The Current Role of Imaging in the Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Detection of Its Complications: A Systematic Review.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses complex gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, primarily Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), requiring precise imaging for effective diagnosis and management of complications. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the current role of imaging modalities in diagnosing IBD and detecting related complications. The review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Crown Fragment Reattachment by the Minimal Intervention Approach for Coronal Tooth Fractures: A Case Series.

Dental trauma is the most frequently encountered injury that requires immediate attention. Several procedures are available to manage broken teeth afflicted by trauma but the choice of procedure depends upon structural, functional, and esthetic considerations. The goal is to choose the least invasive, immediate, and simple technique that can meet the patient's expectations.

Maxillofacial injuries in pregnancy following domestic abuse: A challenge in management.

Domestic violence against women remains one of the most difficult obstacles in the growth of civilization. The maxillofacial region is commonly involved, and injuries are complex to characterize and manage due to diverse presentations, underlying physiological changes and sometimes an association with pregnancy complications, creating a challenge for the operating surgeon. This case report discusses the clinical presentation of maxillofacial injuries sustained by a pregnant woman who also had obstetric complications.

Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome: Rare Case Presentation and Overview.

Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (ARS) is an extremely rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by ocular, craniofacial, dental and periumbilical abnormalities. We present a case of a 10-year-old boy. Its awareness among oral surgeons is essential for timely diagnosis and subsequent prevention of ophthalmic and systemic complications as craniofacial and dental features constitute the early recognizable symptoms of this syndrome.

Diagnosis and treatment considerations of atypical oral pain in tuberous sclerosis.

Diagnosis and management of non-specific, atypical, and non-dental pain are challenging. We hereby report a case of a 23-year-old female who presented with a complaint of intermittent dull ache over her lower front anterior teeth with no radiographic findings. She was diagnosed after history, imaging, and neurology consultation and treated conservatively with complete remission of symptoms.

Inverted Maxillary Third Molar Impactions.

Maxillary third molars are one of the most commonly impacted teeth, but its inverted type is very rare. Five cases of inverted and impacted maxillary wisdom teeth are described here. Two were symptomatic and required transalveolar extractions, while three were conservatively managed.

Palatal peripheral ossifying fibroma: A rare occurrence.

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a reactive, inflammatory, hyperplastic soft tissue growth of the gingiva. Lesions are usually labial and small with an anterior maxillary presentation, occurring commonly in the younger population. We present an unusual case of a large POF in a 68-year-old woman that presented on the posterior palate with a unique radiographic appearance.

Palatal actinomycosis osteomyelitis-Complication of impacted tooth in a diabetic.

This article aims to highlight palatal actinomycosis osteomyelitis as an unseen complication of maxillary tooth impactions. A middle aged male with uncontrolled diabetes reported with a complaint of nasal regurgitation of fluids. After clinical and radiographic evaluation, he was diagnosed with actinomycosis osteomyelitis of the hard palate as a sequelae of a long-standing palatally impacted tooth.

Micronuclei as a Predictor for Oral Carcinogenesis.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to provide a quantitative evaluation of oral mucosal micronuclei (MN) frequency as a biomarker for oral cancer susceptibility in carcinogenesis progression.

Methods: 60 patients were included in the study. 30 patients with biopsy proven epithelial dysplasia (ED, 15) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC, 15) comprised the study group and 30 patients with normal buccal mucosa, reporting for minor surgical procedures formed the controls.

Alexidine versus chlorhexidine for endodontic irrigation with sodium hypochlorite.

Objective: The objective of this study was to chemically evaluate precipitate formation on irrigation by different concentrations of chlorhexidine (CHX) and alexidine (ALX) with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl).

Materials And Methods: Six test tubes were prepared with 1 ml of 4% NaOCl. One milliliter of 2%, 1%, 0.

Facial candidiasis after maxillofacial trauma: A rare encounter.

Facial oedema after maxillofacial trauma is a common occurrence, but those that soon resolve only to appear again do invoke interest! A rare case is presented of a recurring facial swelling occurring after a maxillofacial injury that did not resolve subsequent to medication and repeated aspirations. Cytospin preparations of the aspirate stained with Giemsa revealed candidiasis. The patient's symptoms resolved soon with antifungal medications and he has been asymptomatic since.

Facial Nerve Paralysis-A Rare Complication of Open Reduction of Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures.

Facial nerve paralysis is an unusual formidable complication that can manifest after various maxillofacial surgeries, including open reduction of facial trauma. The branches more predisposed to such injury are the zygomatic and marginal mandibular branches. Zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures are frequently encountered in maxillofacial trauma.

An in vitro Evaluation of Fracture Resistance of endodontically treated Teeth with Different Restorative Materials.

Aims: The aim of the present study is to compare and assess the fracture resistance of root canal treated teeth with different restorative materials.

Materials And Methods: The present in vitro study was carried out on seventy-five freshly extracted, noncarious, single-canal human lower-first premolars with similar anatomic characteristics. Teeth were randomly assigned to five groups with 15 teeth being present in each group.