Background: Dentigerous cysts are developmental odontogenic cysts associated with impacted or unerupted teeth and are usually asymptomatic, though occasional aggressive behaviour has been reported. Case Series: Three patients with uncommon presentations of dentigerous cysts were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1298
Tejas Bankar, Jyotsna Rajan, Vivek Narayanan, K T Magesh, Abinaya Subramanian & Mahima Seetaram·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Pyogenic granuloma is a benign, rapidly proliferating vascular lesion of the oral cavity, commonly affecting the gingiva but rarely occurring in the floor of the mouth. We present a case of a 70-year-old male with a pedunculated bluish-pink growth in the anterior floor of the mou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1297
Introduction: Midface fractures constitute a substantial portion of maxillofacial trauma and often require maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) for stabilization and occlusal realignment. While Erich Arch Bars (EABs) have traditionally been used for over a century, they are associate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1295
Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by gingival redness and bleeding in its early stages, which can progress to gingival recession and tooth mobility in severe cases. Increasing evidence suggests that periodontal disease represents a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1296
Forensic odontology plays a crucial role in human identification by analysing dental structures that remain resilient even under extreme postmortem conditions. Within this domain, periodontics contributes significantly by offering key morphological and pathological indicators tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1294
Background: Periodontal disease is a significant public health concern influenced by multiple local and systemic risk factors. Tobacco chewing adversely affects periodontal tissues by altering inflammatory responses and impairing healing, which may compromise outcomes of conventi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1293
Internal derangement (ID) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most prevalent intra-articular disorders of the masticatory system and is characterized by an abnormal positional or functional relationship between the articular disc, mandibular condyle, and temporal c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1292
M M Dayakar, Shilpa L S, Vidyalakshmi.S.Rao, Aishwarya Bruhanmath, Soumya Reddy & Sarja Ishwarya·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Periodontal esthetics has become an essential component of modern periodontology, reflecting a shift toward patient-centered care that emphasizes both functional and esthetic outcomes. Despite increasing demand for esthetic periodontal procedures, challenges related t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1291
Sustainability has emerged as a critical priority in healthcare systems due to their substantial contribution to global environmental degradation, with dentistry—particularly restorative dentistry—playing a notable role through intensive material consumption, chemical discharge,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1289
Animal bite injuries are a common cause of emergency trauma, while wild animal bites are rare but associated with high morbidity due to severe mechanical damage and polymicrobial contamination. We report a rare case of a hippopotamus bite causing complex maxillofacial, thoracic,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1290
Shallow vestibular depth in the anterior mandible compromises oral hygiene and predisposes to mucogingival problems. Conventional lipswitch vestibuloplasty often suffers relapse due to muscular tension from the mentalis muscle. This case report presents a 25yearold male with a th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1288
The advancement of implant dentistry has ushered in innovative solutions to overcome the limitations of traditional implants, notably the absence of the periodontal ligament (PDL). Ligaplants—a hybrid of biocompatible implant material and bioengineered PDL—represent a paradigm sh...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1287
Virtual reality (VR) has moved from a niche educational technology to a serious training platform capable of shaping psychomotor learning in dentistry. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, in particular, demand precision, spatial reasoning, ergonomic control, and anxiety-resil...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1286
Anupama Rajeevan, Narmatha Namachivayam, Asokan G. S, Angelin Teena, Sindhu Poovanan & Anusha Devi.R·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2025
Background: Cervicofacial lymphadenopathy is a common clinical finding with a broad differential diagnosis, including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic causes. Accurate diagnosis requires a systematic clinical evaluation and appropriate imaging. Aim: To present the diagnos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1285
Photobiomodulation (PBM), formerly known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), has emerged as a non-invasive therapeutic modality in dentistry with a wide range of clinical applications. Utilizing non-ionizing light sources such as lasers and LEDs in the red and near-infrared spectr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1284