{"title":"Non-surgical management of a large facial antibioma with photobiomodulation as a therapeutic adjunct: A case report","authors":"Rhythm Bains, V. Bains, Promila Verma","doi":"10.25259/ajohas_12_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ajohas_12_2023","url":null,"abstract":"The injudicious overuse of antibiotics has led to a worldwide rise in antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains. Apart from antibiotic resistance and misuse of resources, inappropriate use of antibiotics also increases the possibility of potentially fatal anaphylactic reactions and makes patients vulnerable to unwarranted side effects. Sometimes, prolonged and unnecessary use of these antibiotics, either by the treating dentist or by the patient, combined with improper drainage of the pulpal canal, may lead to the formation of a tough fibrous swelling known as antibioma. The most commonly reported treatment modality for antibioma is surgical excision and extraction of the tooth involved. However, the present case reports a non-surgical management of a large facial antibioma using photobiomodulation (PBM) (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet, 1064 nm) for management of an antibioma developed in relation to a long-standing chronic apical periodontitis in mandibular molar.","PeriodicalId":408631,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences","volume":" 46","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139142658","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":"Artificial intelligence in dentistry: It’s applications, impact and challenges","authors":"Bhavya Srivastava, Sunira Chandra, Siddharth Kumar Singh, Tanmay Srivastava","doi":"10.25259/ajohas_10_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ajohas_10_2023","url":null,"abstract":"In dentistry, artificial intelligence (AI) has shown great potential in improving diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care. AI algorithms have been developed to analyze dental images, such as radiographs and intraoral scans, aiding in the detection of dental caries, periodontal diseases, and oral lesions. These algorithms can provide more accurate and efficient diagnoses, reducing the reliance on human interpretation. AI has also been utilized in treatment planning and helping dentists to determine the optimal approach for procedures such as dental implant placement and orthodontic treatment, and recently, AI has also been playing a significant role in forensic medicine as well as in forensic odontology. In addition, AI-based chatbots and virtual assistants have been developed to provide patients with personalized oral health information and guidance. Despite the numerous advantages, challenges remain in implementing AI in dentistry, such as ensuring data privacy and addressing ethical concerns. Nevertheless, AI has the potential to revolutionize dentistry by improving diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care, ultimately leading to better oral health outcomes. This review provides an overview of the current applications of AI and its influence on dental practice, along with future prospects.","PeriodicalId":408631,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences","volume":" 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139144184","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":"Periodontal vaccines: Where we are now and where we can go","authors":"Saksham Kohli, Gunjan Singh, Srishtee Mathur, Pranjal Soni, Marrium Siddqua","doi":"10.25259/ajohas_5_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ajohas_5_2023","url":null,"abstract":"Edward Jenner devised and established the notion of vaccination in the late 18th century, using the cross-protection offered by the cowpox virus, which is not dangerous to humans. In adults, periodontal diseases with their multi-microbial etiology are a leading cause of tooth loss. Current treatment approaches have only been able to stop the disease’s progression; neither do they totally cure the condition nor stop it from returning. As a result, there is a need for more advanced therapeutic approaches, which may include vaccines that target potential periodontal bacteria. A boon to periodontics is the periodontal vaccination. No periodontal vaccine study has been able to fully meet all of the criteria for the ideal periodontal vaccine. The goal of the periodontal vaccination is to pinpoint the antigens implicated in the periodontitis damaging process that antibodies would be induced to guard against. In the future, periodontal vaccinations might become a supplement to mechanical therapy. To reduce the morbidity associated with periodontal disease in humans, eliminating the worldwide burden of periodontal disease would be the demanding primary function of any periodontal vaccination. This paper focuses on bringing to light the current approaches to periodontal vaccinations and what the future might have in store as far as this issue is concerned.","PeriodicalId":408631,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences","volume":"87 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139260918","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}
J. Aurora, S. Tiwari, Parul Tandon, Mohit V. Saxena, Pragya Singh, Prachi Mishra
{"title":"Role of salivary and plasma melatonin levels in oral squamous cell carcinoma","authors":"J. Aurora, S. Tiwari, Parul Tandon, Mohit V. Saxena, Pragya Singh, Prachi Mishra","doi":"10.25259/ajohas_22_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ajohas_22_2023","url":null,"abstract":"The present research aims to look into the variations in levels of plasma and saliva melatonin with the sleep-wake cycle in healthy individuals and its correlation with the levels in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients and to explore the possibility of the use of plasma and saliva, as reliable, minimally-invasive/ non-invasive, and biofluids for measuring the levels of melatonin as biomarkers for the diagnosis of OSCC. This comparative case–control prospective study was conducted on histopathologically proven 10 patients suffering from OSCC (Group II) and 10 healthy individuals (Group I) belonging to the age group of 25–65 years. The antecubital fossa region was used to draw peripheral venous blood, which was then centrifuged, and the plasma was kept at −200C. Using the passive drool technique, approximately 5 mL of unstimulated saliva samples were obtained, and the samples were kept at −200C. Both the samples were assayed as early as possible. The result obtained was that the salivary and plasma melatonin levels were much higher during evening hours than morning interval in the healthy group (Group I). A similar trend was shown in Group II, compared to patients with OSCC, healthy patients have much higher levels of melatonin in their saliva and plasma. Hence, we conclude that the evaluation of the salivary melatonin level of patients suffering from OSCC may be considered reliable as well as non-invasive methods in the early diagnosis of OSCC. Saliva may be considered more advantageous over plasma for being non-invasive, less technique sensitive procedure, and having good patient compliance.","PeriodicalId":408631,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences","volume":"68 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139310824","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":"Application and availability of indigenous, commercially available medicines in periodontology","authors":"Stuti Rai, Utkarsh Singh, V. Bains, R. Srivastava","doi":"10.25259/ajohas_4_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ajohas_4_2023","url":null,"abstract":"Across the globe, there has been increasing interest in the study of medicinal plants and its use in ailing various oral diseases including periodontal disease. Various antibiotics such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, penicillin, and metronidazole and antiseptics such as chlorhexidine are commonly used in periodontal diseases, but they have many side effects. While indigenous medicine has not only less side effects but can also be effective in regulating the systemic conditions that have been associated with periodontal diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. These natural extracts contain phytochemical compounds which have anti-inflammatory property, prevent bleeding, and antimicrobial properties. Several plant extracts such as curcumin, green tea, and neem have shown promising results in the field of periodontics. However, in the current scenario, the biggest challenge is the significant gap in research and lack of information regarding its interaction with the oral tissue, mechanism of action, and side effects. This study gives an insight into the current use of available herbal medicines that have been readily used in dental treatment particularly periodontal disease. It also gives information regarding the availability of these drugs through various platforms. It can be concluded that indigenous remedies have potential benefits in controlling plaque and inflammation as adjuncts to daily oral hygiene in patients with periodontitis gingivitis.","PeriodicalId":408631,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114272206","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":"Artificial intelligence-assisted medical writing: With greater power comes greater responsibility","authors":"Rhythm Bains","doi":"10.25259/ajohas_1_2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ajohas_1_2023","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":408631,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121316164","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":"Management of ectopically placed and impacted canine based on their position: A case series","authors":"Swabhiman Behera, Ananya Pyne, Nisha Mahawar, Ragni Tandon","doi":"10.25259/ajohas_25_2022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ajohas_25_2022","url":null,"abstract":"The maxillary canine, also known as the cornerstone of the dentition, plays a key role in esthetic and function. During orthodontic treatment of an impacted maxillary canine patient, thorough investigation is required for treatment planning. Precise biomechanics and controlled traction are the keys to success in these cases. This case series highlights the diagnosis, treatment planning, and technique required for management of impacted canines in three different anatomical positions.","PeriodicalId":408631,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129232282","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}
Fatima Rasheed Khan, Sunira Chandra, S. Singh, Shruti Sinha
{"title":"A case report of rare occurance of pyogenic granuloma at an unusual site – Mapping of its diagnosis and treatment plan","authors":"Fatima Rasheed Khan, Sunira Chandra, S. Singh, Shruti Sinha","doi":"10.25259/ajohas_18_2022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ajohas_18_2022","url":null,"abstract":"Pyogenic granuloma is an acquired, benign, common, non-neoplastic, and vascular reactive lesion, occurring in the oral cavity. It is a localized granulation tissue overgrowth symbolizing an exuberant tissue reaction to a trauma or local irritation. Regardless the name, the condition is not accompanied with pus discharge or formation of granuloma; therefore, the term “pyogenic granuloma” is a misnomer. It shows a striking predilection for gingiva though it may occur extragingivally on the tongue, lips, buccal mucosa, or palate. Herein, we describes a case report of pyogenic granuloma at an uncommon location on the upper lip in a male patient aged 40 years.","PeriodicalId":408631,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124689571","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. Sinha, Masum Mohapatra, Sudhanshu Prajapati, Aftab Azam
{"title":"Management and retraction of rotated canines by different methods: A case series","authors":"S. Sinha, Masum Mohapatra, Sudhanshu Prajapati, Aftab Azam","doi":"10.25259/ajohas_19_2022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ajohas_19_2022","url":null,"abstract":"The permanent canines show abnormal eruption most commonly presenting as rotation, ectopic eruption, or impaction. The correction of rotated canines is usually carried out using round NiTi wires during leveling and aligning. In some cases where the conventional techniques fail, a different biomechanical approach is applied. This article describes the correction and retraction of severely rotated canines using three different methods.","PeriodicalId":408631,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121736597","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}
A. Tripathi, Ashutosh Gupta, Praveen Rai, Ravi Dwivedi
{"title":"Effect of progressive tissue contracture on functionality of obturator prosthesis: A 3-year follow-up","authors":"A. Tripathi, Ashutosh Gupta, Praveen Rai, Ravi Dwivedi","doi":"10.25259/ajohas_13_2022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/ajohas_13_2022","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000This clinical report describes the long-term effect of tissue contracture on functionality of obturator prosthesis.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Eleven patients who underwent maxillectomy confined only to the hard palate and rehabilitated sequentially with immediate surgical obturator followed by interim closed bulb hollow obturator were included in the study. These patients were followed up every 3 months for 3 years and obturator prosthesis was relined at each appointment. All patients were evaluated for retention, resonating frequency, and percentage nasality after wearing obturator prosthesis at every 3 months following relining till 3 years.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000At baseline, mean retention score ± SD (Median), % nasality, and resonating frequency were 7.25 ± 0.62 (7), 12.00 ± 0.74 (12), and 0.12 ± 0.05 (0.115) kHz, respectively. During follow-up intervals, mean retention scores showed a gradual increase from 6-month follow-up itself (7.50 ± 0.52) and reached to the peak value at 24 months (9.17 ± 0.83). With respect to change in % nasality and resonating frequency at different follow-up periods as compared to baseline, a declining trend was observed from the first follow-up (6 months). This declining trend continued in subsequent intervals too with the values reaching to their nadir at 30 months.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Literature regarding detrimental effects of tissue contracture exists; however, little has been talked about the beneficial role of tissue contracture on the obturator function. This paper provides an insight about the usefulness of tissue contracture as related to obturator function and retention.\u0000","PeriodicalId":408631,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122942247","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}