Association of Radiographic Signs in Determining the Proximity of Mandibular Third Molar Roots to the Mandibular Canal and Postoperative Occurrence of Neurosensory Disorders: A Cohort Study.

Background: The routine oral and maxillofacial procedure involving the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars comes with inherent risks to nearby anatomical structures. Proximity of mandibular third molar roots to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) poses a significant risk for injury, prompting the need for reliable assessment methods. Radiographic indicators, particularly those observed on intraoral periapical radiographs (IOPARs), offer a dependable means to evaluate proximity.

Application of cone beam computed tomography in facial soft tissue thickness measurements for craniofacial reconstruction.

Context: The paradigm shift from two- to three-dimensional imaging has marked the beginning of a new era in diagnosis. Newly developed cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) designed specifically to visualize maxillofacial pathologies is being used in forensic investigations also. Facial reconstruction is a specialized forensic technique to identify the deceased from the unknown skull.

Intraosseous schwannoma of the maxilla mimicking a periapical lesion: a diagnostic challenge.

Schwannomas are a type of nerve sheath tumours predominant in the soft tissues of the head and neck. They commonly present as slow growing, painful swellings and may rarely be accompanied by paresthesia. Less than 1% of schwannomas are intraosseous with affliction to the mandible over maxilla.

Trismus pseudocamptodactyly syndrome: a sporadic cause of trismus.

Trismus pseudocamptodactyly syndrome is a very rare autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by the inability to completely open the mouth (trismus) and the presence of abnormally short tendon units causing the fingers to curve (camptodactyly). Early diagnosis and management of this condition is important to prevent facial deformities in the patient. Reporting such a case is important as case reports are one of the sources of data for calculating the prevalence of rare diseases.