A Journal of Clinical Dentistry-Heal Talk

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Authors: Dr. Ettishree P.G Student Dr. Vineeta Gupta Professor & Head Dr. Nutan Tyagi Senior Lecturer Dr. Akansha Misra Senior Lecturer Dept. of oral Pathology & Microbiology Institute of Dental Studies & Technologies, Kadrabad, Modinagar, (U.P.)-201201, India

In human body, tooth is the hardest known structure which is impervious to adverse conditions like incineration, immersion, trauma, mutilation, decomposition etc and hence, can be used in forensic investigations.Blood, hair, teeth, and various body fluids can be used as samples for DNA analysis.As compared to other samples which may get destroyed or degraded over time, teeth are more resistant and can be used as a valuable source of DNA. The DNA print is specific to an individual.By analyzing the DNA recovered from the teeth,the identification of human remains may be possible.DNA profiling can help in providing the exact identification of the human remains in mass disasters, in the identification of culprits in crime scene investigations and also in solving paternity issues. It can also provide information regarding the physical characteristics, ethnicity and gender determination of the individual to be identified. Dental tissue can be considered for DNA analysis as they are a rich source of quality DNA and hence can be utilized in forensic investigations. Recent advances in DNA profiling have high reliability and are accepted as legal proof in courts.

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Authors: Dr. Allen J. Moses DDS, DABDSM, DABCFP Dr. Derek Mahony BDS, MSc Orth, D Orth RCS, MDOrth RCPS, MOrth RCS, FRCD, MOrth RCS/CDS, FICD, IBO

there are approximately 100 intraoral appliances that have FDA clearance for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring in the US. Simply put, an intraoral appliance for the treatment of snoring and OSA is merely a piece of plastic with screws for adjustment. Clinical success is ultimately determined by the skill of the dentist, but there are at least six design principles to be considered when selecting the appropriate appliance:

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Authors: Dr. G Student Dr. S. V. Bhide HOD Dr. Sonali Babar P.G Student Dr. Rajshree Jadhav Reader Dept. of Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Dental College & Hospital, Pune. Avantika Jadhav

The practice of prosthetic dentistry can be affected by the 'Combination Syndrome' and its associated difficulties. They may present considerable clinical and technical difficulties to the dental practitioner even if this condition was first recognized over 30 years ago. This clinical scenario classically relates to changes found in the mouth after prolong use of a maxillary complete denture that has opposed natural mandibular anterior teeth mainly. The purpose of this article is to describe treatment of a patient who has shown clinical features of this condition, and review some of the relevant literature on this condition. For a variety of sound dental, medical and financial reasons, conventional prosthodontics still has much to offer in the oral rehabilitation of patients presenting with Combination Syndrome.

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Authors: Dr. Abhishek Khare Reader Dr. Amit Thahriani Private Practicinor Dr. Avinash Singh Chauhan Private Practicinor Dr. Anupama Khare P.G Student Dept. of Oral Pathology & Microbiology Career Post Graduate Institute of Dental Science, Lucknow

Cells possess a cytoskeleton that provides the structural framework. It facilitates intracellular transport, supports cell junctions, transmits signals about cell contact and permits motility. The cytoskeleton is a complex network of filaments that influence the dynamic morphology of eukaryotic cells in their tissue environment. It maintains the structural integrity of cells, anchoring intra-cytoplasmic organelles to the cellular membranes. The three structural elements of the cytoskeleton are microfilaments, microtubules and intermediate filaments, all are dynamic structures assembled from protein sub-unit and disassembled as cellular activities and external influences on cell changes.

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Authors: Dr. Pawan Sawalakhe P.G Student Dept. Of Periodontology Government Dental College & Hospital Aurangabad Maharashtra - 431001

Improper or no bone healing is a significant clinical problem within orthopedics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, as well as periodontology. A main obstacle for successful bone healing and the formation of new bone is that, in contract to osteogenesis, connective tissue formation occurs rapidly, thus, ingrowth of soft tissue may disturb or totally prevent osteogenesis from taking place in a defect or wound area