CBCT in orthodontics: the wave of future.

UNLABELLED: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has probably been one of the most revolutionary innovations in the field of dentistry in the past decade and it provides a novel platform for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Current imaging techniques are essentially two-dimensional (2D) representations of threedimensional (3D) objects and suffer from several limitations. Hence, fulfillment of ideal imaging goals has been limited. Twodimensional radiographs are insufficient, especially in complex cases like impacted teeth, supernumerary teeth and orthognathic surgeries. CBCT images provide far more detailed information than conventional 2D radiographs and are user friendly. Soft tissues, skull, airway and the dentition can be observed and measured on CBCT images in a 1:1 ratio. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: CBCT provides an excellent tool for accurate diagnosis, more predictable treatment planning, more efficient patient management and education, improved treatment outcome and patient satisfaction. This article focuses on various applications of cone beam CT technology in orthodontics.

Oral manifestations of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica: a rare genetic disease.

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) constitutes a group of phenotypically diverse genodermatoses, which manifests with blistering and erosions of the skin and mucous membranes as the unifying diagnostic feature. It is an acquired disease or inherited as either autosomal-dominant or recessive with an incidence of 1/50 000. The prominent clinical characteristic of the disease is the development of bullae or vesicles in mucosa or skin in response to minor trauma. It is a chronic mechanobullous disease characterised by auto antibodies against Type VII collagen. This paper documents a case of a man diagnosed with dominant dystrophic EB; describing the measures that dentists and healthcare providers should adopt in order to provide a safe and effective dental treatment. Early prevention protocols for these patients have also been discussed.

Freeman-sheldon syndrome presenting with microstomia: a case report and literature review.

Freeman-Sheldon syndrome (FSS), as first described by Freeman and Sheldon in 1938, is a morphologically well-defined syndrome that results in a dysmorphic status combining bone anomalies and joint contractures with characteristic facies. It is part of the nosologic group of pathologies currently known as distal arthrogryposis as reported by Hall et al. (Am J Med Genet 11:185-239, 1982 [1]). It is a rare disorder and its exact prevalence is unknown. Our objective is to report a case of FSS presenting with microstomia and add a brief review of the literature for similar cases.