Effects of single- and double-layered resorbable membranes and platelet-rich fibrin on bone healing

Objectives Research has been ongoing on achieving optimum bone healing in the reconstruction of bone loss. Clinically, soft tissue migration into the already existing bone defects is the leading cause of unfavourable bone healing. Platelet-rich fibrin, a recent material that is used to promote bone healing, was compared with single- and double-layered resorbable collagen membranes to determine whether a healing protocol which increases patient comfort is possible

BILATERAL MOLARIFORM SUPERNUMERARY TEETH IN THE ANTERIOR MAXILLA: A REPORT OF TWO CASES

Supernumerary teeth are additional teeth besides the normal series and can be found in any region of the dental arch. Supernumerary teeth can be classified according to their form and locations. Early diagnosis and treatment of patients with supernumerary teeth may prevent or minimize complications. The treatment options depend on the type and position of the supernumerary tooth and its effect on the adjacent structures. Two male patients were referred to our clinic due to swelling in their maxillae and interrupted eruption of teeth. Upon radiological examination of the patients, impacted supernumerary teeth were found. Surgical removal of these teeth were perfomed and they were found to be molariform. We aim to present the two rare cases of molariform supernumerary teeth in this article

Focal Osteoporotic Bone Marrow Defect: A Case Report

Focal osteoporotic bone marrow defects usually appears as asymptomatic radiolucencies in the edentulous mandibles of middle aged women. Their etiology is unclear and due to the radiologic properties histopathologic examination is the only way to achieve a correct diagnosis. In this article a case of focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect in a 67 old female is discussed with its clinical, radiologic and histopathologic features

Clinical management of cementifying fibroma: A case report and pertinent review of the current literature

Cementifying fibroma is an uncommon neoplasm composed by varying amounts of cementum, bone and fibrous tissue. As a results of having similar histolological features based on inactive-looking odontogenic epithelium embedded in a fibrous stroma, it is often hard to differentiate from other fibro-osseous lesions such as fibrous dyplasia and calcifying odontogenic tumor. At this point, it is undoubtedly clear that proper radiological and clinical diagnosis play a great role together in identification. We present a rare case of this entity along with a number of clinical and radiographic features that set it apart from other pathologies mimicking fibro-osseous lesions