Mucormycosis of the Mandible Following Sars-Cov- 2 Infection - a Case Report with a Brief Review of Literature

Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection of the craniofacial region and lungs. An upsurge in the cases of mucormycosis was observed in the patients who had a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection.Infact in India, mucormycosis was declared an epidemic during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rhino-orbital and cerebral regions were most commonly involved and very few cases of mandibular involvement have been reported in Post-COVID-19 Mucormycosis in India. Herewith, we report a case of isolated mandibular mucormycosis in a COVID-19 patient. A 47-year-old patient who recently recovered from COVID-19 presented with typical symptoms of osteomyelitis which was confirmed by radiological findings. An incisional biopsy followed by histopathologic examination confirmed mucormycosis of the mandible. Mucormycosis is an aggressive fungal infection thatrequires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Judicious management of osteomyelitis with secondary fungal infections involving the maxilla or mandible in patients with a history of SARS-CoV-19 infection can improve prognosis.

Oral Findings in Patients with COVID-19 Infection: Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature

Few reports have been published highlighting oral findings in COVID-19 patients. Since the outbreak of the recent pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, it is important to illustrate in the very near future how recurrent these oral findings are in the symptomatic COVID-19 patients in contrast to those asymptomatic ones, as there are multiple findings reported. This case study reports a new combination of oral findings in two COVID-19 patients from India, one symptomatic, and other asymptomatic. Cases presenting oral findings in asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are the rarest. Moreover, till now, petechial or purpuric lesions, solely as theoral findings without any associated skin lesions and oral mucosal hyperpigmentation of our patients are the rare oral findings to be reported in COVID-19 patients. These cases provide evidence for a deeper understanding of the oral alterations seen in COVID-19 patients that need to be addressed at present.

Teledentistry applications: Potential dental care facilitator amidst a pandemic

This article illustrates the various accessible Teledentistry Applications (Apps), available on Google play store and Apple app store for android and iOS software, respectively, which can facilitate dental care amidst global health crisis such as pandemics, specifically the current COVID-19 pandemic. Online searches, according to set criteria, were conducted on Google search engine using the WorldWideWeb and Google play store. Search yielded 499 applications of which, 478 were excluded to include a total of 21 applications. Each included app was reviewed for downloads, user ratings, customer support and key features. Teledentistry in the form of mobile or web based application is a viable option for continuing dental services during periods of lockdown. Effective use of the existing apps requires increased patient awareness and dentist acceptance. Newer and efficient apps are required to facilitate comprehensive care in a hospital based dental practice.