Aesthetic Rehabilitation of Maxillary Anterior Teeth with Implant Supported Fixed Partial Prosthesis

Aesthetic result is an essential factor for defining success in implant placement. Long term studies have shown high survival rates in single or multiple implant placement. But, in aesthetic areas of mouth, along with implant survival, aesthetic success of implant therapy is also an important factor. Many elements contribute to this “success” and can be evaluated objectively. These elements are healing capability of the individual, the conditions of soft and hard tissues present, and the provisional and final restorations. In this case report we have described the treatment plan, surgical and prosthetic procedure done to rehabilitate individuals with edentulous area in maxillary anterior region.Traumatic injury or a congenital anomaly is the common reason of tooth loss in anterior region of jaws. Various options like Removable dental prostheses, conventional fixed partial dentures (FPDs), resin-bonded FPDs, implant supported prostheses are existing for the replacement of missing teeth in anterior region.1-3The discomfiture produced by unstable dentures and a continuous effort to stabilize them have led many people to strive for implant supported restorations. These restorations are implant supported, which do not transmit load to denture bearing areas, thus it does not cause bone resorption related with tissue-borne prostheses.4 Studies have proven that long-term benefits can be provided to edentulous patients using implant supported restorations, achieved using diligent surgical skills and proper restoration.5 Implant supported FPD is an ideal treatment option, for replacing missing teeth of aesthetic areas of mouth in young adult with completed skeletal and dental growth.6In this case report we have described the treatment plan, surgical and prosthetic procedure done to rehabilitate individuals with edentulous area in maxillary anterior region.

Evaluation of in vitro antimicrobial activity of extracts from Cassia obtusifolia L. and Senna sophera (L.) Roxb against pathogenic organisms.

Cassia species have been of medicinal interest due to their good therapeutic value in folk medicine. In the present study petroleum ether, ethanol and chloroform extracts from leaf and stems of Cassia obtusifolia and Senna sophera were investigated for their antimicrobial activities against some pathogenic microbes in vitro. The C. Obtusifolia leaf extracts in pet ether and chloroform showed more sensitivity against E. faecalis (MIC 0.2725mg/ml and MIC 0.2647) and ethanol extracts against A. fumigatus (MIC 0.3116mg/ml). Similarly the stem extracts of C. Obtusifolia in pet ether showed more sensitivity against E. faecalis (MIC 0.407mg/ml), ethanol extracts against E. faecalis (MIC 0.3009mg/ml) and chloroform extracts against E. faecalis MIC 0.4946mg/ml). The leaf extracts of S. sophera in pet ether showed more sensitivity against C. albicans (MIC 0.3524mg/ml), ethanol extracts against E. faecalis (MIC 0.2738mg/ml) and chloroform extracts against C. Albicans (MIC 0.4239). C. sophera stem extracts in Pet ether showed more sensitivity against E. faecalis (MIC 0.254mg/ml), ethanol extracts against E. faecalis (MIC 0.2987mg/ml) and chloroform extracts against E. faecalis (MIC 0.5899mg/ml). This finding provides an insight into the usage of the leaves of Cassia species in traditional treatment of wounds or burns associated with bacterial and fungal infections. However, further work is needed in the form of phytochemical screening and pharmacological activity of some more extracts before one could conclude anything definite about the therapeutic potential of these extracts.

Techniques Used For Isolation And Identification of Candida From The Oral Cavity.

Mycotic infections have become a major cause of morbidity and mortality in clinically debilitated or immunocompromised patients. The co-existence of Candida species within humans either as commensals or pathogens has been subject of interest. The genus candida includes several species,C. albicans is by farthe most common species causing infections in humans. The emergence of non-albicans Candida species as significant pathogens has however been well recognized during the past decade. Although they are closely related they differ from each other with respect to epidemiology, virulence characteristics, and antifungal susceptibility. This review provides an overview of the reliable methods forcandidal isolation and identification of isolates from the oral cavity.