Clinical study to know the efficacy of Amlexanox 5% with other topical Antiseptic, Analgesic and Anesthetic agents in treating minor RAS.

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the efficacy of topical antiinflammatory agent (amlexanox 5%), along with topical antiseptic, analgesic, and anesthetic agent (benzalkonium chloride 0.01%, choline salicylate 8.7% and lidocaine hydrochloride 2%), in promoting ulcer healing, decreasing ulcer size, erythema, pain and recurrence in minor RAS. MATERIALS & METHODS: A randomized control trial was conducted on 100 patients of RAS who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The number, size, erythema and pain with the ulcer were recorded. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and erythema scale were used to record pain and erythema. 50 patients comprising the study group received anti inflammatory paste (amlexanox 5%) applied four times daily and the control group of 50 patients received topical antiseptic, analgesic, and anesthetic agent (benzalkonium chloride 0.01%, choline salicylate 8.7% and lidocaine hydrochloride 2%) paste, patients were evaluated after 3rd, 6th, 9th and on 30th, 60th day for recurrence. RESULTS: The study group had reduction in ulcer number, size; erythema, pain and frequency of ulcers during follow up. The healing period and recurrence of ulceration reduced in both the groups but the study group had significant reduction in 30th and 60th day follow up for recurrence of ulcers. CONCLUSION: Amlexanox 5% can reduce the frequency, duration and symptoms associated with the aphthous ulcers with no sideeffects attributed to the drug. How to cite the article: Darshan DD, Kumar CN, Kumar AD, Manikantan NS, Balakrishnan D, Uthkal MP. Clinical study to know the efficacy of Amlexanox 5% with other topical Antiseptic, Analgesic and Anesthetic agents in treating minor RAS. J Int Oral Health 2014;6(1);5-11.

Hollowbulb obturator with cast retainers: a case report.

One of the most rapidly growing areas of dentistry from the stand point of both interest and need is maxillofacial prosthetics. The research of cancer has made understanding and treatment of this dreadful disease a possibility. Still the rehabilitation of these patients is a daunting job. The factors which determine the prognosis of prosthetic reconstruction are size of the defect, ability of the hard and soft tissues in defect area, proximity of vital structures, systemic conditions and the most important of all, patients attitude and temperament. This article presents case of a hemimaxillectomy patient, where rehabilitation is carried out with a simple hollow bulb obturator, which is light in weight and aids in better retention and comfort of the patient. How to cite this article: Manikanatan NS, Balakrishnan D. Hollowbulb Obturator with Cast Retainers: A Case Report. J Int Oral Health 2013; 5(5):116-9.

Sound waves for unsound entities: an electronic search study to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasonography in cysts and tumors of maxillofacial region.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this electronic search study was to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasonography in cysts and tumors of maxillofacial region. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An electronic search was performed for articles published from January 1989 to august 2009. RESULTS: Only 30 publications were searched and 22 publications showed high level of evidence (4 review articles, 12 clinical studies, 2 case reports, 1 quantitative analysis, 2 research articles and 1 preliminary report) with total of more than 2000 patients. CONCLUSION: Ultrasonography is a noninvasive, low cost procedure, and recommended as a complimentary imaging modality.