Ectopic Eruption of a Transmigrated Mandibular Canine: A Rare Case Report.

Migration of teeth, both physiological as well as pathological, is a well-documented phenomenon. Transmigration, on the other hand, is a rare phenomenon where a tooth crosses the midline and migrates to the opposite side without any pathological influence. An impacted tooth especially canines migrate to a location some distance away but do not usually cross the midline. Even so, the tooth remains impacted. Here is a unique case of transmigration of a left mandibular canine, which has erupted labial to its counterpart on the right mandibular arch. Transmigration of the mandibular canine is a rare phenomenon. Even rare is an eruption of this transmigrated canine into the opposite arch where it can be mistaken as a supernumerary tooth.

Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report.

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) which is also known as rodent ulcer is the most common type of skin cancer. Prolonged exposure to high-intensity ultraviolet radiation is regarded as the most common risk factor of BCC. This ionizing radiation can induce DNA damage such as point mutations, and single stranded DNA breaks. Other possible pathogenic mechanism includes the involvement of the tumor suppresser gene, and the members of sonic hedgehog signal transduction pathway. Pigmented BCC (PBCC) is a rare variant of BCC, of which only very few cases have been reported in literature. This is a case report of such a case of PBCC.

Efficacy of Diode Lasers in the Treatment of Oral Leukoplakia: A Case Report.

Leukoplakia of the buccal mucosa is considered a premalignant lesion according to the WHO classifi cation with a malignant transformation rate of 0-20%, especially among men above 40 years of age with a smoking history. Along with the active screening procedures, there is also growing brilliance in surgical interventions aimed at the eradication of such fatal diseases. Laser ablation using diode lasers is one such well-accepted prophylactic treatment modality among clinicians and patients along with low recurrence rates. We have aimed to support this article with the case report of the patient with leukoplakia, who was being treated with a diode laser that unveiled the brilliance of this technique with enhanced healing.

Extra Gingival Pyogenic Granuloma: Unusual Location for the Usual Lesion.

Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a benign non-neoplastic mucocutaneous lesion formed in reaction to mild irritation or hormonal changes. Although this fairly common lesion has a striking predilection for the gingiva, it can also be found extra gingivally. The clinical diagnosis of such an uncommon extra gingival PG can be quite challenging as the lesions appear as smooth or lobulated red nodules with easy bleeding, occasionally ulcerated mimicking malignancies. The purpose of this article is to report an unusual case of extra gingival PG occurring on the upper lip. The diagnosis of oral lesions is complex due to distinct appearance of the same lesion and leads the clinician to consider lesions with different diagnostic methods.

Erosive Lichen Planus of the Oral Cavity: A Case Report.

Erosive lichen planus (LP) is a clinical form of oral LP characterized by the bilateral presentation of erosive and erythematous areas in the oral cavity usually the buccal mucosa with predominance in middle aged females with undue stress factors. In this article, we are giving a case report of a 56-year-old female patient who came to our Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology with a chief complaint of burning sensation of the mouth to hot and spicy food. The diagnosis was given as erosive LP. We also aim to review the literature and management of the lesion with reference to the same.

Multiple Supernumerary Teeth in a Non Syndromic Patient: Case Report.

Supernumerary teeth, also known as hyperdontia, is a term used to describe extra teeth that develop in addition to the 20 primary and 32 permanent teeth that we are predisposed to have. Hyperdontia is seen more commonly in the permanent dentition than primary teeth. Th e incidence in the permanent dentition is reported to vary between 0.1% and 3.8%, and its frequency in the primary dentition is found to be 0.3-0.8%. A 32-year-old male patient reported to the department of oral medicine and radiology with the chief complaint of stains and deposits, his clinical examination revealed 9 supernumerary teeth and panoramic radiographic revealed 3 more extra making a total of 12 supernumerary teeth.