Prosthodontic management of anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.

Ectodermal dysplasia is characterized by the absence or defects of two or more ectodermally derived structures. Anodontia or hypodontia is the most striking dental manifestation. In severe hypodontia, there is lack of alveolar development with consequent protrusion and eversion of the lips. Patients with anhidrotic forms suffer from heat intolerance due to lack of sweat glands and mild infections may lead to death in infancy from hyperthermia. A case of a 4-year-old child with anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with partial anodontia is presented. Dental, oral, and physical features were taken into consideration in diagnosis and treatment planning for this patient. Clinical management consisted of removable partial prosthesis in maxillary arch and complete denture prosthesis in mandibular arch. The main aim of the treatment was to improve psychological development and to promote better functioning of the stomatognathic system.

Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma - A Case Report.

Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a non-neoplastic lesion representing a local hyperplastic reaction. It is a tumorlike pathologic condition arising on the buccal or lingual attached gingival or alveolar mucosa and the crest of the edentulous alveolar ridge, of uncertain etiology; it is probably a reactive lesion caused by chronic local irritants or trauma rather than a true neoplasm. PGCG is thought to originate from elements of the periodontal ligament or from the periosteum. Clinically, it appears as a sessile or broadly pedunculated, bluish to purple-red, fleshy or firm swelling with a frequently ulcerated surface. It may be difficult to distinguish PGCG from pyogenic granuloma and peripheral odontogenic tumors. The clinical appearance of all these lesions is similar, the definitive diagnosis with histological examination is mandatory. Treatment of choice is surgical excision with total removal of the base of the lesion This case aims to present a case of PGCG in 11 year old girl in which surgical resection of the lesion was done to restore functions and esthetics.

Bilateral taurodontism in deciduous molars: A case report.

Taurodontism is a rare dental anomaly in which the involved tooth has an enlarged and elongated body and pulp chamber with apical displacement of the pulpal floor. It has a very low incidence and very few cases are reported in literature in deciduous dentition. Endodontic treatment of a taurodont tooth is challenging and requires special handling because of the proximity and apical displacement of the roots. In this article a case of five year child with bilateral involvement of mandibular second molars is presented.

The prevalence and pattern of dental caries in pre-school children.

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and pattern of early childhood caries and its relevant factors in pre-school children of People’s Public school of Bhopal. One hundred sixty two children aged between 3 to 5 years were selected randomly from the school. They were examined for dental caries on proximal & buccal surfaces of at least two maxillary incisors (WHO, 1987). A questionnaire was used for evaluation of related factors. It was found that 36.42% children were affected by ECC. Thus, substantial efforts by ways of both, early detection & treatment and effective preventive strategies are required to decrease the prevalence of ECC in pre-school children.

Tissue engineering and its implications in dentistry.

Tissue engineering is a novel and highly exciting field of research. With tissue engineering techniques it may be possible to repair damaged tissues or even create replacement organs. This article reviews the principles underlying key tissue engineering strategies and the typical components used. Examples of tissue engineering include passive approaches, such as dental implants, and inductive approaches, in which specific molecular signals are used to activate cells.