Endodontic Radiology
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Differentiate between stochastic and deterministic dental x-radiation biorisks and recognize which poses the greatest endodontic patient risk….
Differential Diagnosis of Pains and Radiolucencies of Nonpulpal Origin
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Identify the personal and societal effect that orofacial pain conditions can have. 2. Understand the classification systems…
Pathogenesis of Pulp and Periapical Diseases
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Describe the histology and physiology of the normal dental pulp. 2. Identify etiologic factors causing pulp inflammation….
Systemic Health Considerations in the Endodontic Patient and Geriatric Endodontics
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Recognize the various ways in which endodontic pathosis and systemic disease interact and some of the mechanisms…
Intraosseous venous malformation in an adolescent: Interdisciplinary concept for facial reconstruction after hemimandibulectomy, fibula free flap, and HDPE-chin reconstruction – 10 years follow up
Abstract Introduction Intraosseous vascular malformations (IVM) of the jaw are rare in the adolescent. Skeleto-facial development of children is known, but facial asymmetry after hemimandibulectomy may occur in adolescence because…
Light distribution of 635 nm LED for PBM treatments in the maxillofacial region
Abstract Introduction Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy is an application of light for the therapeutic purpose of improving tissue regeneration, reducing inflammation, or inducing analgesia. While several questions regarding the PBM effects…
“Surgical and prosthetic management of a severely atrophic maxilla, using nasal and sinus lifts along with incisive canal implants”.A case report
Abstract The present case report describes the dental rehabilitation of an atrophic maxilla in a 70-year-old female without a relevant medical record. The patient presented three-dimensional bone reabsorption of the…
A single overturning of ridge for horizontal bone augmentation in maxilla with immediate implant placement: 18-Years follow-up
Abstract After tooth extraction, a remodelling process of the edentulous bone begins, and reconstructive procedure may be needed to perform an implant placement with fixed prosthetic rehabilitation. There are several…
Peripheral osteoma in an unusual region of the mandible: A case report
Abstract Osteomas are benign tumors characterized by bony growth that commonly occur in the sinuses. Peripheral osteomas in the jawbone are relatively uncommon, with only 8 cases, including the present…
Papillary carcinoma arising in a presumed thyroglossal duct cyst with associated lateral neck extension
Abstract Primary papillary thyroid carcinoma arising in a thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is a rare but well-documented phenomenon. Typically, patients present with a painless, midline neck mass found to be…
