Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Cyst in Maxilla: A Case Report.

The present article reports the case of a calcifying odontogenic cyst Type I variant in the maxilla of a 65-year-old woman. The lesion is unusual in that it has features of a cyst but also has many characteristics of solid neoplasm. It is classified into 2 types Type I-cystic variant and Type II-solid tumor variant. The calcifying odontogenic cyst may present some problems of differential diagnosis, both clinically and histopathologically. The histopathologic examination showed that structures characteristic of calcifying odontogenic cyst. The lesion was benign. After surgical removal of the cyst, the wound healed uneventfully, and the region was free of symptoms.

Molar Distalisation By Palatal Implants- A Case Report.

Palatal implants have been used to establ ish stat ionary anchorage. The stability of a palatal implant for distalization of molars bodily and for anchorage maintenance was assessed. The implant was a stepped screw titanium (4.5 mm diameter x 8.5 mm length), and it was placed in the palatal region. A surgical template containing a metal drill housing was prepared. Angulation of the drill housing was controlled according to the radiologic tracing of the maxilla transferred to a plaster cast section in the paramedian plane. The implant was placed using a noninvasive technique and left transmucosally to facilitate the surgical procedure and to reduce the number of operations. The paramedian region was selected (1) to avoid the connective tissues of the palatine suture and (2) because it is considered to be a suitable host site for implant placement. After three months of healing, the implant was osseointegrated and orthodontic treatment was initiated. The results showed that the molars were distalized bodily at five months, and no anchorage loss was observed. At the end of the treatment, the smile was improved, and an ideal Class I molar and canine relationship, an ideal overbite, and an ideal overjet were all achieved. In conclusion, palatal implants can be used effectively for anchorage maintenance and in space-gaining procedures. Use of a three-dimensional surgical template eliminated implant placement errors, reduced chair time, minimized trauma to the tissues, and enhanced osseointegration. This method can be used effectively to achieve distalization of molars bodily without anchorage loss.

Dental Distraction - A Case Study.

Distraction osteogenesis [DO] is a process of inducing new bone by mechanical stretching of the pre existing bone tissue. This procedure is being followed in orthopedic surgeries and orthognathic surgeries since a long time. Now a days this procedure is being applied for the orthodontic tooth movement also. This article presents a case of canine retraction with Distraction osteogenesis