Aim and Objectives. Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a potentially malignant disorder associated with the usage of areca nut. Usage of processed forms of areca nut is popular among the youth and its carcinogenic effects are not well known. Due to large immigrant population, various patterns of areca nut usage are seen. The aim of this study is to assess the various quid chewing patterns and their association with severity of OSF. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 250 cases clinically and histologically diagnosed as having OSF lesion that were selected and subjected to a detailed habit history which was recorded through preformed questionnaire. The data obtained was statistically analyzed. Results. Among the 250 subjects, males were seen to be affected more than females within the age group of 26–35 years and were having clinical stage I OSF. A combination of processed areca nut and processed tobacco was used by the majority of the subjects with duration of 1 to 5 years, at a frequency of 3 to 5 quids per day. Conclusion. The present study confirms the association between oral submucous fibrosis and the quid containing processed areca nut and processed tobacco and also highlights the increasing youth population using the processed forms of areca nut.
HPTLC fingerprints of mother plants and regenerants of W. somnifera (L) Dunal. var JA20, JA134, GLV and wild plants were analysed. Extracts of these drugs were made with three different solvent systems viz. methanol, petroleum ether and chloroform. TLC developed for these extracts prior to perform HPTLC. Toluene, ethyl acetate and formic acid in the ratio (5:5:1) used as the mobile phase. TLC A1 sheets with silica gel 60F254 are used as the stationary phase. HPTLC fingerprints of mother plants and regenerants were visually documented based upon the Rf value obtained at 254nm and 366nm. Visual comparison of HPTLC fingerprints for the identification of somaclonal variants produced in tissue cultured plants were compared with its mother plants on the basis of the colour of the bands and Rf value of each band.
Calcium channel blockers have been widely used in clinical practice because of their antihypertensive capacity. Prevention of renal damage is a very important aim of antihypertensive therapy. This is particularly so taking into account the high prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population. Medications taken for medical conditions often manifest local to systemic side-effects including the oral cavity. Gingival overgrowth is one such unwanted adverse effect. It is a well-documented side effect associated with three major classes of drugs: anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers (CCB), and immune-suppressants. Despite a greater understanding of pathogenesis of drug induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO), its treatment still remains a challenge for the dental practitioner and treatment is still largely limited to maintenance of improved level of oral hygiene and surgical removal of overgrown tissue. There is a need for the dental surgeons to discuss this issue with their medical colleagues and to practice statutory care while prescribing the drugs associated with gingival overgrowth.
Torus or Tori (plural) is a benign bone growth in the mouth, and in 90% of the cases seen on both the left and right sides of the oral cavity, making it an overwhelmingly bilateral condition. Mandibular tori are asymptomatic bony exophytic growths that are present on the lingual surface of the mandible, opposite to the premolars. Although asymptomatic, it can sometimes result in complications such as interference with speech, tongue positioning, prosthetic reasons, poor oral hygiene and traumatic ulceration of mucosal surface.
Journal of Dental Health Oral Disorders & Therapy
Case Report Open AccessThe bilateral bump of the lower jaw -a case of mandibular tori
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