Pocket Dentistry

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…

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…

Abstract A 67-year-old woman, who had a history of an open surgery for mandible and right knee joint fractures in a traffic accident 28 years ago, visited our hospital due…

Abstract Noonan Syndrome is an autosomal dominant congenital syndrome that is a multisystem disorder, commonly presenting with craniomaxillofacial, cardiac, and hematologic differences. Anterior mandibular surgery presents a surgical challenge because…

Abstract Recently, an increasing number of reports have described squamous cell carcinomas arising in free flaps used for maxillofacial reconstruction. Here, we report the case of a patient with second…

Abstract Tonsilloliths or calculi of the tonsil are calcifications that are found in the crypts of the palatine tonsil or adjacent areas. Small concretions may be asymptomatic while large tonsilloliths…

Abstract Background Autogenous tooth transplantation is a simple technique that typically results in a satisfactory outcome. However, there are still many challenges, such as insufficient alveolar bone and tooth vitality….

Abstract Lymphoma is considered as cancer of the lymphoid tissue that exists in two main categories, including Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Primary extranodal non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the mandibular condyle is…

Abstract Orbital fractures are typically caused by blunt periocular trauma and are one of the most common types of facial fractures. The most common entrapment is that of the inferior…