Background Superolateral dislocation is rarely encountered in clinical practice. It is usually associated with fracture of the contralateral mandibular body or zygoma. The occurance of type II superolateral dislocation of the condyle without associated fracture is very rare and only a few cases are reported in literature. Methods We present a case report in which the patient had a type II superolateral dislocation of the mandibular condyle which is not associated with any fracture. The condyle was hooked laterally above the zygomatic arch. The fracture was reduced surgically and good results were obtained. Conclusion We thereby would like to ascertain the fact that a type II superolateral dislocation of the mandibular condyle can occur without any associated fractures.

Psoriasis is a papulosquamous disorder occurs due to altered kinetics, affects 1 to 2% of world's population. In Ayurveda this disorder may be correlated with mandala kushtha, a type of mahakushta described by Acharya Charaka. Basti, one of the significant procedures of Panchakarma is used for treatment of Psoriasis. In present study effect of Matra basti (of Panchatikta ghrita) was evaluated on psoriasis. 21 patients were subjected to study and were followed up weekly. At the end of 3 rd week the results were assessed. Good response was found in 49% cases and in 38% patients' fair response was observed.

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The technological progress in the digitalization of a complete histological glass slide has opened a new door in the tissue based diagnosis. Automated slide diagnosis can be made possible by the use of mathematical algorithms which are formulated by binary codes or values. These algorithms (diagnostic algorithms) include both object based (object features, structures) and pixel based (texture) measures. The intra-and inter-observer errors inherent in the visual diagnosis of a histopathological slide are largely replaced by the use of diagnostic algorithms leading to a standardized and reproducible diagnosis. The present paper reviews the advances in digital histopathology especially related to the use of mathematical algorithms (diagnostic algorithms) in the field of oral histopathology. The literature was reviewed for data relating to the use of algorithms utilized in the construction of computational software with special applications in oral histopathological diagnosis. The data were analyzed, and the types and end targets of the algorithms were tabulated. The advantages, specificities and reproducibility of the software, its shortcomings and its comparison with traditional methods of histopathological diagnosis were evaluated. Algorithms help in automated slide diagnosis by creating software with possible reduced errors and bias with a high degree of specificity, sensitivity, and reproducibility. Akin to the identification of thumbprints and faces, software for histopathological diagnosis will in the near future be an important part of the histopathological diagnosis.