Minor Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
Pre-prosthetic surgery refers to surgical procedures carried out on the oral hard and soft tissues with the aim of improving the foundation for a dental prosthesis. These procedures are not performed for disease management alone, but rather to enhance comfort, stability, retention, and function of dentures or other prosthetic appliances. Among these procedures, minor pre-prosthetic […]
The Maxillary Antrum
The maxillary antrum, more commonly referred to as the maxillary sinus, plays a crucial role in dentistry and oral surgery due to its close anatomical and functional relationship with the maxillary teeth. Its proximity to the posterior maxillary dentition makes it particularly vulnerable during dental extractions and other surgical procedures. Pathology of the maxillary antrum […]
Benign Tumours of the Mouth
Benign tumours of the mouth represent a diverse group of lesions that arise from the various tissues found within the oral cavity and jaws. Although benign, these tumours can cause significant morbidity due to local invasion, facial deformity, interference with mastication, speech, and aesthetics, and in some cases, difficulty in diagnosis due to overlapping clinical […]
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, […]