Ectopic Mandibular Canine with Partial Anodontia - A Rare Case Report.

Ectopic eruption of the tooth is a developmental disturbance where the tooth does not erupt in a normal position. This may be due to arch length deficiency or due to, delayed or premature exfoliation of deciduous teeth, or a combination of the above. A total or complete absence of teeth is called true anodontia; if one or more teeth are missing, it is called partial anodontia. It can be syndromic or non-syndromic in occurrence. Here, we present a rare case of non-syndromic partial anodontia and ectopic eruption of permanent mandibular canine in a female patient.

Carabelli Trait in Primary Tooth - A Case Report.

The Carabelli cusp (Cusp of Carabelli) is a tubercle or the extra fifth cusp found on the mesiopalatal cusp of the maxillary permanent and deciduous molars. It is nonfunctional but it can be used to distinguish populations and is also used in forensic and anthropological studies. This condition is uncommon on deciduous teeth. In this case report, we present a rare case of unilateral presence of cusp of Carabelli in deciduous dentition.

Nicotina Stomatitis - A Report of Two Cases.

Nicotina stomatitis is the inflammation of the minor salivary glands present in the hard palate due to chronic smoking habit. The patients are mostly symptomless and present with multiple red discrete papules in the hard palate surrounded by grayish white areas. The histopathology of the lesion is discussed and cessation of the smoking habit treats the condition within 2-4 weeks.

Lip Biting Scar and its Treatment - A Rare Case Report.

Oral habits are an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary. Oral habits such as thumb sucking, lip sucking, tongue thrusting, lip biting, nail biting, object biting, and bruxism have serious health consequences. Several etiological factors have been linked to the development of oral habits. In this article, a rare case of a scar on the lower lip, which occurred due to lip biting habit, has been reported.

Biological Self-Repair of Periodontium and Pulp in a Pediatric Patient with Trauma and Extrusive Luxation -A Case Report.

In a general dental practice and in dental institution, traumatic emergency cases report for dental and orofacial injuries in children. This case report discusses a trauma case involving luxation of maxillary incisor tooth, treatment has been done and review of literature in regard to this.

Changing concepts of positive patient communication in dentistry and orthodontics: South Indian perspective.

The world of communication has changed greatly over the centuries of mankind from sounds, sign languages, speech, development of language and in modern times using machines like the computer, mobile and internet. Over the past five decades, the change in communication is remarkable. Similarly positive patient communication is always necessary to build confidence, increased rapport and cooperation and minimizes misunderstanding. Returning the patient in our fold promotes the patient for further preventive care and review and using them as a positive tool helps us in an ambassador of the growth of our health care unit. Our challenge is to provide the best environment for communication with a diverse population of interest, personalities and culture.

Early correction of class III malocclusion with rapid maxillary expansion and face mask therapy.

A case report is presented of a class III malocclusion with a class III skeletal pattern and maxillary retrusion. Patient, a 10-year-old boy was treated with an orthopedic face mask in conjunction with rapid maxillary expansion and standard pre-adjusted edgewise appliance. Treatment was completed after 3 years and proved to be stable following the active treatment.

Advancement of orthodontic and craniofacial research sites in the last three decades.

BACKGROUND: Scientific literature has grown tremendously in past five decades in volume as well as content. This communication enlightens young dentist and scientist about availability of scientific literature in digital format and on the web since it has become impossible to maintain literature in printed format due to sheer volume and content. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The key words were searched in www.google.com. RESULT: Out of 3500 results relevant web pages was selected by the authors unanimously. CONCLUSION: This article was primarily written to create awareness among young dentists and orthodontists the availability of varied orthodontic literature and contributors and journals in disseminating knowledge and opportunities.