Detection of human cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr Virus in symptomatic and asymptomatic apical periodontitis lesions by real-time PCR.

Objectives: Recent studies have investigated the occurrence of human cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr Virus in samples from apical periodontitis lesions and a role in the pathogenesis of this disease has been suggested. Because genotype distribution and seroprevalence of EBV and HCMV differ among populations, it is important to determine the presence of these viruses in endodontic periapical lesions of different populations. The aims of this study were to determine the presence of HCMV and EBV DNAs in samples from Turkish patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic apical periodontitis lesions using real-time polymerase chain reaction method and to evaluate their presence in both symptomatic and asymptomatic apical periodontitis lesions.

Evaluation of surgical-orthodontic treatments on impacted mandibular canines.

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate patients treated for impacted mandibular canines through a combined surgical and orthodontic approach.

Study Design: The cases which were made button operations of impacted mandibular canines were selected from 5100 panoramic radiographs taken from patients who made use of our oral and maxillofacial surgery services between January 1998 to April 2006. All of these selected patients were assessed radiographically.

Evaluation of volumetry and density of mandibular symphysis bone grafts by three-dimensional computed tomography.

Purpose: Bone grafting before implant placing can improve the treatment in traumatized or regular implant patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the density and maximum amount of harvestable bone graft in the mandibular symphysis.

Materials And Methods: Data from 15 CT-scans were obtained from 15 adult patients (10 male/five female) for the purposes of this study.

Prevalence of the pneumatized articular eminence in the temporal bone.

Objectives: The pneumatized articular eminence (PAT) of the temporal bone has been identified as an asymptomatic radiolucent appearance defect in the temporal bone. Although it occurs very rarely, when present, it may represent the potential for complications following surgical manipulation of the temporomandibular joint.

Materials And Methods: The record of 8107 patients who presented to our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services, between January 1998 and February 2008 was reviewed.

Comprehensive treatment of the infected maxillary lateral incisor with an accessory root.

Rare anatomic anomalies may occur in the dentition and can affect treatment decisions and prognosis. Accurate diagnosis and therapy performed at the highest level can result in predictable success in these cases. This case report shows the clinical and radiographic findings and successful treatment (nonsurgical and surgical) of a combined apical and marginal periodontal inflammatory lesion of a maxillary lateral incisor with an accessory root.