Botryoid odontogenic cyst: analysis of 33 cases.

The botryoid odontogenic cyst is considered to be a multiloculated variant of the lateral periodontal cyst. Fewer than 40 of these lesions have been described, many of which have recurred. This paper describes the demographic, clinical, microscopic, and radiographic features of 33 unreported cases from the files of the Oral Pathology Biopsy Service at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry.

Herpes zoster infection presenting as an acute pulpitis.

A major reason for referral to an endodontic practice is management of pain. Most cases are diagnosed as being of pulpal or periapical origin. However, some turn out quite differently than their initial appearance.

Two natal maxillary molars. Report of a case.

A 20-day-old black male infant with two rare posterior natal teeth was referred for examination and care. Oral radiographs suggested that the teeth were the right and left maxillary primary molars. The hypermobile teeth and associated suspicious soft tissue masses were removed.