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The aim of our study is to assess the need for postoperative antibiotics following simple exodontia and determine its role in minimizing patient discomfort and postoperative complications. Methods: All the patients undergoing simple extractions were grouped into two categories: Group 1, patients receiving antibiotics, and Group 2, patients receiving no antibiotics. Patients were recalled on the sixth day to assess postoperative complications. On recall, patients were evaluated for signs of persistent inflammation and signs of dry socket. Presence of persistent inflammation and/or suppuration on the 6th day was considered as wound infection. Results: A total of 200 patients were included in this study. Out of the total sample, 185 (92.5%) presented with no postoperative complications and 15 (7.5%) had postoperative complications, out of which 12 (6%) patients presented with dry socket (alveolar osteitis), 5 (5%) in the antibiotic group and 7 (7%) in the non-antibiotic group. Only 3 patient (1.5%) was reported with infection of the extraction socket 1 in antibiotic group and 2 in the non-antibiotic group. Conclusion: Antibiotics are not required after simple extractions in patients who are not medically comprised nor do they have any role in preventing postoperative complications.
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Background: Ameloblastoma is a locally invasive odontogenic tumour arising from the remnants of dental organ and dental lamina and is a highly destructive benign tumour of odontogenic origin. Nine percent of odontogenic tumours are ameloblastomas. . Methods: The histological variants of Ameloblastomas are manifold, follicular, plexiform and acanthomatous are the most common ones among them. Ameloblastomas are classified radiologicaly into unilocular, multilocular and peripheral types. The present study is a descriptive retrospective study conducted to evaluate the histopathological variants of ameloblastoma. Results: The histopathological reports of the patients were reviewed for a period of 10 years. 40 patients were included in the study. Prevalence rate of 7.4% was seen. Age range of the patients of ameloblastoma was from 20-60 years. The most common age groupwas in the 3rd decade of life with more male predilection. Conclusion: The most common variant of ameloblastoma was of follicular variety. The most common site of occurrence of follicular ameloblastoma was posterior mandible.
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Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the most common accurate position of the mental foramen in selected Kashmiri population, which helps in several clinical procedure and nerve block anesthesia. Methods: The study sample included one thousand panoramic radiographs of selected population of Kashmir that presented to postgraduate department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Govt. dental college and hospital Srinagar from 2008 to 2015. Results: The most common Horizontal position of the mental foramen was below the root of second premolar tooth i.e. position 4 (44.77%). Conclusion: This may help the clinicians and anthropologists in identifying the mental foramen more accurately.
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Background: The most common post-operative complications following extraction of tooth is dry socket or alveolar osteitis. The aim of our study is to evaluate the efficacy of honey in the management of dry socket. Methods: Sixty patients of dry socket were selected from the outpatient department of oral and maxillofacial surgery. A diagnosis of dry socket was made clinically. Honey was used as a dry socket dressing in all the patients. The parameters like pain, swelling, hyperemia, lymphadenopathy and formation of granulation tissue were assessed in the postoperative period upto 3 weeks. Results: In this study there was significant reduction in inflammation, hyperemia, and swelling after honey dressing that resulted in soothing effect and reduction in pain and discomfort. .No side effect of honey was observed in our study, so it can be used as an alternative for the management of dry socket. Conclusions: There are no side effects of honey. Excess use of eugenol can lead to necrosis of bone. The honey can be used as medicament for the management of dry socket.