Oral Myiasis is a rare pathology in humans and is associated with poor oral hygiene, alcoholism, senility, supuranting…

The immature root with a necrotic pulp and apical periodontitis  presents  multiple challenges to successful treatment…

Halitosis is defined as breath that is offensive to others, caused by a variety of reasons including but not limited …

Forensic Odontology is the branch of dentistry which in the  interest of justice deals with the proper handling and ex…

Dental alloys are frequently used for either replacing a completely/partially distorted structure  or to restoring the…

Supernumerary teeth (ST) are uncommon alterations of development that may appear in either of the dental arches and t…

Focal epithelial hyperplasia (FEH) or Heck's disease is a rare contagious disease caused by human papillomavirus …

The American Association of Endodontists developed the  following white paper to outline and define the requisite  ski…

Candida species, which are a part of the human oral microbial flora, in particular Candida albicans, are the main etio…

Orthodontic movement is defined by the effect  of the force system on the tooth and the consequent  responses of the a…

Foliate papillae -  Description: Foliate papillae appear as an area of vertical folds and grooves located on  the extr…

Resin bite turbos, sometimes referred to as build-ups, are created by  bonding composite material to the palatal or oc…

The development of soft tissue cervicofacial emphysema after dental treatment is a rare complication, with few descrip…

Gemination is an anomaly in size, shape, and structure of the teeth. The primary dentition is more frequently affecte…

Orthodontic preparation for surgical treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion involves joint planning with an ora…

Tuberous sclerosis (TS) complex is an autosomal dominant disease with largely variable clinical manifestations. It…

The increase in life expectancy in Switzerland is  posing new challenges, as more and more people  are becoming depend…

Trismus is a restriction in the ability to open the mouth. Trismus can occur following trauma, surgery, radiation ther…

Ionizing radiation causes damage to normal tissues located in the field of radiation. Oral mucositis may result from …