A normal sinus will not be observed on a radiograph if there is not an increase in mucosal thickness or an irritation by an allergic or infectious agent [ 1 ]. Mild maxillary sinus mucosal thickening is a normal finding in asymptomatic individuals …

Functional orthopedic devices have been used for many years to stimulate mandibular growth in the treatment of Class II malocclusions [ 1 ]. While studies report cell proliferation in the condylar cartilage and an increase in mandibular length …

Central giant cell granulomas (CGCGs) were first defined in 1953 by Jaffe [ 1 ] as a giant cell reparative granuloma of the jaw bones. In subsequent articles, a CGCG was characterised as an uncommon benign bone lesion that appears in the mandible …

The term temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJDs) refers to mandibular dysfunction occurring as a result of impaired functions of the primary structures constituting temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or other structures related to TMJ, or …

Thalassemia major (TM) is a genetic disorder caused by the absence or incomplete synthesis of one or more of the hemoglobin globin chain subunits. Globin chain synthesis is abnormal and that leads to anaemia, and subsequent erythroid hyperplasia …

Osseous choristoma is a rare entity in the oral and maxillofacial region. The most common site is the tongue, followed by the buccal mucosa. Osseous choristoma of the muscle is unusual and few cases have been described in the literature. No …