Eosinophilic Granuloma Presenting as Palatal Swelling.

Swellings involving palate can be challenging to diagnose for the clinician as they have wide range of origin which can result from developmental, inflammatory, reactive or a neoplastic process. The clinical presentation of these swellings is similar and difficult to differentiate from each other. So it is important to take proper history from the patient and subject the patient to appropriate laboratory and radiographic investigations and finally biopsy is mandatory for accurate diagnosis. Thus, this article highlights on various common palatal swellings, their clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis helpful for proper diagnosis of swellings associated with palate.

A Case of Dentinogenesis Imperfecta Treated with Submerged Root Technique.

Dentinogenesis imperfecta (DGI), an autosomal dominant trait, is one of the most common hereditary disorders affecting both the formation and mineralization of dentin. Either or both primary and permanent dentition is affected by it. Here, we present a case report of a 13-year-old female patient affected with DGI who had undergone prosthetic rehabilitation with submerged root technique.

Association of chronic periodontitis with white blood cell and platelet count - A Case Control Study.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to determine whether plasma levels of white blood corpuscles (WBCs) and platelets were altered in patients with chronic periodontitis compared to healthy controls. STUDY DESIGN: A total of 120 subjects, 60 with chronic periodontitis and 60 with healthy periodontium of age group 30-50 years were selected for the study. Oral hygiene status and pocket probing depth were measured. During clinical evaluation, venous blood samples were taken to analyze the WBC and platelet counts. Statistical analysis was utilized to compare differences across various groups. RESULTS: The WBC count was higher in patients with chronic periodontitis when compared with controls whereas the platelet count was lower in the case group. CONCLUSIONS: Elevated WBC count plays a key role in chronic periodontitis and in turn a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. However, there is no significant role of platelets in periodontal infection even though it has a major role in atherogenesis. Key words:Periodontitis, white blood cells, platelets, cardiovascular diseases.

Awareness about oral cancer among dental postgraduate students in the State of Andhra Pradesh, India.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of dental postgraduate students regarding risk factors, signs of oral cancer, and treatment plan and post treatment complications. A questionnaire was given to the 450 dental postgraduate students of all specialties to various dental colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The questionnaire included 10 questions pertaining to knowledge about oral cancer, its risk factors, key symptoms, and treatment plan and post treatment complications. Majority of postgraduate students were aware that habits (94 %) were the main risk factor for most of oral cancer whereas 50 % of students were aware of clinical presentation of oral cancer and 67 % were confident about the proper treatment protocol. Majority of the postgraduate students were aware of the main risk factors. On the other hand, several aspects like clinical signs of oral cancer, treatment protocol, referrals, and post treatment complications need to be improved. Continuing dental education programs and workshops on oral cancer should be carried out to enhance the knowledge and awareness of the postgraduate students.