Chronic fibrosing osteomyelitis: a position statement.

Chronic Fibrosing Osteomyletis (CFO) is a commonly found condition which is often undiagnosed because of its co-morbidities with other systemic conditions. Clinicians should consider CFO in their differential diagnosis when confronted with complex head, neck and facial pain patients who present with multi-symptom/systems overlay. A multi-disciplinary approach is often required for proper patient diagnosis and treatment.

Development of an oro-antral fistula following sinus elevation surgery: a case report on management using platelet-rich plasma.

The aim of this case report is to present the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the management of an oro-antral fistula occurring as a complication of lateral wall sinus augmentation. Currently, platelet-rich plasma is being used in periodontal and oral surgical practices in a wide variety of applications. The patient in this case report developed an oro-antral fistula following sinus augmentation.

Papillary squamous cell carcinoma presenting on the gingiva.

Background: Papillary squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) is a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma. PSCC can occur as either an in situ or invasive tumor. The sites of occurrence in order of the most to least prevalent are the larynx, oropharynx, and nasopharynx.

Implant treatment and the role of platelet rich plasma.

Implant supported restorations have become and continue to be a very popular clinical option for patients who are either partially or completely edentulous. This article, the third in a series dealing with implant dentistry, describes the role of platelet rich plasma as an adjunct to help with the healing process following tooth extraction, socket preservation, and, ultimately, replacement with implant supported restorations. A clinical case is used to illustrate surgical options available in the restoration of the posterior partially edentulous maxilla.

Recent advances in non-surgical and surgical periodontics.

The role of periodontal surgery in the management of periodontal diseases has continued to develop and benefit from advances in clinical as well as basic science research. The periodontist now has a wide variety of surgical treatment options to help patients who present with the manifestations of periodontal disease. This article looks at the surgical treatment modalities that are currently being used in clinical practice.

Implant treatment planning and rehabilitation of the anterior maxilla, Part 2: The role of autogenous grafts.

Implant-supported restorations have become and continue to be a very popular clinical option for patients who are either partially or completely edentulous. This article describes the management of a resorbed anterior maxilla using autogenous bone grafts harvested from the patient's mandibular symphysis region. Following an adequate healing period, the patient's treatment was completed by an implant-supported restoration.