Review On Implant Based Over-Dentures Versus Conventional Dentures In Severely Resorbed Mandibular Arch: Report Of Two Cases.

Background: Replacement of missing teeth has become a successful option ever since the discovery of Osseo-integration and introduction of implants in the dental field. It has proved to be a therapeutic breakthrough especially for edentulous people. Implants supported over dentures are becoming the first choice of treatment for edentulous patients as they provide various advantages over the conventional dentures most importantly enhancing the denture retention and stability. This article discusses the rehabilitation of a completely edentulous patient with a mandibular implant supported over-denture which drastically improved the oral health related quality of life.

The Amniotic Memberane In Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery - An Overview.

The amniotic membrane (AM) is innermost of the three layers forming the fetal membranes. Amniotic membrane have been utilized in medicine from 1910 when it was first used for skin transplantation later it has been used in surgical procedures related to the skin, eyes, and head and neck. The introduction of amniotic membrane in oral and maxillofacial surgery holds great promise however, although it has been shown to be a useful and viable alternative for some conditions, it is currently being used far in excess of its true useful potential. In many clinical situations it offers an alternative to existing management options without any distinct advantage over the others. Further studies will undoubtedly reveal the true potential of the membrane, its mechanism(s) of action, and the effective use of this tissue in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This article reviews the current literature on the applications of amniotic membrane transplantation and its outcome in various oral conditions

A rare case of compound odontomas in anterior mandible.

Odontomas are non-aggressive hamartomatous developmental malformations or lesions of odontogenic origin consist of enamel, dentin, cementum and pulpal tissue. Odontomas are classified in to compound and complex. Maxillary anterior region is the most frequent site for the occurrence of compound odontomas. Intraosseous migration of unerupted teeth is a rare natural condition wherein the tooth usually shows impaction due to many pathological conditions and it occurs more in mandible involves primarily the second premolars or the canine. Among these many pathological conditions odontomas are the one of them but rarest is compound odontomas in anterior mandible. Although there are many studies and statistical data on lesions available, diagnosis should not be restricted by epidemiological characteristics. Instead it is important to account all clinical, radiographic, and pathologic signs and symptoms as well as differential diagnosis for definitive diagnosis. Additionally, it is clear that lesions often behave in an unforeseen or unusual ways. Thus, we are concluding that considering the literature, the compound odontomas their incidence is rare and unusual in anterior region of mandible. We are presenting a case with rare incidence of compound odontomas in anterior region of mandible with transmigration of impacted canine.

Neurofibroma Of The Lip - Report Of A Rare Case.

Neurofibroma is a rare tumor of the oral cavity. It is generally associated with a generalized syndrome of neurofibromatosis but a few cases of the solitary intraoral lesions have also been reported. A one such rare case of neurofibroma of the lip is being presented with a note on the importance of early diagnosis and adequate treatment of this lesion.