background: imbalances between the oxidant–antioxidant status have been implicated in the pathogenesis of several diseases, including cancer. the aim of this study was to evaluate the extent of lipid peroxidation and antioxidants in the tissue samples of oral squamous cell carcinoma (oscc) patients of different clinical stages in comparison with the healthy controls. materials and methods: a ca...

PURPOSE Data accrued after two years of longitudinal observation of oral soft tissue lesions in a cohort of HIV-infected children and comparisons to a group of uninfected controls is presented. SUBJECTS AND METHODS One hundred and four HIV-positive subjects were enrolled from an inner city pediatric HIV clinic and HIV-negative household peers served as control. Oral exams were performed at si...

background: denture stomatitis is a common oral lesion following the use of ill-fitting dentures. a layer of tissue conditioner is usually used to improve adaptation of the denture. these liners can support the in vivo adhesion and colonization of the oral candida . the aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the two common antifungal agents mixed with tissue conditioner against candi...