Comparative Evaluation of Eustachian Tube Changes in Oral Submucous Fibrosis Patients.

 Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a potentially premalignant disorder affecting the oral cavity and its adjacent structures. The present study was aimed at a comparative evaluation of eustachian tube (ET) changes in OSMF patients using audiometry and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).  A total of 40 patients who were clinically diagnosed with OSMF were taken for the study and were graded into clinical and functional staging.

Osteochondroma Involving the Ramus of the Mandible: An Unusual Location.

Osteochondroma (OC) is considered the most common tumor of the axial skeleton, although it is relatively uncommon in the craniofacial region. The present case describes an atypical case of OC in the posterior border of the ramus of the mandible. To the best of our knowledge, only one case has been reported till now in this region.

Radiographic evaluation of mandibular ramus for gender estimation: Retrospective study.

Background And Aims: Gender estimation is a very important part of a study in the field of anthropology and forensic sciences. In the skeleton, gender estimation is the first step of the identification process as subsequent methods for age and stature estimation are sex-dependent. Skeletal components such as the pelvis and skull are investigated for gender estimation and the mandible is a practical element to analyze sexual dimorphism in fragmented bones.

Role of trabecular bone in visibility of laminadura: A cross-sectional radiographic study.

Aim: To determine the degree to which trabecular bone contributes to the radiographic visibility of laminadura (LD).

Study Design: Human dry mandibles were obtained, and a series of radiographs were acquired in the premolar region. Radiographs taken were: (1) Before removal of any bone, (2) After removal of small amount of cortical bone at the apex of tooth, (3) Removal of trabecular bone, (4) Smoothing of endosteal surface of cortical bone.

Clear cell carcinoma of minor salivary gland: A case of clinical dilemma.

Clear cell tumor in oral cavity constitutes an assorted group of lesions, which may be odontogenic, metastatic or of salivary gland origin. Those associated with salivary glands accounts for less than 1% of total cases mainly seen in the major salivary gland. Occurrence of clear cell carcinoma in minor salivary gland is rare and uncommon.