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<![CDATA[Plasma Cell Gingivitis Due to an Antitartar Toothpaste: An Unusual Case Report ]]>
<![CDATA[Manoj Kumar1, Lora Mishra2, Rinkee Mohanty3, Rashmita Nayak4, Saurav Panda1]]>
<![CDATA[ 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.v14i4.12915
<![CDATA[Plasma cell gingivitis is a rareform of atypical gingival inflammation which is characterized by erythematousmarginal gingival hypertrophy which may involve the adjacent attached gingiva. Plasma cell gingivitis(PCG) is an atypical form of gingivitis and is characterized by massive infiltration of plasma cells intothe subepithelial connective tissue. It is a rare condition; the cause of which is still not fully understood.It is often attributed to an allergic reaction to the components of chewing gums, dentifrices or various dietcomponents. A case of PCG is presented here in a 52 -year old male who switched to an anti-tartar toothpasteon the advice of a dentist which manifested in a generalized form. This report is the first, as far as we know,that relates PCG to the use of Glister toothpaste manufactured by Amway. The histological examinationrevealed the infiltration of polyclonal plasma cells. The PCG disappeared within two weeks of stopping theuse of the dentifrice.]]>
<![CDATA[Rethink Retraining: A Review ]]>
<![CDATA[Susant Mohanty1, Kalimireddy L. Priyanka2]]>
<![CDATA[ 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.v14i4.12916
<![CDATA[As we advance with time, there is a change in the attitude of the kids and their parents which in turn demandsa change in the pediatric dentist’s approach to them. When we treat young children, there is an addedresponsibility to gain their co-operation for rendering the best treatment. Sometimes, the added challengewill be to gain the confidence and co-operation of the child as well as the parents with a previous unpleasantdental experience. Hence, there is a need to re-evaluate the retraining of a patient by considering advancedand innovative behavioral guidance and management techniques.]]>
<![CDATA[Tuberculosis: The Interrelationship with Oral Health ]]>
<![CDATA[Ramesh Nagarajappa1, Debasruti Naik2, Gayathri Ramesh3, Karishma Rathore4, Sthitaprajna Lenka5]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[One-fourth of the population globally is infected utilizing a bacterial infection-tuberculosis (TB). TB remainsthe most contagious killer disease globally having 10 million people falling ill with TB. The transmissionroute of TB is through the air and when symptoms occur, Therefore, as a dentist we need to be aware oforal tuberculosis such that proper protocol can be followed in our daily practice. This article highlights theimportant oral manifestation of tuberculosis and its confirmed diagnostic criteria so that a dentist can followall the guidelines for proper management of a tuberculosis-infected dental patient.]]>
<![CDATA[Tunnel Technique for Anterior Interdental Papillary Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane and PRF Membrane: A case report ]]>
<![CDATA[Anurag Satpathy1, Bhagyashree Lenka2, Rinkee Mohanty3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Aesthetics play a crucial role in enhancing the outlook and self-assurance of a person.Loss of interdentalpapilla which occurs in the anterior maxillary region, usually known as the “black triangle” is one of thedemanding missions to take in hand as it requires precise and meticulous handling of tissues in the interdentalarea thereby posing a great challenge inperiodontal plastic surgical procedures. Various non-surgical andsurgical techniques have been recommended with varied success rates for its management. The present casereport presents a tunnel technique for interdental papillary reconstruction procedure using platelet-rich fibrinand amniotic membrane.]]>
<![CDATA[Ameloglyphics: A Biometric Analysis ]]>
<![CDATA[Pradyumna Ku Sahoo1, Smita R. Priyadarshini2]]>
<![CDATA[ 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.v14i4.12919
<![CDATA[Forensic Odontology is a budding science that utilizes dental knowledge in the court of law. It has nowproved itself as an important science in medico-legal issues and personal or individual identification, gender& age determination. Ameloglyphics stands for imprints of the tooth and the enamel rod end patterns on thesurfaces of the tooth. Teeth are resistant to environmental alterations like fire, desiccation, or decomposition.Enamel rod patterns are unique and are different for every individual. This review covers the basics of usingenamel rod end patterns that are employed in personal identification in natural calamities.]]>
<![CDATA[Prognosis of Periodontal Disease-A Dilemma ]]>
<![CDATA[Saurav Panda1, Rashmita Nayak1, Abhaya Chandra Das1, Manoj Kumar1, Gatha Mohanty1, Rajat Panigrahi2]]>
<![CDATA[ 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.v14i4.12920
<![CDATA[Prognosis is a statistical measure of the likely outcome for an individual who undergoes periodontaltreatment. Determining prognosis at an early stage before treatment planning would help the clinician torender the periodontal treatment in confidence. The prognosis is determined by assessing the factors whichcould make the outcome of rendered treatment favorable as well as the factors which can negatively affectthe outcome. Therefore, it is crucial for the clinician to judge the prognosis with his knowledge, expertiseand patient’s compliance. This review outlines all the factors which could possibly affect the prognosis andthe clinical application of the same.]]>
<![CDATA[Chronic Inflammatory Gingival Enlargement Managed by Scaling and Root Planing with Curettage: A Case Report ]]>
<![CDATA[Abhaya Chandra Das1, Sourav Panda1, Manoj Kumar1, Rinkee Mohanty2, Rashmita Nayak2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Gingival enlargement (GE) is defined as an increase in the size of the gingiva. It is also known as gingivalovergrowth. A wide variety of etiological factors play an important role in the development of GE. GE maybe acute or chronic. However chronic inflammatory GE is most commonly found. Prolonged exposureof dental plaque is the most common etiological factor of chronic GE. A 23-year-old girl came to theDepartment of Periodontics, with a chief complaint of swelling of gums in lower front teeth regions. Onclinical examination, there was grade II GE in 33 to 43 regions along with the presence of calculus in thelingual side, and poor oral hygiene too. It was planned for phase I therapy followed by phase II therapy.So scaling and root planing was performed and after 4 weeks curettage was done under infiltration localanesthesia. The subject was instructed to maintain oral hygiene. After 2 months, it was found completeresolution of GE. She was very satisfied with the result.]]>
<![CDATA[Post Orthodontic Cosmetic Detailing ]]>
<![CDATA[Snigdha Pattanaik]]>
<![CDATA[ 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.v14i4.12922
<![CDATA[Post orthodontic cosmetic detailing is perhaps one of the most deceiving and difficult phases of orthodontictreatment. The cosmetic detailing procedures are considered as a part of the total scheme of treatmentto enhance the stability and esthetics of the cases. In recent times, a great deal of emphasis is placed onachieving perfect finishing and detailing of the orthodontic treatment, so that the results are pleasing to theeye. This article aims to provide comprehensive knowledge about post orthodontic cosmetic detailing.]]>
<![CDATA[Theories of Disease Causation: An Overview ]]>
<![CDATA[Dharmashree Satyarup1, Manish Kumar2, Radha Prasanna Dalai3, Sharmistha Mohanty4, Karishma R. Rathor]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Disease is an important entity in healthcare. In-depth understanding of disease causation aids in planningprevention and steps to tackle the disease in a population. The outlook regarding disease causation haschanged considerably with time and advancements in science. This paper tries to summarise these changingperceptions of disease causation and provide a comprehensive overview]]>
<![CDATA[Dental Negligence During Prosthetic Treatment ]]>
<![CDATA[Pradyumna Ku Sahoo1, Smita R. Priyadarshini2, Kajal Kiran Sahoo3]]>
<![CDATA[ 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.v14i4.12924
<![CDATA[Dentists treat patients intending to restore the patient’s health. However adverse effects may occur despiteall their efforts, some of which could have otherwise been prevented, hence amounting to malpractice.Any patient coming to the dental office needs to be diagnosed accurately first to formulate the correcttreatment plan. Its the sole responsibility of the clinician to make the patient aware of the treatment needsand difficulties during and post the procedures. A thorough diagnosis with a proper record of the case history& consent should be obtained. As the dental malpractice lawsuits are extremely, expensive and emotionallydraining for the clinician.]]>
