Focal reactive gingival overgrowths (FRGO) are commonly occurring lesions in the oral cavity. The incidence of these lesions in the clinical dental practice is moderate and may occur in response to external or internal chronic stimuli in the fibrous connective tissue of the gingi...
In pediatrics, condylar fracture is the commonest traumatic pathology of maxillofacial region. Owing to higher vascularity, bony fragments fuse very fast within few hours if ignored or improperly managed, this may lead to severe complications to the patient both aesthetically and...
Justina Nnenna Ngwu, Henrietta Onyinye Uzoeto, John Emaimo, Chidinma Okorie, Ismaila Danjuma Mohammed, Christiana Inuaesiet Edemekong, Ikemesit Udeme Peter, Chinonyelum Ezeh, Ezinwanne Chukwu, Ethel Ebere Adimora, Samuel Emeka Ani, Boniface Oke, Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses, Emmanuel Amobi Nwakaeze, Jane Ogechi Otu, Chidimma Ruth Chukwunwejim, Roselyn Nneka Egbuna, Bamidele Adunola Ikusika, Patricia Ahuoiza Adagiri & Ifeanyichukwu Romanus Iroha·International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry·2022
Background and Objectives: The potential roles of diverse bacterial communities in oral cavity are influence by biofilm formation which promote colonization and lead to increase severity of dental caries and poor respond to antimicrobial therapy. Information on bacterial biofilm...
In patients with corona virus disease, only a few cases have been presented with some oral manifestations since 2019. (COVID-19).However, it is unclear whether these lesions are the result of COVID -19 or due to the existing co morbidities .The purpose of this article is to prese...
Juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) is a rare, benign fibroosseous lesion of the jaws commonly occurring in children. It required postoperative follow-up to rule out recurrence of the lesion. Case Report: we present a case of a 12-year-old girl with a came with the complaints of swe...
Recent studies have shown prebiotic effects of casein phosphopeptides on dental plaque microflora in orthodontic patients. The aim of this study was to assess dental plaque ecological changes in orthodontic patients that resulted from the application of a topical crème containing...
Gingival recession is a complex undesirable condition that poses numerous therapeutic challenges to a clinician. The laterally repositioned flap is commonly used to cover isolated, denuded roots that have adequate donor tissue laterally and vestibular depth. A recent advancement...
Problem Statement: Little research exists documenting Quality of Care (QoC) and Quality of Life (QoL) for individuals accessing preventive fluoride and dental services in the United States through public health departments when a consultative/referral model is used. Using a consu...
Nitrofurantoin is a drug that is currently used in the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections due to its anaerobic bacterial coverage. Dental cellulitis originates from primarily anaerobic bacteria in a necrotic pulpal environment invading into fascial spaces such a...
Aims: Numerous studies have shown that the raw garlic extract has bactericidal effect against many pathogenic bacteria, even some antibiotic-resistant strains. Considering the role of bacteria in the development of pulpal and periapical diseases, this study aimed to evaluate the...
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (MPSII) or Hunter Syndrome is a rare metabolic inherited X-linked recessive disorder caused by deficiencies of various lysosomal enzymes required for glycosaminoglycans, linked to mutations in IDS gene. Hunter Syndrome has an incidence of 1:170000 wi...
Aims: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) may result from acute muscle strain or chronic over-use and misuse due to dental misalignment, teeth grinding, teeth clenching, anxiety, or stress. It is believed that the actual site of strain forms a trigger point that induces pain in other...
Problem Statement: An examination of epidemiologic data from the partnership between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin-Population Health Institute (UWPHI) consistently ranked the studied service county in the lower quartile of the state for...
Introduction: Reflux esophagitis also known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an esophageal mucosal injury that occurs secondary to retrograde reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus. The aim of the present study was to determine the oral manifestations of adul...
Rare fibro-osseous lesions that affect the jaw bones and are included in the group of mesodermal odontogenic tumors, Cemento-Ossifying fibromas are usually reported in the middle age with a female predominance unlike that reported in this case. Mostly occurring in the mandible an...