Research since ancient times have claimed the therapeutic benefits of Aloe Vera in medical field.... more Research since ancient times have claimed the therapeutic benefits of Aloe Vera in medical field. The role of Aloe Vera in reducing inflammation is already established. The recent research has thrown light on the immunomodulatory properties of Aloe Vera gel. The immunomodulatory property of Aloe Vera is attributed to the various polysaccharides present in the gel, primarily Acemannans. In this review the possible use and applications of Aloe Vera in dentistry is elaborated.
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences, Apr 1, 2020
Sialoliths are one of the most commonly encountered anomalies of the salivary glands in routine p... more Sialoliths are one of the most commonly encountered anomalies of the salivary glands in routine practice. Submandibular glands are more frequently affected due to certain anatomic and physiologic reasons. Usually may not exhibit clinical signs and symptoms and can be discovered as an incidental finding on dental radiographs. Otherwise they may present with symptoms such as submandibular pain of swelling. Swelling during meal times is pathognomic of this disease. We present case of sialolithiasis of the submandibular gland with ten years follow up managed via the intraoral surgical approach.
Objectives: The purpose of this randomized parallel clinical trial was to assess and compare the ... more Objectives: The purpose of this randomized parallel clinical trial was to assess and compare the efficacy of 97% Aloe Vera (AV) gel and 94.7% AV juice against an active control (0.05% Clobetasol Propionate) in the treatment of oral lichen planus (OLP). Materials and Methods: Age and sex matched patients with histologically proven OLP were divided into two groups. One group received 97% AV gel for topical application and 10ml 94.7% AV juice to consume twice daily. The active control group received topical 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate ointment twice daily. Treatment lasted two months followed by four months of observation. Monthly evaluation of various clinical features of OLP was done using the OLP disease scoring criteria. Burning sensation was evaluated using Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Mann Whitney–U (followed by Bonferroni adjustment) and Wilcoxon’s signed-rank tests were used for intergroup and intragroup comparisons, respectively. Interclass correlation-coefficient test was applied to assess the intra-observer variation (P<0.05). Results: In total, 41 females and 19 males participated in this study. The most common site was the buccal mucosa followed by the gingivobuccal vestibule. The reticular variant was most frequently encountered. Wilcoxon’s signed-rank test showed significant differences in both groups between baseline and end-of-treatment for VAS, site-score, reticular/plaque/papular score, erosive/atrophic score and OLP disease score (P<0.05). Mann–Whitney revealed significant difference between both groups in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th months (P<0.0071). Conclusion: Clobetasol Propionate is more effective for OLP management but in our study AV proved to be a safe treatment alternative for OLP management.
International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 2016
The purpose of this article is to highlight the distinctive presentation of rare case of MPS-IH/S... more The purpose of this article is to highlight the distinctive presentation of rare case of MPS-IH/S in two consecutive male siblings.
Objective: To evaluate the co relation of clinical symptoms and MRI findings of TMJ in symptomati... more Objective: To evaluate the co relation of clinical symptoms and MRI findings of TMJ in symptomatic Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) patients. Material and Method: MRI TMJ scan of 25 patients were evaluated. The subjects had clinical evidence of reciprocal TMJ clicking or restricted mouth opening. This study determined the variability of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disk position in antero-posterior aspect of the joint using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Disk position was evaluated on MRI by measuring the angle formed by a line through the middle of the condyle and tangential to the posterior-most aspect of the disk. Joint effusion was checked using T2 weighted image sequence. Thickness of superior and inferior head of lateral pterygoid muscle was measured. These MRI findings were then correlated statistically to clinical findings. Results: Out of 50 TMJ’s (25 patients); 40% had biconcave shape (no deformity), 16% cases showed lengthened disc, 12% cases showed a flattened dis...
Oral mucosa is the most common site for ulcers, and severely painful ulcers of traumatic origin p... more Oral mucosa is the most common site for ulcers, and severely painful ulcers of traumatic origin prompt the patient to visit an oral physician to seek necessary treatment. Currently, numerous topical analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications are prescribed to reduce pain and accelerate healing. An alternative to this is low-level laser therapy which is a drug-free and noninvasive therapy and has shown potential results in treatment of oral ulcers. In this paper, we report a case of a patient with palatal ulcer which was successfully treated using a 660-nm (red) laser.
Ameloblastoma is the most common benign odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin. It exhibits a loc... more Ameloblastoma is the most common benign odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin. It exhibits a locally aggressive behavior and high recurrence rate with multitude of factors involving in its molecular pathogenesis. This article reports a case of acanthomatous ameloblastoma involving the mandible in a 60-year-old male patient with peculiar imaging characteristics. The role of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis of conventional ameloblastoma has been elaborately emphasized in the discussion. Although the final diagnosis is based on histopathological features, physicians should be aware of the role of advanced imaging for diagnosis of ameloblastoma and for better surgical management.
Research since ancient times have claimed the therapeutic benefits of Aloe Vera in medical field.... more Research since ancient times have claimed the therapeutic benefits of Aloe Vera in medical field. The role of Aloe Vera in reducing inflammation is already established. The recent research has thrown light on the immunomodulatory properties of Aloe Vera gel. The immunomodulatory property of Aloe Vera is attributed to the various polysaccharides present in the gel, primarily Acemannans. In this review the possible use and applications of Aloe Vera in dentistry is elaborated.
Research since ancient times have claimed the therapeutic benefits of Aloe Vera in medical field.... more Research since ancient times have claimed the therapeutic benefits of Aloe Vera in medical field. The role of Aloe Vera in reducing inflammation is already established. The recent research has thrown light on the immunomodulatory properties of Aloe Vera gel. The immunomodulatory property of Aloe Vera is attributed to the various polysaccharides present in the gel, primarily Acemannans. In this review the possible use and applications of Aloe Vera in dentistry is elaborated.
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences, Apr 1, 2020
Sialoliths are one of the most commonly encountered anomalies of the salivary glands in routine p... more Sialoliths are one of the most commonly encountered anomalies of the salivary glands in routine practice. Submandibular glands are more frequently affected due to certain anatomic and physiologic reasons. Usually may not exhibit clinical signs and symptoms and can be discovered as an incidental finding on dental radiographs. Otherwise they may present with symptoms such as submandibular pain of swelling. Swelling during meal times is pathognomic of this disease. We present case of sialolithiasis of the submandibular gland with ten years follow up managed via the intraoral surgical approach.
Objectives: The purpose of this randomized parallel clinical trial was to assess and compare the ... more Objectives: The purpose of this randomized parallel clinical trial was to assess and compare the efficacy of 97% Aloe Vera (AV) gel and 94.7% AV juice against an active control (0.05% Clobetasol Propionate) in the treatment of oral lichen planus (OLP). Materials and Methods: Age and sex matched patients with histologically proven OLP were divided into two groups. One group received 97% AV gel for topical application and 10ml 94.7% AV juice to consume twice daily. The active control group received topical 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate ointment twice daily. Treatment lasted two months followed by four months of observation. Monthly evaluation of various clinical features of OLP was done using the OLP disease scoring criteria. Burning sensation was evaluated using Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Mann Whitney–U (followed by Bonferroni adjustment) and Wilcoxon’s signed-rank tests were used for intergroup and intragroup comparisons, respectively. Interclass correlation-coefficient test was applied to assess the intra-observer variation (P<0.05). Results: In total, 41 females and 19 males participated in this study. The most common site was the buccal mucosa followed by the gingivobuccal vestibule. The reticular variant was most frequently encountered. Wilcoxon’s signed-rank test showed significant differences in both groups between baseline and end-of-treatment for VAS, site-score, reticular/plaque/papular score, erosive/atrophic score and OLP disease score (P<0.05). Mann–Whitney revealed significant difference between both groups in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th months (P<0.0071). Conclusion: Clobetasol Propionate is more effective for OLP management but in our study AV proved to be a safe treatment alternative for OLP management.
International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics, 2016
The purpose of this article is to highlight the distinctive presentation of rare case of MPS-IH/S... more The purpose of this article is to highlight the distinctive presentation of rare case of MPS-IH/S in two consecutive male siblings.
Objective: To evaluate the co relation of clinical symptoms and MRI findings of TMJ in symptomati... more Objective: To evaluate the co relation of clinical symptoms and MRI findings of TMJ in symptomatic Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) patients. Material and Method: MRI TMJ scan of 25 patients were evaluated. The subjects had clinical evidence of reciprocal TMJ clicking or restricted mouth opening. This study determined the variability of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disk position in antero-posterior aspect of the joint using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Disk position was evaluated on MRI by measuring the angle formed by a line through the middle of the condyle and tangential to the posterior-most aspect of the disk. Joint effusion was checked using T2 weighted image sequence. Thickness of superior and inferior head of lateral pterygoid muscle was measured. These MRI findings were then correlated statistically to clinical findings. Results: Out of 50 TMJ’s (25 patients); 40% had biconcave shape (no deformity), 16% cases showed lengthened disc, 12% cases showed a flattened dis...
Oral mucosa is the most common site for ulcers, and severely painful ulcers of traumatic origin p... more Oral mucosa is the most common site for ulcers, and severely painful ulcers of traumatic origin prompt the patient to visit an oral physician to seek necessary treatment. Currently, numerous topical analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications are prescribed to reduce pain and accelerate healing. An alternative to this is low-level laser therapy which is a drug-free and noninvasive therapy and has shown potential results in treatment of oral ulcers. In this paper, we report a case of a patient with palatal ulcer which was successfully treated using a 660-nm (red) laser.
Ameloblastoma is the most common benign odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin. It exhibits a loc... more Ameloblastoma is the most common benign odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin. It exhibits a locally aggressive behavior and high recurrence rate with multitude of factors involving in its molecular pathogenesis. This article reports a case of acanthomatous ameloblastoma involving the mandible in a 60-year-old male patient with peculiar imaging characteristics. The role of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis of conventional ameloblastoma has been elaborately emphasized in the discussion. Although the final diagnosis is based on histopathological features, physicians should be aware of the role of advanced imaging for diagnosis of ameloblastoma and for better surgical management.
Research since ancient times have claimed the therapeutic benefits of Aloe Vera in medical field.... more Research since ancient times have claimed the therapeutic benefits of Aloe Vera in medical field. The role of Aloe Vera in reducing inflammation is already established. The recent research has thrown light on the immunomodulatory properties of Aloe Vera gel. The immunomodulatory property of Aloe Vera is attributed to the various polysaccharides present in the gel, primarily Acemannans. In this review the possible use and applications of Aloe Vera in dentistry is elaborated.
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