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View article: Prognostic significance of IL-33 and ST2 expression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review
Prognostic significance of IL-33 and ST2 expression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review Open
Background Interleukin-33 (IL-33) and Suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (ST2) expression are strongly associated with tumor growth and progression in diverse cancers, indicating the possibility of targeting the IL-33/ST2 axis pathway as a fa…
View article: Nanosystems for modulation of immune responses in periodontal therapy: a mini-review
Nanosystems for modulation of immune responses in periodontal therapy: a mini-review Open
Periodontitis is one of the most common oral diseases. It is generally treated by non-surgical and/or surgical therapy with adjunctive approaches for prevention and control. The current understanding of the pathogenesis of periodontitis ha…
View article: Therapeutic Potential of Luteolin in Periodontal Therapy- A Scoping Review Protocol
Therapeutic Potential of Luteolin in Periodontal Therapy- A Scoping Review Protocol Open
Objective: This scoping review is aimed at evaluating the therapeutic potential of luteolin in periodontal therapy. Introduction: Periodontal disease is a destructive, inflammatory process of the tooth-supporting tissues resulting frequent…
View article: Liquid-based cytology in the diagnosis of oral pre-cancer, cancer, and other oral lesions – A narrative review
Liquid-based cytology in the diagnosis of oral pre-cancer, cancer, and other oral lesions – A narrative review Open
Though cytology is one of the most simple and economical diagnostic techniques, several disadvantages set it back as a good diagnostic tool. Liquid-based cytology (LBC) is an advanced diagnostic cytological technique that is being technica…
View article: Sodium hypochlorite usage during COVID-19 – reassurance or a menace
Sodium hypochlorite usage during COVID-19 – reassurance or a menace Open
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a highly essential chemical compound used regularly under numerous circumstances. It is a clear, yellowish liquid that is inflammable and a strong oxidant. It is used since many years and is recommended as th…
View article: Acquired High Flow Arteriovenous Malformation of the Lower Lip Induced by Hormonal Variation- Report of a Rare Case and Review
Acquired High Flow Arteriovenous Malformation of the Lower Lip Induced by Hormonal Variation- Report of a Rare Case and Review Open
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are uncommon vascular lesions. AVMs are the most serious type of vascular malformations, causing substantial deformity and functional disability. AVMs of the acquired type are rarely confronted in the hea…
View article: Solitary Bone Cyst and Aneurysmal Bone Cyst: Perplexing Pseudocysts of the Jaws
Solitary Bone Cyst and Aneurysmal Bone Cyst: Perplexing Pseudocysts of the Jaws Open
Pseudocysts of the jaws include two very significant lesions – Solitary bone cyst (SBC) and Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC). Both these cysts have very similar clinical and radiological findings. Histopathology aids in differentiating the two p…
View article: The Promise and Challenges of Energy Medicine: A Review of the Current Landscape
The Promise and Challenges of Energy Medicine: A Review of the Current Landscape Open
Energy medicine (EM), is a type of complementary and alternative medicine, which encompasses a range of practices aimed at promoting holistic well-being through the manipulation of energy fields within the body. EM has immense potential in…
View article: <i>AYUSH</i> in Oral Health and Diseases: An Overview
<i>AYUSH</i> in Oral Health and Diseases: An Overview Open
"AYUSH” is an abbreviated form for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. These are the indigenous complementary and alternative medical practices used in India. Oral diseases are significant global health ailments …
View article: Occurrence of Temporomandibular Disorders among patients undergoing treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS) using Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD): A Systematic Review conducted according to <scp>PRISMA</scp> guidelines and the Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions
Occurrence of Temporomandibular Disorders among patients undergoing treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS) using Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD): A Systematic Review conducted according to <span>PRISMA</span> guidelines and the Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions Open
Background Patients undergoing mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may experience changes in jaw position and altered occlusion. This could potentially contribute to the development or exacerbation…
View article: Should the Postgraduate Dental Curriculum Be Revamped? - A Stress Assessment Study
Should the Postgraduate Dental Curriculum Be Revamped? - A Stress Assessment Study Open
Dental education is widely regarded as a demanding experience. Information about the stress sources and their degree is crucial since it will aid in the development of appropriate interventional methods for the student's overall developmen…
View article: Peripheral Oxygen Saturation Levels: A Comparative Assessment among Different Fingers and between the 2 Most Commonly Used Pulse Oximetry Systems
Peripheral Oxygen Saturation Levels: A Comparative Assessment among Different Fingers and between the 2 Most Commonly Used Pulse Oximetry Systems Open
Background: The pocket pulse oximeter (PPO) has been noted to play a vital role in the pandemic due to hypoxemic status prevailing in COVID-19-affected patients. Attributing to its easier availability, cost-effectiveness, noninvasive appro…
View article: A Study on Micronuclei in Exfoliated Buccal Epithelial Smears to Detect Epithelial Changes in Patients Undergoing Panoramic Radiography
A Study on Micronuclei in Exfoliated Buccal Epithelial Smears to Detect Epithelial Changes in Patients Undergoing Panoramic Radiography Open
Background: Ionizing radiation can cause chromosomal aberrations and micronuclei (MN) formation in the cell cytoplasm, and a research study was conducted to assess the genotoxic effects of panoramic radiation. Methods: Cytological smears w…
View article: Adult-onset Langerhans cell histiocytosis – A Trojan horse of oral cavity: A case report with rare clinical presentation
Adult-onset Langerhans cell histiocytosis – A Trojan horse of oral cavity: A case report with rare clinical presentation Open
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), earlier recognised as histiocytosis X, is a rare haematological illness involving infants and young children. LCH is caused by unrestrained stimulation and proliferation of usual antigen presenting cell…
View article: Micrometastasis detection using modified papanicolaou stain in nodal tissues of oral squamous cell carcinoma – A histological study
Micrometastasis detection using modified papanicolaou stain in nodal tissues of oral squamous cell carcinoma – A histological study Open
Context: Cervical lymph node metastasis is the most important prognostic factor in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck (SCCHN). Detection and evaluation of micro-metastasis forms the basis for diagnosis, staging, treatment options and…
View article: Immune System and Malnutrition: The Inseparable Duo in Managing HIV: A Narrative Review
Immune System and Malnutrition: The Inseparable Duo in Managing HIV: A Narrative Review Open
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are among the greatest public health challenges around the globe. India ranks the third largest HIV epidemic in the world. People Living With HIV (PLWH) are …
View article: Evidence-based Dentistry: A Potential Tool for Best Dental Practice
Evidence-based Dentistry: A Potential Tool for Best Dental Practice Open
Tried and tested methods exist that are taught throughout the training and course of study for dental students in patient examination and clinical diagnosis. It is impractical to change the entire field of dentistry and abandon the commonl…
View article: Emerging Trend of Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Patients Less than 40 Years
Emerging Trend of Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Patients Less than 40 Years Open
Introduction: Traditional risk factors causing oral and oropharyngeal cancers have been extensively studied in elderly populations. But recent evidences have shown it to be rising in young individuals with no known risk factors. Human Papi…
View article: Atypical Oral Fibrous Histiocytoma - An Uncommon Histiocytic Lesion Presenting as Inflammatory Fibrous Hyperplasia
Atypical Oral Fibrous Histiocytoma - An Uncommon Histiocytic Lesion Presenting as Inflammatory Fibrous Hyperplasia Open
Fibrous histiocytoma, as the name suggests, is a lesion which is prominently composed of a combination of fibroblastic & histiocytic cells. Fibrous histiocytoma can usually be seen as either cutaneous types or involving deep tissues. The d…
View article: Youth and Zero Incidence, Zero Prevalence of Cancer in IndiaAn Achievable Goal?
Youth and Zero Incidence, Zero Prevalence of Cancer in IndiaAn Achievable Goal? Open
Cancer is one of the main leading causes of high mortality and morbidity. It is also one of the preventable diseases with known risk factors in many of the cases. Youth are like double edged sword, by being the highly vulnerable group as w…
View article: Effectiveness of Superbrain Asana on the Academic Performance in Dental Students ” An Interventional Study
Effectiveness of Superbrain Asana on the Academic Performance in Dental Students ” An Interventional Study Open
Superbrain asana (SBA) is an ancient yogic exercise which is claimed to boost holistic well-being. It is established on the principles of subtle energy movement in the body and ear acupuncture. Proponents assert that this exercise improves…
View article: MASK MOUTH: DENTAL GLITCHES BEHIND THE MOUTH MASK IN THE COVID-19 ERA
MASK MOUTH: DENTAL GLITCHES BEHIND THE MOUTH MASK IN THE COVID-19 ERA Open
Mouth masks have become a highly essential component in everyone's life.The current pandemic of Covid-19 has forced everybody to compulsorily wear the masks to prevent the danger of acquiring air borne infections.However, its long-term usa…
View article: Immunohistochemistry
Immunohistochemistry Open
Myofibroma is a benign tumor of myofibroblasts occurring commonly in infants and children. It can occur as a solitary lesion or as multiple lesions in the soft tissues or intraosseously. The presence of the solitary lesion is common in the…
View article: Evaluation of Collagen Birefringence in Oral Reactive Lesions Using Picrosirius Red Stain Under Polarized Light Microscopy
Evaluation of Collagen Birefringence in Oral Reactive Lesions Using Picrosirius Red Stain Under Polarized Light Microscopy Open
Introduction: Oral reactive lesions are relatively common. Collagen is the basic component of such overgrowths that could be fibrous or inflammatory. Hence, understanding the type, nature, and distribution of collagen fibers can aid in our…
View article: Surface Nanohardness of Normal and Fluorosed Enamel Adjacent to Restorative Materials: An In Vitro Study and Polarized Light Microscopy Analysis
Surface Nanohardness of Normal and Fluorosed Enamel Adjacent to Restorative Materials: An In Vitro Study and Polarized Light Microscopy Analysis Open
The surface nanohardness of normal and fluorosed enamel can be influenced by the type of restorative material used. The results of present study deserve clinician's attention while selecting restorative materials especially in dental fluor…
View article: Pigmented calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor associated with compound odontoma: Report of a rare case and review
Pigmented calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor associated with compound odontoma: Report of a rare case and review Open
Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (CCOT) is a rare lesion accounting for only 2% of all odontogenic cysts and tumors. CCOTs can occur alone or in association with other odontogenic tumors such as odontomas. Pigmented intraosseous odontog…
View article: A clinical evaluation on the effect of astringent on keratinization of oral mucosa before and after the insertion of complete denture
A clinical evaluation on the effect of astringent on keratinization of oral mucosa before and after the insertion of complete denture Open
Astringent has shown to increase keratinization of palatal mucosa, and so it can be used to increase the quality of the denture bearing mucosa; moreover, the astringent stimulation has no effect on the keratinization of buccal mucosa.
View article: Enamel surface morphology: An ultrastructural comparative study of anterior and posterior permanent teeth
Enamel surface morphology: An ultrastructural comparative study of anterior and posterior permanent teeth Open
The study aided us in categorizing the enamel prism structure based on morphology and morphometry in anterior and posterior teeth of the permanent dentition.