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A Recurrent Case of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Hemalatha V.T1 , Sindhu P2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11726
More than 90% of all oral cancer is Oral Squamous cell carcinoma. Exposure to environmental factors suchas tobacco, betel quid and areca nut in combination with genetic predisposition leads to gene mutations andcarcinogenesis. They often manifest as ulcerated exophytic masses or tumor in the oral cavity. A combinationof surgical procedure, radiotherapy and chemotherapy is implemented in the management of Oral Squamouscell carcinoma. However it is associated with high rate of recurrence which may be more aggressive andinvasive in nature. This article discusses a case of recurrent oral Squamous cell carcinoma, its manifestationand therapeutic approach.
Oral and Perioral Piercing and Its Implications on Hard and Soft Tissues
Aravindh Swamy
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11728
Oral and perioral piercing is a ritual that involves the insertion of jewellery into the tongue, lip, cheek,frenum, uvula or other parts of the mouth. This habit has been practiced for religious, tribal, cultural, sexualor identity reasons. These factitious injuries often injure the oral soft tissues and hard tissues. They posediagnostic and management problems for the dentist.
Short Communication -Orodental Perspective of Substance Abusers
S.Angelinteena,
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11729
Substance Abuse is the habitual taking of illegal drugs by an individual or a group of people. Mostcommonly used these kind of drugs are Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Heroin, Hallucinogens etc….The oral cavity reflects, the deleterious effects of these drugs. This short communication attempt to highlightthe various clinical manifestations of these drugs seen in oral cavity.
Laboratory Diagnosis of Covid 19 – A Review
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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The novel 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) with its early origin in China has grown into a globalpandemic.The infection occurs as a mild flu to severe acute respiratory infection and spreads from person toperson through droplet infection.Diagnostic testing has been and will continue to be a big part of the 2019(COVID-19) coronavirus pandemic. Early diagnosis is the key to timely case management and control of thespread of the virus. This article provides a clear understanding of the COVID19 biosafety steps, specimencollection, storage and transportation guidelines.It also addresses steps that can be taken by cytologylaboratories to work during the pandemic and reduce the risk to their employees, trainees and pathologists.
Lingual Thyroid- A Review
G. Nishanth, N.Anitha2, N. Aravindha Babu2 , L.Malathi3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11731
Lingual thyroid as the name suggests it is an ectopic positioning of thyroid gland which is a rare developmentalanomaly. Thyroid gland is usually located in the same level as that of cricoids cartilage in human body.Ectopic occurrence of thyroid gland can be seen anywhere from tongue to diaphragm though in ninetypercent of reported cases it is generally seen in base of tongue. Lingual thyroid mainly seen as a result ofthe inability of thyroid gland to descend to its normal anatomical position during embryogenesis. Generallyit takes its origin from the epithelial tissues of non-obliterated thyroglossal duct. From infancy to adulthoodmostly faced problems by the patients are dysphagia, dysphonia, upper respiratory tract obstruction. Sothis review is entirely about the pathophysiology, clinical manifestation and diagnostic criteria along withtreatment modalities for a better understanding of the dental professionals.
Nutrigenomics and its Role in Periodontal Health – A Review
Shyam Sundar Behura1 , E.Rajesh2 , Abinash Patra3 , N.Aravindha Babu4
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Nutrigenomics is an emerging form of science involving tools that assess the benefit of diet and nutritionin various disease conditions at molecular and genetic level. Nutrigenomics investigates the relationship ofnutrient regimen in maintaining health. This article reviews the role of nutrients in maintaining periodontalhealth and the use of nutrigenomics in understanding genotype, phenotype diet interactions on periodontalhealth of an individual and the effect of dietary modification on periodontal disease progression.
Syndromes of Head and Neck – A Quick Review
Sangeetha Priya.P1 , Aravindha Babu2 , K.M.K.Masthan3 , N.Anitha4
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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The aggregate of signs and symptoms associated with any morbid process and constituting together thepicture of the disease and related to each other anatomically, biologically and physiologically. A group ofdeformation and malformation sequence etc that occurs together due to some identifiable underlying cause.The aim of this review is to describe a collective knowledge about various syndromes associated head andneck- A dentist point of view
Effects of Yoga in Dentistry- A Review
G. Nishanth1 , L.Malathi2 , N. Aravindha Babu3 , E.Rajesh4
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11734
Each individual plays out a few or other type of occupation or work to procure business and to remainintellectually and truly in sound wellbeing. Each occupation is related with a few or opposite symptomsalluded to as word related risk. Dentistry as a profession is an exceptionally demanding and challenging. Togain accessibility and better deceivability dental specialist achieve physical stances which are inconvenientto their wellbeing. Among the various symptoms of dentistry musculo-skeletal issues is one of the most wellknown dangers influencing the dental specialist. Yoga which started in India is a type of physical, mental andspiritual practice. In present day the physical stances of Yoga is utilized to mitigate medical issues, diminishpressure and make the spine graceful in contemporary occasions. There are various yoga poses which haveimpact on the musculo-skeletal tissues and which when preceded as prompted have the ability to invalidatethe musculo-skeletal disorders. Yoga poses which have most extreme impact on musculo-skeletal tissues area lot simpler to perform, less tedious and are ideal for dental specialist to follow. Musculo-skeletal disordersamong dentist is a settled certainty and yoga postures or exercise may be the quality restoration degree tostop the equivalent.
Use of Agar as a Dental Impression Material
Niha Naveed1 , Kishorekumar S2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11735
Agar hydrocolloid was the first successful elastic impression material to be used in dentistry. It is an organichydrophilic colloid extracted from certain types of seaweed. It is a reversible impression material because ofits property of reversing their physical state, which is reusing the impression material for multiple number ofimpressions. It was initially known as “Negacol”, later termed as “Dentacol” when introduced into dentistry
Bone Morphogenetic Protein-1 and Its Regulation - A Review
Niha Naveed1 , Kishorekumar S2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Bone morphogenetic protein 1, also referred to as BMP1, is a protein encoded by the BMP1 gene in humans.There are seven protein isoforms created through alternative splicing.It leaves the C-terminal propeptidesof procollagen I, II and III. It induces cartilage and bone formation. It may participate in dorsoventralpatterning during early development by cleaving chordin (CHRD). It is also responsible for the proteolyticactivation of lysyl oxidase LOX.