Peripheral giant cell granuloma in a child with ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft lip/palate syndrome: a case report.

BACKGROUND: Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft lip/palate (EEC) syndrome mainly affects ectodermal and mesodermal tissues. It is usually manifested as split hands and feet, ectodermal dysplasia, and orofacial clefting, along with other signs and symptoms. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment is required, in which dentists play an important role in identifying and treating various oral conditions that may be genetically linked to or may be the result of EEC syndrome. CASE PRESENTATION: The present case describes the oral condition of a young child suffering from EEC syndrome and presenting with peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) in the mandibular anterior region. After obtaining a thorough medical and family history and a clinical examination, the lesion was surgically excised under local anesthesia. The patient was followed up at periodic intervals for the next twenty four months, during which no recurrence of the lesion was observed. CONCLUSION: This report highlights the role of a dentist in the management of the oral conditions of patients suffering from EEC syndrome.

Visually impaired population from low socioeconomic strata and their oral health status: an observational study.

A significant portion of the world's population suffers from blindness. Despite being a vital part of systemic health, oral health is neglected in such a population. The present study aimed to determine the oral health status of blind individuals in north India and to identify the factors affecting it. Sixty-nine blind students from a local school for the visually impaired were included in the study. A questionnaire was used to record the basic demographic details and oral habits, followed by an oral examination by a single trained dentist to record dental caries, periodontal status and dental trauma. The prevalence of Dental caries was 63.8% (mean 1.43 ± 1.61). Gingival bleeding on probing (BOP) was found in 60.9% of individuals. Dental trauma prevalence was 23.2%, and harmful oral habits were found in 31.9% of individuals. Individuals experiencing a toothache in the last year had a 1.784 times higher risk of dental caries than those who didn't experience a toothache. Individuals having acquired blindness are 2.411 times more prone to dental trauma in comparison to those suffering from congenital blindness. Blind individuals have poor oral health. Toothache in the last one year is an important risk factor for dental caries in such individuals. Acquired blindness makes a person more susceptible to dental trauma than congenital blindness.

Prevalence of most caries-susceptible area on individual primary tooth surface: an observational study.

Due to multifactorial aetiology, tooth surfaces of primary dentition are more prone to dental caries and follow the specific pattern of dental caries which is difficult to control. The proper knowledge of caries-susceptible areas on individual primary teeth surfaces guides the clinician to take early preventive measures to stop the progression of dental caries. This study aims to find the prevalence of caries-susceptible areas on primary teeth surfaces in preschool children and the most commonly affected primary teeth. The study design adopted was a cross-sectional study. A total number of 3720 teeth of 186 preschool children were examined for initial pinpoint caries lesions using World Health Organization (WHO) caries detection criteria. 33 caries-susceptible areas were examined on individual primary tooth surfaces of preschool children who visited the Faculty of Dental Sciences. Each tooth surface was recorded separately and no radiographic examination was done. Obtained data was analysed keeping the level of significance at 5%. The overall prevalence of caries-susceptible area was found significantly higher in the maxillary teeth (Maxillary teeth: 41.7% vs. Mandible teeth: 30.7%; p < 0.001) and anterior teeth (Anterior teeth: 43.7% vs. Posterior teeth: 28.4%; p < 0.001). The prevalence of caries-susceptible area on primary teeth on the right side when compared to left counterparts was similar (Right side-38.6% and left side-38.4%; p = 0.931). Area 2 was the most prevalent area on primary teeth surfaces and primary canine was more prevalent in caries-susceptible areas.