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Background : Halitosis is an unpleasant malodour from the oral cavity that might be due to systemic origin or oral issues origin. Oil pulling in addition to offering several oral health benefits has also beneficial effects on overall health. The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of oil pulling when compared to the chlorhexidine mouthwash usage. Methodology : It was a parallel design, single centre, double blinded randomized controlled trial of 15 days duration. The control group received Chlorhexidine mouthwash (Hexidine mouthwash) and study groups were provided with sesame oil. Halitosis was assessed by arbitrary 0-5 scale for organoleptic odor assessments. Gingivitis was evaluated using Löe and Silness index and plaque with Silness and Löe index. Results : The mean organoleptic scores at baseline, 15 days post intervention were 4.01 and 1.30 for chlorhexidine. The mean organoleptic scores at baseline, 15 days post intervention were 2.32 and 1.11 for sesame oil pulling group. Conclusion : It can be concluded that oil pulling is useful in reducing halitosis, plaque and gingivitis.

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to compare the compressive strength of glass-ionomer cement (GIC) Type IX and Cention N. METHODS: Five samples each of GIC Type IX and Cention N were prepared for testing the compressive strength. Cylinders of the samples measuring 1 cm diameter and 6 mm height were prepared for compressive strength. Testing was done by mounting the samples in a universal testing machine with a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. RESULTS: The mean compressive strength of Type IX GIC (n=10) was 94.010 with standard deviation ±15.654 while the mean compressive strength of Cention V (n=10) was 125.567 with standard deviation ± 7.890. The values of the compressive strength Cention N were statistically significant (P < 0.5) as compared to GIC Type IX. CONCLUSION: The results suggest significantly higher values for mechanical properties of Cention N as compared to GIC Type IX.

Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign salivary gland neoplasm with its most common site of origin being the parotid gland, usually involving the superficial lobe of the parotid gland. Pleomorphic adenoma is a painless swelling which gradually increases in size if left untreated. It has a female predilection and occurs within the age range of 30-60 years. Here we report a rare case of a pleomorphic adenoma of the right submandibular gland presented by a 33 years old that was diagnosed using cytology, histopathology and managed by surgical excision.