Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

Kavitaa Nedunchezhian ¹, Nalini Aswath ²

Affiliations
1 Private Practice, Chennai, IN
2 Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, IN

Abstract

Achondroplasia, most frequent form of dwarfism, is of special interest in the field of dentistry because of its craniofacial characteristics that includes relative macrocephaly, frontal prominence depressed nasal bridge, maxillary hypoplasia and dental malocclusion. The present paper reports a case of 30 years old male achondroplastic patient with review of the literature.

Keywords

Dwarfism, Cartilage, Gene Mutation, FGFR3 and Orofacial Manifestation.

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S. Angelinteena ¹, Nalini Aswath ¹, V. T. Hemalatha ¹, A. AMUDHAN ², T. Sarumathi ²

Affiliations
1 Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, generalized or systemic hypersensitivity condition with increased mortality and requires immediate management. Dentist will face this kind of risky entity most commonly while administering local anesthesia. This review is just to update and to impart knowledge regarding management of anaphylaxis to the dentists to avoid fatality.

Keywords

Anaphylaxis, Dentistry, Adrenaline, Lignocaine.

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H. Aravindhswamy ¹, R. Sankar Narayanan ¹, T. Manigandan ¹, Nalini Aswath ¹, V. T. Hemalatha ²

Affiliations
1 Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Pharmacovigilance is useful toreassure the safety of drugs and protecting the consumers from their injuries effects. A number of single drugs as well as fixed dose combinations have been banned from manufacturing, marketing and distribution in India. An important issue about the availability of banned drugs over the counter in India is that sufficient adverse drug reactions data about these drugs have not been reported. The most common categories of drugs withdrawn in the last decade were non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (28%), antidiabetics (14.28%), antiobesity (14.28%), antihistamines (14.28%), gastroprokinetic drugs (7.14%), breast cancer and infertility drugs (7.14%), irritable bowel syndrome and constipation drugs (7.14%) and antibiotics (7.14%). Drug withdrawals from market were made mainly due to safety issues involving cardiovascular events (57.14%), liver damage (14.28%), and carcinogenic reasons . Majority of drugs have been banned since 3-5 years in other countries but are still available for sale in India. The present study says about how to manage adverse drug reactions and to prevent it in advance and provides implications for developing a system that can ensure the safety and efficacy of drugs in India.There should be a multidisciplinary approach towards drug safety that should be implemented throughout the entire duration spanning from drug discovery to usage by consumers.

Keywords

Pharmacovigilance, Adverse Drug Reaction, Drug Safety, Multidisciplinary Approach.

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Harshada Ragunathan ¹, R. Sankar Narayanan ², Nalini Aswath ², T. Sarumathi ³, A. Amudhan ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Thaimoogambikai Dental College and Hospital, IN
2 Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Swelling of neck always have a wide range of differential diagnosis. Salivary glands are group of organs that secretes saliva which helps in normal functioning of the oral cavity. Many conditions affect the salivary gland because of its size and location. Sialadenitis is the inflammatory condition of the salivary gland which is commonly encountered yet infrequently discussed topic. Sialoliths are calcified organic matter that forms with in the secretory system of the major and minor salivary glands. Sialolithiasis is one of the major causes for sialadenitis which has been shown in many studies. Here we have discussed about a swelling which was present in the right submandibular region with a duration of 3 weeks for which OPG, Lateral Ceph and Ultrasound has been taken for finalising the diagnosis.

Keywords

Sialolithi, OPG, Parotid, Submandibular.

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Jemima Judith ¹, T. Manigandan ¹, T. Sarumathi ¹, A. Amudhan ¹, Nalini Aswath ²

Affiliations
1 Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Immune-mediated diseases are some of the diseases that affect the patient’s quality of daily life due to their chronic nature. Of which most of them are mucocutaneous diseases and they involve the oral cavity. The treatment of these diseases is oftentimes challenging due to their immunological nature, comorbidity, frequent relapses and long term use of medications and their complications. Immunomodulators are the most rapidly developing current trend. They are used quite often for a large number of these diseases. This article discusses some of the lesions where immunomodulatory drugs are used.

Keywords

Immunomodulators, Immunosuppressants, Immunostimulants.

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Harshada Ragunanthan ¹, R. Sankar Narayanan ², Nalini Aswath ³

Affiliations
1 Senior Lecturer, Thai Mookambikai Dental College & Hospital, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, IN
2 Reader, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, IN
3 Prof & Head, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology Sree Balaji Dental College And Hospital, BIHER, IN

Abstract

Tuberculosis has recently resurged as a worldwide public health concern in spite of their recent advances in its diagnosis and management. It is estimated that approximately 8 million people develop TB each year & 3 million people die of complications associated with disease. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an acid-fast bacillus that is transmitted primarily through the respiratory tract and undergoes lymphohematogenous dissemination. Tuberculosis can involve any organ system in the body. While pulmonary tuberculosis is the most common presentation, extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is also an important clinical problem. The term EPTB has been used to describe isolated occurrence of tuberculosis at body sites other than the lung. Extrapulmonary tuberculosis has increased in number. It has been said that the percentage of smear-positive re-treatment cases is high in India due to many causes. In this article we have presented three cases of tuberculosis.

Keywords

TB, Lymphadenitis, Extrapulmonary TB.

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