Abstract Gingival enlargement (GE) is a condition in which the size of the gingiva increases in response to inflammation, systemic disease, or certain medications including anticonvulsants, calcium-channel blockers, and immunosuppressants….
Abstract Since the Nasal unit is the prominent part of the face and subjected to ultraviolet radiation, it’s a frequent site of skin tumors such as squamous cell carcinoma and…
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this work is to describe the peculiarities of clinical and radiological behavior in SCCs arising from odontogenic cyst (PIOSCC). Material & methods Our computer based…
Abstract Retrobulbar hemorrhage (RBH) is a rare but potentially devastating complication that can lead to permanent vision loss. Prompt identification and appropriate intervention are critical to avoid irreversible blindness. Practitioners…
Abstract Head and neck cystic teratomas are rare benign congenital tumors. At this location the prognosis is often favorable provided the correct diagnosis is made. Patient We describe here the…
Abstract Dyskeratosis congenita (DC) is commonly diagnosed clinically with three classic findings of 1) oral leukoplakia, 2) nail dystrophy, and 3) abnormal skin pigmentation. It is commonly associated with bone…
Dental treatment may require osseous grafting. Pathologic voids may require grafting to restore osseous anatomy. Various osseous grafting materials have been used and reported. These include autografts, allografts, xenografts, and…
The use of 3-dimensional (3D) cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging in the dental office has become a common imaging modality. The authors present an overview of multiple treatments that would…
Surgical adjunctive instruments and devices are now available for the up-to-date dental/oral surgical office to help mitigate possible surgical complications. Both the laser and Piezo instruments are unique devices that…
Even with the great strides made in the techniques for placement of traditional endosseous dental implants, restoration of the dentition in patients with a severely resorbed or resected maxilla can…
The goal of bone grafting is to replace normal bone volume and structure with healthy, well-vascularized bone that will undergo normal remodeling. The ideal bone will regenerate bone and not…
Many soft-tissue grafting solutions are available for reconstruction and restoration of volume and esthetics of keratinized attached mucosa at compromised periodontal and peri-implant interfaces. Presence of healthy soft tissues is…
Burning mouth syndrome/glossodynia and trigeminal neuropathic conditions can have serious negative impact on a patient’s overall quality of life. These conditions are often hard to diagnose and even harder to…
The oral health care provider sees a significant number of patients in his or her practice who suffer from systemic diseases affecting the ability to clot. These medical issues can…
For the general dentist, the use of BTA and dermal fillers confers the ability to exert control over the soft tissues surrounding the mouth to better create a harmonious smile….
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is an autogenous material that is derived from a person’s own platelets and is used to enhance wound healing and tissue regeneration. Platelet concentrates have been applied…
Excessive gingival display or “gummy smile” is a growing concern to dental patients and often considered detrimental to an esthetic smile. Gingival display of more than 4 mm of gingiva is…
With a very large number of endosseous dental implants placed by generalists and specialists, complications are to be expected. Among them are problems with the soft tissue interface and the…
Opioid addiction has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and it is thought that the problem started with the prescription for legal pain medications by health care professionals, particularly…
The purpose of this article is not to discuss the success of short dental implants versus standard/long dental implants, but to compare short dental implants with standard/long dental implants in…
