Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis in the Maxilla: A Rare Case Report of Postdengue Complication in Diabetic Patients.

Actinomycotic osteomyelitis in the maxilla is a rare complication, particularly in diabetic patients following dengue infection. Actinomycosis, caused by , typically arises in immunocompromised hosts, with dengue-induced immune dysregulation and diabetes contributing to its pathogenesis. This case report describes a 42-year-old diabetic male presenting with oroantral communication, loose posterior maxillary teeth, and persistent pus discharge 20 days postdengue.

Correlating pemphigus disease area index (PDAI) severity categories with oral disease severity score (ODSS) in oral mucosal pemphigus - A pilot study.

Background Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune blistering disorder that primarily affects the oral mucosa, with over two-thirds of patients developing oral lesions, often preceding skin involvement by weeks or months. The Oral Disease Severity Score (ODSS) provides a detailed, region-specific assessment of oral lesions, facilitating regular monitoring and treatment response. However, it lacks a comprehensive severity evaluation cut-offs needed for systemic therapy decisions.

Evaluation of effect of low-level laser therapy on alleviation of pain in patients with implant-supported mandibular overdenture: A pilot study.

Aim: Rehabilitation of edentulous jaws with implant-supported overdenture has achieved a comprehensive acclamation across the globe due to compromised retention and stability in conventional complete dentures. In dentistry, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has become a viable treatment option for lowering inflammation, easing pain, and speeding up wound healing. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of LLLT on alleviation of pain in patients with two implant-supported mandibular overdentures.

Ewing's Sarcoma Presenting in the Paranasal Sinus - A Case Report.

Rationale: The aim of this study is to raise awareness among dentists regarding a potential outcome associated with the rapid growth of facial swellings.

Patient Concerns: We present a case of Ewing's sarcoma (ES) in a 23-year-old male who presented with a rapidly progressive swelling in the left maxillary region over six weeks.

Diagnosis: There was no significant intraoral dental finding other than a missing left upper first molar.

Gardner's Syndrome: Vigilance Better than Negligence - A Case Report.

Rationale: This case report highlights the essential role of dental and medical professionals in the early diagnosis of Gardner's syndrome (GS).

Patient Concerns: A 21-year-old patient presented with painless, progressively enlarging swelling on both sides of the face, which had developed over the past few years.

Diagnosis: Imaging, including a panoramic image and multislice computed tomography (CT) scan, revealed multiple osteomas.

Assessment of Mesiobuccal Canals in Endodontically Treated Teeth in Indore Population by Cone Beam Computed Tomography: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Owing to the complicated anatomical nature of maxillary molars, untreated root canals may directly affect the outcome of root canal therapy. Therefore, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan is an important tool in the evaluation of root canal systems, particularly for the detection of the second mesiobuccal (MB2) canal in maxillary molars.

Aims And Objectives: The current study was undertaken to detect and evaluate filled/unfilled MB2 canals in endodontically treated, asymptomatic maxillary molars, and its correlation with periapical pathology by utilizing cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

A Subjective Assessment of Chemotherapy Drug-Induced Taste and Smell Alteration in Non-head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate alterations in taste and smell perceptions among non-head and neck cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, aiming to identify factors influencing these changes.

Methods: A cohort of 70 non-head and neck cancer patients undergoing one to four cycles or more than four cycles, over a six-month period, from oncology outpatient clinics was recruited. Participants completed structured taste and smell questionnaires with assistance from interviewers.

Evaluation of efficacy of artificial intelligence in orthopantomogram in detecting and classifying radiolucent lesions.

Aim And Objective: The objective of our study was to build a convolutional neural network (CNN) model and detection and classification of benign and malignant radiolucent lesions in orthopantomogram (OPG) by implementing CNN.

Method: Two basic CNN models were implemented on Anaconda with Python 3 on 64-bit, CNN-I for detection of radiolucency and CNN-II for classification of radiolucency into benign and malignant lesions. One hundred fifty eight OPG with radiolucency and 115 OPG without radiolucency was used for training and validation of CNN models.

Influence of Windowing and Evaluation of Metal Artifact Reduction Algorithm on Five Different Restorative Materials by Using Different Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Scanners: A CBCT Study.

Objectives: To assess the influence of windowing, and to evaluate, and compare the effect of the metal artifact reduction (MAR) and non-metal artifact reduction (non-MAR) algorithms on different high-density restorative dental materials using different cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) devices.

Material And Method: Height and diameter of all cylindrical shape metals including amalgam, cobalt-chromium, composite, gutta-percha, and titanium were measured using a digital caliper device. Polymethylmethacrylate block and arch phantom with a cylindrical-shaped perforation containing five different metals were submitted to tomographic acquisition with six different cone beam computed tomographic devices in small fields of view with their MAR enabled and disabled.

Impact Strength of Various Types of Acrylic Resin: An Study.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the impact strength of conventional acrylic resin, high-impact acrylic resin, high-impact acrylic resin reinforced with silver nanoparticles, and high-impact acrylic resin reinforced with a zirconium oxide powder.

Materials And Methods: A total of 60 samples were prepared of dimensions 60 mm length × 7 mm width × 4 mm thickness to test impact strength. Machined stainless steel dies of the same dimension were used to form molds for the fabrication of these samples.

Facial Nerve Palsy as Complication in COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis: A Case Series.

Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection indicating a high mortality rate. Among six varieties of involved sites, rhino cerebral mucormycosis (RCM) is not the most uncommon. During the COVID-19 pandemic, with the increase, in predisposing conditions incidence rate of mucormycosis progressed.

Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Oral Oncology-related Outpatient Volume at Indian Dental Institutions.

Aim And Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the lockdown on oral oncology-related out-patient volume at Indian dental institutions.

Materials And Methods: The total number of newly diagnosed cases of oral submucous fibrosis, oral leukoplakia, oral lichen planus, and oral cancers, recorded at two dental institutional settings before lockdown (January-March 2020) and after lockdown (June-August 2020), were included retrospectively and compared.

Results: The study included a total of 797 cases at both institutions.

Assessment of knowledge and anxiety levels due to COVID-19 pandemic among health care professionals and general population in Indore City: A cross sectional study.

Background: COVID 19 pandemic has led to economic downturn worldwide, and it has negatively affected mental health of the health workers as well as the general population. The pandemic has created psychological impact in the minds of people that even after recovery from critical illness assessment of anxiety symptoms is necessary.

Objective: This study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and anxiety levels among health care workers and non-medico/ general population of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.