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Deviated nasal septum (DNS) is defined as the deviation of the nasal bone, cartilage, or both from the midline of the face. DNS causes nasal blockage, watery discharge, nasal airway resistance, snoring, headache, facial pain, and cosmetic problems. DNS is the most common predisposing factor for chronic sinusitis. The present study was designed to analyze the prevalence of DNS and associated symptoms among the population ofMaharashtra state, India. Two hundred patients reporting to the school of dental sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India were recruited based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The demographic data of the patients including signs and symptoms of DNS were recorded in predesigned proforma. The patients were subjected to Orthopantomogram radiographic analysis to detect the type of DNS using Carestream, CS 8100 device. The DNS was classified according to Mladinas classification and subjected to statistical analysis. Out of the 200 subjects, 132 were males and 68 were females. DNS was observed in 136 patients (80 males and 56 females). Type II DNS was the most common, followed by type III. Patients suffering from symptoms of DNS were 124, with nasal obstruction as the most common complaint followed by nasal discharge. The prevalence of DNS was more among females, and type II DNS was most common among Maharashtra’s population. Nasal obstruction was the most reported symptom. Early diagnosis and treatment of DNS in an individual, will reduce the symptoms and improve the quality of life.
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Mishri is a form of smokeless tobacco used as a dentifrice in rural areas of central India. Mishri is applied to teeth and gums to clean the oral cavity. Mishri use has ill effects on oral health and periodontal tissues. The present study assessed the ill effect of mishri application periodontal tissues, and its correlation to the duration of use. A total of 300 subjects who used mishri as a dentifrice were considered. The enrolled subjects were categorized into three subgroups depending on the years of mishri usage. Age, gender, education level, socioeconomic status (SES), and body mass index (BMI), were recorded. Periodontal clinical parameters i.e. plaque index, gingival index, clinical attachment loss, and probing pocket depth were assessed. The data were statistically correlated with the duration of mishri usage with the Chi-square test and Analysis of variance. Out of the 300 subjects, 162 (54%) were males and 138 (46%) were females. SES and BMI had no association with mishri use but education level played a significant role in the avoidance of mishri use (P - 0.041). All the periodontal clinical parameters deteriorated with the duration of mishri use (P - 0.0001). It was concluded that mishri use was common in both genders. There was a deterioration of periodontal health and the progressive destruction of periodontal tissues with years of mishri use. The Dentist and community health workers should educate about the ill effects of tobacco use and mishri, as a dentifrice among the rural population.
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Ectodermal dysplasia is a hereditary disease characterized by a congenital dysplasia of one or more ectodermal structures and their accessory appendages. There are two main types, Hypohidrotic/Christ-Seimens- Tourian Syndrome and Hidrotic/Clouston syndrome. Common manifestations include defective hair follicles and eyebrows, frontal bossing with prominent supraorbital ridges, nasal bridge depression and protuberant lips. Intraorally common findings are anodontia or hypodontia and conical shaped teeth. The patient may suffer from dry skin, hyperthermia and unexplained high fever because of the deficiency of sweat glands. The present article reports unique case series of ectodermal dysplasia cases in two families, where three generations in the both the families were affected.