Multiple Dens Evaginatus- A Rare Case Report With A Review Of Literature

Densevaginatus (DE) is a developmental disturbance affecting the shape of the teeth which is characterized by the presence of accessory enamel projections along with dentin and pulpal core on the occlusal or lingual surface of the teeth. It affects both the primary and permanent dentition. The clinical intendment is focused on early pulpal exposure due to occlusal trauma, fracture or attrition leading to infection. Treatment may be conservative or interventional. The occurrence of DE either isolated or conjoined with other dental anomalies has been reported. This article presents with a case report of conjoined occurrence of multiple DE (Schulge type 5) along with partial anodontia of maxillary premolars and left molars and also reviews the etiology, classification, diagnosis and management strategies of the teeth with DE.

Fusion Imaging - The Broadened Horizon In Maxilloacial Imaginga Review

Fusion imaging is the amalgamation of various advanced imaging modalities used in oral and maxillofacial imaging today, which takes a lion share in improvising diagnostic and formulation of effective treatment outcomes. In today’s scenario, this has been widely accepted in various disciplines of dentistry in a broadened horizon for capturing the head and neck pathologies. This review paper therefore aims to highlight various aspects of fusion imaging with its bird’s view in various dental specialties

Reviving the Salivary Cells – Pathway to New Horizon.

The ability to speak, swallow, masticate, taste food, and maintain a healthy oral cavity is heavily reliant on the presence of saliva. Hyposalivation underlying xerostomia after radiotherapyis still a major problem in the treatment of head and neck cancer. As saliva possesses self-cleansing and antibacterial capability, hyposalivation is known to deteriorate periodontal status and increases dental disease. Furthermore, hyposalivation causes mastication and swallowing problems, burning sensation of the mouth and dysgeusia. Currently available treatments for dry mouth are prescription for artificial saliva, moisturizers, and medications which induce salivation from the residual tissue.2 Such management techniques do not address the source of the problem that is a lack of functional saliva-producing acinar cells. This review focuses the restoration of functional salivary glands with advancing modalities such as gene therapy, tissue engineering, and stem cells.