Meghna Jignesh Pujara

@ddu.ac.in

Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Science
Dharmsinh Desai University

Meghna Jignesh Pujara
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Scopus Publications

5

Scholar Citations

2

Scholar h-index

Scopus Publications

  • Papillon‑Lefevre syndrome: Case series
    Vasumati I. Patel, Karan R. Thakkar, Shalini S. Gupta, Meghna J. Pujara
    Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 2024
    Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is an exceptional autosomal recessive disorder characterized by palmoplantar keratinization and premature loss of deciduous and permanent teeth. The palmoplantar keratoderma commonly has its onset between the ages of 1 and 4 years with severe periodontitis initiating at 3 or 4 years old. Parental consanguinity has been demonstrated in 20% to 40% of the cases. Management and preservation of teeth in such patients is a challenge to periodontists. Genetic studies have shown that mutation in the major gene locus of chromosome 11q14.1–q14.3 with the loss of function of the Cathepsin-C (CTSC) gene is responsible for PLS. An early diagnosis of the syndrome can help preserve the teeth through early institution of treatment, using a multidisciplinary approach. We hereby present four cases having all the characteristic features of the syndrome.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Traditional versus compressive implant osseointegration after immediate placement: A randomized histomorphometric study
    R Chitumalla, LN Singh, R Samuel, A Kouser, M Pujara, T Hirani
    Bioinformation 22 (2), 908 , 2026
    2026
  • Estimation and comparison of Serum C-reactive Protein Levels in Oral Sub mucous fibrosis and Oral Cancer: A Cross Sectional Study
    Hetul Patel, Hiren Patel, Bhupesh Patel, Priti Shah, Chirag Patel, Meghna Pujara
    Journal of Xidian University 19 (12), 730-742 , 2025
    2025
  • Association between salivary lactate dehydrogenase levels and nicotine dependence score in smokeless tobacco users with gingivitis - A biochemical analysis
    JP Meghna Pujara, Shalini Gupta, Vasumati Patel, Neeta Bhavsar
    Journal of Xidian University 19 (12), 187-193 , 2025
    2025
  • Effect of non-surgical therapy on gingival crevicular fluid aspartate aminotransferase levels in chronic periodontitis patients: A biochemical study
    R Parikh, V Patel, S Gupta, A Trivedi, M Pujara
    Advances in Human Biology 15 (3), 362-368 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Estimation and comparison of Serum C-reactive Protein Levels in Oral Sub mucous fibrosis and Oral Cancer: A Cross Sectional Study
    Hetul Patel, Hiren Patel, Bhupesh Patel, Priti Shah, Chirag Patel, Meghna Pujara
    Journal of Xidian University 19 (12), 730-742 , 2025
    2025
  • Papillon-Lefevre syndrome: Case series
    VI Patel, KR Thakkar, SS Gupta, MJ Pujara
    Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 28 (4), 694-700 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Revitalising dentin surfaces: unlocking periodontal regeneration potential through cutting-edge citric acid techniques
    MJ Pujara, SS Gupta, VI Patel, JA Pujara
    Advances in Human Biology 14 (3), 196-202 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Assessment of Association of Smoking and Periodontal Disease
    Dr. Jinal Patel, Dr. Neeta Bhavsar, Dr. Vasumati Patel, Dr. Meghna Pujara
    Journal of Chemical Health Risks 14 (2), 3656-3659 , 2024
    2024
  • Estimation and correlation of α-amylase levels as salivary diagnostic biomarkers in smokeless tobacco users with periodontitis – A biochemical analysis.
    Pujara M, Gupta S, Patel V, Patel J
    Yugato 76 (1), 44-55 , 2024
    2024
  • Oral hygiene-awareness, knowledge and practice in urban slum area, asarwa, ahmedabad
    Dr. Jinal Patel, Dr. Bela Dave, Dr. Vasumati Patel, Dr. Meghna Pujara
    BUJOD , 2022
    2022
  • MANAGEMENT OF ENDO-PERIO LESION USING CHORIONIC MEMBRANE AND CANCELLOUS BONE ALLOGRAFT: A CASE REPORT
    D Lathiya, V Patel, S Gupta, T Gangani, M Pujara, N Doshi
    Journal of Health Sciences 11 (1) , 2021
    2021
  • A SURVEY ON THE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS AMONG THE DENTISTS IN GUJARAT
    V Patel, S Gupta, M Pujara, H Purani, V Pandya, T Gangani
    Journal of Health Sciences 10 (1) , 2020
    2020
  • Idiopathic gingival enlargement- A case report
    Ronak Modh, Vasumati Patel, Shalini Gupta, Bimal Jathal, Meghna Pujara
    Journal of Dental Sciences 7 (I, II), 42-47 , 2017
    2017
  • Fibroma of gingiva
    Meghna Pujara, Vasumati Patel, Shalini Gupta, Bimal Jathal, Hiral Purani ...
    Journal of Dental Sciences 7 (I, II), 33-36 , 2017
    2017

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Papillon-Lefevre syndrome: Case series
    VI Patel, KR Thakkar, SS Gupta, MJ Pujara
    Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 28 (4), 694-700 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Revitalising dentin surfaces: unlocking periodontal regeneration potential through cutting-edge citric acid techniques
    MJ Pujara, SS Gupta, VI Patel, JA Pujara
    Advances in Human Biology 14 (3), 196-202 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Effect of non-surgical therapy on gingival crevicular fluid aspartate aminotransferase levels in chronic periodontitis patients: A biochemical study
    R Parikh, V Patel, S Gupta, A Trivedi, M Pujara
    Advances in Human Biology 15 (3), 362-368 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Traditional versus compressive implant osseointegration after immediate placement: A randomized histomorphometric study
    R Chitumalla, LN Singh, R Samuel, A Kouser, M Pujara, T Hirani
    Bioinformation 22 (2), 908 , 2026
    2026
  • Estimation and comparison of Serum C-reactive Protein Levels in Oral Sub mucous fibrosis and Oral Cancer: A Cross Sectional Study
    Hetul Patel, Hiren Patel, Bhupesh Patel, Priti Shah, Chirag Patel, Meghna Pujara
    Journal of Xidian University 19 (12), 730-742 , 2025
    2025
  • Association between salivary lactate dehydrogenase levels and nicotine dependence score in smokeless tobacco users with gingivitis - A biochemical analysis
    JP Meghna Pujara, Shalini Gupta, Vasumati Patel, Neeta Bhavsar
    Journal of Xidian University 19 (12), 187-193 , 2025
    2025
  • Estimation and comparison of Serum C-reactive Protein Levels in Oral Sub mucous fibrosis and Oral Cancer: A Cross Sectional Study
    Hetul Patel, Hiren Patel, Bhupesh Patel, Priti Shah, Chirag Patel, Meghna Pujara
    Journal of Xidian University 19 (12), 730-742 , 2025
    2025
  • Assessment of Association of Smoking and Periodontal Disease
    Dr. Jinal Patel, Dr. Neeta Bhavsar, Dr. Vasumati Patel, Dr. Meghna Pujara
    Journal of Chemical Health Risks 14 (2), 3656-3659 , 2024
    2024
  • Estimation and correlation of α-amylase levels as salivary diagnostic biomarkers in smokeless tobacco users with periodontitis – A biochemical analysis.
    Pujara M, Gupta S, Patel V, Patel J
    Yugato 76 (1), 44-55 , 2024
    2024
  • Oral hygiene-awareness, knowledge and practice in urban slum area, asarwa, ahmedabad
    Dr. Jinal Patel, Dr. Bela Dave, Dr. Vasumati Patel, Dr. Meghna Pujara
    BUJOD , 2022
    2022
  • MANAGEMENT OF ENDO-PERIO LESION USING CHORIONIC MEMBRANE AND CANCELLOUS BONE ALLOGRAFT: A CASE REPORT
    D Lathiya, V Patel, S Gupta, T Gangani, M Pujara, N Doshi
    Journal of Health Sciences 11 (1) , 2021
    2021
  • A SURVEY ON THE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS AMONG THE DENTISTS IN GUJARAT
    V Patel, S Gupta, M Pujara, H Purani, V Pandya, T Gangani
    Journal of Health Sciences 10 (1) , 2020
    2020
  • Idiopathic gingival enlargement- A case report
    Ronak Modh, Vasumati Patel, Shalini Gupta, Bimal Jathal, Meghna Pujara
    Journal of Dental Sciences 7 (I, II), 42-47 , 2017
    2017
  • Fibroma of gingiva
    Meghna Pujara, Vasumati Patel, Shalini Gupta, Bimal Jathal, Hiral Purani ...
    Journal of Dental Sciences 7 (I, II), 33-36 , 2017
    2017