Introduction: Oral Squamous Papilloma (OSP) is a benign, hyperplastic wart-like localized proliferation, representing an exaggerated growth of normal squamous epithelium caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11. It can occur at any age and is commonly found on the tongue, lips, buccal mucosa and palate. Case report: We present a case of oral squamous papilloma in a 40-year-old male patient in the hard palate which was managed by laser excision. Conclusion: Oral Squamous Papilloma is an exophytic non-contagious growth which is caused by papilloma virus. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice and laser excision has shown to be a promising treatment modality with high patient compliance.

Introduction: Chronic Periodontitis is an infectious disease resulting in inflammation within the supporting tissues of the teeth leading to progressive attachment and bone loss. Biochemical mediators in oral fluids like saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) are highly beneficial in the determination of current periodontal status. Aim & objective: A comparative evaluation of GCF and salivary sclerostin levels in chronic periodontitis patients with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus Methodology: A total of 36 subjects in the age group of 30-60 years were categorised into three groups. Group I (Healthy individuals) Group II (chronic periodontitis patients) and Group III (chronic periodontitis patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus). During the first visit the clinical parameters like Plaque index, Gingival index, Probing pocket depth and Clinical attachment level were recorded. On the subsequent day GCF and saliva samples were collected and subjected for laboratory analysis using ELISA kit. Results were tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis. Results & Discussion: The differences of Sclerostin levels in Saliva between the groups were not statistically significant (P = 0.089). The differences of Sclerostin levels in GCF between the groups were highly statistically significant (P =0.000). Conclusion: Sclerostin levels are a promising diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in periodontal diseases.

Aims-Periodontal disease, a chronic bacterial infection of the oral cavity is a novel risk factor for various systemic diseases. Among the systemic diseases, end stage renal disease has been shown to affect not only the general health of the patient but also oral and periodontal health. This study was conducted to gain an insight on the influence of renal dialysis on periodontal health. Materials and method-234 patients undergoing renal dialysis (60 % male, 40 % female) were included in the study. The study group was divided into 4 age groups confounding systemic evaluation was conducted. Periodontal disease status was measured by CPITN. The collected data was analysed using SPSS.Inc Chicago ,USA (11.5) software. Results-Prevalence of moderate to severe gingivitis and moderate periodontitis were seen in renal dialysis of patients. Conclusion-The deteriorating general health causes negligence of oral health. The population needs comprehensive oral and periodontal care in consultation with nephrologist and oral health professionals.

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