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INTRODUCTION: Herbal medicines have less side effects in comparison with traditional medicines, but side effects occur and are safer to use than conventional medications. Herbal medicines have two special characteristics that distinguish them from chemical drugs; use of crude herbs and prolonged usage. AIM: Evaluation of the efficacy of neem and turmeric in wound healing in orthodontic extraction sockets. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 45 extraction sites were divided in 3 group of 15 each where apart from group left as control, remaining groups recieved Neem and turmeric extyracts respectively. the healing of extraction socket was assessed and compared with the control group. RESULTS: Delayed wound healing was fouond in the control group as compared to the group recieving Herbal extracts. CONCLUSION: Herbal extract therapy should be administered in extraction sockets though a larger sample size may reveal more comprehensive picture.
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INTRODUCTION: Anatomic disfigurement caused by zygomatic fracture warrants intervention tore establish facial symmetry. It is most predictably restored to pre morbid condition by ORIF. AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of 2 point fixation in Zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures. MATERIAL AND METHOD: 20 patients with established ZMC fractures were operated using two point fixation method and followed up for upto 3 months. RESULTS: 2 point fixation revealed satisfactory functional and esthetic results. CONCLUSION: 2 point fixation offers efficient outcome as compared to other modalities of management of ZMC.
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BACKGROUND: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) refers to sharp, lancinating pain in the areas supplied by trigeminal nerve. Both pharmacological and surgical lines of treatments are available for the treatment of TN. Percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) is one such surgical technique that is usually advocated for the treatment of TN occurring in elderly patients. Hence, we aim to evaluate the follow-up results of the TN patients treated by the PBC technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 400 patients were selected for the study who had undergone surgical treatment of TN by percutaneous balloon decompression technique. All the postoperative follow-up records of the patients, clinical history, and complication records of the patients were studied and evaluated. RESULTS: Of all the patients included in the study, 353 patients showed improvement clinically after PBC therapy. Out 400, 180 were males and 220 were females. Postoperative complications of the patients during their follow-up were also recorded and it was observed that the most common complication arising after treatment with this technique included facial numbness, masseter muscle weakness, paresthesia, diplopia, and corneal anesthesia. CONCLUSION: One of the most common neuralgic pains affecting the face is the pain of TN. Although numerous lines of treatment options are available for its treatment, all these have one or the other drawbacks. From our results, we can conclude that PBC technique offers more advantages than other surgical modalities and, therefore, should be preferred over other techniques of treatment.
