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Publication Asthma and dental erosion(Kathmandu University, 2008) Manuel, ST; Kundabaka, M; Shetty, N; Parolia, AAbstract Asthma is a chronic in ammatory condition of the airway, characterised by the presence of air ow obstruction which is variable over short periods of time, or is reversible with treatment. Medication comprises of bronchodilators, corticosteroids and anticholinergic drugs. Most asthma drugs are inhaled using various forms of inhalers or nebulizers. Inhaled drugs must be used regularly. The effects of these drugs on the dentition such as tooth decay and erosion have been a subject of debate among dental practitioners. Asthmatic medications can place the patient at risk of dental erosion by reducing salivary protection against extrinsic or intrinsic acids. Asthmatic individuals are one of the higher risk groups suffering from dental erosion. Therefore patients with bronchial asthma should receive special prophylactic attention. This article presents a case of an asthmatic with dental manifestations and reviews the possible causes and management of the same. Key words: Asthma, dry powder inhalers, beta-2 agonist, gastro-esophageal re ux, dental erosion.Publication Delayed replantation: Can it be a success?(Kathmandu University, 2008) Parolia, A; Kundabala, M; Shetty, N; Manuel, STAbstract This case report describes delayed replantation of an avulsed maxillary central incisor in a 17-year-old male patient following an injury on fall one day earlier. Avulsed maxillary right permanent central incisor was replanted back into the socket after extra-oral root canal treatment. One year follow up showed validity of treatment, with no evidence of resorption in the replanted tooth. Key words: Replantation, Maxillary central incisor, Resorption