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Introduction: -Oral candidiasis is an infection of oral cavity caused by an over growth of candida species. The proportions of yeast in the periodontal pockets are similar to some of periodontal bacteria, thus suggesting the possible role of Candida species in pathogenesis of periodontal pocket. The plant extract such as garlic and propolis, contain bioactive components which act against these organisms with no or less side effects than by the conventional antibiotics. Objectives: - To evaluate the efficacy of garlic and propolis extracts against candida albicans and compare it with Amphotericin-B as control at 3 different concentrations Methodology: - Subgingival plaque samples were collected and selectively cultivated for candida albicans. The antimicrobial activity of propolis and garlic was assessed and compared with Amphotericin-B. Conclusion: Garlic extract can be used as a potent agent in the eradication of candida albicans in chronic periodontitis patient.
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Abstracts: Exploitation of the regenerative capacity of bone has spawned a diverse spectrum of modalities to correct osseous defects. Distraction osteogenesisis a process of new bone formation betweenthe surfaces of bone segments gradually separatedby incremental traction. Surgical methods of distraction osteogenesis represent a reliable biologic approach to correct difficult congenital, post-traumatic, or other acquired skeletal deformities. Distraction osteogenesis can be used to lengthen the ramus and the body of the mandible, as well as for ridge augmentation. It can also protract the maxilla or if necessary the entire mid-facial complex in cases of severe deformity.Distraction osteogenesis provides a viable alternate for the correction of transverse deficiencies through true skeletal mandibular widening providing a new paradigm for patients whose treatment alternative and results were previously limited.