Ectodermal dysplasias (EDs) are a heterogeneous group of hereditary conditions marked by abnormalities in ectodermal derivatives such as teeth, hair, nails, and sweat glands. These disorders show vast phenotypic diversity and are often classified by genetic mutation or by the str...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2243
Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a rare benign mixed odontogenic tumor composed of both epithelial and mesenchymal components, along with enamel and dentin formation. It commonly affects children and adolescents, often presenting as a slow-growing asymptomatic lesion associat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2242
Delayed tooth eruption (DTE) is the emergence of a tooth into the oral cavity at a time that deviates significantly from norms established for different races, ethnicities, and genders. DTE is a major concern for patients and parents, due to its impact on aesthetics, phonetics, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2241
Ameloblastoma is a benign but locally aggressive odontogenic tumour most commonly affecting the mandible. Despite its benign nature, ameloblastoma is known for being slow-growing yet locally aggressive. It most commonly affects individuals in their third to fourth decades of life...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2240
Aim: This case report evaluates the effectiveness of surgical enucleation with chemical cauterization using 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and soft tissue reconstruction with a nasolabial flap in the management of odontogenic keratocyst (OKC). Study Design: Case Report. Place and Duration...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2239
Introduction: Orbital exenteration, often required in severe infections like mucormycosis, leads to facial defects affecting appearance and mental health. Maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation is essential to restore function and aesthetics. Case Report: A patient post-exentera...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2236
Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology in healthcare, offering innovative solutions for diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management. In dentistry, particularly prosthodontics, AI applications are expanding from designing pros...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2237
Aim and Background: Dens invaginatus (DI), also referred to as dens in dente, is a developmental dental anomaly characterised by the invagination of the enamel organ into the dental papilla during the morphodifferentiation stage of tooth development. DI is a rare congenital denta...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2238
According to the World Health Organisation, benign cementoblastoma is classified under the group of cementoma. Cementoblastoma account for up to 3% of all odontogenic tumours. This case highlights the clinical, radiographic, and histopathological features of cementoblastoma, emph...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2235
Ameloblastoma is a benign, locally aggressive odontogenic tumor that most commonly arises in the posterior mandible. Although typically painless in the early stages, it can cause significant destruction of bone and adjacent structures if untreated. This case presents a 31-year-ol...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2234
Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) ranks as the 12th most common cancer globally, with an increasing prevalence among young adults. Traditionally associated with older populations, recent evidence suggests a worrying rise in early-onset cases, particularly in economi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2233
Orthokeratinized Odontogenic Cyst (OOC) is a rare developmental odontogenic cyst, accounting for approximately 1% of all odontogenic cysts and 10% of all keratinizing odontogenic jaw cysts. The 2017 WHO classification considered OOC as a distinct entity. It is characterized by an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2231
Extraoral sinus tracts stemming from endodontic infections often mimic various other pathological conditions, making accurate differential diagnosis critical for proper management. Misdiagnosis can lead to ineffective treatment outcomes or unwarranted therapeutic interventions, u...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2232
In the oral cavity, mucoceles are the most frequently encountered lesions of the minor salivary glands and are among the most frequently biopsied oral pathologies in paediatric and adolescent populations. A 20-year-old female came to out-patient department with a painless swellin...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2230
Aim: this case report demonstrates a fully digital, single-visit workflow to close a 2.5 mm maxillary midline diastema and correct a tilted lateral incisor using 0.5 mm lithium disilicate veneers. Presentation of case: a 27-year-old female sought aesthetic correction for a midlin...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2229