Comparison and Evaluation of Mitotic Figures in Oral Epithelial Dysplasia using H & E and Toluidine blue stains

Background:-Mitotic figures refer to the various phases of mitosis which are well appreciated in tissue sections.They act as prognostic indicators in oral epithelial dysplasia. Aim:-To compare and evaluate the mitotic figures in oral epithelial dysplasia using H & E and Toluidine blue stains. Objective:-Using H&E, Toluidine blue stains in the identification and counting of mitotic figures in diagnosed cases of oral epithelial dysplasia and thereby to evaluate their efficacy. Materials and methods:-The study sample includes sections from tissues embedded in paraffin blocks diagnosed as oral epithelial dysplasia. These sections will be stained with various stains and the mitotic figures will be assessed. Results:-Mitotic figures were enhanced with Toluidine blue stain.