Oral granuloma formation after injection of cosmetic filler.

The increased use of orofacial fillers in cosmetic procedures has led to new diagnostic challenges for dentists and oral pathologists. Here, we describe a case with multiple oral foreign body granulomas, which were formed after a polymethylmetacrylate injection for cosmetic purposes.

Verruciform xanthoma and neurofibromatosis: a case report.

We report an unusual case of verruciform xanthoma in a patient with neurofibromatosis and some clinical features of oral lichen planus.

Relation between chronic periodontal disease and plasmatic levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol and fractions.

Many people in the world are affected by hyperlipidemia, which is a known risk factor for atherosclerotic disease. On the other hand, periodontitis, a prevalent oral disease, has been connected to several systemic health changes, including an altered lipid metabolism. Transient and recurrent bacteremias, which may be caused by periodontal infection, induce an intense local and systemic inflammatory response, leading to changes in the whole body.