Gömülü süt ikinci azı dişine bağlı olarak meydana gelen perikoronitis vakası

Primary tooth impaction has been reported to be very rare and studies report prevalence rates of impaction to be form 1:10.000. Primary tooth impactions can occur because of various reasons, including ankylosis, congenitally missing permanent teeth, defects in periodontal membrane, trauma, injury of the periodontal ligament, precocious eruption of the first permanent molar, defective eruptive force, or a combination of these factors. In this article we present a case of impacted mandibular second deciduous molar tooth with pericoronitis and discuss the etiology and its management by surgical intervention in an 8 year old girl.   ÖZET Gömülü süt dişlerine ait çok az sayıda rapor vardır ve bu çalışmalarda süt dişlerinin gömülü kalma insidansı 10.000’de 1 olarak belirtilmiştir. Çeşitli nedenler süt dişlerinin gömülü kalmasına neden olabilmektedir. Bunlar; ankiloz, konjenital olarak daimi diş eksikliği, periodontal membranda defekt, travma, periodontal ligamentte yaralanma, erken süren daimi birinci molar, hatalı sürme kuvvetleri ya da bu faktörlerin kombinasyonlarıdır. Bu raporda 8 yaşındaki bir kız çocuğunun gömülü süt alt ikinci azı dişine bağlı olarak gelişen perikoronitis vakası sunulmuş, etyolojik faktörler ve cerrahi tedavi seçeneği tartışılmıştır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Gömülü süt dişi, perikoronitis, ankilo

Neoplasms of the salivary glands in a Turkish adult population

Objective: This retrospective study aimed to investigate the types and distribution of neoplasm of salivary glands in a Turkish population. Study Design: The histological diagnosis records of the Department of Pathology at Cumhuriyet University were reevaluated for 125 patients who were treated for salivary gland tumors from 1987 to 2008. The neoplasms were analyzed for histological diagnosis, age, sex, and site. The histological diagnoses were analyzed according to the 2005 WHO classification. Results: A total of 125 primary salivary gland neoplasms, consisting of 95 (76%) benign and 30 (24%) malignant groups were recorded. The most common major and minor salivary gland sites were the parotid (61.6%) and palatal glands (9.6%), respectively. Pleomorphic adenoma was the most frequent benign tumor followed by Warthin?s tumor. Among the malignant group, adenoid cystic carcinoma was the most prevalent. Age for all cases ranged from 16-80 years; mean age was 41.97 years, with a female to male ratio of 1:1.15. Conclusions: Although there were some discrepancies, the characteristics of salivary gland tumors of Turkish patients are in line with those of patients from other countries according to tumor type, tumor site distribution, and age and sex of patients

Characteristics of 351 supernumerary molar teeth In Turkish population

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the demographic profile of supernumerary molar (SM) teeth in people in various regions of Turkey. Study Design: A retrospective analysis was carried out on an initial sample of 104,902 subjects drawn from the ortopantographics files from 10 clinics in 7 Turkish cities with documentation of demographic data, the presence of SM teeth, their location, eruption, morphology, and position within the arch. In one region associated patho­logies and treatments were also evaluated. Results: Three hundred fifty-one SMs were detected in 288 patients, constituting 0.33% of the study subjects, with a greater frequency in females (56.4%). SMs were found more frequently in the maxilla (87.7%) than in the mandible, and distomolars (62.9%) were more common than paramolars. The SMs encountered were mostly of conical shape (45.7%), impacted (81.1%), and in a vertical position (52.1). The 33% of SM teeth were related to impacted molar teeth. Conclusion: The most common complication involving these teeth was soft tissue irritation. Demographic data from such specific extensive studies are crucial for improved diagnosis of SM teeth. Early detection allows for measures against complications and more successful therapy

Compound odontoma associated with mandibular impacted permanent central incisor: a case report

<p>Odontomas are the most common benign odontogenic tumors that are hamartomas composed of various dental tissues, and there are two types, complex and compound. Compound odontomas are more prevalent than complex odontomas and consist of many teeth–like structures. Most of such lesions are asymptomatic. These lesions are generally diagnosed by routine radiological examination. The compound type is generally found in the anterior region of the maxilla. The etiology of these lesions has not been precisely explained. If there is absence of any contraindication, the treatment for odontomas is surgical excision.</p><p>This article describes a case of compound odontoma associated with impacted central mandibular right permanent incisor in a 12–year–old female due to trauma. The odontoma was surgically removed with an impacted central incisor.</p&gt