Placement of dental implants gained popularity for the replacement of missing teeth. A minimum bone thickness of 1 mm to 1.5 mm is required on both buccal and lingual/palatal aspects for successful implant placement and survival, specially in …

Due to its unusual occurrence in the oral and maxillofacial region, a suspicion of the oral tuberculous manifestation does not arise, particularly in the absence of a positive history of systemic infection or therapy. Diagnosing a case of …

The incidence of tumours is highest in the parotid gland among all the salivary glands, and the majority of them are benign [ 1 ]. Parotidectomy remains the primary modality of treatment in such cases. Classically, parotidectomy has been carried …

Ameloblastoma is the most common benign epithelial odontogenic tumor of the jaws. It occurs mostly in the mandibular posterior region. Recurrence is more common in the mandible than the maxilla and in the follicular type than plexiform or other …

The production and secretion of saliva, which is critical to oral and general health, is the main function of the salivary glands (SG) [ 1 ]. Physiologically, SG contribute to the maintaining for of oral cavity homeostasis and are considered the …

Maxillary osteomyelitis following dengue infection, unaccompanied by additional comorbidities, is a rare but significant clinical entity. We present the first documented case of such a condition in a 22-year-old male who, following recovery from …

Infraorbital canal (IOC) houses the infraorbital nerve (ION), a branch of the maxillary nerve. The ION is accountable for the innervation of the lower eyelid, lateral nose, and lateral upper lip on the same side. The IOC complex is an important …

According to Global Cancer Statistics (GLOBOCAN), India accounts for 33.4% of all lip & oral cavity cancers worldwide, with the incidence of oral cancer being 143,759 in the year 2022 and estimated to increase to 243, 150 by the year 2045 [ 1 , 2 …

The growth and development of the midface is significantly affected in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis resulting in total midface deficiency [ 1 ]. The presence of midface retrusion often leads to a constriction of the nasopharyngeal …

Sufficient alveolar bone to host implants of 10 mm in length and 3–4 mm in diameter has traditionally been regarded as the minimum requirement to allow bone-demanded implant placement [ 1 ]. Insufficient bone volume is a critical limiting factor …

Epidermoid (EC) and dermoid (DC) cysts of the oral cavity are rare, benign congenital developmental malformations that develop from abnormally situated ectodermal tissues. EC and DC are more common in the rest of the body. Their exact development …

Ameloblastoma, the second most common odontogenic tumor, is also one of the most documented and extensively researched benign tumor affecting the maxillofacial region. Usually diagnosed between 30 and 60 years of age, it accounts for about 1% of …

Epidermoid cyst is an entity that is seldom encountered in the head and neck region. We report an extremely rare case of an epidermoid cyst encountered in the temporal and infratemporal region of the head and neck region with an intent to …

The buccal fat pad, an intricate anatomical structure, can be used to manage minor to moderate oral defects and, by your removal, address parafunctional habits leading to intraoral trauma. It also serves esthetic purposes through reduction. Buccal …

The mechanical interlocking between the bone and the dental implant that occurs during implant insertion is referred to as primary stability [ 1 ]. The lack of adequate primary stability may result in a delayed healing period and distant …

Oral myiasis is a rare parasitic infestation of vital tissue of humans or other mammals by dipterous larvae (maggots) encountered in developing tropical countries owing to poor hygiene and financial deprivation. This disease often manifests in …

The burden of oral cancer is increasing in India, with 143,759 new cases and 79,979 deaths have been reported in 2022 and an age standardized incidence of 9.9%, while the mortality rate is 5.6% [ 1 ]. In addition, 30% of all cancers and one-third …

The SARS-COV-2 primarily causes coronavirus infection, which is associated with many complications, and co-infections, majority of which are fungal, bacterial and thrombotic complications. Initially, it was thought that COVID-19 virus primarily …

In terms of risk factors, geographic predilections, responsiveness to treatment, and prognosis, oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a heterogeneous illness. The first line of treatment for oral malignancies is surgery, which is followed …

The biology of oral carcinogenesis suggests oral cancer development as a multistep process. The fortunate thing is all OPMDs doesn’t progress to OSCC and the unfortunate is all OSCCs are not preceded by OPMDs. In the battle against oral cancer a …