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Extensive Amalgam Tattoo (Amalgam Pigmentation) on the Palatal Mucosa: A Case Report Abstract  Introduction : Amalgam tattoo is the most common exogenous oral pigmentation, caused by traumatic implantation of dental amalgam into soft tissue. Observation : We report a case of large amalgam pigmentation on the right hard palate. Discussion : Amalgam tattoo can sometimes be confused with melanotic lesions, being then biopsied. Once the diagnosis of amalgam tattoos has been established, the removal of lesions is not necessary, except for esthetic reasons. Keywords : Amalgam tattoo; Oral mucosa; Pigmentation. Introduction Oral pigmentations may be classified into two major groups on the basis of their clinical appearance: focal and diffuse pigmentations. All pigmented oral cavity lesions should be viewed with suspicion to eliminate a malignant melanoma. This article deals with an extensive amalgam tattoo lesion on palatal mucosa which required a biopsy for a definitive diag

Objective : Cross-sectional anatomy is crucial incomprehension of the whole body. Furthermore, it mostly encounters the physicians as radiological images during their education or after graduation. The diversity of materials in cross-sectional anatomy education and their ability to match radiological images facilitate the integration of information. Anatomical examples possessing these features can obtain using plastination. We aimed to obtain real, reusable, safe and demonstrative anatomical training materials to facilitate cross-sectional anatomy training. The final products should be thin, semi-flexible, translucent and durable. Materials and Methods : A specific sheet plastination procedure with a different surface cleaning method is taking place in this study. Foot and hand slices of 2-3 mm were plastinated with xylene added silicone resin to obtain thin, translucent, semi-flexible and durable slices. Results : The plastinated slices have fine details of many ana

Emergency Contraception Editorial Commentary Emergency contraception is the method of contraception that helps to prevent unintended and unplanned pregnancies after unprotected sex and before the implantation. This contraceptive method includes either the use of Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) levonorgestrel in a single dose 1.5mg, ulipristal acetate in a single pill containing 30mg or Copper-containing IUD s [1,2]. The recommendation timeframe to use the emergency postcoital contraception is as following: levonorgestrel pills should be taken within 72 hours, ulipristal acetate pills are indicated up to 120 hours and Copper-containing IUDs may be inserted intrauterine up to 5-7 days after unprotected intercourse respectively [1,2]. The exact mechanism of action of EC is not yet clear, but theoretically, it can affect follicle maturation, ovulation process, quality of cervical mucus, fertilization, zygote development and transport. Also, the mechanism of action varies depending