Jimmy Antonio Ascanoa Olazo, Miriam Arellanos-Tafur, Felix Rojas-Arquinego
{"title":"Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Second Molar in Transverse Position: A Case Report.","authors":"Jimmy Antonio Ascanoa Olazo, Miriam Arellanos-Tafur, Felix Rojas-Arquinego","doi":"10.1155/crid/8886597","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crid/8886597","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> An impacted tooth is one that has not reached the occlusal plane due to a mechanical obstruction, which may include an adjacent tooth, a supernumerary tooth, or an odontoma. Lower third molars are the most frequently impacted teeth, whereas second molars are impacted less often. Currently, diagnostic imaging, such as tomography, is crucial for determining the treatment plan. For the extraction of impacted teeth, a vestibular approach is generally recommended, and for molars, odontectomy prior to tooth luxation and avulsion is advised. <b>Objective:</b> This study was aimed at describing the surgical technique for the flap extraction of an impacted lower second molar in a transverse position with the crown oriented towards the lingual side. <b>Case Presentation:</b> A 17-year-old male patient presented with pain in the lower left molar region. Clinical examination revealed the absence of Teeth 37 and 38. Tomographic imaging showed Tooth 37 in a transverse position with the crown oriented lingually and Tooth 38 in a vertical position. Extraction of Tooth 37 was performed using a vestibular approach and odontectomy due to space constraints. <b>Conclusions:</b> Retention of permanent second molars is rarely reported in the literature. It is advisable to apply all possible methods to position these teeth in the occlusal plane to ensure proper masticatory function. However, there are cases where extraction is necessary due to space limitations, and alternative solutions for replacing the lost tooth should be explored.</p>","PeriodicalId":46841,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Dentistry","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8886597"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11961287/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143765362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdulaziz M Alqarni, Walaa A Babeer, Thamer Y Marghalani
{"title":"Combined Conventional-Digital Workflow to Fabricate a Palatogram for Speech Rehabilitation in a Single Arch Completely Edentulous Class II Patient With Dysarthria: A Clinical Report.","authors":"Abdulaziz M Alqarni, Walaa A Babeer, Thamer Y Marghalani","doi":"10.1155/crid/2036019","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crid/2036019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This clinical report describes the creation of a palatogram for speech improvement in a single-arch, completely edentulous, skeletal Class II patient with dysarthria. The treatment focused on occlusal considerations specific to Class II denture wearers and capturing the tongue-palate contact regions during speech. The outcome was assessed by consulting a speech therapist using speech analysis software.</p>","PeriodicalId":46841,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Dentistry","volume":"2025 ","pages":"2036019"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11952921/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hakan Terzioğlu, Can Hakan Sarıkaya, Rıza Gürbüz, Lale Karaağaçlıoğlu
{"title":"Implant Body Fracture Due to Fatigue in a Maxillary Implant-Retained Overdenture Treatment.","authors":"Hakan Terzioğlu, Can Hakan Sarıkaya, Rıza Gürbüz, Lale Karaağaçlıoğlu","doi":"10.1155/crid/4064452","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crid/4064452","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to determine the causes of fatigue and implant failures in an implant-retained overdenture case. One out of four implants portrayed inadequate osseointegration during healing abutment placement, and one was fractured from the middle to the apical third after 1 year of denture use. Various aspects, such as insufficient cooling while implant socket preparation, incorrect prosthodontic planning, and erroneous design of the denture, were evaluated. Macroscopic and microscopic inspections of the fractured implant body were assessed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy. Consequently, metallic fatigue along with secondary cracks and beach marks were evident. It was deduced that the failed and fractured implants depicted substandard osseointegration; thus, they were susceptible to the wear out effect of the occlusal forces. Unfavorable osseointegration caused the fulcrum axis to move apically instead of forming on the neck part of the implant, and micromovements around the fulcrum axis mustered the fracture.</p>","PeriodicalId":46841,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Dentistry","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4064452"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11936523/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143711585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Peripheral Osteoma of the Subcondylar Region in the Mandible Treated Using the High Perimandibular Approach: A Case Report.","authors":"Tamaki Sekiguchi-Yamada, Kazuhiro Matsushita, Rieko Yoshitatsu, Aya Yanagawa Matsuda, Tomoka Hasegawa, Yoichi Ohiro","doi":"10.1155/crid/8830675","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crid/8830675","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Osteomas are benign tumors composed of mature, compact, or cancellous bone that commonly arise in the sinuses and exhibit slow and asymptomatic growth. Surgical resection may be performed using intraoral or extraoral approaches when functional or morphological deficits are present. A 63-year-old female presented with an osteoma in the subcondylar region, which had doubled in size 9 years after the initial diagnosis. Considering the potential risk of functional impairment, the osteoma was excised using the high perimandibular approach. Two years postsurgery, the patient remained asymptomatic, with no functional or morphological deficits or recurrence of the disease. This case report describes the successful use of the high perimandibular approach for managing an osteoma in the subcondylar region and highlights its clinical versatility.</p>","PeriodicalId":46841,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Dentistry","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8830675"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11929594/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143693978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using a Mixture of Alb-PRF and Alloplastic Bone Graft: A Case Report.","authors":"Zein Moualla, Tarek Qasem, Ahmad Alnada","doi":"10.1155/crid/3007346","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crid/3007346","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bone resorption occurring in the alveolar bone after tooth extraction constitutes one of the most fundamental problems that constitute a cosmetic and functional obstacle to treatment with dental implants or fixed prostheses at the site of extraction. A regenerative injectable complex, albumin and platelet-rich fibrin (Alb-PRF), composed of autologous albumin gel and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) concentrate, it represents a new strategy that combines the advantages of PRF and albumin gel with slow absorption properties. The current case report included the extraction of a single-rooted tooth that was extracted atraumatically. Alb-PRF mixed with alloplast bone graft was used and applied within the socket. The socket was then covered with a piece of gelfoam. The case was followed up for 6 months. Radiographic and clinical measurements were performed, which showed the amount of alteration in both the bone and soft tissue after the extraction. Within the limitations of this case report, we concluded that alveolar ridge preservation using Alb-PRF mixed with alloplast bone graft has good results.</p>","PeriodicalId":46841,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Dentistry","volume":"2025 ","pages":"3007346"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11925605/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rodrigo Silveira Tosta Figueiredo, Thiago de Almeida Prado Naves Carneiro, Nayara Rodrigues Nascimento Oliveira Tavares, Ângela Braga Caixeta, Michelle Pereira Costa Mundim Soares, Paulo Vinícius Soares
{"title":"Multidisciplinary Oral Rehabilitation in a Patient With Dental Anomaly: A Case Report With 18-Month Follow-Up.","authors":"Rodrigo Silveira Tosta Figueiredo, Thiago de Almeida Prado Naves Carneiro, Nayara Rodrigues Nascimento Oliveira Tavares, Ângela Braga Caixeta, Michelle Pereira Costa Mundim Soares, Paulo Vinícius Soares","doi":"10.1155/2025/5565892","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2025/5565892","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this case report is to sequentially demonstrate the aesthetic and functional rehabilitation of a smile with a dental fusion anomaly. Endodontic retreatment was performed followed by periradicular surgery on Tooth 12. Periodontal intervention through gingivoplasty and aesthetic rehabilitation with composite resin veneers was performed on Teeth 13 to 23. With a clinical and radiographic follow-up of 18 months, the success of multidisciplinary oral rehabilitation involving endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, and restorative dentistry is observed, restoring function, aesthetic satisfaction, and quality of life to the patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":46841,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Dentistry","volume":"2025 ","pages":"5565892"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11876538/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143558342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marcel da Silva Garrote, Alexandre Augustus Costa Barbosa, Maria de Fátima Batista Medeiros Alves Teixeira, Elismauro Francisco Mendonça, Gilberto Fenelon, Orlando Aguirre Guedes, Carlos Estrela
{"title":"Severe Chronic Suppurative Osteomyelitis Following Dental Implant Placement.","authors":"Marcel da Silva Garrote, Alexandre Augustus Costa Barbosa, Maria de Fátima Batista Medeiros Alves Teixeira, Elismauro Francisco Mendonça, Gilberto Fenelon, Orlando Aguirre Guedes, Carlos Estrela","doi":"10.1155/crid/6770915","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crid/6770915","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Osteomyelitis is an infection caused by bacterial contamination of the bone marrow, cortical surfaces, and the periosteum. The clinical examination of a patient with severe osteomyelitis secondary to dental implants revealed a large facial swelling, suppuration in the perimandibular region, limited mouth opening, and diffuse pain that started after the placement of five dental implants. Two failed implants were removed, a reconstructive titanium plate was placed, and the patient was treated with antibiotics, but the infection did not resolve. The patient's clinical condition became worse, and she sought hospital care. At presentation, she had a fever and was dehydrated. She was hospitalized for 16 days. Her treatment included surgery for the removal of the reconstructive plate, the implants with peri-implantitis, and bone and necrotic tissue, together with administration of systemic drugs. The diagnosis of osteomyelitis was based on clinical, imaging, and histopathological findings, and she was treated with administration of antibiotics (penicillin, amikacin) for 16 days, followed by cephalosporin for 15 days after hospital discharge. Sixteen days later, her clinical condition was normal. Twelve months later, she received new implants and underwent prosthetic rehabilitation. Imaging tests, surgical elimination of bone and necrotic tissue, and histopathological analyses are essential for an accurate diagnosis. In our case, infection control demanded a careful surgical intervention associated with the administration of systemic antibiotics.</p>","PeriodicalId":46841,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Dentistry","volume":"2025 ","pages":"6770915"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11876536/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143558343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Idiopathic Intracoronal Resorption of Permanent Molars: A Report of Two Cases.","authors":"Krasimir Hristov, Victoria Zlateva","doi":"10.1155/crid/9610040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/crid/9610040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intracoronal resorption (IR) is a condition characterized by the presence of lesions in the dentin of unerupted or erupting teeth, usually located just below the enamel-dentin junction in the occlusal part of the crown. This article presents two cases of IR-one with and one without pulp involvement. In both cases, the teeth were asymptomatic, and the lesions were discovered during routine checkups. The first case presents pre-eruptive IR with pulp involvement in an immature mandibular molar. To preserve the vitality of the growth zone and complete root development, vital pulp therapy was performed through total coronal pulpotomy and application of Biodentine. The second case is also of a mandibular molar with incomplete root development, but although it initially resembled invasive cervical resorption, treatment revealed that the granulation tissue was surrounded by intact enamel and did not affect the pulp or root of the tooth. No carious lesion was found. The tooth was conventionally restored with a composite filling.</p>","PeriodicalId":46841,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Dentistry","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9610040"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11871979/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143543751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Socket Shield Technique of an Ailing Mandibular Molar With Customized Healing Abutment: Graftless Management of the Hard and Soft Tissue Foundation Around Immediate Dental Implants.","authors":"Sanjay Kumar Sah","doi":"10.1155/crid/9969134","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crid/9969134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It is an established fact that postextraction ridge resorptive changes are inevitable and are very evident in the molar areas. Resorption in the molar sites can cause a reduction in the attached gingiva and affect the long-term success of the osseointegrated implant. To prevent significant postextraction tissue alteration, the socket shield technique (SST) was developed to preserve the buccal plate, over a decade ago. Since then, various studies showcasing modifications of the technique have been published mainly focusing on SST in conjunction with immediate implants in the anterior esthetic zone. Gluckman gave a collective term called partial extraction therapy (PET) which includes SST, pontic shield technique, and root submergence technique. He suggested using a graft material in the gap between the shield and the implant. Later, Siormpas et al. advocated a root membrane technique (RMT) and suggested that it may not be necessary to use the graft material. With the evolution of the technique, the terms SST and RMT are more similar to each other now, with the only difference in the sequence of shield preparation and implant placement. The shield is prepared first, and osteotomy is done in the former and osteotomy is done before shield preparation in the latter. The SST technique is often ignored as a possibility in the molar sites. Though technique-sensitive, SST with immediate implants in molars with a customized healing abutment ensures the maintenance of the original hard and soft tissue volumes in the most conservative way. The following case report showcases a stepwise, graftless management approach for a nonrestorable right mandibular molar with SST and immediate implant. Long-term randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on molar SST are encouraged to make a recommendation for routine clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":46841,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Dentistry","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9969134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11858722/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143504810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Salvatore Cannizzaro, Carolina Maiorani, Andrea Scribante, Andrea Butera
{"title":"The Home Use of Probiotics and Paraprobiotics for the Maintenance of Tongue Eubiosis: A Case Report.","authors":"Salvatore Cannizzaro, Carolina Maiorani, Andrea Scribante, Andrea Butera","doi":"10.1155/crid/5496240","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crid/5496240","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> Halitosis is the unpleasant odor emitted from the oral cavity during exhalation and phonation. Using oral care products containing specific probiotics and paraprobiotics, combined with lifestyle changes, this study is aimed at resolving the patient's altered breath odor. <b>Case Report:</b> A 49-year-old male patient suffered from retronasal discharge, bacterial plaque on the back of his tongue, and bad breath. He underwent a professional oral hygiene session, received instructions in proper home oral hygiene techniques, and was advised on appropriate lifestyle changes. The use of oral care products based on probiotics and paraprobiotics was recommended. Sixty days later, the patient was reevaluated and was satisfied with the results, as his tongue had improved significantly, and he no longer experienced any bad sensations in his mouth. <b>Conclusion:</b> Systematic removal of bacterial biofilm and the use of probiotics and paraprobiotics can be useful in the prevention and treatment of halitosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":46841,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Dentistry","volume":"2025 ","pages":"5496240"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11850065/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143494236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}