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Root canal irrigation helps in eliminating the microorganisms present in the canal system. The present in vitro study was done to evaluate the efficacy root canal irrigants; sodium hypochlorite, neem, Tulsi, and Aloe vera against E. faecali.  In present study 5 groups of root canal irrigants (sodium hypochlorite, neem, Tulsi, Aloe vera, and distilled water as controlled group) were tested for efficacy against E. faecali. There was highest inhibition zone observed with sodium hypochlorite group followed by Neem (Azadirachta indica), neem, Tulsi, Aloe vera and least was observed in control group with distilled water. The tested root canal irrigants sodium hypochlorite group followed by Neem (Azadirachta indica), Tulsi, and Aloe vera are effective against E. faecali.

Objectives: Compare 5% amlexanox, 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide, and 0.03% tacrolimus in the management of oral lichen planus (OLP). Materials and Methods: A received 0.03% tacrolimus, group B received 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide and group C received topical 5% amlexanox. All patients were evaluated for pain on visual analog scale (VAS) and erosive area on day 1, 7, and 15. Results: There was decrease in visual analogue score (VAS) for pain in all tested group after 15 days. There was significant decrease in erosive area in left and right buccal mucosa in all groups after 15 days for inter and intra group comparison. Conclusion: All the drugs used were effective in management of patients with OLP and thus it can be advised to consider these agents as alternatives.

Introduction: Lichenoid granulomatous dermatitis (LGD) is widely encountered lesions with both oral as well as dermal manifestation. Present study was done to evaluate lichenoid granulomatous stomatitis cases. Materials and methods: 226 biopsies were exposed to special stains such as acid-fast bacilli (AFB), immunohistochemical staining for CD 68 and Grocott methenamine-silver (GMS), and periodic acid‐Schiff (PAS) stains. Results: Out of 226 patients, males were 84 and females were 142. Maximum cases were seen in age group 40–60 years (122) followed by >60 years (56) and 20–40 years (48). The common site was buccal mucosa seen in 128 (56.6%) cases followed by vestibule in 30 (13.2%), gingiva in 26 (11.5%), tongue in 20 (8.8%), lip in 12 (5.3%) and palate in 10 (4.4%). The common lesion was oral lichen planus seen in 142 (62.8%), carcinoma in situ in 12 (5.3%), squamous cell carcinoma in 8 (3.53%), pemphigus vulgaris in 10 (4.42%), leukoplakia in 24 (10.6%) and pemphigoid in 30 (13.2%) cases. Most lesions were of type I seen in 117 (51.7%) cases. Conclusion: Lichenoid granulomatous dermatitis poses variety of clinical as well as oral features. A long standing follows up and consideration of differential diagnosis is mandatory for better management of patients.