphic features of the face, partial anodontia, macroglossia, malocclusion, cleft palate, coloboma, limbal dermoid, deformity of the pinna, partial hearing loss (absence of right ear canal), malar hypoplasia and radicular cyst in the left body of mandible as well as in the maxillary posterior region. In this case, though radicular cysts are incidental findings, the limbal dermoid reported here is a rare manifestation in TCS.","PeriodicalId":359264,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cranio-Maxillary Diseases","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126102780","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":"Molar incisor hypomineralization: Prevalence and defect characteristics in Indian schoolchildren","authors":"N. Mittal, B. Sharma","doi":"10.4103/2278-9588.151904","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-9588.151904","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To report the prevalence and clinical features of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in 8-12-year-old Indian schoolchildren. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey including a random sample of 1,240 schoolchildren aged 8-12 years from Gautam Budh Nagar was conducted. The examination was performed by a single, well-trained calibrated examiner in wet conditions using an artificial light source. The diagnostic criteria were set as per the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) 2003 criteria. Restorative treatment needs (RTN) owing to MIH were calculated as the number of affected subjects with post-eruptive breakdown (PEB), quantitative loss of tooth substance, or caries owing to MIH. The descriptive data were expressed as mean ± SD and/or n (%). For data analysis, the t-test and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used. Results: A prevalence of 10.48% (130/1240) was reported, with RTNs in 42.31% (55/130). Buccal surfaces were the most commonly affected surfaces (P < 0.001), while white opacity was the commonest lesion (P < 0.001). Both the arches were equally affected (P = 0.212), with mandibular first permanent molars (FPMs) being the most frequently affected type of teeth (P = 0.001). Conclusion: The present study reported a prevalence of 10.48% with RTNs in 42.31% of the affected subjects. Further studies mapping the prevalence from various other geographical areas of India are required.","PeriodicalId":359264,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cranio-Maxillary Diseases","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133199547","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}
Lavina Taneja, A. Bagewadi, V. Keluskar, Vishal Arya
{"title":"Estimation of major immunoglobulin levels in patients with oral submucous fibrosis","authors":"Lavina Taneja, A. Bagewadi, V. Keluskar, Vishal Arya","doi":"10.4103/2278-9588.151897","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-9588.151897","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Oral submucous fibrosis is a widely prevalent disabling disease prevalent in the Indian subcontinent. The role of altered immune response is stated as a factor in its etiopathogenesis. The present case-control study aims at detecting changes in major immunoglobulin levels in oral submucous fibrosis patients. Materials and Methods: The study group comprised 30 patients with oral submucous fibrosis and the control group included 25 age- and sex-matched subjects. The estimation of serum immunoglobulin level was done by single radial immunodiffusion technique. Results: The serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) levels were significantly increased in oral submucous fibrosis patients, while no change in the levels of immunoglobulin A (Ig A) was observed. Conclusion: The serum levels of IgG and IgM were increased in oral submucous fibrosis cases, indicating altered immune response.","PeriodicalId":359264,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cranio-Maxillary Diseases","volume":"280 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134375524","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 hygiene practices among visually impaired school-going individuals in Bengaluru city, Karnataka, India","authors":"Shelja Vashisth, Aruna Devi","doi":"10.4103/2278-9588.151901","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-9588.151901","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To investigate the oral hygiene practices of visually impaired school-going individuals. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on visually impaired school-going individuals in Bengaluru city, Karnataka. Cluster random sampling was conducted to recruit the participants. The information about the demographic details and oral hygiene practices was collected on a structured format by an interviewer. The data were analyzed using IBM SPPS Package (ver. 13) and Chi-square test was used for comparative analysis. Results: In the study, a total of 380 subjects were included in the age group 7-20 years. The tooth cleaning routine done twice daily was performed more by females (69%) than by males (31%) and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). It was significantly higher in individuals who had visited a dentist in the past than the nonvisitors (P < 0.05). Conclusion: From the present study, it can be concluded that oral hygiene practices among visually impaired school-going individuals were not appropriate and there is a need to improve their knowledge regarding oral hygiene practices.","PeriodicalId":359264,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cranio-Maxillary Diseases","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123986031","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}
S. Mukhopadhyay, Prasun Mukhopadhyay, Subrato Sarkar, Chiranjit Ghosh, S. Kar
{"title":"Prevalence and distribution of hypodontia in a group of Bengali pediatric population","authors":"S. Mukhopadhyay, Prasun Mukhopadhyay, Subrato Sarkar, Chiranjit Ghosh, S. Kar","doi":"10.4103/2278-9588.151899","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-9588.151899","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Hypodontia or congenitally missing teeth are one of the most common dental anomalies. Its prevalence and distribution vary among populations. Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence and distribution of hypodontia in the permanent dentition of a group of Bengali pediatric patients. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 716 pediatric patients (373 boys and 343 girls) aged 10 to 14 years were investigated radiographically for hypodontia. The data were analyzed using the Fisher exact test and the Chi square test. Results: The prevalence of hypodontia was 4.7% (n = 34). The girls showed a higher prevalence of congenitally missing teeth than boys (5.2 vs. 4.2%), although this difference was not statistically significant. The number of missing teeth ranged from one to five, and 47% had one missing tooth. Conclusion: Prevalence of hypodontia in the Bengali pediatric population was 4.7%. Incisor and premolar hypodontia was observed in this study. The most frequently missing teeth shown in the present study was not in accordance with most of the Caucasian and Asian studies.","PeriodicalId":359264,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cranio-Maxillary Diseases","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121254637","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":"Pseudoxanthoma elasticum - \"The multifaceted disorder\"","authors":"P. Shukla, Shakil Moidin, M. Jose, M. Shenoy","doi":"10.4103/2278-9588.151918","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-9588.151918","url":null,"abstract":"Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a hereditary disorder that mainly involves the skin, eyes, and cardiovascular system. We report a case of a patient showing cobblestone-like yellowish papules over her neck and hands. There was a presence of calcifications below the chin that pointed at an initial diagnostic hint of PXE. A skin-biopsy specimen was taken and was stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H and E) that revealed fragmentation of the elastic fibers. On special staining, degeneration and calcification of the elastic fibers were seen that showed clumping in some areas of the dermis. These features were suggestive of histopathological diagnosis of PXE.","PeriodicalId":359264,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cranio-Maxillary Diseases","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128134865","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":"Cancrum oris: Secondary to tooth extraction","authors":"Anusuya Sharma, V. Mishra, H. Jain, Ritika Gupta","doi":"10.4103/2278-9588.151917","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-9588.151917","url":null,"abstract":"Cancrum oris is defined as a rapidly progressive necrosis of subcutaneous fat and fascia. It is a rare but life-threatening infection characterized by a progressive, usually rapid necrotizing process of the subcutaneous tissues and facial planes, the infection is able to spread through anatomic barriers such as muscles. Because of the rarity of the disease, diagnosis and treatment are often delayed. Successful treatment involves surgical debridement and high doses of antibiotic therapy along with the restoration of hemodynamic stability. We treated the case conservatively with debridement and high dose of antibiotics with which the patient recovered un eventfully.","PeriodicalId":359264,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cranio-Maxillary Diseases","volume":"2016 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127468976","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}