Indian Journal of Dental Education

Pyogenic granuloma is a common inflammatory hyperplastic lesion of oral cavity. The termis a misnomer because it is not related to infection and arises in response to various stimuli such as low-grade local irritation, traumatic injury, or hormonal factors. It is most commonly seen in females in their second decade of life due to vascular effects of hormones. This paper presents a case of pyogenic granuloma in 24year old pregnant lady in relation to lower anterior teeth. The lesion was excised by using diode laser at 1.5w settings. The healing was uneventful and no coe-pak, sutures or anti-inflammatory analgesics were used.

Keywords: Pyogenic granuloma (PG); Diode Laser.

Buccal fat pad is a deep encapsulated fat located on either side of the face between buccinator and other superficial muscles including masseter zygomaticus major and minor. It has a valuable surgical function and can serve as a well-vascularized,readily obtainable local flap for oral reconstructive purposes like gingival recession coverage.

Keywords: Buccal fat pad; Gingival recession.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the educational experiences of a group of Indian dental students and to assess their knowledge about child abuse and neglect. The purpose of this report also was to review the oral and dental aspects of physical and sexual abuse and dental neglect and the role of physicians and dentists in evaluating such conditions. Among health professionals, dentists are probably in the most favorable position to recognize child abuse, with opportunity to observe and evaluate not only the physical and the emotional condition of the children, but also the family background. The high frequency of facial injuries linked with physical abuse places the dentist at the forefront of professionals to identify and treat an abused child. Under-reporting of child abuse by the Dental health professionals continues, despite increasing consciousness of their prospective role in identifying this crime. There are a variety of reasons why dentists fail to report child abuse- ignorance of the problem and a lack of awareness are the major barriers. In the study only 20% respondents,(from dental colleges) had encountered the topic of child abuse and neglect during their lectures. The consequences show a lack of knowledge of the signs pointing to physical and sexual abuse of children. In conclusion, dental students should be better educated and equipped for the vital role of helping protect children from abuse and neglect.