The growing success of anti-resorptive (bone resorption inhibitors) and anti-angiogenic drugs in the treatment of cancer has significantly increased the risks of medication-related jaw osteonecrosis (MRONJ). Osteoporosis is also at risk for the use of medication, especially when [....] » Read More
Various conditions like dental caries, hypoplasia, discolorations, fractured tooth etc leads to impairment of aesthetics, affecting the overall personality of children and adolescents. Now-a-days aesthetics is the main concern among youngsters and their parents. This led to the d [....] » Read More
The development of products for the dental market is a complex process requiring numerous stages of development from the laboratory to the clinical or consumer environment. There is no guarantee of success since very few products enter into the consumer market. The aim of this pr [....] » Read More
The extraction of the third molar commonly produces severe pain, swelling, and functional disability. The most common treatment for postoperative pain is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Unfortunately, these medications are associated with systematic side effects. Acupunctu [....] » Read More
Introduction: Low-grade polymorphous adenocarcinoma is a malignant neoplasm of salivary glands with uncommon occurrence in the head and neck region. The lesions occur more frequently among elderly females between the sixth and eighth decades of life, with a higher prevalence for [....] » Read More
Introduction: The maxillary sinus can be affected by several recurrent sinus pathological processes, including sinusitis of odontogenic origin. This pathology is characterized by hyperplasia or inflammation in the lining mucosa of the sinus associated with a necrotic dental eleme [....] » Read More
The dentigerous cyst is the most common developmental odontogenic cysts involved in this classification. It believes that originates at the separation of the fluid that is around the crown of an impacted tooth. This cyst is characterized for envolving the crown of na impacted too [....] » Read More
The impacted tooth is a dental organ that, even fully developed, did not erupt at the normal time, being inside of the bone tissue and totally surrounded by bone tissue or by bone and mucous tissue. Objective: The aim of this paper is to present a clinical case, wich deals wit [....] » Read More
The bites that are of most interest to the dental surgeon are caused by domestic animals, especially dogs and cats. These injuries are of great importance, as they have a high rate of contamination and can cause some systemic diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, protozoa and par [....] » Read More
It is known that traumatic neuroma is caused due to the proliferation of a nerve, consequent to a rupture of its ligaments after surgery and/or injury to the head and neck region. It is diagnosed, above all, in middle age and shows a predilection for the female sex. Clinically it [....] » Read More
Angiolipoma is a benign tumor clinically similar to a lipoma, but its degree of vascularization is much higher when examined microscopically. It is formed by fatty acids and vascular elements. It mainly occurs in the trunk and extremities and is uncommon in the head and neck area [....] » Read More
Fibrous hyperplasia is a lesion characterized by the formation of epithelial tissue and fibrous connective tissue in response to chronic trauma or local irritation. It is often located in regions close to the alveolar ridge, cheek mucosa, tongue and lower lip, and may present aty [....] » Read More
Introduction: People's understanding about dental implants and their knowledge is essential for translation into improved clinical care. Despite the rapid development of dentistry and improvements in general oral health care, tooth loss is still a significant problem among ol [....] » Read More
Mandible is largest and strongest of facial bones. Mandibular fracture is the second most common fracture of facial bone, next to nasal bone. 25% to 40 % of mandibular fractures involve the condyle. In the literature, there exists no consensus “gold standard” tr [....] » Read More
The success of performing local anesthetic techniques depends on several factors, including the anesthetic technique and the material used, such as the syringe, the anesthetic substance and the needles used. Traditionally, needles can be classified according to their length, whic [....] » Read More
Ameloblastoma is a locally aggressive benign tumor affecting the jaw bones accounting for 1% of all oral tumors. However owing to their high recurrence rate and locally aggressive behaviour, the most common method of treatment employed is resection followed by various modalities [....] » Read More
Introduction: Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a rare but serious adverse drug reaction (ADR) commonly associated with bisphosphonate and denosumab therapy. The FAERS database consists of voluntarily reported ADRs associated with post-market, FDA-approved medications as well as [....] » Read More
Intraosseous unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) is rare subtype of a true neoplasm of odontogenic epithelial origin: ameloblastoma. The minimum criteria to diagnose an UA is the presence of a single cystic sac lines by variable epithelium: ranging from typical ameloblastic to metaplast [....] » Read More
Purpose: The purpose of this educational exhibit was to review the functionality, advantages, limitations, and potential applications of cone-beam computer tomography (CBCT) in orthodontics. Search Methods and Data Collection: Peer-reviewed articles were acquired via the PubMe [....] » Read More
Lymphomas are a heterogeneous group of malignant tumors of the haematopoietic system divided into two major categories: Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s (NHL). NHL may present an intranodal site, or in 40% of cases an extranodal one: the oral cavity and digestive [....] » Read More
Oralantral fistula is defined as an epithelialized pathological connection between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus, with a multifactorial etiology. Reduction of smell and taste, post-nasal exudate, epistaxis, halitosis and pain in the region of the upper elements are some [....] » Read More
Periodontal bacteria had been detected from various vascular disease or related disorders. And statistically these are believed as one of the pathogenesis of the diseases. However, the pattern of the reaction and inflammation analysis has been unclear. Our rat model revealed that [....] » Read More
The authors present their concept based on a cooperation between a dentist, physiotherapist and speech therapist in an interdisciplinary treatment environment wherein temporomandibular joints (TMJs) can be addressed. The position of the head is conditioned by the alignment of the [....] » Read More
This study was to assess the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of ibuprofen when administered through two drug delivery systems after mandibular third molar surgery. The study was conducted on 100 patients who required the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third mo [....] » Read More
Internet Addiction (IA) causes serious health effects and interferes with regular tasks. The objectives of the present study were to assess the level of internet addiction and its impact on academic performance of undergraduate dental students of Bhubaneswar. A cross-sectional de [....] » Read More
This presentation sheds a light on assessment practices in clinical Settings and focuses on assessors’ modulation of the whole cognitive process. The argument involves discussing critical thinking of assessors before, during, and after the event of assessment. Then, it anal [....] » Read More
Anti-resorptive therapy includes five pharmacological classes – bisphosphonates, denosumab, hormonal replacement therapy, selective estrogen receptor modulators and calcitonin. It is used to treat pathologies such as osteoporosis, cancer and bone metastases, Paget's dis [....] » Read More
Nowadays, in restorative dentistry, resin-based composite is considered the gold standard material for direct or indirect reconstructions because of its high biocompatibility and aesthetics. However, common issues related to resin-based restorations, as polymerization shrinkage s [....] » Read More
Coronavirus is an acute respiratory syndrome which is caused by a single stranded RNA virus of coranaviridae family. The most common clinical symptoms seen are fever, fatigue, headache, sore throat, shortness of breath, dry cough, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. with or w [....] » Read More
Edentualism and the loss of function and aesthetics has been the most difficult field to operate in dentistry. “There is no higher replacement for natural teeth” being an authentic and realistic quote is slowly being replaced. Dental implants have replaced the natural [....] » Read More
Composite resin restorations have overtaken any other dental materials for restoration of anterior as well as posterior teeth because of its esthetic and adhesive properties. Resin-dentin bond is solely dependent on the hybrid layer. Due to the acid etch technique in total etch t [....] » Read More
Traditionally, many clinicians tend to forego esthetic considerations when full-coverage restorations are indicated for pediatric patients with primary dentitions. However, the availability of new zirconia pediatric crowns and reliable techniques for cementation makes esthetic ou [....] » Read More
Endodontic treatment is a multi-step procedure, and different materials are used in this process. Endodontic materials should be biocompatible, non-toxic, well tolerated by periapical tissues, and stimulating healing properties. Biocompatibility is the compatibility of the materi [....] » Read More
“Beauty is in the mind of the beholder, each mind perceives a different beauty” famously said by writer Margeret Wolfe Hungerford. A beautiful smile is a gateway to the world. It was determined, smile design is a multifactorial process and various steps are involved i [....] » Read More
Title : The management of Mucogingival conditions (Gingival recession)
David Geoffrey Gillam, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
According to Cortellini & Bissada (2018) gingival recession is defined as an apical shift of the gingival margin with respect to the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ), with associated clinical attachment loss (CAL) and exposure of the root surface to the oral environment. There a [....] » Read More
Title : 3D Ridge augmentation concept
Sergio Charifker, University of Guarulhos, Brazil
Although implant treatment has evolved since first Branemark rehabilitation the need for a bone housing is still primary task. Many times oral surgeon face huge bone defects that limit implant supported prosthesis and have to decide what kind of regenerative treatment to proceed, [....] » Read More
Title : Blood & its products as regenerative agents in Dentistry
Preetinder Singh, Academy of Oral Surgery, United States
Bone regeneration in dentistry involves the use of cells, biological or artificial biometric scaffolds, and biofactors that promote cell growth and differentiation along complex pathways to repair the tissue.Growth factors have a crucial role in this process since they influence [....] » Read More
Title : Brown tumors of the jaws: A retrospective study
Maya Fedhila, University of Monastir-Department of Oral Surgery, Tunisia
Brown tumors are a rare non-neoplastic bone lesion resulting from an abnormal bone metabolism such as the increase of osteoclastic activity and fibroblastic proliferation. Usually, they are found in severe and advanced forms of hyperparathyroidism (HPT), which is a common endocri [....] » Read More
Title : Orthodontic treatment with Damon Ultima, is it a new treatment method?
Bashar Muselmani, Tishreen University, Germany
Aim: Objectives to investigate the skeletal and dental alveolar changes of patients with deferent malocclusion treated with Damon Ultima Brackets.Material and methods: This retrospective cephalometric and clinical study was performed on a sample of 8 patients with aged 12-14 year [....] » Read More
Title : Efficient solutions to reduce invasiveness of dental care
Massimo Di Cesare, University of L'Aquila, Italy
Nowadays medical and dental care need to reduce invasiveness, reaching in the same time efficiency and excellence in results. The use of Dental Operating Microscope (DOM), Chairside Dentistry(CD) and a well- organized in-house lab with a skilled technician can boost clinical capa [....] » Read More
Title : Should smear layer be kept or removed from root canal?
Enass Shamsy, Endodontist, United Kingdom
Smear layer removal is still controversial since many years. Many researchers argue about the benefits of smear layer removal on the clinical outcome of endodontic therapy success. However, many researchers found out that the presence of smear layer in the root canal does not aff [....] » Read More
Title : Use of fresh frozen cadavers for training and development of Surgical techniques
Henrique Barros, Tiradentes University Center - Unit, Brazil
Throughout history, the use of human cadavers for teaching purposes has proved to be a common practice around the world. The training and development of surgical techniques are essential parts in the training of surgeons and require a learning curve, consolidated by the experienc [....] » Read More
Title : Riboflavin mediated photo-illumination for bonding zirconia to tooth structure
Selma Saadaldin, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Canada
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a photochemical reaction that causes selective minimally invasive and non- toxic destruction of a tissue using a photosensitiser and a light source and it can be used in treating localised microbial infections. Riboflavin (RF) is cross-linking photos [....] » Read More
Title : Orthodontic extrusion and vertical alveolar ridge augmentation: A case report step by step
Jamal Hassan Assaf, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil
Class 5 defects are characterized by reduced ridge height. Vertical ridge augmentation is indicated in situations in which the remaining amount of vertical bone is insufficient for anchorage of the implant or in which an unfavorable appearence of the soft tissue is expected owing [....] » Read More
Title : Sirtuin6 activation ameliorates ligature-induced periodontitis in mice
Myung Jin Lee, Case Western Reserve University, United States
Purpose: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease caused by microorganisms that induce the destruction of periodontal tissue. Inflamed and damaged tissues produce various inflammatory cytokines. These cytokines activate osteoclast and finally induce loss of alveolar bone. However [....] » Read More