{"title":"Giant Haemangio-Lymphangioma of the Upper Lip - A Case Report","authors":"H. Keswani, A. Jha, Sarvesh Vijay, Yogesh Tl","doi":"10.56501/intjorofacres.v6i1.142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorofacres.v6i1.142","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Vascular anomalies are congenital defects in vasculogenesis. They are classified into vascular tumors (hemangiomas) and vascular malformations (venous malformations, arteriovenous malformations, lymphatic malformations). Sometimes, lymphatic channels may be evident in hemangiomas. Depending on predominant component, it will be categorized either as hemangiolymphangiomas or lymphangiohemangiomas, vice versa is true for lymphangiomas. Hemangiomas of the oral cavity are not commonly observed though head and neck are common sites.\u0000Case presentation: The patient was a 13-year-old female who presented herself to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at Dental college, with the complaint of swelling in upper lip since 12 years. The swelling was soft in consistency and bluish in colour. The lesion was diagnosed as hemangioma after clinical examination and excised under general anaesthesia. Histopathology was consistent with Hemangio-lymphangiomas.\u0000Conclusion: Hemangio-lymphangiomas are not common in oral cavity but all suspicious cases should be properly investigated. Early detection and biopsy is necessary to determine the clinical behavior of the tumor and potential dentoalveolar complications.","PeriodicalId":245370,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orofacial Research","volume":"120 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128807206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A substantiate comparative study of the mandibular canine index method of gender assessment using two decedent Maharashtra population","authors":"Mithil M. Patil, M. Sardar, Anuradha Sinha","doi":"10.56501/intjorofacres.v6i1.143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorofacres.v6i1.143","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Mandibular Canine Index (MCI), indispensable tools of forensic odontology in gender determination of skeletal remains is a contributing part of anthropological, genetic, odontological, and forensic investigations as well as archaeological and medico-legal examinations. Aim & Objective: To compare the differences in odontometrics of mandibular canine between males and females of two different regions in Maharashtra. Method: Present study includes 60 individuals (15 male and 15 female subjects belonging to the Kolhapur region and 15 male and 15 female subjects belonging to the Mumbai region) having age group 21 to 28 years. The mesio-distal width of the right and left mandibular canine and intercanine distance were measured. Subsequently, standard MCI, intercanine distance, sexual dimorphism, and percentage accuracy in both regions were calculated. Result: Statistically highly significant variation was seen in mesio-distal width of mandibular canine in the left side of the population of both the regions as compared to the right side. Also, variation in intercanine distance was seen in females of both the population. There was no variation seen in MCI of both the population. The standard MCI was 0.24 for Mumbai and 0.25 for the Kolhapur population. Conclusion: As region, racial patterns, genetic and epigenetic factors indirectly affect MCI values, this technique can be used as one of the diagnostic adjuvant and reliable methods for gender determination in forensic dentistry.","PeriodicalId":245370,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orofacial Research","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129846018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sonali Shambharkar, Preeti Mankar, Manoj Sakhare, M. Patil
{"title":"Rehabilitation of lateral maxillary defect with intact ridge using obturator with hollow bulb extension technique","authors":"Sonali Shambharkar, Preeti Mankar, Manoj Sakhare, M. Patil","doi":"10.56501/intjorofacres.v6i1.145","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorofacres.v6i1.145","url":null,"abstract":"Acquired defects in the maxilla lead to oro-antral communication with the nasopharyngeal complex. In recent times, post-Covid necrosis of maxilla due to mucormycosis leads to rapid invasion of surrounding tissues resulting in a maxillofacial defect. The surgically resected maxilla can have a devastating impact on the lifestyle, esthetics, speech and function of the patient. Obturators provide a hollow extension into the defect that seals the oro-antral defect and stops any communication between oral cavity and nasal complex. This case report describes the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a maxillary defect involving the left lateral hard palate and left posterior buccal mucosa with intact ridge over the defect area using a hollow bulb obturator. The lost wax technique used for fabrication of the obturator is an easy, cost-effective technique which is simple to execute from available resources. It provides hollowness to the prosthesis and reduces weight of the prosthesis thereby aiding in retention and stability of the denture.","PeriodicalId":245370,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orofacial Research","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133966448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lajri Bagde, Ashish Lanjekar, R. Sathawane, R. Chandak, P. Deshmukh
{"title":"Knowledge and Attitude of Private Dental Practitioners towards taking IOPA/RVG during COVID -19 Pandemic","authors":"Lajri Bagde, Ashish Lanjekar, R. Sathawane, R. Chandak, P. Deshmukh","doi":"10.56501/intjorofacres.v6i1.146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorofacres.v6i1.146","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of dentist towards taking and the indications of radiographs during covid -19 pandemic. A structured questionnaire containing 9 questions was used, each question had 2 possible answers. Registered dentists at the Dental council of India of Vidarbha region were included in the study. The minimum required sample was 100 by purposive random sampling technique. Retrieval of data was done by distributing questionnaires to respondents using Google forms via the WhatsApp application and the questionnaire was sent to 100 dentists of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra. 100 respondents filledout this questionnaire. The study came to conclusion that most of the dental practitioners were aware of the standard operating procedure and the required preventive measures taken for the dental treatment. They were also aware of the requirements and proper dental alternative treatments and also, they have preferred extraoral radiographic technique to avoid the contact of saliva.","PeriodicalId":245370,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orofacial Research","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130204629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Knowledge and attitude of patients with edentulism pertaining to various treatment modalities: A cross-sectional survey in Navi Mumbai","authors":"Viddhi Mall, Parmeet Banga, Sanpreet Singh Sachdev, Yash Shekatkar, Vinay Dole, Jasleen Kaur Banga","doi":"10.56501/intjorofacres.v6i1.144","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorofacres.v6i1.144","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Teeth maintain the functionality and esthetics of the oral cavity. These, in turn, have an impact on the individual’s psychological and social well-being. This study aims to gauge the awareness and attitude of patients concerning various prosthodontic modalities available for the replacement of missing teeth. Method: A questionnaire-based interview of patients with missing teeth was conducted in Navi Mumbai. The questionnaire comprised 18 close ended multiple-choice questions about the knowledge and attitude of the respondents about their condition of partial or complete edentulism. Descriptive statistics were obtained and a comparison of frequencies of categories of variables with groups was done using Chi-square test. Result: The study sample of n=175 comprised 100 males and 75 females of ages ranging from 23 to 82 years. Statistically significant differences (p<0.05) were noted wherein a greater number of male participants opted for the prosthesis to regain functionality. Feasibility was found to be the most important factor affecting the choice of treatment modality by participants. Conclusion: Population in lower socioeconomic classes tend to be more affected by edentulism, primarily due to lack of awareness and low income. Hence, it is important for dental professionals to play a core role in creating awareness about the importance of oral rehabilitation.","PeriodicalId":245370,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orofacial Research","volume":"218 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124317952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regional odontodysplasia: A case with radiographic evidence of advancing development","authors":"S. Srivathsa","doi":"10.4103/ijofr.ijofr_11_18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijofr.ijofr_11_18","url":null,"abstract":"Regional odontodysplasia, also commonly known as ghost teeth, is a rare dental anomaly affecting the teeth. It is a nonhereditary disorder and affects the maxillary teeth of females. This condition is localized to one or more teeth of one quadrant; it hardly crosses the midline to affect the teeth of the next quadrant. Controversy regarding the management of this condition is still prevalent, and some believe in extraction while others in retaining them. A case of ghost teeth in an 11-year-old boy, crossing the midline with radiographic evidence of advancing development, is being presented, which supports the “wait and watch” policy in the management of this condition.","PeriodicalId":245370,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orofacial Research","volume":"197 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123016378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The alternative use of a nonconventional orthopantomograms analysis technique for facial skeletal assessment","authors":"A. Juma, M. Tattan, C. Duarte","doi":"10.4103/ijofr.ijofr_9_18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijofr.ijofr_9_18","url":null,"abstract":"Context: Cephalometric analysis to assess facial skeletal patterns does not come without limitations. Complementary radiographic analysis has been suggested by many authors to better analyze facial patterns and discrepancies. Aims: This study aims to find correlations between the vertical and sagittal relationships of cephalograms and orthopantomograms (OPG), use the OPG to assess facial symmetry, and test the efficacy of a novel OPG analysis technique in the skeletal facial analysis. Settings and Design: Cephalograms, OPG, and facial pictures were taken from 23 volunteers from the orthodontic clinic at RAKCODS (13 males and 10 females). Subjects and Methods: Symmetry was assessed in the OPG. The traditional cephalometric analysis was performed and correlated to an experimental OPG technique. Facial convexity (pictures) and cephalometric measurements were used to identify participants with normal facial skeletal patterns. Preliminary standards for the OPG analysis technique were determined from this normal subgroup. Statistical Analysis Used: Pearson's correlation was used to assess the relation between angles. means and standard deviations were calculated to establish norms. Results: Significant correlations were observed between the cephalometric analyses and the OPG technique. Perfect symmetry was uncommon. Sagittal, vertical, and transverse preliminary norms were established. Conclusions: Perfect symmetry is uncommon, which makes lateral cephalometric analysis insufficient to analyze facial skeletal patterns. Complementary frontal assessment may improve the accuracy of orthodontic diagnosis. The OPG technique introduced in this study correlates with traditional cephalometric analysis and can be a potential adjunct to cephalometric analysis. Further studies using a larger sample should be used to establish more reliable measurement standards.","PeriodicalId":245370,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orofacial Research","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121690284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prevalence of dental anomalies in patients from a teaching dental hospital in the UAE","authors":"Hala Zakaria, C. Duarte, Wafa Al Baloushi","doi":"10.4103/ijofr.ijofr_10_18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijofr.ijofr_10_18","url":null,"abstract":"Context: The occurrence of dental anomalies varies between different populations. Knowledge of regional occurrence and prevalence of dental anomalies is important for proper diagnosis and patient management. Aims: This study was intended to determine the prevalence of developmental dental defects in patients from a teaching hospital in the United Arab Emirates. Settings and Design: A retrospective study was performed using 2925 radiographs from the database of the radiology department at RAK College of Dental Sciences. Subjects and Methods: Panoramic radiographs of 400 patients between 17 and 60 years of age were presented anomalies in teeth number, shape, size, and position. The patient general information, type of anomaly, and affected tooth was determined. Statistical Analysis: Data were summarized and analyzed using nonparametric tests. P < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The prevalence of developmental dental defects was 14.7% (n = 400) out of which 170 cases were further analyzed. The anomalies were evenly distributed among both genders and were most prevalent and diverse in the Syrian subpopulation. The most common anomalies were tooth hypodontia (19%) and root dilaceration (16%). The least common anomalies were hyperdontia (3%), taurodontism (3%), and retained primary teeth (1%). The most affected teeth were the maxillary and mandibular third molars. Conclusions: The high prevalence of dental defects suggests the need for proper diagnosis, intervention, and treatment. Further research into etiological factors for dental defects could create awareness and guide preventive strategies to assist in minimizing the associated dental problems.","PeriodicalId":245370,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orofacial Research","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130222554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Saikat Chakraborty, Ramesh Venkatapathy, B. Dhanasekaran, K. Prasad, Kashish Singh, S. Radhakrishnan
{"title":"Immunohistochemical analysis of heat-shock protein 27 in human tooth germ and ameloblastoma","authors":"Saikat Chakraborty, Ramesh Venkatapathy, B. Dhanasekaran, K. Prasad, Kashish Singh, S. Radhakrishnan","doi":"10.4103/ijofr.ijofr_7_18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijofr.ijofr_7_18","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The purpose of the study was to demonstrate the presence of heat-shock protein (HSP) 27 in developing tooth germs and ameloblastoma and compare their expressions. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute, Puducherry. Orofacial complexes of five abortus fetuses between 9th and 18th weeks were processed for fetal sections and ten formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues for ameloblastoma were taken up from the archives of the department. All tissues were stained for routine hematoxylin and eosin, and immunohistochemistry was done using anti-HSP27 antibody. Results: Dental lamina was found positive for HSP27 in all the five cases; succedaneous bud stage was found positive in two of five cases. Stellate reticulum and outer enamel epithelium were found positive in one each of five cases and inner enamel epithelium was negative in all five cases. In ameloblastoma, ten cases were studied in which positivity was seen in the columnar or cuboidal cells of the tumor islands in various histological variants of ameloblastoma. Conclusion: The immunostaining pattern of HSP27 revealed that the differentiation level of ameloblastoma corresponds to the differentiation level of odontogenic cells in tooth germ and that HSP27 might play a role in this. Further, HSP27 can be taken up as a marker of differentiation of ameloblasts along with markers such as cytokeratin 19.","PeriodicalId":245370,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orofacial Research","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115495448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Himani Sharma, M. Kaushik, N. Tomar, A. Wadhawan, Divya Dureja
{"title":"Treatment of gingival melanin hyperpigmentation with diode laser: A report of two cases","authors":"Himani Sharma, M. Kaushik, N. Tomar, A. Wadhawan, Divya Dureja","doi":"10.4103/ijofr.ijofr_4_18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijofr.ijofr_4_18","url":null,"abstract":"Gingival melanin pigmentation is a common finding, especially in non-Caucasians population. This often results in unaesthetic appearance concerning many patients especially those with gummy smile or excessive gingival display. Gingival depigmentation procedure can be performed in such patients with for esthetic reasons. The currently available treatment options for the correction of gingival depigmentation include conventional periodontal plastic procedure with scalpel, cryosurgery, laser treatments, and radiosurgery. Out of this diode laser remains a simple, effective, and minimally invasive treatment option. The present case series makes an effort to assess the gingival depigmentation procedure using diode laser 980 nm.","PeriodicalId":245370,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orofacial Research","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115670302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}