A Multidisciplinary (Endo-Prostho-Perio) Management of Infected Teeth-Hope for the Hopeless.

Introduction: This study explores an interdisciplinary approach involving endodontics, prosthodontics, and periodontics in the management of severely infected teeth.

Methodology: Conducted on 50 cases, the research highlights how a coordinated strategy combining root canal therapy, periodontal regeneration, and prosthetic rehabilitation can provide viable solutions for teeth often deemed unsalvageable. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were conducted at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months, demonstrating significant improvements in periapical healing, periodontal parameters, and prosthetic success.

Assessing the Quality of Long-Term Stored Tissues in Formalin and in Paraffin-Embedded Blocks for Histopathological Analysis.

Introduction: Formalin is the most commonly used fixative which enables for long-term storage of specimens and preserves morphologic features allowing the microscopic evaluation for future research analysis. Archival collections of the tissue serve as a reliable tool for diagnostic research purpose. They have an important role in on-going patient care, allows for evaluation of recurrent cases for diagnostic purpose and rare case specimens can also be used as an educational tool as well as for further biomedical research purposes.

Unusual Association of Calcifying Cystic Odontogenic Tumor with Compound Odontoma and Ameloblastoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (CCOT) is a rare odontogenic cyst accounts for <2% of all odontogenic cysts. Simple unicystic CCOT is commonly encountered accounts for 65%, whereas other forms of CCOT are <3%. CCOT is associated with two or more odontogenic tumors, it is called combined odontogenic lesions or hybrid lesions.

Age Estimation with Cemental Annulation Using Light, Phase Contrast and Polarized Microscopy.

Introduction: In forensic science, the determination of age plays a vital role in the identification of bodies and persons associated with crimes. Teeth are frequently better conserved than any other human remains, so their use for identifying age at death is vital. The root portion of the teeth is covered by a thin calcified layer called cementum, the annulations of which is considered to be helpful in age estimation.

Comparison of staining adequacy between tissues stored in formalin and paraffin embedded blocks for prolonged duration.

Introduction: Tissues submitted for histopathological diagnoses are routinely fixed in formaldehyde fixative which facilitates tissue storage for the extended period of time for further investigation or research purpose. The literature has reliable data relating to immunohistochemistry and molecular studies done using tissue fixed in formalin for longer duration and in paraffin-embedded tissue blocks. We have attempted to evaluate staining adequacy of archival specimens using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and trichrome stains.

Sexual dimorphism of enamel area, coronal dentin area, bicervical diameter and dentinoenamel junction scallop area in longitudinal ground section.

Introduction: Sex determination plays an important role in forensics; several studies done using radiographs, model cast and animal teeth have shown that males possess larger tooth crown and more dentin than that of the females. As physical sectioning of tooth provides more accurate measurement of enamel thickness when compared with other methods, the present study was done to evaluate and compare enamel area (EA), coronal dentin area (CDA), bi-cervical diameter (BCD), average enamel thickness (AET) and dentinoenamel junction scallop area (DEJ-SA) in longitudinal ground sections of first premolars between males and females.

Materials And Methods: A total of 60 extracted first premolar teeth were used for the study, of which 30 were from male and 30 were from female.

Chronic Recurrent Non-specific Parotitis: A Case Report and Review.

Background: Chronic recurrent non-specific parotitis is characterized by recurrent episodes of swelling and pain of unknown etiology in the parotid gland. Sialography is a hallmark in the diagnosis of salivary gland disorders; newer imaging modalities like CT-Sialography, sialoendoscopy and MRI can be used. Various treatment modalities have been tried, from conservative approach to surgical excision depending on the recurrence rate and severity of the condition.

Picrosirius Red and Polarization Microscopy - A Tool for Gender Differentiation.

Introduction: Forensic dentistry is a branch of dentistry which in collaboration with legal profession serves an important role to maintain justice system of a country. Forensic dentists play a major role in identification of an individual. Within the literature various methods have been found to be useful in gender differentiation.

Study of Collagen Birefringence in Different Grades of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using Picrosirius Red and Polarized Light Microscopy.

Objectives. The present study was done to evaluate birefringence pattern of collagen fibres in different grades of oral squamous cell carcinoma using Picrosirius red stain and polarization microscopy and to determine if there is a change in collagen fibres between different grades of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Materials and Methods.

Association of root caries with oral habits in older individuals attending a rural health centre of a dental hospital in India.

Background: Many risk factors can compromise an older adult's systemic health. Among the oral ailments in the elderly, root caries is a significant one which causes tooth loss in them. Hence, there is a need to have a baseline data for understanding problem of root caries in elderly population and factors which affect its prevalence.

Diabetes and Oral Health: A Case-control Study.

Background: Diabetes mellitus, according to World Health Organization (WHO) is a silent epidemic which affects large number of people around the world and is directly related to the oral health status of the patients.

Objectives: To know the prevalence of common dental diseases such as dental caries, periodontal diseases (pyorrhea), and treatment needs in a group of adult diabetic patients in private medical establishments of Tumkur city, south India, in comparison with non-diabetic patients. To create awareness among general medical practitioners about the common oral manifestations of diabetes and the importance of periodical dental check up for diabetics.

Collagen in histologic stages of oral submucous fibrosis: A polarizing microscopic study.

Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a precancerous condition in which there is excessive deposition of collagen in connective tissue. The purpose of present study was to compare changes in birefringence of collagen fibers in histopathological stages of OSF.

Materials And Methods: Collagen in connective tissue of 91 cases of OSF was studied by staining 5 μm thick sections with picrosirius red.