Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma of Retromolar Region - A Rare Case Report with Distinct Clinical Manifestations.

Polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) is a rare, low-grade malignancy of minor salivary glands accounting for 2% of salivary gland tumours. The most common sites are palate (60%), lip, buccal mucosa, alveolar ridge and base of the tongue with retromolar region being very rare (0.5%).

Extra-oral approach for removal of ectopic impacted lower third molar: a case report.

Extra oral approach for removal of the lower third molar is uncommon. This case report illustrates an example of removal of lower third molar by extra-oral approach preserving the inferior dental nerve.

Extra corporeal fixation of fractured mandibular condyle.

Condylar fracture is the second most common site in the mandibular fractures. Motor vehicle accident and fall are the major causes of such fractures. Because of the anatomical weakness of the condyle and the shape of the condylar head the antero-medial dislocation of the condyle is common.

Intraosseous myoepithelial carcinoma of mandible- a case report with clinical, radiological, histopathologic and immuno-histochemical features.

The primary central salivary gland neoplasms of the mandible are rare. They look clinically and radiographically similar to the odontogenic tumours or cysts which are common in the mandible. Myoepithelial carcinoma is a malignant counter part of myoepithelioma.

Evaluation of morbidity associated with iliac crest harvest for alveolar cleft bone grafting.

Purpose: To evaluate the morbidity associated with iliac crest harvest for alveolar cleft grafting.

Patients And Methods: 18 patients treated for alveolar clefts in oral and maxillofacial surgery unit at SRM dental college and Hospital were included. Patients were interviewed to fill a questionnaire on postoperative recovery.

Folic acid in cleft lip, alveolus and palate prevention: awareness among dental professionals.

Objectives: To determine the awareness amongst dental students, practitioners and maxillofacial surgeons the role of folic acid in the prevention of CLAP and its clinical use.

Materials And Methods: Questionnaire based study involving a sample base of 1100, comprising of dental students, practitioners and specialist maxillofacial surgeons.

Results: hundred percent of the sample population were aware of CLAP disorders, of which 9.