Repeated peripheral alcohol injection is an effective treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia in non-drug compliance patients.

Introduction: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is an uncommon disorder seen in dental and neurologic practice, which presents with brief lancinating pain in the face, in the area distributed by the trigeminal nerve. The wide ranges of treatments currently used for TN are ample evidence that there is no simple answer to how it should be managed.

Purpose: In this study, we want to evaluate, if repeated peripheral alcohol injection is an effective treatment of TN patients.

Periodontal parameters around implants and natural teeth.

Introduction: Nowadays, dental implants permit consideration of as one of the most reliable therapeutic modalities during the establishment of any prosthetic treatment plan. In numerous clinical situations, implants can clearly contribute to a notable simplification of therapy, frequently enabling removable prostheses to be avoided, keeping it less invasive with respect to remaining tooth structure. The aim of the present study was to clinically assess the peri-implant and periodontal conditions after the placement of crowns in partially edentulous patients.

Comparative evaluation of topical application of turmeric gel and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate gel in prevention of gingivitis.

Introduction: Turmeric commonly known as "Haldi" is a popular spice frequently used in Indian foods and curry. Turmeric holds a high place in Ayurvedic medicine as a "detoxifier of the body," and today, science has documented several diseased conditions that can be healed by the active ingredients of turmeric. Curcumin is the most active constituent of turmeric curcuminoids obtained from the rhizome of Curcuma longa.

Nasal Sinus Tract of Odontogenic Origin: Report of a Case.

Extraoral sinus tract often poses a diagnostic challenge to the clinician owing to its rare occurrence and absence of symptoms. The accurate diagnosis and comprehensive management are inevitable as the aetiology of such lesions is often masked and requires holistic approach. The present case report encompasses the management of an extraoral discharging sinus tract at the base of the right nostril in a chronic smoker.

Impact of Different Prosthodontic Treatment Modalities on Nutritional Parameters of Elderly Patients.

Purpose: To assess dietary and nutritional changes among the elderly following pros-thodontic rehabilitation. Another objective was to study the relationship, if any, between diet and nutrition, with extent of edentulism and different types of prosthodontic treatment.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and thirty-five patients who satisfied the inclu-sion and exclusion criteria and agreed to be a part of the study after informed consent were recruited to this longitudinal study.

A simplified approach for the rehabilitation of an auricular defect: a case report.

Background And Aim: Replacement of missing ear is a challenging task in which extensive array of materials and techniques have been employed. Materials such as silicones and methacrylate acrylic resins have been widely used for auricular prosthesis. This article describes a simplified procedure for fabricating resilient heat-cured acrylic resin auricular prosthesis, retained with a custom-made acrylic bar with ball attachments.