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DENTAL APPLICATIONS OF LIQUORICE: A MEDICINE OF YORE
Author Name: Aarju S. Raj, Nithya Annie Thomas, R. Rajesh, Nimmy Sabu, Justin Jobe
Abstract: Oral health influences quality of life and general well-being. Oral diseases can be debilitating and are a major health concern worldwide. Considering the emergence of multi-drug resistant pathogens and financial difficulties in developing countries, there is an urgent need for developing new antimicrobial compounds which are safe, efficient and cost effective. Medicinal plants have been used for time untold for treating human diseases. Liquorice is rich in secondary metabolites which are used in traditional and modern medicine. It has well known properties such as anti-ulcerative, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, glucocorticoid, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic and many more. Liquorice extracts and bioactive ingredients have shown beneficial effects in preventing and treating oral diseases. This paper reviews the potential beneficial effects of liquorice as a prevention and treatment modality in oral diseases. Clinical trials, review of literature and case reports evaluating the effect of liquorice on oral diseases and oral microbes are included.
Keywords: Liquorice, drug resistance, oral diseases
PRECISION DENTISTRY – A personalized approach
Author Name: Ala Beegum S., Ashiya Samad, Ashida Annie Arikattu, Dona Sara Biju, Fathima Sakeer, Jesline Merly James, Suneesh Kuruvilla, Subramaniam R.
Abstract: Precision medicine is an expanding area in which physicians make use of diagnostic tests in identifying biological markers, often genetic, that aid in planning medical treatments, as well as technique, that works best for each patient. Presently, researches are undertaken related to using diagnostic tests in medical diagnosis based on genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to enhance and prophesy patient’s reactions to targeted therapy. Precision Dentistry is an innovative technique in the field of oral health. It is derived from the concept of precision medicine. Similar to precision medicine, precision dentistry refers to a contemporary, multifaceted, data-driven approach to oral health care that utilizes individual characteristics to stratify similar patients into genotypic groups. This review focuses on an introduction to precision medicine and precision dentistry, its applications and future aspects.
Keywords: Precision medicine, precision dentistry, personalised medicine, genomics, biomarkers.
Case Report
TOOTH SUPPORTED OVERDENTURE – A PREVENTIVE CONCEPT TO REHABILITATE THE RUINS
Author Name: Nazia Rasheed
Abstract: Preventive prosthodontics emphasize the importance of any procedure that can delay or eliminate future prosthetic problems. Overdenture is essentially a preventive prosthodontic concept since it attempts to conserve the few remaining natural teeth. The success of the overdenture treatment depends upon the proper attachment selection for each case. Attachment selection is based on available buccolingual and inter arch space, amount of bone support, opposing dentition, clinical experience, personal preferences, maintenance problems and cost. This is a case report of a successful prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with attachment retained overdenture utilizing stud attachment.
Keywords: Cast metal coping, Overdenture, Stud attachment, tooth supported
ONE-STEP-APEXIFICATION OF AN IMMATURE TOOTH USING MTA: A CASE REPORT
Author Name: Dinesh Kamath, Pauline Susan Paulose, Ajay P Joseph, Gis George, Anitha Viswanadhan
Abstract: Apexification is a treatment protocol well recognized and accepted by clinicians worldwide for the management of an immature tooth with necrotic pulp. Traditionally, calcium hydroxide has been the material of choice for the apexification of immature permanent teeth. But the disadvantages of long treatment time, fracture of teeth and incomplete calcification of apical bridge have led to the development of other biomimetic materials such as MTA. This case report is based on the successful treatment of a 21-year-old female patient with an immature open apex, with MTA for apexification procedure.
Keywords: Apexification, mineral trioxide aggregate, open apex, apical barrier, one-visit
PYOGENIC GRANULOMA IN THE ORAL CAVITY –A CASE REPORT
Author Name: Harish Chandran, Litty Brijith Antony, Catherine Jacob
Abstract: Pyogenic granuloma is a commonly occurring inflammatory hyperplasia of the skin and oral mucosa. It is not associated with pus as its name suggests and histologically it resembles an angiomatous lesion rather than a granulomatous lesion. It is commonly seen on gingival and rarely on other parts of oral cavity such as lips, tongue, palate and buccal mucosa.it is seen predominantly in second to third decade of life in young females. Clinically manifesting as a small red erythematous exophytic lesion must be biopsied to rule out other serious conditions. This article presents a case report of a pyogenic granuloma of the gingiva and its management.
Keywords: Pyogenic granuloma, gingiva, excision, benign lesion
NEUTRAL ZONE APPROACH TO A BALANCED DENTURE FABRICATION
Author Name: Binsu Sukumaran, Pinky Varghese, Rebecca Ann Abraham, Bijoy John
Abstract: Dentures fabricated using neutral zone technique is considered a better treatment option in subjects with enhanced muscle activity. The neutral-zone technique is based upon the concept that there exists a potential space where forces of the musculature are neutralised and the forces exerted by the tongue and cheek will not displace denture but rather will improve the retention and stability.The technique of balanced denture in neutral zone is not widely practiced due to lack of knowledge and complex procedure involved. This article discusses fabrication of balanced denture using neutral zone technique in a simplified way for day today practice, for stable denture with increased chewing efficiency.
Keywords: Neutral zone, addition silicone, balanced occlusion
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF RANULA :A CASE REPORT
Author Name: Sanjith P. Salim
Abstract: Ranula is a retention cyst of the sublingual gland, which enlarges progressively and extends into the surrounding soft tissues. We report a case of oral ranula involving the floor of mouth treated successfully by surgical excision following detailed clinical examination, radiological interpretation and histopathological diagnosis. The patient was followed up on a regular basis and was disease free.
Keywords: Ranula, Sublingual gland, pseudocyst