3D printing is a modern technology with various applications in prosthetic dentistry that has developed rapidly during last years as it saves time, manpower and guarantees perfect marginal fit of t...
Cigarette smoking is an accepted risk factor for a plethora of diseases including chronic periodontitis. Scientific evidence have shown that smokers harbor higher levels of putative periodontal pat...
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is the most common childhood malignancy with over 80% cure rates in most parts of the world. Nevertheless, genetic abnormalities that are the major prognostic and deter...
Bone is that part of the skeletal system which caters for structural stability and protection of the internal organs. It is composed mainly of cells and a collagenous extracellular matrix (type 1 c...
Vestibular migraine or migraine associated vertigo is recurrent episode of vertigo or dizziness associated with light sensitivity and noise intolerance with or without accompanying headache. The cl...
Menopause is a normal, natural phase which occurs in all women. During the transition period from reproductive age to menopausal age,women experience a lot of physical changes. Even though many wom...
Pregnancy-induced hypertension is a significant rise in blood pressure during pregnancy, occurring after 20 weeks. It includes gestational hypertension, mild pre-eclampsia, severe preeclampsia, and...
Clinical photography in modern day orthodontic practice has evolved as an important aid in diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical documentation of any case and therefore it becomes crucial for ...
Hemodialysis is the most common method used to treat advanced and permanent kidney failure. When kidney function decreases: Blood pressure is increased due to fluid overload and production of vasoa...
Identification of corpses is a difficult forensic procedure and it is mandated by laws and social rules. Comparison of ante mortem and post mortem medical records, such as dental documents, plays a...
Most of the patients in underdeveloped countries are not aware of the functional benefits of tympanoplasty/ossiculoplasty and they generally are contended to live with the discharge and residual he...
This book provides an insight to facial esthetics in orthodontics as macroesthetics, microesthetics and miniesthetics. Smile plays an important role in facial appearance,facial attractiveness and s...
Drugs plays an important role in human life in terms of healing diseases. In this process of curing the diseases most of the drugs can cause the side effects or adverse events which are not associa...
Candida albicans is an opportunistic diploid fungus that causes infection in immunocompromised and debilitated patients. Wide spread and prolonged usage of azoles in recent years has led to the rap...
Iron deficiency is the most common etiology of anemia worldwide and has several risk factors. Although iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) can occur at any age, women during reproductive age are particul...
Behavioural problems have occupied importance in medical science since its very inception. In the present century, however, behavioural problems have gained more importance then ever due to the adv...
Brucellosis is highly contagious disease which affects almost all livestock and wildlife species and results in major economic losses in terms of productivity and also poses a zoonotic threat to th...
Knowledge about the trends in antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in different settings is very important for rational antibiotic utilization.It is very important in areas where empiric therapy i...
Liver damage, including hepatitis, that is induced by chemicals or viruses often leads to liver fibrosis and sometimes leads to subsequent liver cirrhosis. For severe liver-associated diseases such...
Myofascial trigger point is a common painful disorder of skeletal muscle origin. The author has analyzed various therapeutic techniques and offered most effective modalities exercises and postural ...