Common causes for mandibular surgical resection can be due to benign, malignant neoplasm, osteoradionecrosis. It can be total or segmental depending on the extension of lesion. This can lead to deviation of remaining mandibular segment towards the resected side and rotation infer...
The stability and retention of mandibular complete dentures have been a continuing problem. So, increment occur in the provision of implant-supported prosthesis in patients who are not able to tolerate conventional dentures. In this case report presents a simple and efficient met...
Occlusion analysis is important to analyze any disharmony in occlusion. It constituted a great difficulty to analyze the problems arising from occlusal origins due to the complex nature of the human occlusal system. The search for the most atraumatic dental occlusion is growing d...
Objectives: To determine relationship between obesity and dental caries in children and adolescents. Additionally, to explore and report the possible explanations and the underlying causes of the association between obesity and dental caries. Methods: Databases search for recent...
Despite successful osseointegration of dental implants, it does not ensure patient satisfaction. Patients can be dissatisfied with the definitive restoration because of a poor esthetic result. An esthetic implant restoration depends on correct implant placement and a well-design...
With increasing legal implications in dental practice, one has to be careful so as to avoid accidents in practice. Although rare, instrument aspiration or ingestion during endodontic treatment without rubber dam can result in clinical complications and subsequent legal proceeding...
Gingival enlargement is a feature of gingival disease. It can occur because of the various etiological factors. Once the etiology of the gingival enlargement is understood, the treatment plan can be made. Classical methods for excising the gingiva include the use of scalpel &...
Background: There is a dearth of information on the core oral bacteriome compositions of healthy Africans especially Nigerians, mostly due to the non-existence of apt molecular techniques. Objectives: In this study, we sought to determine the core oral bacteriome compositions of...
Large periapical lesions in anterior teeth are usually associated with trauma. Bacteria, their toxins, immunologic agents, tissue debris and products of tissue necrosis from the pulp get in touch with the periapical area through various foramina of the root canals resulting to in...
Masseter and buccinators are the major muscles of the cheek & the major function of these muscles is chewing of foods. In younger age, these muscles are supported by teeth. In old age, this support is lost due to loss of teeth & there is a loss of tonicity of the facial...