Effect of obesity on periodontal disease

The present study investigates the effect of obesity on periodontal diseases. For this purpose a sample of 80 subjects [20-50 years age] was collected at the Department of Periodontology, Khyber College of Dentistry [KCD] during July 2015 to September 2015. The periodontal examination consisted of Pocket probing depth [PPD], Clinical attachment level [CAL]. Body mass index [BMI] and Waist Circumference [WC] were used as obesity indicators. The data indicated significant relation of BMI and WC with CAL in obese group as compared to non-obese .The results also suggested that the overall and abdominal obesity were associated with extent of periodontal disease in sample of patients studied

Soft tissue analysis in Class I and Class II skeletal malocclusions in patients reporting to Department of Orthodontics, Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar

The main objective of this research was to analyze soft tissue paradigm of patients with Skeletal Class I and Class II malocclusions in adult male and female groups of patients reporting to Department of Orthodontics, Khyber College of Dentistry. In the present study 100 patients were selected, 50 of Class I and 50 of Class II with equal gender distribution in both classes having age range of 15 -30 years. Soft tissue interpretation was done by cephalometry. The results show more convex profile among Class II patients. Both upper and lower lips were anteriorly positioned. No gender variability was found regarding nasolabialangle, Z- angle and Ricketts E-line. The review study reveals that different races have their own norms which provide helpful guide-lines in formulating the treatment plan