Case Report: Ludwig's angina - 'The Dangerous Space'.

Ludwig's angina is a potentially life-threatening disease characterized by diffuse bilateral cellulitis with an odontogenic origin. This unique infection is now rare owing to the antibiotic era. This patient presented to the emergency room with trismus, jaw and neck swelling, mild respiratory distress with tachypnea, hyperthermia, and panic.

Pleomorphic Adenoma - A Case Report on an Abnormal Mass.

Rationale: Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most prevalent salivary gland tumour, accounting for 60%-80% of all benign salivary gland tumours, and frequently affects the parotid gland. Their epithelial and connective tissue origins can explain the 'pleomorphic' nature of tumours. This tumour is most common in women between 30 and 50 years.

Unravelling the Complexity of Mucormycosis-A Rare Case Report.

Rationale: Mucormycosis is a rare, life-threatening, invasive fungal infection often referred to as black fungus. It has gained significant attention due to its increasing incidence during the coronavirus pandemic of 2019.

Patient Concern: An 8-month-old child, whose identity is being withheld, arrived at our clinic with her parents with the chief complaint of swelling in the upper lip and cheek.

Validation of Modified Hertel Exophthalmometer.

Study Design: This is a correlation study.

Objective: The objective was to obtain normative values from modified Hertel exophthalmometer, to compare difference in values between modified and standard Hertel exophthalmometer and to statistically analyze for correlation.

Methods: The study to validate the modification done to Hertel exophthalmometer was performed at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at our institute.

Wilkes Stage IV Internal Derangement-An Osteochondromatosis of Condyle.

Osteochondroma (OC) or osteocartilaginous exostosis is characterized by cartilage capped, osseous projection protruding from the surface of affected bone. OC is the most common tumor of skeletal bones. This benign tumor can occur as a part of autosomal dominant syndrome called osteochondromatosis.

Comparision of Vital Surgical Parameters, after Administration of Midazolam and Dexmedetomidine for Conscious Sedation in Minor Oral Surgery.

Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy between midazolam and dexmedetomidine in relation to vital parameters, sedation score, pain score, cognitive judgment, and postoperative amnesia to the event in conscious sedation for minor oral surgical procedure.

Materials And Methods: A sample size of 30 patients were selected in each group: Group M (midazolam) and Group D (dexmedetomidine).

Results: The mean heart rate (HR) and systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements were significantly higher in Group M after the 20 min when compared to Group D.

Copper extraction: Dental consideration for Wilson's disease - An uncommon case report.

Wilson's disease is a very rare and inherited autosomal recessive disease of copper metabolism. The cause of the disease is mutation of the Adenosine triphosphate 7B (ATP7B gene). The ATP7B gene is responsible for biliary excretion of copper and incorporation of copper into ceruloplasmin.

Comparison of Bite Force After Administration of Midazolam and Dexmedetomidine for Conscious Sedation in Minor Oral Surgery.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the bite force and sedation score in moderate/conscious sedation for minor oral surgical procedure.

Materials And Methods: A sample size of 30 was selected in each group (group M [midazolam] and group D [dexmedetomidine]).

Results: Dexmedetomidine group had a statistically significant sedation score than midazolam.

Solitary angiokeratoma of tongue: A case report and review of the literature.

Angiokeratoma is a benign cutaneous lesion of capillaries. It is characterized by large dilated blood vessels in the superficial dermis and hyperkeratosis of extremities. It is mostly seen in generalized form affecting the extremity of the body, but we report this case of solitary angiokeratoma of the tongue which is a very rare type.

Acanthomatous Ameloblastoma of Mandible in a Paediatric Patient.

Ameloblastoma is a slow-growing, benign odontogenic tumor derived from odontogenic epithelial components with a mature fibrous stroma. It is the second most common odontogenic neoplasm following odontome. Acanthomatous ameloblastoma histologically presents with squamous epithelial metaplastic transformation of odontogenic tissue.

Pseudoaneurysm of internal maxillary artery--an untold complication following distraction osteogenesis--a case report.

Pseudoaneurysm of the internal maxillary artery is very rare and only a handful of cases have been reported in the literature thus far and none after placement of a prosthetic condyle and a distraction device. This case report highlights the need for early diagnosis, appropriate steps in management, and a multidisciplinary approach in a tertiary care center in treating this life-threatening condition and proper treatment planning to prevent this condition.

C-arm fluoroscopy: a reliable modality for retrieval of foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region.

The anatomic complexity of the maxillofacial region makes the retrieval of foreign bodies a daunting task for the maxillofacial Surgeon. Moreover the inability of 2-dimensional imaging to precisely locate foreign bodies makes it challenging. The anatomic proximity of critical structures and esthetic considerations limits the access and thus poses a greater challenge for the surgeon in cases of foreign body retrieval.