bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Claim on Human Conviviality in Cyberspace
Authors: Arenas Fil J. , Connelly Daniel A.
Published: July 2019

This chapter sets out by defining conviviality in a way that allows the term to be simultaneously applied to face-to-face and virtual experiences. The educational context is introduced as one of many that can benefit from both types of experience. Impairment of the components of a shared learning experience (self, others, teacher) does not have to occur if educators understand the unique combination produced by the content to be learned plus the markers of the type of learning experience selected. Matching the content to the medium produces the optimal results. The authors conclude that conviviality in a specific application is not only possible, but potentially highly productive in cyberspace, minimizing the logistical, high-risk, and cognitive constraints identified by Calandra and Puvirajah that can impair other forms of communication and specifically non-cyber learning experiences. This chapter contributes to new era of human interaction literature in the age of virtuality.
A Feminist Reading of an Oriental Tale
Authors: Çetin Derya , Deveci Mevlüde
Published: July 2019

Tales, which have an important place in the process of socialization, contain various ideological constructions like other narratives. This study aims to analyses an important tale of Turkey's tale corpus named “Crystal Manor and Diamond Ship” by the terms of feminist critics. This tale is considered among the tales of Anatolian field and is similar to some western tales such as Rapunzel. However, in terms of subject positions, which are one of the focal points of feminist criticism, the main female character, unlike most fairy tales, seems to be planning and implementing the actions that advance the plot, rather than waiting for a man to rescue her.
Thinking About the Concept of Social Gender With a Film
Authors: Özdemir Berceste Gülçin
Published: July 2019

The concept of social gender is an interdisciplinary matter of debate and is still questioned today. Making sense of this concept is understood by the ongoing codes in the social order. However, the fact that men are still positioned as dominating women in the contrast of the public sphere/private sphere prevents the making sense of the concept of gender. This study questions the concept of social gender through the female characters and male characters presented in the film Tersine Dünya (1993) within the framework of Judith Butler's thoughts regarding the notion of the subject. The thoughts of feminist film theorists also bring the strategies of representation of female characters up for discussion. Butler's thoughts and the discourses of feminist film theorists will enable both making sense of social gender and a more concrete understanding of the concept of the subject. The possibility of deconstruction of patriarchal codes by using classical narrative cinema conventions is also brought up for discussion in the examined film.
Gender in the Honky Tonk as a Space of Representation
Authors: Bilecen Meltem Yılmaz
Published: July 2019

This study was prepared to investigate the gender roles in honky tonk organization, which has an important place in the bureaucratic structure of Ankara and can be considered as the place of representation against the representations of space, specifically in the film Dutturu Dunya. The film Dutturu Dunya was shot at a time when the new realism movement started in Turkish Cinema and found personality with Zeki Ökten. In the film, Ulus, Bakanlıklar mounted for the representation of the space and Hıdırlıktepe which is an extension of the representation space and described as the slum area are used as the main place. In the study, the gender roles are explained based on space fiction and dialogue of the film. It was seen as a result of the analysis that unlike the common opinion, not only the body and labor of woman working in honky tonk but also body and labor and labor exploitation of men were realized. The matter distinguishing male and female workers is that honky tonk is a place where woman goes astray but man somehow earns his living.
Abstract of a study to measure the possible differences in the perception of pain and temperature in hemiplegic patients
Authors: Hale L. A.
Published: July 2019

Introduction: The peripheral sensations of pain and temperature are so closely linked anatomically1 that often only one is assessed during the physiotherapy examination of a neurologically impaired patient. The assumption is made that they would either both be affected or both be normal. Usually pain perception is evaluated as it is the quicker and easier of the two tests. However, could it be possible that pain sensibility be normal, yet temperature abnormal? This scenario could have dire consequences for the patient, as the therapist would neglect to warn the patient or his/her care giver of the possibility of burning themselves, for instance, when climbing into too hot a bath, or sitting too close to a heater. A pilot study investigated the validity of this assumption in subjects having sustained a cerebral vascular accident (CVA).Procedure: The pain and temperature perceptions of twenty-two acute (less than three months prior) CVA patients were assessed. Pain was assessed using the pin prick method, and temperature, using hot and cold test-tubes on both sides of the body in thirteen different areas2,3.Results :There were fifteen female and seven male subjects tested, nine of whom had right CVA's, while thirteen had sustained left CVA's. Eight of the subjects had normal sensation, and ten had both pain and temperature decreased. Four of the subjects (all left CVA's) reported a normal perception to pain, but this was decreased as compared to temperature, especially to heat.Discussion: The results were in keeping with those of Samuelsson et al4. However, the study requires more stringent inclusion criteria, for example a smaller age range as the appreciation of sensation may decrease with age, and a larger sample in order to determine the difference between left and right CVA's. Only middle cerebral artery territory strokes should be included. Unfortunately the nature of the assessment of sensation requires that the subject be able to understand the test and be able to communicate their reply, thus aphasic subjects, both receptive and expressive would have to be excluded. Follow-up studies may have to be included, as sensation perception may improve with time following a CVA1.Conclusion: Although there was not conclusive evidence these two sensations may be affected by a CVA, there were examples of when it did occur.  perhaps it is incumbent on physiotherapists to warn all their clients of the possibility and consequences of a loss of temperature sensation, even if pain perception appears normal.
The use of functional activities in therapy: An integration of the principles of motor control and the learning process
Authors: Bakkes E. S. , Groenewald S. J. , Hughes J. R.
Published: July 2019

The successful rehabilitation of a patient following a CVA is largely dependent on the effective relearning of previous motor skills or the learning of new skills. An understanding of the components of motor function and control and the principles of the learning process is therefore essential. Functional activities may be used as an optimal means of combining these principles so as to improve the efficacy of physiotherapy treatment. Two case studies are used to illustrate this approach.
Book reviews
Authors: Irwin-Carruthers Sheena
Published: July 2019

No abstract available
Abstracts of recent literature on treatment outcomes in stroke
Authors: Authors Various
Published: July 2019

No abstract available
Cerebral palsy in Giyani
Authors: Potterton Joanne
Published: July 2019

This study sets out to establish the epidemiology of cerebral palsy in the drought stricken Giyani district in the Northern Province. Seventy-nine children with cerebral palsy were assessed at Nkhensani hospital. The cause and type of cerebral palsy were established as well as the main concerns of the parents. Thirty-two percent of cerebral palsy was found to be due to postnatal causes, which may be attributed to the prevalence of meningitis and gastroenteritis. Only sixteen percent of the children had diplegia, which is in keeping with findings in other third world countries. Major concerns expressed by the parents included issues of education and institutionalisation as facilities for children with disabilities in this area are inadequate. An obvious need exists to impart neuro-developmental skills to therapy assistants and to parents who play the biggest role in managing children with cerebral palsy in the Northern Province.
Supervision - What's in a word?
Authors: Smith E. D.
Published: July 2019

The importance of supervision is highlighted and reference is made to the fact that a negative attitude, lack of training and lack of experience can seriously hamper the successful implementation of supervision. Supervision can be very challenging and stimulating and can improve to be a tremendous value to the manager, worker, patient, student and the organisation. There is much more to supervision than merely “overseeing” and it includes multiple aspects of personnel management which when executed well, can lead to quality services being rendered and job satisfaction. The diversity of roles required from the supervisor necessitates specific training in the skills and competencies.
Removal of Angiofibroma with Maxillary and Mandibular Swing: A Clinical Report
Authors: Deo Ravi P , Thorat Raghuji D , Devane Snigdha D , Ghorpade Chetan V
Published: July 2019

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is vascular tumor found in adolescent males. With development of endoscopic fraternity, tumor can be addressed successfully with endoscopic approach; but one needs maximum exposure for large angiofibroma with local infiltration around. Maxillary and mandibular swing technique for removal of the tumor gives excellent exposure and good control on vascularity of the tumor.

Postoperative follow-up for 1 year has shown minimal visible scar, cosmetic deformity in the patient.
Cephalometric and Audiological Assessment of Eustachian Tube in Down Syndrome and Chronic Otitis Media
Authors: Khanna Sunali , Rangasayee R
Published: July 2019

Objective

Cephalometric assessment of Eustachian tube (ET) parameters and audiological evaluation in Down syndrome (DS) and Chronic Otitis Media (COM) and comparison with controls. The ET length, Total Cranial Base (TCB), Posterior Upper Facial Height (PUFH), Maxillary Depth (MD), s-ba (sella-basion) to Palatal Line (PL) and s-ba to ET length were considered.

Materials and methods

The study comprised of 75 subjects of both sexes in the age range of 7 to 20 years. Digital lateral cephalometry was performed for DS, COM and controls (n = 25). Pure tone audiometry (PTA) and immittance audiometry (IA) was performed to assess audiological status.

Results

ET length, PUFH, TCB and MD was found to be significantly reduced in DS and COM. s-ba to PL and s-ba to ET was significantly reduced in DS and COM. The s-ba to PL and s-ba to ET length angle in moderate and severe CHL (Conductive Hearing Loss) was decreased significantly. The s-ba to ET length was significantly decreased in patients with B and C tympanogram.

Conclusion

Aberration in the dimension of the region of the ET can be considered as a predisposing factor for otitis media and conductive hearing loss in DS.
Auricular Schwannoma: A Rare Presentation
Authors: Sharma Satish Kumar , Raina Rashmi , Gupta Vikas Deep
Published: July 2019

Schwannoma is an extremely rare tumor of auricle. We are presenting a rare case of auricular schwannoma, perhaps the fifth in world literature, with traumatic etiology. Twenty-five years old female presented with swelling left pinna since 6 years following ear piercing. She desires surgery for cosmetic reasons only. Swelling was excised under local anesthesia and sent for histopathological examination. HPE report was suggestive of nerve sheath tumor. No recurrence has reported so far in followup of 9 months period.
Scrofula Mimicking Cutaneous Malignancy: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Garg MK , Garg Uma , Batra Ritika , Salaria Neha
Published: July 2019

Since a long time scrofuloderma (SCF) was thought to be a common disease of childhood and was attributable to Myco_ bacterium tuberculosis. In 1951, a new entity nontuberculous scrofuloderma was described and it is caused by atypical mycobacteria namely Mycobacterium scrofulaceum. The clinical picture closely mimics tuberculous scrofuloderma but diagnosis should be established through culture isolation and identification, because drug susceptibility may be different in these cases.

In this article, we report a case of a 22-year-old pregnant female patient who presented to us with scrofulaceous lesion on the right side of neck.
Preauricular Sinus as Recurrent Postaural Abscess: A Rare Presentation
Authors: Malipatil Sharanabasappa Rudragouda
Published: July 2019

Preauricular sinus (PAS) is not uncommon congenital anomaly. It is usually asymptomatic and does not require any treatment. Patient presenting with discharge, recurrent infections and preauricular abscess will require management with antibiotics and surgical extirpation of the sinus tract. Here, it is a rare case report of PAS presenting as a recurrent postaural abscess.
Clinicopathological Correlation between Peripheral Blood Eosinophilia and Inferior Turbinate Tissue Eosinophils
Authors: Santosh UP , Pandurangi Aniketh Shyamsunder
Published: July 2019

Background and objectives

Allergic rhinitis affects up to 20% of the general population and is one of the most common reasons for presentations to the outpatient department. We hereby present a case series which attempts to have a correlation between tissue eosinophilia (inferior turbinate) and increased eosinophil count in blood (>440 cells/mm3).

Materials and methods

Thirty-six patients presented to the Outpatient Department of Bapuji Hospital and Chigateri General Hospital (Teaching Hospitals attached to JJM Medical College), Davangere, with nasal obstruction and symptoms suggestive of allergic rhinitis with turbinate hypertrophy who were posted for elective bilateral partial inferior turbinectomy with/without submucous resection/septoplasty. These patients had increased absolute eosinophil count in blood. Formalin fixed inferior turbinectomy specimens were routinely processed for histopathology. Eosinophils in the mucosa and submucosal region were counted by method of Shioda and Mishima.

Results

Ten patients out of 36 showing increased eosinophil count in blood show ‘significant eosinophilia’ in turbinates (27.7%).

Conclusion

Peripheral eosinophilia does not always correlate with tissue eosinophilia which opens up a possibility of using nasal mucosa biopsy for confirmation of presence of eosinophils. Further studies are needed to explore the demonstration of ‘activated’ tissue eosinophils in the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis.
Management Dilemma in a Challenging Case of Inflammatory Pseudotumor of an Orbitomaxillary Mass: A Review of Literature
Authors: Shah Pratik Dipak , Mukherji Srijon
Published: July 2019

Objective

To present management dilemma in a challenging case of a benign orbitomaxillary pseudotumor and its importance of inclusion in the differential diagnosis of orbital disorders.

Design

Case Report

Setting

Private multispecialty hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Patient

A 36-year-old female patient with 1 year history of orbitomaxillary mass, deviation and protrusion of left eyeball, diplopia and left sided headache.

Results

Resection of entire orbitomaxillary mass performed after assessing history, clinical and radiologic presentation of the case. Biopsy report came as mixed inflammatory lesion. Appropriate surgical intervention resulted in a dramatic improvement in patient's clinical condition. At present, patient is disease-free and asymptomatic.

Conclusion

Complete surgical resection is the treatment of choice for inflammatory orbitomaxillary pseudotumors followed by corticosteroids in case of incomplete resection. Radiation therapy is indicated only in case when corticosteroids or surgical intervention is unsuccessful or contraindicated.
Hidden incisions on the face—use of Transconjunctival approach in management of Orbito-Zygomatico-Maxillary complex fractures.
Authors: Tauro David P. , Bharani Siva , Kumar Saurabh , Laksmi Subha
Published: July 2019

Anatomic reduction of the Orbito-Zygomatico-Maxillary complex is necessary to reestablish facial symmetry, position of the globe and to restore normal sensations to the structures innervated by the infraorbital nerve. The face is the primary area of cosmesis, and the surgeon must balance the exposure needed for access and treatment with the esthetic demands of the patient. There are several popular incisions used to gain access to the orbito-zygomatico maxillary complex region: the infraorbital, the subciliary, and the transconjunctival incisions. The transconjunctival approach with a lateral canthotomy (swinging lid) is the workhorse of approaches to the orbit in the management of orbital trauma. This approach provides a wide exposure for treatment of floor fractures and minimizes the risk of lower lid malpositioning and most importantly avoid the perceptible scar on the face.

We report a case of OZM complex fracture, in which transconjunctival approach was used to access the infraorbital and the lateral orbital rim for the fracture reduction and discuss the surgical technique and associated advantages of this approach.

Abbreviations

OZM-Orbito-Zygomatico-Maxillary
Granular Cell Ameloblastoma - A Case Report
Authors: Donoghue Mandana , Selvamani M , Annigeri Rajeshwari G. , Madhushankari G.S , Dev A. Yamuna , Kamath Rajay A.D.
Published: July 2019

Granular cell ameloblastoma is a rare variant, accounting for 1-5% (3.5%) of ameloblastomas. It has clinical behavior similar to other subtypes, and show high tendency to recur on conservative surgical approaches. It can also show metastasis, hence the treatment plan should include regular follow up of the patients, after radical surgery. Here we are presenting a case report of granular cell ameloblastoma occurring in a 45 years old male patient clinically, the lesion was occurring in the left posterior mandible creating soap bubble appearance on radiography. Histopathologically, granular cell changes were prominent. The granular appearance is due to lysosomal aggregation and their presence indicates degenerative change or related to aging phenomenon rather than aggressiveness. The lesion was treated by surgical resection and a period of 3 years follow up showed no recurrence.
Resect To Restore: Hemisection - A Case Report
Authors: Madhudi Vishwas Sangappa
Published: July 2019

Hemisection is a corrective periradicular surgery, carried usually in mandibular molars to preserve the maximum amount of supporting structures of the natural dentition in a state of health and function.

Hemisection is done in mandibular molars wherein one of the two roots is devoid of bone and periodontal support. The main intention of hemisection is to retain a part of tooth root while removing the deceased part, which has a poor prognosis.

In this article hemisection for a left mandibular molar with Grade I mobility and no migration of the affected tooth No.36, with exudation from the pocket is described and discussed as a treatment approach for a lesion of primary periodontal origin with secondary endodontic involvement, similar to observations made by Hamp et a19.

The indications advantages and limitations of hemisection as well as recommended literature on the subject are discussed.
Treatment Of Radiation Mucositis-An Inevitable Entity
Authors: Kini Prajna V , Annigeri Rajeshwari G , Mamatha G P
Published: July 2019

Oral mucositis is a frequent adverse reaction of radiation therapy of head and neck malignancies. The incidence and severity of these sequelae of radiation have increased with the use of altered fractionated schedules and concurrent chemotherapy. Mucositis may confine the patient's tolerance of antineoplastic therapy, and the nutritional status is endangered. Thus, the cancer treatment may be dramatically affected along with the patient's quality of life. In order to prevent and treat this condition many treatment options are available, but the complete, effective prevention and therapy cannot be achieved. Research leading to a better understanding of the mechanisms of mucosal injury will ideally result in more specific, more targeted, and effective strategies for prevention of mucositis rather than current management algorithms that rely primarily on costly symptom management.
APEXIFICATION WITH BIODENTINE - A CASE REPORT
Authors: Bassvanna R.S. , Gohil Chitra
Published: July 2019

Management of non vital teeth with open apices isa challenge to the dental practitioners. In this clinical scenario, it is difficult to maintain the obturating material confine within the root canal without encroaching into periapical area. These kinds of cases cannot be managed by conventional endodontic treatment, and treatment of such cases with calcium hydroxide may take longer time for apical closure. But with this new material called BIODENTINE (Septodont) same treatment can be done in single visit with predictable result. Hence this case report present the use ofbiodentine to form an apical plug in open apex followed by complete root canal obturation using thermoplasticized guttapercha.
ATTACHMENT RETAINED CHEEK PLUMPERS IN COMPLETE DENTURE PATIENT - A CASE REPORT
Authors: Saleem Syed Javad , Prakash Veena S. , Wadhwani Ashwini
Published: July 2019

Complete Denture is an artificial appliance which restores natural functions and esthetics caused by loss of natural teeth. Cheekplumper help to enhance facial appearance by supporting the slumped cheeks. This paper reports an innovative technique of plumping the cheeks using cheek-plumper which are attached to the conventional complete denture.
Dental home - A new approach for child oral health care
Authors: Poornima P , Bajaj Meghna , Nagaveni N.B , Roopa K.B , Subba Reddy V.V.
Published: July 2019

To prevent caries in children, high risk individuals must be identified at an early age and aggressive strategies should be adopted, including anticipatory guidance, behavior modifications and establishment of dental home by one year of age for children deemed at risk. The dental home is locus for preventive oral health supervision and emergency care. It can be repository for records and focus for making specialty referrals. Establishment of the home early in the child's life can expose a child to prevention and early interventions before problem occur, reduce anxiety and facilitate referral.

How to cite this article

Poornima P, Meghna B, Nagaveni NB, Roopa KB, Subba Reddy VV. Dental home - A new approach for child oral health care. CODS J Dent 2014;6;30-34
Effect of alcohol containing and alcohol free mouth rinses on microhardness of three esthetic restorative materials
Authors: Shivanna Vasundhara , Nilegaonkar Rucha
Published: July 2019

Introduction

Daily application of mouth rinses has been recommended for the prevention and control of caries and periodontal disease.

Aims & Objectives

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of alcohol-containing and alcohol-free mouth rinses on the microhardness of three restorative materials – resin composite (Filtek Z350XT), light cure glass ionomer cement (Vitremer) and conventional restorative glass ionomer cement (GC Fuji II).

Methods

Twenty samples of each restorative material were fabricated and their microhardness values were checked at 100g load and 15 seconds dwell time. Ten samples of each restorative material were stored in alcohol containing mouth rinse (Listerine) and ten samples each were stored in alcohol free mouth rinse (Hiora) for 12 hours. At the end of the test period microhardness was measured with a Vickers microhardness tester.

Results

Alcohol containing mouth rinses reduced the microhardness values of composite and light cure glass ionomer significantly more than alcohol free mouth rinses. Reduction in the microhardness value of conventional restorative glass ionomer cement was similar for both alcohol containing and alcohol free mouth rinses.

Conclusion

Both mouth rinses showed reduction in microhardness values of all three restorative materials, with more reduction caused due to alcohol containing mouth rinses in composite and light cure glass ionomer.

How to cite this article

Vasundhara S, Rucha N. Effect of alcohol containing and alcohol free mouth rinses on microhardness of three esthetic restorative materials. CODS J Dent 2014;6;5-8
Prevalence and distribution of dental anomalies and fluorosis in a small cohort of Indian school children and teenager
Authors: Madhushankari G.S , Selvamani. M
Published: July 2019

Objective

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of developmental dental anomalies and fluorosis in small cohort of Indian school children & teenagers.

Method

A total of 473 school children and teenagers (250 female & 223 male) of 6 - 17 years were examined clinically for developmental anomalies of teeth such as peg lateral, supernumerary teeth (mesiodens), and talon's cusp. Children were also examined for dental fluorosis.

Result

On examination 1.47% of the sample population, had at least one developmental dental anomaly. Prevalence of Peg lateral, Mesiodens, and Talon's cusp was 0.63%, 0.63% and 0.21% respectively while 87.9% showed fluorosis induced enamel hypoplasia.

Conclusions

the most common dental anomalies was Peg lateral and Mesiodens. The present study also emphasizes the need for de-fluoridation of water in the region, because of high incidence of enamel hypoplasia induced by fluorosis in the study group. Other developmental dental anomalies also differed in prevalence from previous reports, pointing to a possible ethnic variation.

How to cite this article

Selvamani M, Praveen SB, Madhushankari GS. Prevalence and distribution of dental anomalies and fluorosis in a small cohort of Indian school children and teenagers CODS J Dent 2014;6;9-12
Management of anterior teeth crossbite using double cantilever spring with posterior bite plane - A case report
Authors: Ananthraj. A , Ashwini. B.L
Published: July 2019

Anterior dental crossbites are one of the most common orthodontic problems that we observe in growing children. Anterior crossbite correction in early mixed dentition is highly recommended as this kind ofmalocclusion do not diminish with age. Uncorrected anterior crossbite may lead to abnormal wear of the lower incisors, dental compensation of mandibular incisors leading to thinning of labial alveolar plate and/or gingival recession. There are several methods for solving this problem. This paper reports a n case of anterior crossbite, which was corrected using the Hawley's appliance with double cantilever spring in a short period of 3 – 4 weeks without causing any damage to the tooth or the periodontium.

Conclusion

Dental anterior cross-bite involving one or more teeth can be corrected by means of double cantilever spring with posterior bite plane.

How to cite this article

Neena IE, Anantharaj A, Ashwini BL. Management of anterior teeth crossbite using double cantilever spring with posterior bite plane - A case report. CODS J Dent 2014;6;122-123
Role of maxillary and mandibular canine indices in sex determination: Perspective of a forensic odontologist
Authors: Pramod RC , Vibuthe Nupura , Suresh KV , Shetty Sharan J , Shetty Neha
Published: July 2019

Introduction

Dental evidence is valuable in identification of individuals, especially following mass disasters. Canines are found to exhibit the greatest sexual dimorphism amongst all teeth.

Objective

To investigate the accuracy with which gender can be differentiated by using the maxillary and mandibular canine indices in an Indian population.

Material and Methods

The present study was performed on 200 subjects (100 males, 100females) between the age group of 18-25 years, randomly sampled with informed consent (Through 3rd party).

Results

Males showed greater mean mesiodistal dimensions for each tooth in comparison to females in both maxillary and mandibular arches. When the level of accuracy for sex determination was measured using maxillary canine index it was found that 55% females and 60% males were classified correctly. The level of accuracy for sex determination using mandibular canine index found 67% females and 78% males were classified correctly.

Conclusion

canine indices are a quick and reliable method for sexual identification when a standard for the population is available. With these calculations, we could predict the sex correctly at 72.5% and 57.5 % in this study for mandibular and maxillary canine indices respectively. This method can be used as adjunct to other available tools for sex

How to cite this article

Pramod RC, Nupura V, Suresh KV, Vidya K, Sharan JS, Neha S. Role of maxillary and mandibular canine indices in sex determination: Perspective of a forensic odontologist. CODS J Dent 2014;6;68-71
Thickness of the epithelium and the inflammatory cell infiltrate in oral lichen planus. A morphometric study
Authors: Nandini D.B , Ramya VV
Published: July 2019

Background

Oral lichen planus is a chronic mucocutaneous disease of uncertain etiology. Inflammatory cell infiltrate plays an important role in pathogenesis of oral lichen planus. It is said that hyperplastic epithelium is seen where the inflammatory cell infiltrate is mild while beneath atrophic epithelium dense inflammatory cell infiltrate is evident. Studies have shown negative correlation between thickness of the epithelium and thickness of inflammatory cell infiltrate. Morphometric studies in oral lichen planus are very scanty and have been performed using stage micrometer and eye piece graticule. Using Image Analysis Software can avoid inter-observer variations which has not been done till date.

Aim and Objectives

The present study aimed at evaluating thickness of epithelium and thickness of inflammatory cell infiltrate and to determine any existing relation between the same using Image Analysis Software. Other histopathologic features were also evaluated.

Materials and method

58 confirmed cases of oral lichen planus from buccal mucosa were retrieved from department archives. 6μ thick sections were stained with Hematoxylin and Eosin. Six non-overlapping fields were selected randomly from each section and photomicrographs were captured under 4x objective using Trinocular Research Microscope. Morphometry was done using Image Analysis Software and data was stored in Microsoft excel for statistical analysis.

Results

In present study the mean of epithelium thickness was 281.2059 and inflammatory cell infiltrate thickness was 330.2540. An inverse correlation was observed. As the thickness of inflammatory cell infiltrate increased there was a decrease in thickness of epithelium (Coefficient -0.156).

Conclusion

Thickness of the epithelium may vary according to the site, however in this study all cases were from buccal mucosa. Inflammatory cell infiltrate influences overlying thickness of epithelium and determines its nature.

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Ramya VV, Nandini DB, Praveen SB, Madhushankari GS. Thickness of the epithelium and the inflammatory cell infiltrate in oral lichen planus. A morphometric study. CODS J Dent 2014;6;78-82
Editors Desk
Authors: Vandana K.L , Nagaveni N.B
Published: July 2019

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Vandana K.L., Nagaveni N.B, Editors Desk. CODS J Dent 2015;7: 03
Management of an erupted mesiodens causing severe displacement of maxillary permanent central incisor
Authors: Patil Disha , Roshan NM
Published: July 2019

Mesiodens is a supernumerary tooth occurring in the anterior maxilla, located between the maxillary central incisors. Extraction of a mesiodens at a time appropriate for promoting self-eruption in the early mixed dentition may result in better alignment of the teeth and may minimize the need for orthodontic treatment. This case report features management of erupted mesiodens which caused the permanent maxillary right central incisor to be displaced labially in a ten year old female who was treated successfully by timely intervention in her mixed dentition.

How to cite this article

Disha P, Poornima P, Nagaveni NB, Roshan NM. Management of an erupted mesiodens causing severe displacement of maxillary permanent central incisor. CODS J Dent 2015;7:39-41.
Anticarious efficiency and effectiveness of Terminalia Chebula and Chlorhexidine as an oral rinse in children - An In-Vivo Study
Authors: Singh Gurjit , Garewal Ripin , Garewal Jessica , Sandhu Manpreet Kaur
Published: July 2019

Background

Chlorhexidine mouth wash has been used for decades, however, it remains contraindicated in children and teenagers. On the other hand, the anti-microbial properties of plant derived compounds are well documented.

Aim

To compare, in vivo the efficacy and effectiveness of aqueous fruit extract of Terminalia chebula and Chlorhexidine oral rinse as an anti caries agent in children.

Materials and Methods

30 children in the age groups of 13 - 19 years were randomly selected for the study. The efficacy of the two agents (Terminalia Chebula and Chlorhexidine) as anti caries agents was assessed by evaluating the salivary pH and the salivary buffering capacity. The values obtained were subjected to statistical analysis.

Results

A percentage improvement in buffering capacity was noted with Terminalia chebula when compared to Chlorhexidine mouthwash which indicated potential long term effects. The pH of both Terminalia chebula and Chlorhexidine did not show any significant difference.

Conclusion

Terminalia chebula can suitably be used as an anti-carious oral rinse and does not have any side effects such as erosion and staining.

How to cite this article

Garewal P, Garewal J, Sandhu MK, Singh G. Anticarious efficiency and effectiveness of Terminalia Chebula and Chlorhexidine as an oral rinse in children - An In-Vivo Study. CODS J Dent 2015;7: 8- 12
Director's Message
Authors: Reddy V.V. Subba
Published: July 2019

How to site this article: Subba Reddy VV. Director's Message. CODS J Dent 2015;7: 52
Editors’ Desk
Authors: Vandana K.L , Nagaveni N.B
Published: July 2019

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Vandana K.L. Nagaveni NB. Editors’ Desk. CODS J Dent 2015;7: 03
Effect of UV disinfection on dimensional stability and infection control of elastomeric impression materials
Authors: Hajira Neha , Wadhwani Ashwini , Kumar G. Vinaya
Published: July 2019

In many areas of dental practice which involves exposure to blood and other body fluids, there is growing concern regarding improvements in cross-infection control. There is a need for disinfection methods to be effective while also being cheap, rapid, non-toxic, broad spectrum and easy to practice. Impression materials used in prosthodontics cannot be heat sterilized and are often damaged by chemical disinfection. In recent advances, ultraviolet disinfection method has begun to prove its effectiveness to control contamination of impression materials by killing microbes while preserving the quality of material. This scientific paper to be presented is on a study conducted to evaluate the effect of ultraviolet disinfection on the dimensional stability and infection control of elastomeric impression materials.

How to cite this article

Vinaya Kumar G, Wadhwani A, Hajira N. Effect of UV disinfection on dimensional stability and infection control of elastomeric impression materials.

CODS J Dent 2015;7:60-63.
Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Chronic Tendinopathy
Authors: Sivan Manoj , Brown James
Published: July 2019

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is increasingly being used in the treatment of chronic tendinopathy in both sporting and sedentary population. It is rich source of various growth factors and is believed to stimulate and enhance the tissue repair process in tendinopathy. The current literature has six clinical studies (excluding single case studies) which have investigated the effect of PRP in tendinopathy of various tendons. The evidence so far is inconclusive in demonstrating the superiority of PRP over placebo injection or eccentric loading exercises. Future research should focus on conducting randomised controlled studies to establish the clinical effect and support or refute the current widespread use of PRP in chronic tendinopathy.
Functional Outcome after Rehabilitation among Different Diagnostic Groups of Childhood Meningoencephalitis
Authors: Khatua D K , Pramanik R , Pan P P , Santra G
Published: July 2019

Objective

To study the functional outcomes in different groups of meningoencephalitis patients after rehabilitation approach in addition to standard medical therapy.

Study period

From January 2007 to January 2009.

Study Design

Prospective longitudinal analytical study.

Study Area

Departmentof Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Department of Paediatric Medicine in North Bengal Medical College, Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling, India.

Study population

108 patients.

Material and methods

After taking consent and institutional ethical committee clearance the sample size were assessed. After stabilisation of the affected children with medical therapies, rehabilitation regimen was added.

Outcome measures

Percentage of total Wee FIM score.

Follow up

0, 2weeks, 6 weeks.

Results

Data analysed by McNamara's chi Square test showed disability rate is much higher than other aetiology. Best prognosis is seen in patients with viral infections.

Discussion

In developing countries children in lower socioeconomic group from rural areas are the most victim of tuberculous meningoencephalitis who responded reasonably with rehabilitation regimen.

Conclusion

Rehabilitation regimen is best helpful in viral infection. Tuberculous infection, relatively commoner in India does not respond very well.
Comparison of Ultrasonic Therapy, Sodium Hyaluronate Injection and Steroid Injection in the Treatment of Peri-arthritis Shoulder
Authors: Sonal Chauhan , Kothari S.Y. , Nonica Laisram
Published: July 2019

Peri-arthritis (PA) shoulder is a common cause of shoulder pain and disability. The optimum management of periarthritis shoulder has been the subject of great debate, particularly since the condition tends to resolve spontaneously over months to years leaving behind stiff shoulder.

Objectives of this study was to prospectively evaluate the comparative efficacy of intra-articular steroid (methylprednisolone) injection, intra-articular sodium hyaluronate injection and deep heat in patients with peri-arthritis shoulder who were also taught a simple home exercise programme.

Objectives of this study was to prospectively evaluate the comparative efficacy of intra-articular steroid (methylprednisolone) injection, intra-articular sodium hyaluronate injection and deep heat in patients with peri-arthritis shoulder who were also taught a simple home exercise programme.

Outcomes were determined by the assessment of subjective and objective parameters viz. shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI), range of motion. All three groups showed improvement with respect to time. Steroid group and sodium hyaluronate group showed significant improvement as compared to other ultrasonic group (p=0.02) with respect to shoulder pain and disability index and range of motion. Improvement in pain was equal with all three types of treatment‥
Indwelling Catheter Related Pressure Ulcer in Groin in a Tetraplegic Patient: A Case Report
Authors: Joy AK , Singh Th Khelendro , Sangme Ngampa , Mohes AS
Published: July 2019

Ulcer prevention and its management has been a challenge in the practice of rehabilitation medicine and more so, with the tetraplegic subjects. We herein report a case of a 42-year-old tetraplegic male, who presented with multiple pressure ulcers and atypical grade-II ulcer in the right groin due to mismanagement of indwelling urethral catheter. Groin is extremely an unusual site for ulcer and no similar case has been previously reported with an ulcer in the groin in a spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. This case highlights the importance of proper positioning of indwelling urethral catheter, its care, and prevention of medical devices related (iatrogenic) complications in patients undergoing treatment.
Rehabilitation Medicine Implications of Stem Cell Therapy in Spinal Cord Injury–A Review
Authors: Singh U , Handa Gita , Sumalatha K B
Published: July 2019

The life expectancy in spinal cord injury has increased but no cure has been found yet. Stem cell therapy in the spinal cord injury stands high hopes of neural repair and regeneration and getting back to normal life. But for its fruitful result it is essential to know the pathophysiology of the spinal cord injury and also the treatment should be appropriately timed according to the stages of injury. Regular follow-up of these patients is very important as stem cell therapy alone without appropriate rehabilitation may not only result in failure of therapy but also patients may end up in complications such as UTI, bed sores etc. Role of rehab in spinal cord injury with respect to physiological and task oriented neuroplasticity has shown benefits in animal studies. Rehabilitation programme integrated with the stem cell therapy may help to improve the functional outcome.
Myositis Ossificans Circumscripta: A Case Report
Authors: Equebal Ameed , Osama Neyaz , Vasundhara Ghosal , Rakesh Jhalani , Ambar Ballav , Sanjay Keshkar
Published: July 2019

Introduction

Myositis ossificans circumscripta (MOC) is a form of heterotopic ossification (HO) that is benign in nature but may appear clinically and radiologically as a malignant neoplasm. A 26 years old male patient of traumatic spastic paraplegia, secondary to compression fracture of D8-D10 vertebra presented with severe LBP, more around right buttock with hip movement. During investigations, the presence of large heterotopic ossification mass was noted on rightside of pelvis. Diagnosis was confirmed by blood investigations, x-rays, MRI. Malignancy was excluded by bone biopsy. Case was managed conservatively, the orthosis was changed. Patient was discharged in early July 2012 with significant improvement in pain (VAS-1) and ROM of hip with proper counselling to patient, care-givers and necessary advice for resettlement.
Gutter Crutches: An Unconventional Walking Aid for Incomplete Tetraplegics – A Case Report
Authors: Senthilvelkumar T , Thomas Raji
Published: July 2019

The goal of the therapists and patient while selecting an ambulatory aid is to maximise walking ability, manoeuverability and independence, while maintaining safety and stability. Unlike elbow crutches or walker, gutter crutches are not a familiar and well established walking aid in the rehabilitation of persons with incomplete spinal cord injury. In this case report we highlight enhanced ambulation achieved by a 53-year-old man with chronic, incomplete tetraplegia with the use of gutter crutches.
Urodynamic study of Bladder Behaviour in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Patients in Response to Rehabilitation
Authors: Jungindro Singh Ningthoujam , Sanjay, Keshkar , Ajit Singh Naorem , Ratnesh Kumar
Published: July 2019

Objective

To study the bladder behaviour in response to rehabilitation intervention in traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) patients using urodynamic study (UDS) and to compare the nature of the bladder in a rehabilitated and nonrehabilitated neurogenic bladder of traumatic SCI.

Study design

Prospective follow-up study.

Setting

Rehabilitation ward of National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped.

Material and Method

Thirty traumatic SCI patients mean age 31.4±7.9 years, 26 males and 4 females, admitted for rehabilitation were done UDS to see the bladder behaviour in response to rehabilitation intervention and compare the nature of bladder of the rehabilitated and that of the non-rehabilitated neurogenic bladder. Rehabilitation of the bladder was done at least for three months. The study lasted for 2 years with a minimum of one year follow-up.

Result

In upper motor neuron (UMN) neurogenic bladders there were significant changes in the max. cystometric capacity (p=0.018) after rehab intervention. The compliance, Pdet. at first desire to void and Pdet. at max. cystometric capacity of these patients were also found to have significant correlations (p=0.012, 0.010 and 0.014 respectively). But the volume at the first desire to void does not show must significant changes after rehab intervention (p=0.45). Significant reduction of amplitude and frequency was found in involuntary contractions (detrusor hyper-reflexia). In similar comparison of the lower motor neuron (LMN) neurogenic bladder significant changes after rehab intervention, could be found only in the max. cystometric capacity (p=0.018). Other variables like compliance, volume at first desire to void, Pdet. at first desire to void, and Pdet. at max. cystometric capacity were found to have no significant changes after rehab intervention (p=0.168, 0.194, 0.324, 0.302 respectively).

Conclusion

The change in the nature of the rehabilitated neurogenic bladder is different with the type of bladder.
Association of Low Back Pain with Common Risk Factors: A Community Based Study
Authors: Uddin Mohammad Moin , Khan Aminuddin A , Chowdhury Ahsanul Hoque , Guha Ranjan Kumar
Published: July 2019

Background

Low back pain is very common in Asian communities. It is a major cause of activity limitation. Its risk factors were not studied well in Asian communities. This study was performed in the rural area to see the association of some common posture related and modifiable risk factors of low back pain.

Methods

This is a community based case-control study. Participants of both sexes between 30 and 60 years were selected who had low back pain. Data were collected with a semi-structured questionnaire and fifty-one participants were interviewed from which 32 had back pain (cases). Risk factor association was compared with age and ethnicity matched 19 patients without low back pain (control group).

Results

The point prevalence of low backache was 63%. Mean age of the patients was 45.8 (±10.8 SD) years. Seventy per cent of the back pain patients were females and 30% were males. Back pain was significantly associated with the risk factor ‘bending and twisting movements of the body’ (OR= 4.6 with 95% CI= 1.1 to 18.9, p= 0.041). It was not found to be significantly associated with the other studied risk factors.

Conclusion

Low back pain had a very high prevalence in rural Bangladesh. Bending and twisting movements of spine was the only posture related significant risk factor of low back pain.
Grading of Adductor Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy – A New Approach
Authors: Goyal Vinay , Laisram Nonica
Published: July 2019

Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common form of cerebral palsy. Spasticity in hip adductor causes discomfort, stiffness and difficulties in performing physical activities such as seating, transfers and walking. Grading of hip adductor spasticity is still a challenge in the field of rehabilitation. A simple method to assess hip adductor spasticity and use it as outcome measures of intervention is needed in general clinical practice.

We propose a visual method for grading hip adductor spasticity i.e grade 1= touch at ankle, grade 2 = crossing at ankle and grade 3 = crossing at knee in spastic cerebral palsy children. We followed 60 spastic cerebral palsy children over a period of three months on oral antispastic medication and found it very useful to assess response to drug. Intially hip adductor spasticity of grade 3 was observed in 10 %, grade 2- 8.33%, grade 1- 26.66% and 45% patients had no scissoring. After three months of drug therapy improvement was observed as grade 3 seen in 1 %, grade 2 - 7%, grade 1 - 23.33% and patients with no scissoring rose to 63.3%. These observations show that visual method for hip adductor spasticity is a simple and helpful method for grading response to therapeutic intervention.