Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy: review and a case report with dental implications

Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy (HSAN) is a rare syndrome which is seen in early childhood. Five different types are described. Absence of pain and self-mutilation are characteristic findings of this syndrome. Teeth in the oral cavity can cause damage to the oral tissues and tongue. When it is diagnosed, there should be co-operation between dentist and neurologist. Using an oral shield prevents the biting and, thus, traumatization of the tissues can be prevented. A case report which is diagnosed as HSAN type 4 is presented and information submitted about its treatment

Dental health levels of patients who applied to Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry

The importance of preventive dental services for oral health and the abundance of the clinical and experimental studies is considerable. Our investigation is planned depending on the idea that more sound results could be obtained about the oral health levels of the patients applying to our University by examining a great number of individuals

The radiological evaluation of posterior superior alveolar artery topography by using computed tomography

Background Posterior superior alveolar artery (PSAA) is the most important limiting anatomic structure while lateral approach sinus surgeries. PSAA should be taken into consideration to avoid bleeding during preparation of bony window. Purpose The aim of this article was to inform topography of PSAA and to evaluate measurements of this vital structure. Materials and Methods Three hundred and fifty-four cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of PSAA from 177 patients were evaluated retrospectively. Localization of PSAA, diameter of PSAA, classification of PSAA diameter, distance between PSAA and crest, buccal bone thickness, palatal bone thickness, crest height, and crest width were recorded for each posterior tooth separately. Results The mean age of 177 patients was 54.05 +/- 18.33 years. Although the most frequent localization of PSAA was intraosseous in premolar region, they were below Schneiderian membrane in molars. PSAA diameter was measured frequently less than 1 mm for all posterior teeth. Although palatal bone thickness was higher in premolar region than molars, no statistical relationship was found between tooth region and buccal bone thickness (P > 0.05). The width of residual ridge was measured both wider apically and posteriorly. Positive correlation was observed between buccal bone thickness and PSAA diameter in first molar and premolar regions (P < 0.05). Conclusions Detailed evaluation of patients by CBCT provided us the opportunity to draw topography of PSAA and inform about overall measurements of PSAA in all posterior teeth region