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Books by Auswaf Ahsan
Laskaris' Color Atlas of Oral Diseases, a highly successful diagnostic atlas now in its third edi... more Laskaris' Color Atlas of Oral Diseases, a highly successful diagnostic atlas now in its third edition, aids physicians in solving diagnostic problems and preparing their own outline of treatment. The entire spectrum of both local diseases and oral manifestations of systemic diseases is presented. Each disease is illustrated by outstanding representative clinical color photographs juxtaposed with a concise text delineating the clinical signs and symptoms.
For the third edition, the text has been thoroughly revised to keep pace with new concepts in oral medicine. The structure of the text has been clarified and made more practically useful, with references to etiology, clinical images, differential diagnosis, laboratory diagnostic tests, and therapy guidelines.
Papers by Auswaf Ahsan
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2024
Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2024
Abstract Background Epistemic injustice and the so-called “predators” or illegitimate publisher... more Abstract
Background
Epistemic injustice and the so-called “predators” or illegitimate publishers are the challenges of Southern scholarly publishing. Even though open access (OA) publishing is revolutionary in academic publishing, increased compensation from authors in the form of author processing charges (APCs) by commercial publishers has marginalized knowledge creation in the Global South. The purpose of this study was to map the nature and scope of dental journal publishing in India.
Methods:
We searched databases like Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, and the UGC CARE list for dental journals published in India.
Result:
There are currently 35 active dental journals, which mostly belong to or are affiliated with non-profit organizations (26, 55.9%) or educational institutions (9, 25.8%). The publication of 25 journals has been outsourced to international commercial publishers, with most of these linked to non-profit organizations. About 39.8% of Indian dental journals are OA and almost half charge APCs. Around 60% of the Indian journals are indexed in Scopus, and slightly less than half (12) are included in the Web of Science (WoS).
Discussion:
The monopoly of international commercial publishers and the presence of APCs are the real culprits of epistemic injustice in Indian dental journal publishing. Besides, the identification of regional legitimate publishers would help demarcate the term “predatory publishing”.
Conclusion:
The post-colonial world witnessed an emergence in Southern scholarly publishing. However, the hegemony or neoliberal exploitation of international commercial publishers and the prolonged use of “predators” in scholarly debates marginalized the knowledge produced in the Global South.
Truecopy Think, 2022
Origin and history of a parallel publishing house in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, India
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Before Invasive Dental Procedures for Patients at High Risk of Infective Endocarditis - A Systematic Review, 2023
Background: Clinical use of antibiotics prophylaxis (AP) for preventing infective endocarditis (I... more Background: Clinical use of antibiotics prophylaxis (AP) for preventing infective endocarditis (IE) after invasive dental procedures is controversial. Expert consensus guidelines are inconsistent, either restricting its use to high-risk individuals or advising its use again. Objectives: To determine whether there is a genuine need for AP to prevent IE in high-risk patients undergoing invasive dental procedures. Methods: Online search was performed on PubMed, Science Direct, British Dental Journal and Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials. The methodological quality of each study was assessed using the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Results: Seventeen (17) clinical trials were included in the final analysis recruiting 2,410 patients (AP = 1,366; placebo = 1,044). Bacteraemia was detected in 302 AP patients (22.1%) and 362 placebo patients (34.7%). AP reduced the risk of bacteraemia by 49% (risk ratio: 0.51; 95% CI; 0.45 to 0.58; P = 0.0001). Conclusion: Although using AP for IE may be pragmatic and justified for high-risk patients undergoing invasive dental procedures, the evidence is inconclusive because post-procedural bacteraemia may not be a good surrogate marker for IE. Moreover, trials investigating the direct association between AP and IE are lacking due to low disease prevalence and high-cost challenges.
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2022
Humans can detect and distinguish the five basic taste qualities-salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and ... more Humans can detect and distinguish the five basic taste qualities-salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and umami. Out of these, the bitter taste is the most unpleasant. According to Robert J. Lee and Noam A Cohen, bitterness is perceived on the tongue and throughout the body, where they defend against microbial invaders. [1] Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is an exclusively human neurotropic alpha-herpesvirus. Varicella is characterized by fever concurrent with a self-limiting rash on the skin and sometimes mucosa. Headache, malaise, and loss of appetite are also attributed to VZV. [2] Oral manifestations like dysgeusia have been less widely investigated. Here, we present a case in which an atypical initial presentation of bitter taste dysgeusia later developed into chickenpox.
Review question / Objective: The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis is to det... more Review question / Objective: The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine whether there is a genuine clinical need for Antibiotic Prophylaxis(AP) for the prevention of Infective Endocarditis(IE) in high-risk individuals (particularly those with demonstrable structural heart diseases or valve surgery) undergoing invasive dental procedures. Information sources: PubMed, Science Direct, British Dental Journal and Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials. Search terms used included various combinations of the following subject headings and title or abstract keywords – prophylactic antibiotics, antibiotic prophylaxis, antimicrobial, dentist, extraction, implant, infective endocarditis, or bacterial endocarditis.
Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2022
Management of TMDs with occlusal splint is a reversible, non- invasive modality which causes mini... more Management of TMDs with occlusal splint is a reversible, non- invasive modality which causes minimum damage to tissues, when compared to other irreversible treatment modalities. Objectives of this study is to assess the effectiveness of flat occlusal splint in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction by evaluating reduction in pain and improvement in mouth opening. 35 participants with mean age 35 years who does not have any systemic diseases and not undergoing treatment for ADD without reduction were selected for study. After recording pain score on VAS scale and maximum mouth opening, flat occlusal splint was fabricated for maxillary arch. Patients were advised to wear the splint for all the time except on meal times. Maximum mouth opening and pain score were again evaluated after 3 weeks. Statistical results showed that there is highly significant reduction in pain score and increase in maximum mouth opening. Mean VAS score before treatment was 7.26±0.88. After ...
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 2020
Background: Identification of the suspect, living or dead with the help of physical charachterist... more Background: Identification of the suspect, living or dead with the help of physical charachteristics play a vital role in forensic science. Improved methods of gender determination and personal identification are important in solving criminal cases. Cheiloscopy and dactyloscopy have been proved to be of use in personal identification. The present study aims to evaluate correlation of Cheiloscopy and Dermatoglyphics in gender determination Materials and Method: The study was carried out from January 2017 to January 2019 on 2112 individuals (1056 males and 1056 females) aged from 15 to 60 years in KMCT Dental College, Calicut. For lip print analysis Suzuki and Tsuchihashi classification was followed. For finger print analysis impression of all the fingers were taken. For analysis, the images were cropped and abode photoshop software was used. Results: Type 1 and 1' lip groove patterns were found to be predominant among males.Type 4 and Type 5 lip groove patterns were found to be predominant among females. Loop finger print patterns were found to be predominant among males.Whorl finger print patterns were found to be predominant among females. Positive correlation (+0.80) was found between loop finger print pattern and Type 1' lip print pattern in males which is statistically significant (p=0.003).Positive correlation (+0.75) was found between whorl finger print pattern and Type IV lip groove pattern in females which is statistically significant. (p=0.005) Conclusion: There was definite correlation of Cheiloscopy and Dermatoglyphics in gender determination
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2007
Digital imaging has changed the scenario of medical and dental imaging as it has been able to add... more Digital imaging has changed the scenario of medical and dental imaging as it has been able to address many limitations associated with traditional film based radiograph. However, subtle changes on the image are still difficult to appreciate by the human eye because the changes are buried in a background of normal anatomic structures, and are not clearly evident. Digital subtraction radiography is one of the image enhancing technique which addresses this problem and has found its use in various fields of dentistry in the recent past. However, there is lack of review in the literature regarding this widely used technique. The purpose of this article is to present an overview of this technique and its uses in various fields of dentistry.
Journal of Stomatology, 2020
The first quarter of the twentieth century, following the discovery of X-rays, was a promising ti... more The first quarter of the twentieth century, following the discovery of X-rays, was a promising time for radiology. It was a time of experimentation and laid the foundations for the science that brought about a radical change in healthcare. Professor Antoni Cieszyński, a Polish physician, dentist, and surgeon, who worked at the University of Lvov during this period, continues to be remembered for his contribution to dentistry as a whole and oral radiology in particular. The professor, accomplished much during a period that was ridden with strife, in a region that was prone to war, between people of different ethnic origins. Despite the odds, he went on to propose several techniques, across fields as varied as oral radiology, periodontology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery, with some of these techniques still being relevant today. As we pass through a century since the 'interbellum' , the period between the two world wars, when most of the professor's works were published, we cannot but forget his contributions to dentistry. This tribute serves as an introduction to his early life, his career achievements, and social activities-an inspiration for all of us to emulate, as the science passes through an era of three-dimensional imaging.
Journal of Stomatology, 2020
The first quarter of the twentieth century, following the discovery of X-rays, was a promising ti... more The first quarter of the twentieth century, following the discovery of X-rays, was a promising time for radiology. It was a time of experimentation and laid the foundations for the science that brought about a radical change in healthcare. Professor Antoni Cieszyński, a Polish physician, dentist, and surgeon, who worked at the University of Lvov during this period, continues to be remembered for his contribution to dentistry as a whole and oral radiology in particular. The professor, accomplished much during a period that was ridden with strife, in a region that was prone to war, between people of different ethnic origins. Despite the odds, he went on to propose several techniques, across fields as varied as oral radiology, periodontology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery, with some of these techniques still being relevant today. As we pass through a century since the 'interbellum' , the period between the two world wars, when most of the professor's works were published, we cannot but forget his contributions to dentistry. This tribute serves as an introduction to his early life, his career achievements, and social activities-an inspiration for all of us to emulate, as the science passes through an era of three-dimensional imaging.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020
Background: Lip prints are seen to remain the same for an individual throughout his/her life. Che... more Background: Lip prints are seen to remain the same for an individual throughout his/her life. Cheiloscopy can be used as an effective tool in the identification of the persons from pieces of evidence that may be left behind from lip prints. Aim and Objectives: The aim of the current research was to evaluate the predominant lip groove pattern among Calicut population, Kerala. Materials and Methods: The study involved 2112 individuals (1056 males and 1056 females) in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, KMCT Dental College, Calicut, Kerala. Lipstick was used to record the lip groove patterns and the patterns were visualized by magnifying lens after the institutional ethical clearance and informed consent from the individual. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software 22.0. Results: Among the study population, Type 1', Type 1, Type 4, and Type 5 were found to be common lip groove patterns. Males showed predominance on Type 1' and Type 1 lip groove patterns, whereas females showed predominance on Type 4 and Type 5 lip groove patterns. The results were similar when analyzed on upper and lower lips separately on males and females. Conclusion: Cheiloscopy is a reliable tool in personal identification and gender determination of an individual. The geographical prevalence of lip groove patterns was reported in the current research and is added to the database of the anthropological data. Studies in different geographical regions will add lip groove patterns on the database in the future and henceforth the potential of cheiloscopy could be further utilized.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985), 1999
Apert syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by acrocephaly, syndactyly, and abnorma... more Apert syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by acrocephaly, syndactyly, and abnormalities of other organs. It has characteristic features in the orofacial region, affecting the eyes, palate, middle third of face, and uvula. In this case report, the features of Apert syndrome, particularly in relation to the orofacial region, are discussed.
Archives of Dermatology, 1989
alumina content. If a value of 55 per cent alumina is substituted into the equation obtained from... more alumina content. If a value of 55 per cent alumina is substituted into the equation obtained from regression analysis to predict thermal diffisivity, then a value of 1.67 mrn*/s is obtained for Hi-Ceram core porcelain. The discrepancy of 4 per cent compared with the measured value may have been due in part to differences in chemical composition of the glassy matrices. Hi-Ceram core porcelain will provide a lower barrier to thermal transport than conventional aluminous porcelain, although the diffisivity of this ceramic is still low compared with levels exhibited by metallic materials. The successful use of the laser flash method in determining the diffusivity of aluminous porcelains suggests that the technique could be used to determine the thermal diffusivity of a wider range of dental materials. It can be concluded that the laser flash method has been used successfully to determine the thermal diffisivity of aluminous dental porcelain. Increasing the concentration of free alumina particles in the porcelain resulted in increased levels of thermal diffusivity. The thermal diffusivity of all samples tested was greater than that of natural tooth substances.
a systematic way. The dentist can help the patient right from the initial diagnosis of the condit... more a systematic way. The dentist can help the patient right from the initial diagnosis of the condition up to the relief of pain in the terminal stages of the diseases. This inquiry into the oral physician‘s role on elderly care and special needs would be of benefit to researchers of Palliative Dentistry; particularly in multidisciplinary contexts. This text proposes to discussintegrated oral care, oral health care delivery system, and a flow of educational actions, resources, research, conceptual framework, guidelines and dissemination of newer trends in oral palliative care.
Radiology case reports, 2018
Gorham disease is a rare disorder with progressive osteolysis which leads to the vanishing of bon... more Gorham disease is a rare disorder with progressive osteolysis which leads to the vanishing of bones. Its etiology and ideal management strategy are still an enigma. A case of Gorham disease involving the maxillofacial region in a 25-year-old male with an emphasis on etiology and diagnosis is discussed.
JOOOO, 2022
Background: Management of TMDs with occlusal splint is a reversible, non-invasive modality which ... more Background: Management of TMDs with occlusal splint is a reversible, non-invasive modality which causes minimum damage to tissues, when compared to other irreversible treatment modalities. Objectives of this study is to assess the effectiveness of flat occlusal splint in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction by evaluating reduction in pain and improvement in mouth opening. Materials and Methods: 35 participants with mean age 35 years who does not have any systemic diseases and not undergoing treatment for ADD without reduction were selected for study. After recording pain score on VAS scale and maximum mouth opening, flat occlusal splint was fabricated for maxillary arch. Patients were advised to wear the splint for all the time except on meal times. Maximum mouth opening and pain score were again evaluated after 3 weeks. Results & Discussion: Statistical results showed that there is highly significant reduction in pain score and increase in maximum mouth opening. Mean VAS score before treatment was 7.26±0.88. After treatment with splint therapy, VAS score was reduced to 2.94±1.41. The mean value of maximum mouth opening before treatment was 23.09±4.25. After treatment with splint therapy, it was increased to 30.37±5.43. Both parameters had p value <0.001, which is highly significant statistically. Conclusion: Significant reduction in pain score and improvement in mouth opening noted after using flat occlusal splint in patients having ADD without reduction. However, further studies are needed on a long term basis for better results. This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, 2004
A case of desmoplastic ameloblastoma recurring within 2 months of curettage is presented. This tu... more A case of desmoplastic ameloblastoma recurring within 2 months of curettage is presented. This tumour appeared in the premolar region of the left maxilla with involvement of the antrum. The 24-year-old female patient was initially treated by curettage with wide surgical margins. Later, partial maxillectomy was carried out followed immediately by iliac bone graft. The case was followed with periodic plain radiography and computed tomography. The presence of a pulpally infected premolar and the atypical radiographic appearance obscured the disease. The biologic profile of this tumour is not fully understood because of the limited number of reported cases, coupled with inadequate long-term follow-up. A review of the lesion with emphasis on the pathogenesis of recurrence is discussed.
Background: Identification of the suspect, living or dead with the help of physical charachterist... more Background: Identification of the suspect, living or dead with the help of physical charachteristics play a vital role in forensic science. Improved methods of gender determination and personal identification are important in solving criminal cases. Cheiloscopy and dactyloscopy have been proved to be of use in personal identification. The present study aims to evaluate correlation of Cheiloscopy and Dermatoglyphics in gender determination Materials and Method: The study was carried out from January 2017 to January 2019 on 2112 individuals (1056 males and 1056 females) aged from 15 to 60 years in KMCT Dental College, Calicut. For lip print analysis Suzuki and Tsuchihashi classification was followed. For finger print analysis impression of all the fingers were taken. For analysis, the images were cropped and abode photoshop software was used. Results: Type 1 and 1' lip groove patterns were found to be predominant among males.Type 4 and Type 5 lip groove patterns were found to be p...
Laskaris' Color Atlas of Oral Diseases, a highly successful diagnostic atlas now in its third edi... more Laskaris' Color Atlas of Oral Diseases, a highly successful diagnostic atlas now in its third edition, aids physicians in solving diagnostic problems and preparing their own outline of treatment. The entire spectrum of both local diseases and oral manifestations of systemic diseases is presented. Each disease is illustrated by outstanding representative clinical color photographs juxtaposed with a concise text delineating the clinical signs and symptoms.
For the third edition, the text has been thoroughly revised to keep pace with new concepts in oral medicine. The structure of the text has been clarified and made more practically useful, with references to etiology, clinical images, differential diagnosis, laboratory diagnostic tests, and therapy guidelines.
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2024
Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2024
Abstract Background Epistemic injustice and the so-called “predators” or illegitimate publisher... more Abstract
Background
Epistemic injustice and the so-called “predators” or illegitimate publishers are the challenges of Southern scholarly publishing. Even though open access (OA) publishing is revolutionary in academic publishing, increased compensation from authors in the form of author processing charges (APCs) by commercial publishers has marginalized knowledge creation in the Global South. The purpose of this study was to map the nature and scope of dental journal publishing in India.
Methods:
We searched databases like Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, and the UGC CARE list for dental journals published in India.
Result:
There are currently 35 active dental journals, which mostly belong to or are affiliated with non-profit organizations (26, 55.9%) or educational institutions (9, 25.8%). The publication of 25 journals has been outsourced to international commercial publishers, with most of these linked to non-profit organizations. About 39.8% of Indian dental journals are OA and almost half charge APCs. Around 60% of the Indian journals are indexed in Scopus, and slightly less than half (12) are included in the Web of Science (WoS).
Discussion:
The monopoly of international commercial publishers and the presence of APCs are the real culprits of epistemic injustice in Indian dental journal publishing. Besides, the identification of regional legitimate publishers would help demarcate the term “predatory publishing”.
Conclusion:
The post-colonial world witnessed an emergence in Southern scholarly publishing. However, the hegemony or neoliberal exploitation of international commercial publishers and the prolonged use of “predators” in scholarly debates marginalized the knowledge produced in the Global South.
Truecopy Think, 2022
Origin and history of a parallel publishing house in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, India
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Before Invasive Dental Procedures for Patients at High Risk of Infective Endocarditis - A Systematic Review, 2023
Background: Clinical use of antibiotics prophylaxis (AP) for preventing infective endocarditis (I... more Background: Clinical use of antibiotics prophylaxis (AP) for preventing infective endocarditis (IE) after invasive dental procedures is controversial. Expert consensus guidelines are inconsistent, either restricting its use to high-risk individuals or advising its use again. Objectives: To determine whether there is a genuine need for AP to prevent IE in high-risk patients undergoing invasive dental procedures. Methods: Online search was performed on PubMed, Science Direct, British Dental Journal and Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials. The methodological quality of each study was assessed using the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Results: Seventeen (17) clinical trials were included in the final analysis recruiting 2,410 patients (AP = 1,366; placebo = 1,044). Bacteraemia was detected in 302 AP patients (22.1%) and 362 placebo patients (34.7%). AP reduced the risk of bacteraemia by 49% (risk ratio: 0.51; 95% CI; 0.45 to 0.58; P = 0.0001). Conclusion: Although using AP for IE may be pragmatic and justified for high-risk patients undergoing invasive dental procedures, the evidence is inconclusive because post-procedural bacteraemia may not be a good surrogate marker for IE. Moreover, trials investigating the direct association between AP and IE are lacking due to low disease prevalence and high-cost challenges.
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2022
Humans can detect and distinguish the five basic taste qualities-salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and ... more Humans can detect and distinguish the five basic taste qualities-salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and umami. Out of these, the bitter taste is the most unpleasant. According to Robert J. Lee and Noam A Cohen, bitterness is perceived on the tongue and throughout the body, where they defend against microbial invaders. [1] Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is an exclusively human neurotropic alpha-herpesvirus. Varicella is characterized by fever concurrent with a self-limiting rash on the skin and sometimes mucosa. Headache, malaise, and loss of appetite are also attributed to VZV. [2] Oral manifestations like dysgeusia have been less widely investigated. Here, we present a case in which an atypical initial presentation of bitter taste dysgeusia later developed into chickenpox.
Review question / Objective: The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis is to det... more Review question / Objective: The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine whether there is a genuine clinical need for Antibiotic Prophylaxis(AP) for the prevention of Infective Endocarditis(IE) in high-risk individuals (particularly those with demonstrable structural heart diseases or valve surgery) undergoing invasive dental procedures. Information sources: PubMed, Science Direct, British Dental Journal and Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials. Search terms used included various combinations of the following subject headings and title or abstract keywords – prophylactic antibiotics, antibiotic prophylaxis, antimicrobial, dentist, extraction, implant, infective endocarditis, or bacterial endocarditis.
Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2022
Management of TMDs with occlusal splint is a reversible, non- invasive modality which causes mini... more Management of TMDs with occlusal splint is a reversible, non- invasive modality which causes minimum damage to tissues, when compared to other irreversible treatment modalities. Objectives of this study is to assess the effectiveness of flat occlusal splint in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction by evaluating reduction in pain and improvement in mouth opening. 35 participants with mean age 35 years who does not have any systemic diseases and not undergoing treatment for ADD without reduction were selected for study. After recording pain score on VAS scale and maximum mouth opening, flat occlusal splint was fabricated for maxillary arch. Patients were advised to wear the splint for all the time except on meal times. Maximum mouth opening and pain score were again evaluated after 3 weeks. Statistical results showed that there is highly significant reduction in pain score and increase in maximum mouth opening. Mean VAS score before treatment was 7.26±0.88. After ...
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 2020
Background: Identification of the suspect, living or dead with the help of physical charachterist... more Background: Identification of the suspect, living or dead with the help of physical charachteristics play a vital role in forensic science. Improved methods of gender determination and personal identification are important in solving criminal cases. Cheiloscopy and dactyloscopy have been proved to be of use in personal identification. The present study aims to evaluate correlation of Cheiloscopy and Dermatoglyphics in gender determination Materials and Method: The study was carried out from January 2017 to January 2019 on 2112 individuals (1056 males and 1056 females) aged from 15 to 60 years in KMCT Dental College, Calicut. For lip print analysis Suzuki and Tsuchihashi classification was followed. For finger print analysis impression of all the fingers were taken. For analysis, the images were cropped and abode photoshop software was used. Results: Type 1 and 1' lip groove patterns were found to be predominant among males.Type 4 and Type 5 lip groove patterns were found to be predominant among females. Loop finger print patterns were found to be predominant among males.Whorl finger print patterns were found to be predominant among females. Positive correlation (+0.80) was found between loop finger print pattern and Type 1' lip print pattern in males which is statistically significant (p=0.003).Positive correlation (+0.75) was found between whorl finger print pattern and Type IV lip groove pattern in females which is statistically significant. (p=0.005) Conclusion: There was definite correlation of Cheiloscopy and Dermatoglyphics in gender determination
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2007
Digital imaging has changed the scenario of medical and dental imaging as it has been able to add... more Digital imaging has changed the scenario of medical and dental imaging as it has been able to address many limitations associated with traditional film based radiograph. However, subtle changes on the image are still difficult to appreciate by the human eye because the changes are buried in a background of normal anatomic structures, and are not clearly evident. Digital subtraction radiography is one of the image enhancing technique which addresses this problem and has found its use in various fields of dentistry in the recent past. However, there is lack of review in the literature regarding this widely used technique. The purpose of this article is to present an overview of this technique and its uses in various fields of dentistry.
Journal of Stomatology, 2020
The first quarter of the twentieth century, following the discovery of X-rays, was a promising ti... more The first quarter of the twentieth century, following the discovery of X-rays, was a promising time for radiology. It was a time of experimentation and laid the foundations for the science that brought about a radical change in healthcare. Professor Antoni Cieszyński, a Polish physician, dentist, and surgeon, who worked at the University of Lvov during this period, continues to be remembered for his contribution to dentistry as a whole and oral radiology in particular. The professor, accomplished much during a period that was ridden with strife, in a region that was prone to war, between people of different ethnic origins. Despite the odds, he went on to propose several techniques, across fields as varied as oral radiology, periodontology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery, with some of these techniques still being relevant today. As we pass through a century since the 'interbellum' , the period between the two world wars, when most of the professor's works were published, we cannot but forget his contributions to dentistry. This tribute serves as an introduction to his early life, his career achievements, and social activities-an inspiration for all of us to emulate, as the science passes through an era of three-dimensional imaging.
Journal of Stomatology, 2020
The first quarter of the twentieth century, following the discovery of X-rays, was a promising ti... more The first quarter of the twentieth century, following the discovery of X-rays, was a promising time for radiology. It was a time of experimentation and laid the foundations for the science that brought about a radical change in healthcare. Professor Antoni Cieszyński, a Polish physician, dentist, and surgeon, who worked at the University of Lvov during this period, continues to be remembered for his contribution to dentistry as a whole and oral radiology in particular. The professor, accomplished much during a period that was ridden with strife, in a region that was prone to war, between people of different ethnic origins. Despite the odds, he went on to propose several techniques, across fields as varied as oral radiology, periodontology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery, with some of these techniques still being relevant today. As we pass through a century since the 'interbellum' , the period between the two world wars, when most of the professor's works were published, we cannot but forget his contributions to dentistry. This tribute serves as an introduction to his early life, his career achievements, and social activities-an inspiration for all of us to emulate, as the science passes through an era of three-dimensional imaging.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020
Background: Lip prints are seen to remain the same for an individual throughout his/her life. Che... more Background: Lip prints are seen to remain the same for an individual throughout his/her life. Cheiloscopy can be used as an effective tool in the identification of the persons from pieces of evidence that may be left behind from lip prints. Aim and Objectives: The aim of the current research was to evaluate the predominant lip groove pattern among Calicut population, Kerala. Materials and Methods: The study involved 2112 individuals (1056 males and 1056 females) in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, KMCT Dental College, Calicut, Kerala. Lipstick was used to record the lip groove patterns and the patterns were visualized by magnifying lens after the institutional ethical clearance and informed consent from the individual. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software 22.0. Results: Among the study population, Type 1', Type 1, Type 4, and Type 5 were found to be common lip groove patterns. Males showed predominance on Type 1' and Type 1 lip groove patterns, whereas females showed predominance on Type 4 and Type 5 lip groove patterns. The results were similar when analyzed on upper and lower lips separately on males and females. Conclusion: Cheiloscopy is a reliable tool in personal identification and gender determination of an individual. The geographical prevalence of lip groove patterns was reported in the current research and is added to the database of the anthropological data. Studies in different geographical regions will add lip groove patterns on the database in the future and henceforth the potential of cheiloscopy could be further utilized.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985), 1999
Apert syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by acrocephaly, syndactyly, and abnorma... more Apert syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by acrocephaly, syndactyly, and abnormalities of other organs. It has characteristic features in the orofacial region, affecting the eyes, palate, middle third of face, and uvula. In this case report, the features of Apert syndrome, particularly in relation to the orofacial region, are discussed.
Archives of Dermatology, 1989
alumina content. If a value of 55 per cent alumina is substituted into the equation obtained from... more alumina content. If a value of 55 per cent alumina is substituted into the equation obtained from regression analysis to predict thermal diffisivity, then a value of 1.67 mrn*/s is obtained for Hi-Ceram core porcelain. The discrepancy of 4 per cent compared with the measured value may have been due in part to differences in chemical composition of the glassy matrices. Hi-Ceram core porcelain will provide a lower barrier to thermal transport than conventional aluminous porcelain, although the diffisivity of this ceramic is still low compared with levels exhibited by metallic materials. The successful use of the laser flash method in determining the diffusivity of aluminous porcelains suggests that the technique could be used to determine the thermal diffusivity of a wider range of dental materials. It can be concluded that the laser flash method has been used successfully to determine the thermal diffisivity of aluminous dental porcelain. Increasing the concentration of free alumina particles in the porcelain resulted in increased levels of thermal diffusivity. The thermal diffusivity of all samples tested was greater than that of natural tooth substances.
a systematic way. The dentist can help the patient right from the initial diagnosis of the condit... more a systematic way. The dentist can help the patient right from the initial diagnosis of the condition up to the relief of pain in the terminal stages of the diseases. This inquiry into the oral physician‘s role on elderly care and special needs would be of benefit to researchers of Palliative Dentistry; particularly in multidisciplinary contexts. This text proposes to discussintegrated oral care, oral health care delivery system, and a flow of educational actions, resources, research, conceptual framework, guidelines and dissemination of newer trends in oral palliative care.
Radiology case reports, 2018
Gorham disease is a rare disorder with progressive osteolysis which leads to the vanishing of bon... more Gorham disease is a rare disorder with progressive osteolysis which leads to the vanishing of bones. Its etiology and ideal management strategy are still an enigma. A case of Gorham disease involving the maxillofacial region in a 25-year-old male with an emphasis on etiology and diagnosis is discussed.
JOOOO, 2022
Background: Management of TMDs with occlusal splint is a reversible, non-invasive modality which ... more Background: Management of TMDs with occlusal splint is a reversible, non-invasive modality which causes minimum damage to tissues, when compared to other irreversible treatment modalities. Objectives of this study is to assess the effectiveness of flat occlusal splint in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction by evaluating reduction in pain and improvement in mouth opening. Materials and Methods: 35 participants with mean age 35 years who does not have any systemic diseases and not undergoing treatment for ADD without reduction were selected for study. After recording pain score on VAS scale and maximum mouth opening, flat occlusal splint was fabricated for maxillary arch. Patients were advised to wear the splint for all the time except on meal times. Maximum mouth opening and pain score were again evaluated after 3 weeks. Results & Discussion: Statistical results showed that there is highly significant reduction in pain score and increase in maximum mouth opening. Mean VAS score before treatment was 7.26±0.88. After treatment with splint therapy, VAS score was reduced to 2.94±1.41. The mean value of maximum mouth opening before treatment was 23.09±4.25. After treatment with splint therapy, it was increased to 30.37±5.43. Both parameters had p value <0.001, which is highly significant statistically. Conclusion: Significant reduction in pain score and improvement in mouth opening noted after using flat occlusal splint in patients having ADD without reduction. However, further studies are needed on a long term basis for better results. This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, 2004
A case of desmoplastic ameloblastoma recurring within 2 months of curettage is presented. This tu... more A case of desmoplastic ameloblastoma recurring within 2 months of curettage is presented. This tumour appeared in the premolar region of the left maxilla with involvement of the antrum. The 24-year-old female patient was initially treated by curettage with wide surgical margins. Later, partial maxillectomy was carried out followed immediately by iliac bone graft. The case was followed with periodic plain radiography and computed tomography. The presence of a pulpally infected premolar and the atypical radiographic appearance obscured the disease. The biologic profile of this tumour is not fully understood because of the limited number of reported cases, coupled with inadequate long-term follow-up. A review of the lesion with emphasis on the pathogenesis of recurrence is discussed.
Background: Identification of the suspect, living or dead with the help of physical charachterist... more Background: Identification of the suspect, living or dead with the help of physical charachteristics play a vital role in forensic science. Improved methods of gender determination and personal identification are important in solving criminal cases. Cheiloscopy and dactyloscopy have been proved to be of use in personal identification. The present study aims to evaluate correlation of Cheiloscopy and Dermatoglyphics in gender determination Materials and Method: The study was carried out from January 2017 to January 2019 on 2112 individuals (1056 males and 1056 females) aged from 15 to 60 years in KMCT Dental College, Calicut. For lip print analysis Suzuki and Tsuchihashi classification was followed. For finger print analysis impression of all the fingers were taken. For analysis, the images were cropped and abode photoshop software was used. Results: Type 1 and 1' lip groove patterns were found to be predominant among males.Type 4 and Type 5 lip groove patterns were found to be p...
Saudi medical journal, 2014
Extreme oral myiasis is a rare condition, mostly affecting bedridden patients whose oral health c... more Extreme oral myiasis is a rare condition, mostly affecting bedridden patients whose oral health care measures are neglected. Single stage manual removal of the maggots along with the necrotic tissue, debridement, and suturing under general anesthesia is the most effective way to treat the condition. Preventive measures are also equally important to eliminate the cause and recurrence.
YouTube, 2021
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