Cysts of the Jaws
Cysts of the jaws represent a significant group of pathological lesions commonly encountered in dental and maxillofacial practice. They are often discovered incidentally on routine radiographic examination, yet they may also present with symptoms ranging from painless swelling to infection, pain, and pathological fracture. Understanding the origin, diagnosis, classification, and management of jaw cysts is […]
Non-Tumour Hard Tissue Lumps of the Oral Region
Hard tissue lumps of the oral and maxillofacial region are frequently encountered in dental and oral surgery practice. These lesions may arise from bone, cartilage, or calcified tissues and range from benign developmental anomalies to metabolic bone disorders. While many of these conditions are non-neoplastic and asymptomatic, their clinical and radiographic appearance may mimic tumours, […]
Non-Tumour Soft Tissue Lumps in the Mouth
Soft tissue swellings of the oral cavity are common findings in dental and medical practice. While the discovery of a lump in the mouth often raises concern about malignancy, the majority of oral soft tissue lumps are non-tumorous. These lesions arise from a variety of causes, including inflammatory reactions, developmental anomalies, reactive hyperplasias, vascular malformations, […]
Dento-Facial Infections
Dento-facial infections are among the most common yet potentially dangerous infections encountered in dental and oral surgery practice. Although many begin as localized odontogenic problems, they can rapidly progress into severe, life-threatening conditions if not recognized and managed promptly. A critical principle in managing dento-facial infections is understanding that antibiotics alone are rarely definitive treatment; […]
Orthodontic surgical procedures
Orthodontic treatment frequently relies on close collaboration between the orthodontist and the oral surgeon. While many orthodontic problems can be managed with appliances alone, a subset of cases requires adjunctive surgical intervention to achieve optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes. Dento-alveolar surgery encompasses a group of minor oral surgical procedures that facilitate orthodontic tooth movement, eruption, […]
Removal of Third Molars
The removal of third molars, commonly referred to as wisdom teeth, is one of the most frequently performed procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery and general dental practice. Despite its routine nature, third molar surgery remains a complex and sometimes controversial topic due to variations in indications, surgical difficulty, patient morbidity, and evolving clinical guidelines. […]