Revisiting the Removable Partial Denture
The partial edentulous population is increasing because of an increasing aging population, increased life expectancy, and individuals retaining more teeth at an older age. Therefore, the need for fixed and…
Digital Workflows in the Management of the Esthetically Discriminating Patient
Traditional methods of designing and creating restorations are being increasingly replaced by digital processes. Software and hardware platforms for esthetic restoration design allow for local computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) production….
The Current State of Chairside Digital Dentistry and Materials
This article describes and illustrates the current state of chairside computer-aided design computer-aided manufacturing technologies and materials. It provides a historical background and discusses the different components of the chairside…
Update on Perio-Prosthodontics
Knowledge of the periodontal-restorative interface is critical in the fabrication of restorations that are functional and esthetic. Understanding biological principles allows the clinician to predict how the periodontium will respond…
Prosthodontic Management of Implant Therapy
The essential promise of implant dentistry is the ability to imperceptibly replace missing teeth. To achieve this, careful planning, execution, and maintenance is required by the dentist and patient to…
Management of Implant/Prosthodontic Complications
Dental implants continue to grow in popularity because they are a predictable treatment to replace missing teeth. They have a high success rate; however, they are still associated with some…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of known similarities and differences between genders relative to presenting symptoms, demographics, and severity of obstructive sleep apnea. There is…
Management of Edentulous Patients
Edentulism, defined as the complete loss of all dentition, is a worldwide phenomenon. Edentulism occurs because of biologic disease processes, such as dental caries, periodontal diseases, trauma, and oral cancer….
Making the Best Clinical Decisions for Patients
The Pros-CAT protocol critical appraisal method uses accepted strategies to identify and summarize best evidence to support patient care through evidence-based analysis that includes assessing the patient; developing a concise…
Biomaterials
This review highlights ceramic material options and their use. The newer high-strength ceramics in monolithic form have gained popularity despite the lack of long-term clinical data to support this paradigm…
Burkitt lymphoma of the maxilla in a HIV positive male – Presentation and review of diagnostic laboratory tests
Abstract Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive, B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that is rare outside Africa. We report a case of HIV-associated BL originating in the right maxillary…
An application of virtual surgical planning in genial tubercle advancement using the mandibular trapezoid osteotomy
Abstract The treatment of obstructive sleep apnea includes multiple soft and hard tissue surgeries with the gold standard being orthognathic surgery. In this paper we describe a novel method of…
Nasal glial heterotopia: Four case reports with a review of literature
Abstract Background Heterotopic neuroglial tissue is defined as a mass composed of mature brain tissue isolated from the cranial cavity or spinal canal. The nose and the naso-pharynx are the…
Gingival angioleiomyoma – A rare case report
Abstract Angioleiomyoma which was initially classified as vascular leiomyoma has been reclassified as a tumor of perivascular origin with its etiology still being uncertain. It is a rare entity to…
Median cleft of lower lip with ankyloglossia: A case report
Abstract Median cleft of the lower lip & mandible (Tessier no. 30 facial cleft) is an uncommon condition. This cleft varies in severity, in mildest form it may present as…
Clinical features of giant hybrid ameloblastoma of the mandible: A case report with long-term observation of natural growth before treatment
Abstract Hybrid ameloblastoma comprising desmoplastic and solid type ameloblastoma with classic follicular or plexiform pattern is a known unusual variant. Ameloblastoma, including the hybrid type, is a slow growing tumor,…
Three-dimensional treatment planning and treatment protocol in embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma and orthognathic surgery: A case report
Abstract Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas encountered in paediatric patients. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS), a variant of RMS, is observed in more than 70% of…
The effect of maxillary-mandibular advancement surgery on two-dimensional cephalometric analysis, polysomnographic and patient-reported outcomes in 32 patients with sleep disordered breathing: A retrospective cohort study
Abstract This retrospective study evaluated the effect of bimaxillary advancement surgery on pre- and postoperative 2D cephalometric soft- and hard tissue measurements, polysomnography (PSG) and patient-reported snoring scores including Epworth…
A rare case of chondroblastoma of the temporomandibular joint: A case report
Abstract Chondroblastoma is a rare and benign bone tumor that can occur in the craniofacial region. It may be difficult to diagnose using imaging alone; histological analyses and even immunohistochemical…
Mixed connective tissue disease with temporomandibular joint ankylosis: A case report
Abstract Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare systemic autoimmune disorder, which can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The literature on TMJ dysfunction in patients with MCTD is however…
