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Aim - To evaluate the Antibacterial efficacy of three different dilution of green coffee bean extract on periopathogens. Objective- To achieve a dilution of green coffee bean extract which has the maximum inhibitory effect on P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetocomitans. Methods- The sterilised blood agar culture plate was prepared on which colonies of P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetocomitans were cultured by subgingival sample taken from Chronic Generalized Periodontitis cases. Three dilution of green coffee bean extract were prepared i.e 10 -8, 10 -9 and 10 -10 with the serial dilution method using Distilled water. Then streaking of colonies was done on three different areas of culture plate on which different dilution was added. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) on culture plates was observed to see the inhibitory effect of Green Coffee Bean extract on periopathogens by Agar Diffusion Method.Result- 10-9 was found have maximum inhibitory effect on periopathogens especially P.Gingivalis Conclusion- P.Gingivalis is more susceptible to 10-9 concentration of Green Coffee Bean Extract [Sachin M NJIRM 2016; 7(5):56-59]
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Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the CRP levels and leucocyte counts in patients with Sickle cell anemia, Sickle cell anemia with chronic periodontitis, and chronic periodontitis. Material andMethods: A total of 90 subjects with an age range of 30-50 years having sickle cell anemia and chronic periodontitis with probing depth ≥5mm and clinical attachment level ≥ 5mm were included and three groups: Group I- Sickle cell anemia; Group II- Sickle Cell anemia with chronic periodontitis and Group III: Chronic severe periodontitis. Blood samples for CRP and leucocytes counts estimation were collected. All participants were subjected to quantitative CRP analysis. Results: Mean CRP levels and leucocyte counts were significantly greater in group II as compared to group I and group III. Conclusion: The present study indicates a positive correlation in CRP levels and leucocyte counts in patients with Sickle cell anemia, chronic periodontitis and both.
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Context: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) have been recognized as one of the most common causes of nondental orofacial pain. Various studies have been reported in literature regarding the relationship between prevalence of signs and symptoms of TMDs and gender, suggestive of female predilection; however, none of the studies have yet been reported to suggest the relationship between knowledge about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and TMDs and self‑awareness of its signs and symptoms. Aim: To find a relationship between the level of knowledge about TMJ and TMDs and self‑awareness of its signs and symptoms. Settings and Design: This study was designed as an institutional survey. The study sample comprised 491 undergraduate and postgraduate (PG) students, consisting of 90 males and 401 females with age ranging between 18 and 32 years. Subjects and Methods: Two sets of questionnaire were distributed among the students. Statistical Analysis Used: Statistical analysis was performed with the help of Epi Info (TM) 3.5.3, descriptive statistical analysis, test of proportion, Chi‑square test, one‑way analysis of variance, Tukey’s test, and knowledge index. Results: It was observed that there was a gradual increase in the level of knowledge about TMJ and TMDs and self‑awareness of its signs and symptoms from the 1st year to PG students. Conclusions: A direct relationship exists between the level of knowledge about TMJ and TMDs and self‑awareness of its signs and symptoms.
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This clinical study aimed to see the efficacy of atorvastatin in the management of dyslipidemia. It was a randomized observational clinical study involving 30 patients diagnosed with dyslipidemia. The patients were administered atorvastatin 10 mg tablet once-daily at bedtime and followed up for 12 weeks. This drug achieved the desired lipid profile at the end of the 12th week. Statistically strongly significant results were obtained in all the lipid profile levels. Thus, the present study showed this drug to be effective in the treatment of dyslipidemia.