Moyer's Mixed Dentition Predictable Values Correlation Among Hindu Children of Bhopal City.

Context: Prediction values based on a particular race cannot be considered as universal. It requires revision according to developing malocclusion and relative size of the tooth. Aim: To evaluate the applicability of Moyer’s mixed dentition analysis with derivation of regression equation for Hindu children of Bhopal city; Materials and methods: The mesio-distal width of permanent mandibular incisors, maxillary and mandibular canine and premolars were measured for 200 children of 12-16 years of age using digital vernier caliper; Statistical analysis: Student’s ‘t’ test was applied to compare the actual and predicted values and linear regression equations were derived for prediction of tooth size. The correlation between the sums of the canine, premolars in both arches and mandibular incisors was done by using coefficient of correlation (r). The Student’s unpaired t test was applied to compare the tooth dimensions between male and female;Results: Moyer’s prediction values was not an accurate method to estimate tooth dimensions in the present study sample. The mesio-distal crown dimensions in both the arches were larger in males compared to the females ;Conclusion: Statistically significant difference was present between predicted values of Moyer’s table and the values obtained in present study sample. So uses of newly devised regression equations are recommended for prediction of the combined mesiodistal width of canines and premolars in Hindu populations of Bhopal city.

Periodontal disease and diabetes: A two way street dual highway.

Periodontitis is considered to be the sixth most common complication of diabetes. There is a two way relationship in which periodontal disease has adverse impact on glycemic control and in turn diabetes exaggerates periodontal infection, affecting the overall general health of an individual. In this article we have tried to review the recent research developments and mechanisms by which both diabetes and periodontal disease cause mutual destruction. Our aim of this article is to make aware, both general dental and medical practioner about interrelationship between periodontal disease and diabetes with special emphasis on importance of mutual consultation between the two fraternity, which in turn significantly contributes to general well being of an individual.