Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 2015
Background: The most commonly employed investigative procedure for monitoring glucose levels is b... more Background: The most commonly employed investigative procedure for monitoring glucose levels is blood investigation, which is invasive and gives discomfort to the patient. The purpose of the study was to validate a noninvasive, easy, and reliable method for predicting glucose levels in Type 1 diabetics and to validate a regression equation for converting the known values of salivary glucose to blood glucose. Materials and Methods: 200 volunteers consisting of 100 Type 1 diabetics and 100 healthy controls were included, and their fasting blood and salivary glucose levels were assessed, using a semi-auto analyzer. Results: On analysis of the data, statistically significant positive results were obtained (P < 0.05) when the blood and salivary glucose levels were considered among the study group participants, control group participants, and both study and control group participants. A cutoff value for salivary glucose (11.60 mg%) was defined, above which a person may be considered as diabetic. Also, the regression equation was obtained which could be used for the conversion of known value of salivary glucose to blood glucose and vice versa. Conclusion: The present study successfully demonstrated the role of saliva as a noninvasive and reliable marker for the prediction of glucose levels in Type 1 diabetics who show elevated blood glucose levels.
The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of conventional TMJ imaging in depicting... more The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of conventional TMJ imaging in depicting osseous changes in mandibular condyle and glenoid fossa in patients with Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis by comparing the finding against CT and with an objective that if conventional TMJ imaging modality can appreciate the osseous changes in RA and OA then what is the need for CT scan. This further reducing the patient&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s radiation dose. A total of 70 patients (40 Rheumatoid Arthritis; 30 Osteoarthritis) were taken in the study aged between 40 - 60 years and divided in to age groups. Then according to clinical history they were divided according to being symptomatic and asymptomatic. Further radiographic examination was carried out. First the trans-cranial view was taken (conventional view left and right TMJ) and then the CT Scan was carried out and the interpretation was done to note the osseous changes like erosion, flattening, sclerosis and osteophyte formation. After comparison of the two radiographic methods it was observed that both were equally efficacious in evaluating the osseous changed in arthritic patients. Thus, it was concluded that when both the radiographic methods (conventional and CT scan) are equally efficacious in evaluating the osseous degenerative changes of TMJ in arthritis then we should prefer the conventional technique so that the patient in not exposed to unnecessary radiation dosage.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a developmental anomaly of the skeleton and the teeth. This condition ... more Cleidocranial dysplasia is a developmental anomaly of the skeleton and the teeth. This condition may be inherited and be transmitted as dominant characteristics in either gender, or may appear spontaneously. It presents with skeletal defects of several bones, such as partial or complete absence of clavicles, late closure of the fontanels, presence of open skull sutures and multiple wormian bones. The dental manifestations are mainly delayed exfoliation of primary teeth and delayed eruption of permanent teeth with multiple impacted supernumerary teeth. This case of a 20 year old girl is noteworthy to the dentist as it deals with clinical and radiological features (a high number of impacted and supernumerary teeth as well as brachycephaly, frontal bossing and hypermobility of shoulders) which may come handy in clinical practice.
A ranula can be defined as a mucous filled cavity, a mucocele located in the floor of the mouth w... more A ranula can be defined as a mucous filled cavity, a mucocele located in the floor of the mouth with the sublingual gland. It resembles a frog's under belly/air sac, which is translucent. Based on clinical features they are of various types. This condition should be accurately diagnosed as it can mimic other potent pathologies. Advanced imaging like CT, MRI are also useful for diagnostic procedures. Surgery and medicine are the treatment options available, more commonly opted is the surgical treatment because with the medical treatment there are chances of recurrence. Through this paper we highlight a case on ranula in the floor of the mouth with a review of literature emphasizing the use of the advanced imaging diagnostic methods and updated medical line of treatment.
The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of conventional TMJ imaging in depicting... more The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of conventional TMJ imaging in depicting osseous changes in mandibular condyle and glenoid fossa in patients with Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis by comparing the finding against CT and with an objective that if conventional TMJ imaging modality can appreciate the osseous changes in RA and OA then what is the need for CT scan. This further reducing the patient's radiation dose. A total of 70 patients (40 Rheumatoid Arthritis; 30 Osteoarthritis) were taken in the study aged between 40 - 60 years and divided in to age groups. Then according to clinical history they were divided according to being symptomatic and asymptomatic. Further radiographic examination was carried out. First the trans-cranial view was taken (conventional view left and right TMJ) and then the CT Scan was carried out and the interpretation was done to note the osseous changes like erosion, flattening, sclerosis and osteophyte formation. After com...
A ranula can be defined as a mucous filled cavity, a mucocele located in the floor of the mouth w... more A ranula can be defined as a mucous filled cavity, a mucocele located in the floor of the mouth with the sublingual gland. It resembles a frog's under belly/air sac, which is translucent. Based on clinical features they are of various types. This condition should be accurately diagnosed as it can mimic other potent pathologies. Advanced imaging like CT, MRI are also useful for diagnostic procedures. Surgery and medicine are the treatment options available, more commonly opted is the surgical treatment because with the medical treatment there are chances of recurrence. Through this paper we highlight a case on ranula in the floor of the mouth with a review of literature emphasizing the use of the advanced imaging diagnostic methods and updated medical line of treatment.
Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 2015
Background: The most commonly employed investigative procedure for monitoring glucose levels is b... more Background: The most commonly employed investigative procedure for monitoring glucose levels is blood investigation, which is invasive and gives discomfort to the patient. The purpose of the study was to validate a noninvasive, easy, and reliable method for predicting glucose levels in Type 1 diabetics and to validate a regression equation for converting the known values of salivary glucose to blood glucose. Materials and Methods: 200 volunteers consisting of 100 Type 1 diabetics and 100 healthy controls were included, and their fasting blood and salivary glucose levels were assessed, using a semi-auto analyzer. Results: On analysis of the data, statistically significant positive results were obtained (P < 0.05) when the blood and salivary glucose levels were considered among the study group participants, control group participants, and both study and control group participants. A cutoff value for salivary glucose (11.60 mg%) was defined, above which a person may be considered as diabetic. Also, the regression equation was obtained which could be used for the conversion of known value of salivary glucose to blood glucose and vice versa. Conclusion: The present study successfully demonstrated the role of saliva as a noninvasive and reliable marker for the prediction of glucose levels in Type 1 diabetics who show elevated blood glucose levels.
Oral pyogenic granuloma is a common benign (non-cancerous) growth of blood vessels on the oral ti... more Oral pyogenic granuloma is a common benign (non-cancerous) growth of blood vessels on the oral tissue. It usually appears as a fast growing red nodule and commonly bleeds. They are neither infective, purulent nor granulomatous as the name might suggest, rather they are reactive enlargement that is an inflammatory response to local irritation such as calculus,fractured tooth, minor trauma, rough dental restorations and foreign materials. Histologically, the surface epithelium may be intact, or may show foci of ulcerations or even exhibiting hyperkeratosis. It overlies a mass of dense connective tissue composed of significant amounts of mature collagen. Gingiva is the most common site affected followed by buccal mucosa, tongue and lips. Surgery is the most common conventional modality of treatment of this lesion, but with advancing time cryosurgery has evolved as a newer treatment which involves the use of either liquid nitrogen spray or a cryoprobe.Nd: YAG, CO2 and flash lamp pulsed ...
Ameloblastoma is an uncommon epithelial odontogenic neoplasm that is nonmineralized, locally aggr... more Ameloblastoma is an uncommon epithelial odontogenic neoplasm that is nonmineralized, locally aggressive, and, in most cases, benign. Most ameloblastomas develop in the molar-ramus region of the mandible with 70% of them arising in the molar-ramus area. Radiologically they are unilocular or multilocular radiolucency with a honeycomb or soap bubble appearance. The radiographic appearance of ameloblastoma can vary according to the type of tumor. CT is usually helpful in determining the contours of the lesion, its contents, and its extension into soft and hard tissues. Through this case we would bring to light some of the unusual CT findings which include the destruction of the surrounding structures by the lesion which appeared to be normal routine lesion when viewed clinically.
Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 2015
Background: The most commonly employed investigative procedure for monitoring glucose levels is b... more Background: The most commonly employed investigative procedure for monitoring glucose levels is blood investigation, which is invasive and gives discomfort to the patient. The purpose of the study was to validate a noninvasive, easy, and reliable method for predicting glucose levels in Type 1 diabetics and to validate a regression equation for converting the known values of salivary glucose to blood glucose. Materials and Methods: 200 volunteers consisting of 100 Type 1 diabetics and 100 healthy controls were included, and their fasting blood and salivary glucose levels were assessed, using a semi-auto analyzer. Results: On analysis of the data, statistically significant positive results were obtained (P < 0.05) when the blood and salivary glucose levels were considered among the study group participants, control group participants, and both study and control group participants. A cutoff value for salivary glucose (11.60 mg%) was defined, above which a person may be considered as diabetic. Also, the regression equation was obtained which could be used for the conversion of known value of salivary glucose to blood glucose and vice versa. Conclusion: The present study successfully demonstrated the role of saliva as a noninvasive and reliable marker for the prediction of glucose levels in Type 1 diabetics who show elevated blood glucose levels.
The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of conventional TMJ imaging in depicting... more The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of conventional TMJ imaging in depicting osseous changes in mandibular condyle and glenoid fossa in patients with Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis by comparing the finding against CT and with an objective that if conventional TMJ imaging modality can appreciate the osseous changes in RA and OA then what is the need for CT scan. This further reducing the patient&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s radiation dose. A total of 70 patients (40 Rheumatoid Arthritis; 30 Osteoarthritis) were taken in the study aged between 40 - 60 years and divided in to age groups. Then according to clinical history they were divided according to being symptomatic and asymptomatic. Further radiographic examination was carried out. First the trans-cranial view was taken (conventional view left and right TMJ) and then the CT Scan was carried out and the interpretation was done to note the osseous changes like erosion, flattening, sclerosis and osteophyte formation. After comparison of the two radiographic methods it was observed that both were equally efficacious in evaluating the osseous changed in arthritic patients. Thus, it was concluded that when both the radiographic methods (conventional and CT scan) are equally efficacious in evaluating the osseous degenerative changes of TMJ in arthritis then we should prefer the conventional technique so that the patient in not exposed to unnecessary radiation dosage.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a developmental anomaly of the skeleton and the teeth. This condition ... more Cleidocranial dysplasia is a developmental anomaly of the skeleton and the teeth. This condition may be inherited and be transmitted as dominant characteristics in either gender, or may appear spontaneously. It presents with skeletal defects of several bones, such as partial or complete absence of clavicles, late closure of the fontanels, presence of open skull sutures and multiple wormian bones. The dental manifestations are mainly delayed exfoliation of primary teeth and delayed eruption of permanent teeth with multiple impacted supernumerary teeth. This case of a 20 year old girl is noteworthy to the dentist as it deals with clinical and radiological features (a high number of impacted and supernumerary teeth as well as brachycephaly, frontal bossing and hypermobility of shoulders) which may come handy in clinical practice.
A ranula can be defined as a mucous filled cavity, a mucocele located in the floor of the mouth w... more A ranula can be defined as a mucous filled cavity, a mucocele located in the floor of the mouth with the sublingual gland. It resembles a frog's under belly/air sac, which is translucent. Based on clinical features they are of various types. This condition should be accurately diagnosed as it can mimic other potent pathologies. Advanced imaging like CT, MRI are also useful for diagnostic procedures. Surgery and medicine are the treatment options available, more commonly opted is the surgical treatment because with the medical treatment there are chances of recurrence. Through this paper we highlight a case on ranula in the floor of the mouth with a review of literature emphasizing the use of the advanced imaging diagnostic methods and updated medical line of treatment.
The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of conventional TMJ imaging in depicting... more The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of conventional TMJ imaging in depicting osseous changes in mandibular condyle and glenoid fossa in patients with Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis by comparing the finding against CT and with an objective that if conventional TMJ imaging modality can appreciate the osseous changes in RA and OA then what is the need for CT scan. This further reducing the patient's radiation dose. A total of 70 patients (40 Rheumatoid Arthritis; 30 Osteoarthritis) were taken in the study aged between 40 - 60 years and divided in to age groups. Then according to clinical history they were divided according to being symptomatic and asymptomatic. Further radiographic examination was carried out. First the trans-cranial view was taken (conventional view left and right TMJ) and then the CT Scan was carried out and the interpretation was done to note the osseous changes like erosion, flattening, sclerosis and osteophyte formation. After com...
A ranula can be defined as a mucous filled cavity, a mucocele located in the floor of the mouth w... more A ranula can be defined as a mucous filled cavity, a mucocele located in the floor of the mouth with the sublingual gland. It resembles a frog's under belly/air sac, which is translucent. Based on clinical features they are of various types. This condition should be accurately diagnosed as it can mimic other potent pathologies. Advanced imaging like CT, MRI are also useful for diagnostic procedures. Surgery and medicine are the treatment options available, more commonly opted is the surgical treatment because with the medical treatment there are chances of recurrence. Through this paper we highlight a case on ranula in the floor of the mouth with a review of literature emphasizing the use of the advanced imaging diagnostic methods and updated medical line of treatment.
Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 2015
Background: The most commonly employed investigative procedure for monitoring glucose levels is b... more Background: The most commonly employed investigative procedure for monitoring glucose levels is blood investigation, which is invasive and gives discomfort to the patient. The purpose of the study was to validate a noninvasive, easy, and reliable method for predicting glucose levels in Type 1 diabetics and to validate a regression equation for converting the known values of salivary glucose to blood glucose. Materials and Methods: 200 volunteers consisting of 100 Type 1 diabetics and 100 healthy controls were included, and their fasting blood and salivary glucose levels were assessed, using a semi-auto analyzer. Results: On analysis of the data, statistically significant positive results were obtained (P < 0.05) when the blood and salivary glucose levels were considered among the study group participants, control group participants, and both study and control group participants. A cutoff value for salivary glucose (11.60 mg%) was defined, above which a person may be considered as diabetic. Also, the regression equation was obtained which could be used for the conversion of known value of salivary glucose to blood glucose and vice versa. Conclusion: The present study successfully demonstrated the role of saliva as a noninvasive and reliable marker for the prediction of glucose levels in Type 1 diabetics who show elevated blood glucose levels.
Oral pyogenic granuloma is a common benign (non-cancerous) growth of blood vessels on the oral ti... more Oral pyogenic granuloma is a common benign (non-cancerous) growth of blood vessels on the oral tissue. It usually appears as a fast growing red nodule and commonly bleeds. They are neither infective, purulent nor granulomatous as the name might suggest, rather they are reactive enlargement that is an inflammatory response to local irritation such as calculus,fractured tooth, minor trauma, rough dental restorations and foreign materials. Histologically, the surface epithelium may be intact, or may show foci of ulcerations or even exhibiting hyperkeratosis. It overlies a mass of dense connective tissue composed of significant amounts of mature collagen. Gingiva is the most common site affected followed by buccal mucosa, tongue and lips. Surgery is the most common conventional modality of treatment of this lesion, but with advancing time cryosurgery has evolved as a newer treatment which involves the use of either liquid nitrogen spray or a cryoprobe.Nd: YAG, CO2 and flash lamp pulsed ...
Ameloblastoma is an uncommon epithelial odontogenic neoplasm that is nonmineralized, locally aggr... more Ameloblastoma is an uncommon epithelial odontogenic neoplasm that is nonmineralized, locally aggressive, and, in most cases, benign. Most ameloblastomas develop in the molar-ramus region of the mandible with 70% of them arising in the molar-ramus area. Radiologically they are unilocular or multilocular radiolucency with a honeycomb or soap bubble appearance. The radiographic appearance of ameloblastoma can vary according to the type of tumor. CT is usually helpful in determining the contours of the lesion, its contents, and its extension into soft and hard tissues. Through this case we would bring to light some of the unusual CT findings which include the destruction of the surrounding structures by the lesion which appeared to be normal routine lesion when viewed clinically.
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