Indian Journal of Dental Education

 Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor was first described by Steensland in 1905. It is an uncommon benign tumor of odontogenic origin with an incidence of 2.2 to 7.1%. The lesions are typically asymptomatic but may cause cortical expansion and displacement of the adjacent teeth. AOT can occur both intraosseously and extraosseously. This case report describes intra-osseous counterpart of adenomatoid odontogenic tumor. 

 The calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor is a rare benign odontogenic tumor that was first described by Pindborg in 1955. It accounts for less than 1% of all odontogenic neoplasms. The tumor is characterized histologically by the presence of polygonal epithelial cells, calcification, and eosinophilic deposits resembling amyloid. Here by we report the case of CEOT in 40 years old male patient and also attempt made to discuss the clinicopathological and radiological features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of CEOT.

 Rotary endodontics has come into practice almost 20 years back and it has revolutionized the wayendodontics has been practiced. Many systems have been introduced, although no system is ideal. Everysystem has advantages and disadvantages. Thorough understanding of the science behind the rotary filehelps us in choosing the best system or use two or more systems together to give the best results. Such atechnique is called as hybrid technique.

 The word ‘Alloe’ is an arabic word meaning shining bitter substance while ‘Vera’ is a latin word meaninig true. The botanical name of aloe vera is ‘Aloe barbadensis miller’ which belongs to family Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae). It is a perennial, succulent, xerophytic, pea- green color shrubby plant which is native of Africa and found in Africa, Northern America, India, Egypt and Sudan. There are more than 300 species of the aloe vera but the aloe barbadensis species exhibits the best medicinal properties. Many in- itro and in-vivo studies have been conducted for pharmacological actions of aloe vera. The aloe vera is found to have anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, antibacterial and hypoglycemic effects. More than 75 active ingredients have been isolated including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, sugars, anthraquinones or phenolic compounds, lignin, saponins, sterols, amino acids and salicylic acid. This article is an insight for scope of aloe vera as medicine in therapeutics of various oral diseases.  

 Diagnosis is the most important part of the treatment planning. A wrong diagnosis means wrong treatment resulting in unnecessary treatment and incomplete elimination of the disease. The treating dentist must use all the latest diagnostic tools to avoid the minimal damage to the patient and come to a reasonable diagnosis so that the patient is totally cured. This article highlights the various diagnostic techniques in endodontics.

 Background: The distance from bone crest to contact point is an important parameter which influences papilla fill. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the association between embrasure morphology and central papilla recession. Methods: The central papilla was visually assessed in 100 subjects, aged 18-35 years (mean age 27 years) using paralleling periapical radiographs of maxillary central incisors taken with radiographic grids. The following vertical distances were measured: the recession distance, i.e., Papilla Tip to Contact Point (PT–CP), Bone Crest to Contact Point (BC-CP), proximal Cemento Enamel Junction to Contact Point (pCEJ–CP), Bone Crest to Papilla Tip (BC-PT), and Bone Crest to proximal CEJ (BC–pCEJ). Interdental width (IW) was measured horizontally and Crown Width (CW) was also assessed using a software tool ( Klonk Image Measurement tool). Results: Age, papilla recession status, PT–CP, BC–pCEJ, CW, PT–CP, IW, BCCP were independent predictors of Clinically Observed Papilla Height (COPH). Conclusion: Gingival papillary height was significantly associated with BC-CP, IW and age in the present study. These factors should thus be considered while treating papilla recession cases.  

 Cross bite is one of the common occlusal anomaly in orthodontic population. It may be present in anterior or posterior region and it can be of dental or skeletal in origin. There have been many studies carried out in different parts of world to find the prevalence of cross bite. This study was carried out in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh population to access the cross bite prevalence so that appropriate dental health services could be planned. This examination was carried out on 468 subjects out of which 183 were male and 285 were female. Patient’s pre treatment cast was used and was clinically examined. This analysis showed that total percentage of cross bite recorded was 19.01%. The posterior cross bite percentage is 11.32% and while that of anterior is 7.69%. The percentage of cross bite in female is 10.47 % and male is 8.54 %. The percentage of bilateral cross bite is 1.28% and unilateral percentage is 10.04%. Cross bite was more prevalent in females as compared to males. Posterior cross bite was more common than anterior cross bite. Cross bite were not reported in class II div II and class III cases. 

 Bakground: Oral health care remains one of the most un attended needs among the disabled population. Dental Caries is the most common chronic oral disease that interferes with normal nutrition intake, speech and daily regular activities, because its pain adversely affects the normal food eating. It is revealed to be the most common unmet need of disabled people in general. This study is intended to assess the oral health status, traumatic dental injuries and malocclusion of visual impaired individuals in Khartoum state. Materials and Methods: A non-interventional descriptive cross-sectional school based study was applied in approaching this research. The study was carried out in two institue in Khartoum North. Clinical examinations were assesed DMFT, traumatic dental injuries (TDI) and malocclusion. Results: A total of 141 adults was examined. Males out numbering the females. The mean DMFT was 4.43 among male and 4.95 among female. Trauma to teeth was seen among 32.6% of the respondents, no significant different was observed among gender in relation to DMFT and trauma. Concerning malocclusion 47.5% had normal occlusion and the majorit had normal bite 74.5% and 61.7% had normal ovejet. Conclusion: Visually imparied individuals are burdened with oral health problems, with a high prevelance of caries and traumtic dental injury.