A Journal of Clinical Dentistry-Heal Talk

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Authors: Ravnitya Singh1, Supreet Singh2

The relationship between chronic hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) and oral lichen planus (OLP) is a current topic in the field of oral medicine. Many studies of this association have been made over time. The geographic variation of the hepatitis C prevalence proved to be an important factor influencing the statistical results of the studies analyzing the association of the oral lichen planus with the hepatitis C virus. Approaching this issue is not to be neglected. Treatment outcomes in patients with oral lichen planus associated with chronic hepatitis C virus are often unsatisfactory compared to patients suffering from idiopathic oral lichen planus. Also, the evolution of oral lesions is often fluctuating, with repeated periods of relapse according to the degree of liver function decompensation. Background therapy for liver disease itself may influence lichen planus lesions. Thus, during therapy with interferon and ribavir in oral lesions may appear or become acute.

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Authors: Bidushi Ganguli1, Md. Jalaluddin2

Introduction: Implants can fail due to several causes, they can be failure to osseointegrate, defective prosthesis, fracture of the implant body,malposition implants that can damage vital structures, and peri-implant advanced loss of bone. Management of peri-implant complication is an important aspect in implant dentistry. Aim: The following case report demonstrates management of an early implant failure of an immediate implant using guided bone regeneration(GBR). Methodology: A 30 years old male patient underwent immediate implant placement w.r.t 11. After two weeks, he reported to the clinic with pain and suppuration. Then CBCT was advised, which revealed complete buccal bone resorption and compromised primary stability. The patient was treated surgically after an extensive study of the CBCT report. The implant was retrieved and re-implanted, placing the implant more palatally followed by GBR to treat the advanced bone loss. Thus, assisting in osseo integration. Result: Proper osseo integration was attained at 6 months follow-up followed by loading of the prosthesis. Conclusion: Guided bone regeneration is a pioneering method for the management of such implant complications.

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Authors: Archita Datta Anuppriyanka I 1, Arundeep Kaur Lamba2 , Farrukh Faraz3 , Shruti Tandon4, 5, Sachin Dhingra6

Periodontal disease is multifactorial; therefore, determining the exact etiology of the same is critical when planning the treatment. Developmental disturbances of the teeth may manifest by variation in number, position, size, shape, eruption, or structure. It can be in generalized or localized form. Concrescence and enamel pearl are developmental anomalies that can cause periodontal pockets to persist by acting as a nidus for plaque accumulation and interfering with patient oral hygiene. This necessitates a proper diagnosis of such anomalies, which, although rare, necessitate suitable management to aid in periodontal therapy and maintenance.