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Influence of adhesives on the bond strength of vinylpolysiloxane to acrylic tray material
No full textAim : To compare the bond strength of vinylpolysiloxane impression material to autopolymerizing acrylic resin tray material when manufacturer recommended tray adhesives are used, with that of universal adhesives.Material and methods: To analyze the influence of adhesives on the bond strength of medium viscosity vinylpolysiloxane impressions to auto polymerizing acrylic resin tray material, A total of 80 specimens were prepared which included 20 samples of each category. Mechanical properties of the test specimens were assessed by tensile bond strength using universal testing machine.Results: Amongst the adhesives, manufacturer recommended adhesive yields a higher tensile bond strength compared to Universal tray adhesive and this difference is statistically significant (P<0.001).Conclusion: Amongst the adhesives, manufacturer recommended adhesive yields a higher tensile bond strength compared to universal tray adhesive in both test material I (reprosil) and test material II (aquasil) samples when auto polymerizing acrylic resin tray material is used. In our study, we found that test material II (aquasil) yielded higher tensile bond strength when compared to test material I (reprosil) using auto polymerizing acrylic resin as tray material. 
Hyperparathyroidism (Brown Tumor) - A Case Report
No full textOnly 2% of all hyperparathyroidism cases occur below the age of 30 years. Owing to the improved methods of blood analysis in the last 2 decades, most recent cases of primary hyperparathyroidism are diagnosed early and asymptomatically. This makes the advanced disease with bone lesions very rare these days. Here a case of a 24 year old male patient with previously undiagnosed primary hyperparathyroidism , who presented first with a mandibular bilateral swelling is reported. Further investigations revealed a diagnosis of parathyroid adenoma. Evaluation of the patient has been reviewed in this case report
Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor in the Maxillary Antrum
No full textKeratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is benign developmental odontogenic lesion, characterized by aggressive behavior including invasive growth into a neighbouring structures and a high rate of recurrences. Occurrence of KCOT is very rare in maxillary antrum, especially if it is not associated with impacted canine or third molar teeth. The aim of this report is to present a case of 24 year-old female patient who suffered from a keratocystic odontogenic tumor in left maxillary sinus and surgical management, which included the tumor enucleation and temporary oroantral antrostomy for the sinus drainage. To avoid an appearance of oroantral fistula, a free end of iodine bandage was embedded through labial frenulum to the opposite side of the vestibular fornix. The patient is under follow up for 3 years. However, a long-term follow-up is needed in order to avoid any unnecessary complications, such as recurrence of the tumor, which might be noted even ten years after the treatment. 
Tooth Fragment Reattachment Procedure : A case report
No full textDental trauma is alarming to child as well as parents, as it affects the child both aesthetically and psychologically. It is incumbent upon the dentist to preserve the vitality of injured teeth whenever possible and to restore them skillfully to their original appearance. Preservation of natural tooth structure is prime consideration in reattachment procedures. This case report is of a maxillary right central incisor having Ellis & Davey’s class II fracture with healthy periodontium and treated with Tooth Fragment Reattchment Procedure with the aid of composites.Key words: Crown reattachment, Fractured incisor, Aesthetics, Composites
“Second chance to save your tooth” - A case report
No full textRetreatment in endodontics provides a second chance for the patient to save the tooth that would otherwise be deemed for extraction. Treatment approach can be either surgical or non surgical. Treatment failure can be due to many reasons from missed canal to iatrogenic perforation which has to be evaluated carefully before initiating the treatment. Sometimes a clinician also has to deal with inter appointment fl are ups requiring prompt and efficient patient management. This case report describes the non surgical management of failed root filled teeth.  
Treatment of skeletal class II malocclusion, with upper lateral missing and lower anterior crowding -
No full textOne of the challenging orthodontic problem we come across in day to day practice is skeletal class II malocclusion. Proper diagnosis and treatment planning is the key to success for every orthodontic case. This article describes a case report of a female aged 13 yrs, posterior divergence of face, recessive chin, obtuse nasolabial angle, and missing upper laterals and lower anterior crowding
Scleroderma-A case report and review of literature
No full textProgressive systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma) is a generalized auto-immune, collagen disorder, and is characterized by fibrosis that involves skin, muscles, and other internal organs like the GIT, lungs, blood vessels and Kidneys. Systemic sclerosis can affect the facial and oral structures as well and can present as diagnostic dilemma. Oro-facial and radiographic manifestations include mask like facial appearance, microstomia, restricted mouth opening, xerostomia, periodontal diseases, malocclusion, widened periodontal ligament (PDL) space, pseudo ankylosis, pulpal calcifications, and osseous resorption. Early diagnosis and individually tailored therapy help to manage this disorder which is treatable but not curable. Hereby, presenting a case of systemic sclerosis in a 30 year old female patient with tense, shiny skin, resorption of terminal phalanges, flexion contractures with claw like hands, reduced mouth opening, and fibrosis of oral mucosa. Orthopantomogram showed generalized PDL space widening. The characterstic presentation enabled us to establish the diagnosis of progressive systemic sclerosis
Closure of palatal defect following excision of Pleomorphic adenoma with Temporalis myofascial flap – A case report
No full textPleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumor of minor salivary glands; junction of soft and hard palate is the most common site. Histogenesis and management of this tumor is always debatable. Here we present a case of pleomorphic adenoma involving palate which was treated by partial maxillectomy followed by Temporalis flap reconstruction.Key words: Pleomorphic adenoma , minor salivary gland , palate , Temporalis flap
Multidisciplinary Approach to Ectodermal Dysplasia - A Case Report
No full textThis case report aims to describe a dental management strategy to a case of Ectodermal dysplasia. Oral characteristics of ectodermal dysplasia (ED) include hypodontia or anodontia of the primary or permanent teeth, impacted teeth, malformed and widely spaced peg-like teeth, and underdeveloped alveolar ridges. Patients with this disease often need a multidisciplinary approach to treatment planning and dental treatment to regain appropriate function, esthetics, and comfort. The definitive treatment plan may include removable, fixed, or implant-supported prostheses or a combination of these options. Case Description: This case reports presents the dental management of an 18 year old girl who reported with the complaint of multiple missing teeth and malformed teeth. The management strategy was aimed at aesthetics to improve the social well being. Conclusion: Though few case reports on Ectodermal dysplasia has been reported, managing the oral problems are quite rare.  
Unicystic ameloblastoma – a case report
No full textAmeloblastoma is a true neoplasm of odontogenic epithelial origin. It is the second most common odontogenic neoplasm, and only odontoma outnumbers it in reported frequency of occurrence, with strong predilection for the posterior region of the mandible Unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) refers to those cystic lesions that show clinical, radiographic, or gross features of a cyst, but on histologic examination show a typical ameloblastomatous epithelium lining part of the cyst cavity, with or without luminal and/or mural tumor growth. It accounts for 5-15% of all intraosseous ameloblastomas. We report a case of unicystic ameloblastoma in a 34-year-old female, Key words – odontogenic tumor , ameloblastom