So, Aloe vera being a soothing, simple and safe mode of treatment along with proper habit restriction can be considered to be an effectual protocol in the management of OSMF. The analgesic effects of Aloe vera with the physiotherapy exercises provide better results in reducing burning sensation and improving mouth opening, tongue protrusion and cheek flexibility in comparison to antioxidants.

USG proves to be a valuable adjunctive modality in diagnosing, staging and also evaluating the prognosis of OSMF.

Introduction: The final portion of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), the mental nerve (MN), is a general somatic afferent nerve that provides sensation to the lip, chin, and gingival tissue. Three patterns of MN have been observed – straight, perpendicular or vertical, and anterior loop (AL) of MN. The interforaminal region of the mandible possesses a MN with a path that creates an AL before entering the mental foramina. The aim of the study is to evaluate the presence of AL of MN using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to measure the length of the AL of MN, if present, also to evaluate the prevalence of other anatomical patterns of MN – straight and vertical patterns. Materials and Methods: Mandible CBCT of 400 patients with the age of 20 years onward was included in the study. The images obtained were assessed for the different patterns of MN – straight, vertical, and ALs. The statistical analysis was done using the Chi-square test, paired t -test, and sample t -test. Results: Out of 400 CBCT scans comprising 800 hemimandibles, straight pattern was observed in 67.1%, vertical pattern in 26%, and Anterior Loop in 6.9%. The prevalence of AL pattern was 6.9%. AL length was found to be in a range of 2.4–6.6 mm. Discussion: Surgical trauma or injury to the AL of MN is possible during implant surgery in the interforaminal area of the mandible if AL is not assessed preoperatively.

The stability of location of mental foramen and significant difference in length of superior and inferior border of the foramen in relation to lower border of the mandible with respect to gender offer its application in forensic identification of gender.

Aim: To compare the efficacy of combination therapy (low level laser therapy [LLLT] and topical steroids) with topical steroid therapy alone in individuals with symptomatic oral lichen planus. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 30 patients who reported to our department with clinically and histologically proven symptomatic oral lichen planus (OLP). All the patients were assessed for the criteria of outcome—pain, burning sensation, size of the lesion, clinical resolution, and recurrence. The patients were randomly assigned into two groups each comprising of 15 patients. Group I (study group) patients received a combination of topical steroid and LLLT while Group II (control group) patients received only topical steroid therapy. Results: A significant pain and burning sensation reduction were found in the patients who were given LLLT (P: 0.05). There was a decrease in the size of the lesion which was statistically significant. A complete clinical resolution was achieved and only 11% recurrence occurred in the study group. This therapy appears to be effective in patients with symptomatic OLP. Conclusion: The LLLT therapy appears to be useful in relieving pain and burning sensation, reduction in the size of the lesion, with complete clinical resolution and minimal recurrence, and hence, can be considered as a valuable aid in managing symptomatic OLP. Thus, the LLLT therapy serves as a potent and independent therapeutic modality in symptomatic OLP.