Cephalometric aspects of thalassemic children in the Indian subcontinent: A cross-sectional study

To compare the cephalometric characteristics of thalassemic children in the Indian subcontinent with the controls, matched for sex and dental age. Methodology: A total of 31 thalassemic children were a part of the study. Cephalometric readings were recorded for the study and the control group. Results: Within the Group I stage, the anterior cranial base length was 68.40±2.93 mm, shorter when compared to the control group. In the Group II stage, the maxillary/mandibular angle was 31.58° for the case group and the mandibular length was shorter in comparison to the controls. In the Group III stage, the SNB angle was 76.42°, lesser than the control group. A relative maxillary prognathism of 9.88 mm and 12.85 mm was observed in thalassemic males and females respectively through the Wiley's analysis. Conclusion: The overall picture depicted a retruded position of the maxilla and a retrognathic mandible within the study group. A class II profile has also been observed among the study subjects.

Supernumerary Teeth: An Overview

Supernumerary teeth (SNT) are extra teeth to the normal complement of teeth in both dentitions. These SNT could be appear in any region of both jaws. Males are commonly affected by SNT than the females. Most commonly seen SNT are mesiodens, very rarely seen SNT are distomolars. Identification and localization of SNT are very important for diagnosis and management. SNT may cause various complications that include delayed or impaired eruption of adjacent teeth to cyst formation, and eruption into nasal cavity. Hence, the early identification and appropriate management is essential to prevent the possible complications.

Bilateral Occurrence Of Talon Cusps In Primary Dentition: A Rare Entity

Talon cusps are very common in permanent dentition, while rarely reported in primary dentition. Unilateral is more common than bilateral occurrence of talon cusps and more common in males than females. The occurrence of bilateral occurrence of talon cusps in primary dentition has not been reported very frequently. The purpose of the present case report was to describe a rare case of bilateral talons in 4-year old child.