{"title":"Progressive systemic sclerosis with intraoral manifestations: A case report and review.","authors":"Rahul Srivastava, Bhuvan Jyoti, Manorama Bihari, Shobhit Pradhan","doi":"10.4103/0975-962X.184645","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-962X.184645","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The word scleroderma comes from two Greek words, \"sclero\" meaning hard and \"derma\" meaning skin. Scleroderma or progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS), a rare condition, was first characterized as a single condition in 1752 by Curzio of Naples. It generally affects woman between 30 and 50 years of age and has a low prevalence. Scleroderma is a disease of the immune system, blood vessels, and connective tissue. Dermal manifestations include stiff, tight, and shiny skin usually of the hands and feet due to swelling and thickening of the connective tissue as they become fibrotic or scarred. Other symptoms include difficulty in swallowing, bloating, abdominal pain, tiredness, lack of energy, weight loss, aching muscles, joints, and bones. The vital organs that may get involved are lungs, heart, and kidneys. We present a case report of PSS in a 45-year-old female patient with characteristic systemic and oral manifestations. </p>","PeriodicalId":90526,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of dentistry","volume":"7 2","pages":"99-104"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/02/88/IJDENT-7-99.PMC4934096.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34682736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of an educational video in improving oral health knowledge in a hospital setting.","authors":"Naseem Shah, Vijay Prakash Mathur, Vartika Kathuria, Tanupriya Gupta","doi":"10.4103/0975-962X.184646","DOIUrl":"10.4103/0975-962X.184646","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Prevention of oral diseases can be achieved by preventive measures. There is an educational component associated to the preventive aspect. Health education is a cornerstone to the success of a preventive programme. Health education has always been regarded as a primary tool in imparting awareness, bringing changes in healthy behaviors and improved life.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To assess the effectiveness of an Educational Video in improving oral health knowledge of subjects in a hospital setting.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>The study was conducted in Outpatient Department, CDER, AIIMS. This was a cross sectional interventional study. In the present study a total of 109 subjects were considered those who completed pre and post intervention questionnaire. In order to assess baseline oral health knowledge, a-14 itemed questionnaire was specially designed, based on the contents of video and was pre-tested on 10 patients. Pre-intervention knowledge was assessed and then the 30-minute video was shown. Following this, post-exposure knowledge was assessed using the same questionnaire. Change in the knowledge score amongst the subjects was assessed pre and post-intervention (showing the video film).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Paired t- test was used to analyze the data. Pre-intervention mean knowledge score was 9.49±2.09 which increased to 11.55±1.60 post-intervention; the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It was found that increase in knowledge score was statistically significant after exposure to an educational video film in a hospital setting. Incorporation of video in imparting oral health education can be an effective tool in improving oral health knowledge, which can impact the oral health behavior of people and community.</p>","PeriodicalId":90526,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of dentistry","volume":"7 2","pages":"70-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/f4/c0/IJDENT-7-70.PMC4934091.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34681647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of hypopharynx: A rare presentation.","authors":"Sankalp Sancheti, Jiten N Singh, Akshat Malik, Kalpana Th Devi, Shivani Jain","doi":"10.4103/0975-962X.180314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-962X.180314","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a rare vascular neoplasm of borderline or low-grade malignant potential uncommonly seen in head and neck region and has not been reported in the hypopharynx. We present here a case of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma arising from the hypopharynx in a young female patient who presented with progressive dysphagia for 1-year and difficulty in breathing for 1-month. This is first reported case in published English literature to the best of our knowledge. Recognition of this borderline entity is necessary because of its potential for malignant transformation and recurrence. A wide excision and regular clinical follow-up would be an appropriate treatment protocol. The role of other therapeutic modalities such as chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy is not yet well established. </p>","PeriodicalId":90526,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of dentistry","volume":"7 2","pages":"109-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/4d/aa/IJDENT-7-109.PMC4934086.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34682738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rekha Ravikumar, Rakesh Manohar, Sneha Magatha Latha, Julius Xavier Scott
{"title":"Gingival hypertrophy in a child: Expect the unexpected.","authors":"Rekha Ravikumar, Rakesh Manohar, Sneha Magatha Latha, Julius Xavier Scott","doi":"10.4103/0975-962X.180317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-962X.180317","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acute leukemia is the most common malignant disorder of childhood. Acute leukemia is characterized by marrow failure due to the replacement of marrow elements by leukemic blasts. Gingival hypertrophy (GH) due to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in a child is extremely rare. Here, we report a case of AML (subtype M5 of FAB classification) in a 3-year-old male child wherein the disease primarily presented as GH. </p>","PeriodicalId":90526,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of dentistry","volume":"7 2","pages":"112-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/cb/80/IJDENT-7-112.PMC4934087.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34682739","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"To estimate the efficacy of 0.1% tacrolimus with Colgate Oraguard-B paste for the treatment of patients with symptomatic oral lichen planus.","authors":"Shams Ul Nisa, Tajinder Kaur Saggu","doi":"10.4103/0975-962X.179373","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-962X.179373","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim and objectives: </strong>To investigate the efficacy of 0.1% tacrolimus with Colgate Oraguard-B paste for the treatment of patients with oral lichen planus (OLP).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>One hundred and fifty patients with symptomatic OLP participated in the study, who had clinically and histopathologically proven OLP. In this study, patients were provided with 0.1% tacrolimus ointment with Colgate Oraguard-B paste as the study medication. Patients were asked to use the medication over the areas three times a day until resolution of the lesion. Patients were recalled to assess the drug response every 15 days. The duration of treatment ranged from 3 months to 4 months, with follow-up of 2 years and 6 months.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis: </strong>The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was performed, which is a nonparametric statistical hypothesis test for comparing two related samples, matched samples or repeated measurements on a single sample to assess whether their population mean ranks differ (i.e., it is a paired difference test). In our study, the pre- and post-Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) values were compared and the mean, standard deviation and P values were calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 150 patients, 71 (47.33%) patients had complete resolution of the lesion to the topical tacrolimus therapy. Sixty-five (43.33%) patients had marked resolution of their lesions, i.e., the size of the lesion was decreased. Fourteen (9.33%) patients had remission of lesion (reduction in burning sensation and size of lesion) in symptoms as recorded by the VAS.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Topical tacrolimus ointment 0.1% in Oraguard-B paste is an effective treatment for different types of OLP.</p>","PeriodicalId":90526,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of dentistry","volume":"7 1","pages":"23-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/9a/a1/IJDENT-7-23.PMC4836094.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34349596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of bone morphogenic proteins in periodontal practice.","authors":"Supreet Kaur, Vishakha Grover, Harkiran Kaur, Ranjan Malhotra","doi":"10.4103/0975-962X.179379","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-962X.179379","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Forty years ago Marshal R. Urist discovered a substance in bone matrix that had inductive properties for the development of bone and cartilage, until date, at least 20 bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have been identified, some of which have been shown in vitro to stimulate the process of stem cell differentiation into osteoblasts in human and animal models. The purpose of this paper is to give a brief overview of BMPs and to review critically the clinical data currently available on the use of BMPs in various periodontal applications. The literature on BMPs was reviewed. A comprehensive search was designed. The articles were independently screened for eligibility. Articles with authentic controls and proper randomization and pertaining specifically to their role in periodontal applications were included. The available literature was analyzed and compiled. The analysis indicates BMPs to be a promising, as well as an effective novel approach to reconstruct and engineer the periodontal apparatus. Here, we represent several articles, as well as recent texts that make up a special and an in-depth review on the subject. On the basis of the data provided in the studies that were reviewed BMPs provide revolutionary therapies in periodontal practice. </p>","PeriodicalId":90526,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of dentistry","volume":"7 1","pages":"28-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/26/9e/IJDENT-7-28.PMC4836095.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34349597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A unique functional craniofacial suture that may normally never ossify: A cone-beam computed tomography-based report of two cases.","authors":"Karim Poorsattar Bejeh Mir, Arash Poorsattar Bejeh Mir, Morvarid Poorsattar Bejeh Mir, Sina Haghanifar","doi":"10.4103/0975-962X.179375","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-962X.179375","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The premise of complete ossification of midpalatal suture in early adulthood still has its popularity, though conflicting data are emerging in the literature. A 49-year-old male and a 54-year-old female Iranian patient, both dentulous, were referred to a Maxillofacial Radiology Center to be evaluated for implant insertion. In cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) evaluation, an in-ossified suture was found in anterior two-third of midpalatal region of both individuals. The application of clinical vignettes from CBCT findings for maxillofacial orthodontic and orthopedic purposes is of value. Existing cases of successful nonsurgical rapid palatal expansion of maxilla in adults could surrogate this dogma about timing for ossification of midpalatal suture which is considered as a purely chronologic-related phenomenon and transmitted masticatory forces may be one possible cause (functional hypothesis). </p>","PeriodicalId":90526,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of dentistry","volume":"7 1","pages":"48-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/df/bb/IJDENT-7-48.PMC4836098.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34349600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amisha A Shah, Amit Sangle, Smita Bussari, Ajit V Koshy
{"title":"Glandular odontogenic cyst: A diagnostic dilemma.","authors":"Amisha A Shah, Amit Sangle, Smita Bussari, Ajit V Koshy","doi":"10.4103/0975-962X.179371","DOIUrl":"10.4103/0975-962X.179371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is a rare and uncommon jaw bone cyst of odontogenic origin described in 1987 by Gardener et al. as a distinct entity. It is a cyst having an unpredictable, potentially aggressive behavior, and has the propensity to grow in large size with relatively high recurrence rate. It poses a diagnostic challenge as it can be clinically and histopathologically confused with lateral periodontal cyst, botryoid odontogenic cyst, radicular and residual cysts with mucous metaplasia, and low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma. The present case report describes GOC in both male and female patients with intra-oral swelling following extraction of 36 and 46, respectively. Careful histopathological examination is needed to diagnose GOC, and a careful long-term follow-up is advocated. </p>","PeriodicalId":90526,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of dentistry","volume":"7 1","pages":"38-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/7f/f9/IJDENT-7-38.PMC4836096.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34349599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gopi Naveen Chander, C Sasikala, B Mutukumar, N Dhanasekar
{"title":"Custom fabrication of reinforced lithium disilicate ceramic ingot.","authors":"Gopi Naveen Chander, C Sasikala, B Mutukumar, N Dhanasekar","doi":"10.4103/0975-962X.179376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-962X.179376","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A method of formulating a reinforcement lithium disilicate ceramic ingot was proposed. The ceramic ingot was broken manually with a mallet to finer particles. The sectioned ingot is ball milled along with 10% of nano zirconia by weight to obtain the desired powder. The reinforced powder is condensed in a 5 ml disposable syringe by powder slurry technique. The compacted ceramic were sintered at 900°C to obtain ceramic ingots. The reinforced ceramic ingots were used in pressable ceramic machines to obtain the desired advantages of zirconia reinforcement and pressable ceramic system. </p>","PeriodicalId":90526,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of dentistry","volume":"7 1","pages":"55-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/3f/8d/IJDENT-7-55.PMC4836100.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34349602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adult-onset cystic hygroma: A case report of rare entity.","authors":"Sumit Bahl, Vandana Shah, Sonal Anchlia, Siddharth Vyas","doi":"10.4103/0975-962X.179374","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-962X.179374","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cystic hygroma is a benign congenital malformation of the lymphatic system that occurs in infant or children younger than 2 years of age. Although cystic hygroma is well recognized in pediatric practice, it seldom presents de novo in adulthood. These are commonly present in head and neck but can be present anywhere. Cystic hygroma is very rare in adults, but it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of adult neck swellings. Patients presenting with a painless, soft, fluctuant, and enlarging neck mass should have a careful history and physical examination along with radiological imaging to assist with diagnosis. Surgical intervention is the treatment of choice for this rare condition. Here, we are reporting a case of cystic hygroma in a 32-year-old male patient in the neck region. The objectives of this case report are to discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis, histopathological findings and management of this malformation. </p>","PeriodicalId":90526,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of dentistry","volume":"7 1","pages":"51-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/6b/09/IJDENT-7-51.PMC4836099.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34349601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}