Odontogenic myxoma of maxilla: A review discussion with two case reports

Odontogenic myxoma (OM) is a rare entity of slowly growing benign neoplasm of ectomesenchymal origin, comprising of 3-6% of all odontogenic tumors that histologically presenting spindle-shaped, stellate and round cells within loosely arranged myxomatous tissue stroma. OM originates from the dental papilla, follicle or periodontal ligament with an exclusive location in the tooth-bearing areas of the jaws, association with missing or unerupted teeth. Clinically and radiographically the reported incidence and demographic information of this tumor has wide variability. Most common clinical variant is associated with the impacted tooth and shows local invasion with destruction of adjacent structures and displacement of teeth. Radiographically, common manifestations are multilocular radiolucent areas with well-defined borders and typical soap bubble or tennis racket appearances. This paper presents two rare case reports of OM of maxilla along with review discussion

Oral manifestations in patients with gastro-esophageal reflux disease: A hospital-based case-control study

Aim: To analyze the occurrence and correlation of oral manifestations of patients affected by gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), especially with dental erosion. Materials and Methods: With a simple randomization method, a total of 120 patients, GERD-diagnosed patients (group 1, n = 60), based on complaints and reviewed by gastroenterologists through proper history, clinical pictures, and established investigations, and healthy individuals (group 2, n = 60), were enrolled in the study. Oral manifestations such as xerostomia, oral acid/burning sensation, subjective halitosis, dental sensitivity, and dental erosion were evaluated in both groups. The Chi-square test and continuous variables were compared by the Mann–Whitney test and the Kruskal–Wallis test (P value < 0.05, significant). Results: The Mann–Whitney U test on the distribution of the gastric complaints between two groups revealed a significant difference in all the variables. A significant difference was found in the distribution of all the oral manifestations except halitosis and dentinal hypersensitivity between both groups. The Chi-square test between the heartburn and dental erosions revealed a significant association (c2 = 293.761, df = 1, P < 0.001), whereas there was no significant association between heartburn and dentinal hypersensitivity. Conclusion: GERD and dental erosions had no significant correlation, whereas other oral manifestations and mucosal changes were found significant with GERD