Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of denture stomatitis among patients visiting private dental colleges in Chennai. Introduction: Denture stomatitis is the inflammation of the denture bearing mucosa mostly affecting elderly population. The classical signs of...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64B35724
Introduction: Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory condition of bone that involves the medullary cavity and periosteum. The prevalence rate of this disease was found predominantly among the males than females with an incidence of 30-39 years. This condition involves one or more facia...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64B35781
Introduction: Angular cheilitis is defined as the localised inflammation of the lip commissure. The angles of the mouth are more prone to inflammation as they serve as the points of interface between the squamous epithelium and oral mucosa. It is a multifactorial disease and occu...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64B35807
Introduction: Xerostomia is a dry mouth condition caused by insufficient or absent saliva flow. Xerostomia is not a disorder, but it may be a symptom of a variety of diseases, a side effect of head and neck radiation, or a side effect of a number of drug medications. It may be li...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64B36012
Introduction: Oral mucosal ulcers are one of the most common types of ulcer of which Traumatic ulcers are common and acute in nature, caused by some form of trauma to the mucous membrane in the oral cavity. It is most commonly seen in the Buccal Mucosa, Lips, and occasionally in...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64A35786
Introduction: Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) are a group of conditions that predispose to the development of oral cancers. A few of the commonly recurring OPMDs include leukoplakia, oral submucous fibrosis, Smokers’ palate, and oral lichen planus. Leukoplakia is mor...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64A35794
Introduction: Orthodontic treatment involving fixed appliance is a long term process. This treatment has a maximum risk of development of caries as proper oral hygiene maintenance would not be noticed. This increases the number of streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus which woul...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35626
Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It is estimated that approximately half of all the tumors affecting the head and neck region commonly affect the oral cavity. Premalignant lesions can manifest as leukoplakia, ery...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63B35839
Introduction: Pulpitis is a debilitating inflammation of the pulp of the tooth. Bacteria infiltrate the pulp of the tooth, causing it to swell. It may affect one or more teeth. Pulpitis comes in two varieties - acute and chronic. Chronic pulpitis is a long-term inflammation of th...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63B35840
Introduction: Detection of dental problems starts from childhood, with regular check-ups to the dental specialist. Hemostasis is a stoppage of bleeding from damaged veins which includes a number of endothelial cells from vessels, small venules, or arterioles, then platelet plug i...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63A35836
Introduction: Congenitally missing teeth or hypodontia is a condition where some of the adult teeth fail to develop. There have been theories involving genetic and environmental factors which lead to prevalence of permanent missing teeth. Missing teeth can affect the patients an...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62A35615
Introduction: The biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) has gained interest due to their unique chemical and biological properties, which are critical for their possible applications in a variety of fields. Garcinia mangostana (mangosteen) is a tropical fruit known for i...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62A35672
This study will help in determining which molecules participate in the ulceration with an integrated approach combining external and internal factors. Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common condition affecting the oral mucosa. Clinically it is manifested through recurren...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i47A33003
Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a chronic ulcerative disease with a complex aetiology and a strong immunological basis. The prototypical pro-inflammatory cytokine is interleukin-1 (IL-1). IL-1alpha and IL-1beta are the two subtypes of IL-1. The proinflammatory...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i46B32913
Background: Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that's extensively used as a deparaffinizing agent, and it's far extraordinarily biohazardous. It is proven to be the best chemical to be used in histopathological laboratories in spite of its carcinogenic potential. Aim: The aim of t...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i46A32895
Background: Saliva is a mixture of organic and inorganic components that comes in constant contact with the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. One of the most frequent disorders is dental caries, which is a multifactorial microbial disease of the tooth. Of which saliva pla...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44A32598
Background and Objectives: Early childhood caries is a major public health problem especially in young children. ECC affects the quality of life of young children by affecting the chewing ability of children due to the development of pain and swelling, and this may indirectly aff...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i42A32395
Background and Objectives: Early Childhood Caries is considered as a common chronic disease in children. Since some research had concluded that children with higher levels of Streptococcus mutans are associated with a higher incidence of decayed, missing, and filled teeth, the pr...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i41B32341
Background and objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the total salivary protein concentration and dietary habits in Caries-free, Early childhood Caries and Severe Early Childhood Caries children. Materials and methods: The present study in...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i30A31622
Background and Objectives: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a chronic disease of childhood affecting the primary dentition. It is also termed as nursing caries or baby bottle tooth decay. It has a multifactorial etiology and salivary parameters are considered as one of the importa...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i30A31614
Background: Since time immemorial, Condyles has been the area of interest for anthropologists, and the condyle size in men is higher than that of women. The condyle measurement is usually studied in two planes, i.e. anteroposterior and mediolateral, which are more gender-alliant....
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64B35439
Background: Forensic Odontology is a branch of Odontology which in the interest of justice deals with the proper handling and examination of dental evidence and with the proper evaluation and presentation of dental findings. Various applications of forensic dentistry include age...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63B35648
Background: In forensic Odontology, the term ameloglyphics refers to the study of enamel rod end patterns. These enamel rod end patterns are specific and are different for each individual. Enamel is the hardest tissue and it is resistant to several environmental factors like fire...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63A35650
Background: Determination of sex, age, race, and stature are the first steps in firmly identifying a cadaver. As a result, assessing age is important, and the estimation should be as authentic as possible. Age determination is also crucial at this stage of human remains discovere...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61B35487
Background and Aim: Plants play an important role in drug research, and the pharmaceutical industry is heavily reliant on natural products for new drug development. Curcumin, a natural compound contained in the rhizomes of the plant Curcuma longa Linn., has been shown to have ant...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B34805
Background: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common malignancies which accounts for 90% of oral cancer worldwide. The 5 year survival rate of OSCC is not more than 60% due to tumor metastasis and subsequent recurrence. Aim: To compare the gene expression of ITG β-1...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44B32653
Background: Oral squamous cell cancer (OSCC) develops as a result of the accumulation of many genetic mutations that are influenced by genetic predisposition. Upon acquisition of genetic predisposition, the precancerous cells will transform into malignant cells culminating into c...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44A32605
Background: Pesticide poisoning has indeed been recognized as a significant global health problem, and it is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality.Organophosphorus compounds (OP) are extensively used in agriculture, domestic pest control, and biological agents. Each ye...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63A35651