Assessment of epithelial-mesenchymal transition signatures in oral submucous fibrosis.

BACKGROUND: Recently, the concept of field cancerization has questioned the accuracy of biopsy site selection clinically. Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) has a global malignant transformation rate of 7.6% despite having less dysplastic changes clinically or histologically. Hence, this study was undertaken to evaluate the expression of vimentin, epithelial-cadherin (E-Cad) and collagen IV in OSMF, using immunohistochemistry and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred and eighty- five patients with OSMF (61), with habits and no OSMF (61) and patients without habit and OSMF (63) were subjected to biopsy for sample collection. The samples were analyzed immunohistochemically for vimentin, E-Cad and collagen IV. The PCR values for vimentin and E-Cad were also done. RESULTS: Vimentin expression was increased in OSMF patients, whereas E-Cad expression was decreased in OSMF patients. CONCLUSION: Epithelial-mesenchymal transition signatures are definitely positive in OSMF cases.

Proliferative endophytic lesion of the maxilla: A diagnostic challenge.

Carcinoma cuniculatum (CC) is an extremely rare neoplasm of the oral cavity. It is essentially a well-differentiated variety of squamous cell carcinoma and shows lower metastasis risk. The histological features of CC can mimic that of papillary squamous cell carcinoma or verrucous carcinoma. CC commonly affects the plantar region of the foot, and very few cases have been described in the oral cavity. The classical histological characteristics noted are infiltration of underlying connective tissue by squamous epithelium with keratin cores and keratin-filled crypts. Herewith, we present a case of CC of the right maxilla in a young Dravidian male patient who works in a battery factory. The case presented a diagnostic challenge both clinically and histopathologically before it was completely resected using a total maxillectomy technique. The case delineates the diagnostic challenge and management of the disease.

Assessment of immediate pain relief with laser treatment in recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

OBJECTIVES: To compare immediate pain relief, healing time between minor recurrent aphthous ulcers treated with a single session of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser and a placebo. STUDY DESIGN: A prospective clinical study was performed on 25 patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Pretreatment pain levels were recorded using a numerical rating scale. Ulcers were randomized to either receive treatment or placebo. Pain levels were assessed immediately after treatment and after 24 h. Healing was assessed on days 3 and 4, and once every 2 days thereafter for 2 weeks. RESULTS: Mean pain scores in the laser group were significantly reduced immediately after treatment (0.68 ± 0.6) compared with pretreatment (8.48 ± 0.71; P < .001). In contrast, the placebo group showed little difference in pain scores between pretreatment (8.08 ± 0.70) and immediately after treatment (7.96 ± 0.84). In the laser group, significant improvements in healing times were observed (4.08 ± 0.81 vs. 7.84 ± 0.90 days; P < .001). CONCLUSION: CO2 laser therapy in recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) provides immediate pain relief sustained over 24 h, along with accelerated healing time.

Capdepont's teeth - a hereditary dentin defect: case report & review / IDientes de capdepont - un defecto de dentina hereditario. reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura

Dentinogenesis imperfecta is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder with abnormal dentin structure affecting both primary and permanent dentitions leading to discolouration and attrition of teeth. Diagnosis is usually based on family history, a detailed clinical examination and pedigree construction. Treatment involves preservation of teeth, removal of infection, restoration of function and esthetics.

La dentinogénesis imperfecta es un trastorno genético autosómico dominante, caracterizado por una estructura anormal de la dentina, que afecta tanto la dentición temporal como permanente, generando decoloración y desgaste de los dientes. El diagnóstico generalmente se basa en la historia familiar, el examen clínico detallado y la construcción de pedigrí. Su tratamiento implica la conservación de los dientes, eliminación de infección, y la restauración de la función y la estética.