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Subjectively, out of 6 patients with LMN palsy, results were graded as excellent in 2 cases, good in 3 cases, fair in 1 case, and out of 4 patients with weakness in specific facial nerve branches, the subjective results were excellent in 2 cases, good in 1 case and fair in 1 case. Objectively, the effect of transposed temporalis galea on orbicularis occuli, levator labii superioris and orbicularis oris was found to be statistically significant in patients with LMN palsy.

Our study proves the versatility of temporalis muscle galea pedicled flap in cases of long-standing facial paralysis by motion mode echomyography.

Our study proves the versatility of temporalis muscle galea pedicled flap in cases of long-standing facial paralysis by motion mode echomyography.

Immediate implant with socket shield and immediate implant without socket shield are the two techniques which can be used to preserve the already thin labial bone in the esthetic region, thus eliminating the need for graft materials.

To compare the efficacy of immediate implant placement after extraction without socket-shield technique and with socket-shield technique in the esthetic region.

Sixteen patients who reported with unsalvageable maxillary anterior teeth with labial bone thickness of less than 2mm, depicted on preoperative CBCT, were chosen for the study and randomly assigned one of the two groups Group A comprising socket-shield technique patients and Group B comprising immediate implant placement without socket shield. The labial bone thickness was analyzed along its entire length through CBCT scan at definite follow-up intervals up to a period of 12months after the procedure.

Follow-up of 1year demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in the labial bone thickness at the crest in Group B after 8th and 12th months of implant placement.

The two techniques need further comparison though our study results demonstrated better preservation of bone through the socket-shield technique, thus eliminating the need for any bony substitutes.

The two techniques need further comparison though our study results demonstrated better preservation of bone through the socket-shield technique, thus eliminating the need for any bony substitutes.

To evaluate the efficacy of postsurgical oral prophylactic antibiotic versus antimicrobial suture placement in preventing infection after removal of an impacted mandibular third molar.

This was a prospective, single-blind study including 150 individuals of 18-40years divided into two groups with 75 patients each. The patients in Group 1 were administered oral amoxicillin tablets 500mg for 5days postsurgery with 3-0 polyglactin sutures for closure and in group 2 with (3-0) antimicrobial chlorhexidine diacetate-impregnated polyglactin sutures only. Evaluation was done on 3rd, 7th, 15thdays and 1month.

There was no significant difference in rates of infection between the groups. Abnormal erythema, pain and trismus showed statistically better results in group 2 on 3rd and 7th days. An antibiotic side effect assessment showed 17.65% patients with minor side effects.

Chlorhexidine diacetate-impregnated polyglactin sutures showed reduced erythema, pain and trismus in healthy patients undergoing surgical removal of third molar.

Chlorhexidine diacetate-impregnated polyglactin sutures showed reduced erythema, pain and trismus in healthy patients undergoing surgical removal of third molar.

Facial abrasions, the most common squeal of trauma, have been treated widely by moist occlusive dressings. This novel study aims to evaluate polyethylene surgical drape dressing (PESG) as an alternative to autoclaved banana leaf (

) dressing in facial abrasions.

Sixty patients who reported to our emergency department, having abrasions over head, neck and face region secondary to trauma, were included. Thirty patients were given PESG, and 30 were given banana leaf dressings. Dressings were changed daily for 7days. Pain on dressing change, status of wound bed on every dressing change, handling characteristics of each dressing material and comfort to the patient were assessed.

Analysis revealed that the properties of PESG dressings are parallel to banana leaf dressing in all aspects except pain on dressing change. PF-8380 PESG caused no pain during dressing change which was statistically significant (

 < 0.011).

Facial abrasions can be effectively treated by PESG dressing. It is easily available in any hospital setting, has an ideal surface, i.e. impervious and smooth. It also maintains a moist condition,is completely painless and inexpensive. Hence, it can become a new standard for treating facial abrasions especially to poor patients in developing countries.

Facial abrasions can be effectively treated by PESG dressing. It is easily available in any hospital setting, has an ideal surface, i.e. impervious and smooth. It also maintains a moist condition, is completely painless and inexpensive. Hence, it can become a new standard for treating facial abrasions especially to poor patients in developing countries.

This clinical randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of prednisolone mouthwash as a treatment modality for moderately advanced cases of oral submucous fibrosis.

Sixty-four patients were enrolled for the study and randomized into two groups (

 = 32 in each group). The experimental group was treated with prednisolone mouthwash and antioxidant capsule as per GDCH Nagpurprotocol, and control group was treated with antioxidant capsule only. The primary outcome variables were interincisal mouth opening, burning sensation, and recurrent ulceration. Clinical responses were obtained at the time of the allocation, at 1, 3, 6, and 9months into the intervention, and 6months thereafter.

The average increased mouth opening achieved was 10.46mm (

 < 0.5) in group A (experimental group) and only 1.04mm (

 < 0.5) mm in group B (control group). In addition, there was a significant difference in relief of burning sensation and recurrent ulceration. Relief of burning sensation and recurrent ulceration was within 12.81 and 10.93days, respectively, in group A when compared to group B which was within 21.56 and 20.06days, respectively.

We conclude that in our trial, prednisolone mouthwash with antioxidants was seen to be efficacious, safe, and reliable in the management of oral submucous fibrosis.

We conclude that in our trial, prednisolone mouthwash with antioxidants was seen to be efficacious, safe, and reliable in the management of oral submucous fibrosis.