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Introduction: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory and immune mediated disease that affects the mucous membranes. OLP is cell-mediated, immune damage to basal keratinocytes that are recognized as being antigenically foreign or altered. Many treatment modalities have been tried since the time immemorial, steroids being the mainstay of the treatment, with more benefits than adversities, but now-a-days alternative/ herbal medicines are used keeping in view the chronicity of disease and long term treatment required to cure it. Curcuminoids, the major constituent of turmeric, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer properties. Natural / herbal product has minimal adversities so this can be more helpful for patients in the upcoming time. Aim: The study was conducted to compare the efficacy of conventional topical corticosteroid, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% with 1% curcumin gel in OLP patient and to assess reduction in burning sensation, regression of size and ulcero-erosive appearance of lesion. Materials and Methods: An intervention study was conducted on 40 patients diagnosed with OLP which were divided into two groups. Group A was provided with Ointment 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide while Group B was provided with 1% curcuma longa extracts gel for local application on the affected regions The results were analysed using Students t-test,discrete (categorical) data were summarised in number (n) and percentage (%) and compared by chi-square (χ2) test. Groups were also compared by two factor (groups and periods) repeated measure (RM) analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: Intragroup comparison showed statistically significant reduction in burning sensation, size and extension of lesion (p<0.001) as well as erythema and ulceration (p<0.001) in both the groups. In inter-group comparison, Group A showed reduction in burning sensation (97.3%), size and extension of lesion (100%), reduction in erosive pattern (94.7%) and reduction in ulcerative .......

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Crocus sativus, also known as "yellow gold," is a plant that is cultivated in countries such as Iran, India, and Greece. It is made up of dried red stigma and contains over 150 volatile compounds that are responsible for its aroma, including terpenes, terpene alcohol, and their esters. Two of its components, picrocrocin and safranal, contribute to its bitter taste and hay-like fragrance. This plant has several medicinal properties, including antioxidant, anti-tumorogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant effects, which make it effective in managing Oral Lichen Planus (OLP). A search of scientific journals was conducted to identify relevant articles on the potential use of crocus sativus in treating OLP. The literature suggests that crocus sativus can be used to successfully treat OLP, but more clinical studies are needed to establish its efficacy. The pharmacological properties of saffron, especially its crocin and safranal components, make it a potential therapeutic agent for various diseases, including cancer and oxidative stress. However, further laboratory-based research and clinical trials are needed to determine the precise mechanisms of action and establish its role as a novel therapeutic agent in OLP.

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The present paper describes a technique for the intrusion of over erupted Mandibular Molar using a single Buccal Shelf screw and a modified lingual arch. The objective was to incorporate only a single Buccal shelf screw, with a higher success rate than inter-radicular screws along with a modified lingual arch, which is more comfortable to the patient and convenient for the operator, compared to a two-screw technique for intrusion.

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The alteration of the eubiosis of the oral microenvironment, together with other risk factors, promotes the development of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases in the oral cavity, gingivitis, and periodontitis; they are characterized by the destruction of the gingiva and underlying tissues that support and house the teeth. Because of this, a patient without timely and adequate treatment can lose teeth. The elimination of supragingival plaque, scaling, and root planing, combined with antibiotics in some cases are the treatments for these diseases and are focused on controlling the growth of microorganisms considered pathogenic periodontal. This study reviews the literature on the use and effect of probiotics as a treatment alternative for periodontal diseases in various types of trials. In recent decades, bacterial resistance has increased over the years and has motivated the search for alternative methods such as probiotics, among which are bacterial species of the genus Lactobacillus. They have even been shown to be effective in periodontal diseases by controlling the growth of etiological agents and reducing the inflammation of the tissues affected by periodontal diseases.

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Oral cavity is the mirror which reflects general health. Dental caries is widely prevalent globally but the distribution and severity of dental caries varies across countries and regions. Dental caries is a microbial disease of the teeth that results in decalcification of calcified tissue & dissolution of the softened tissue of the teeth. Dental caries has affected the teeth of all nations, irrespective of geographic and bio-cultural differences. Prevalence of dental caries is a pressing health concern affecting at least half of the Indian population.