ABSTRACT
The oral cavity contains rich and diverse microflora, known as oral microflora. Oral microflora usually presents within the biofilms attached to the various soft and hard tissue surfaces of the oral cavity. Oral microflora is beneficial to us and plays an important role in the normal development of the physiology. It also contributes to host defense; however, it can also have severe adverse effects for overall health. The present article aims to review the information regarding oral microflora in health and diseases. Recent updates regarding the oral microflora contribution in several common oral and systemic diseases are also briefly discussed.
ABSTRACT
Fibrosarcomas are relatively uncommon malignant tumors arising from fibrous connective tissue and are characterized by increased abnormal proliferation of malignant fibroblast. Fibrosarcoma is capable of local recurrence and metastasis with poor prognosis. Approximately 0.05% of cases are noted in the head and neck region amongst all the cases recorded in the human race. In the present case, we report a case of fibrosarcoma of the mandible in 24 years old female who was presented with small intraoral swelling in the lower anterior vestibule with the involvement of floor of the mouth. Histopathology revealed a proliferation of malignant fibroblast cells arranged in a classical herringbone pattern.