Impact of hypoxia on alveolar bone dynamics and remodeling.

Oxygen is a fundamental requirement for cellular metabolism. Hypoxia is a state of oxygen deprivation of the tissues. Cells develop numerous adaptive mechanisms to survive hypoxic insult.

The Scope of Virtual Reality Simulators in Radiology Education: Systematic Literature Review.

Background: In recent years, virtual reality (VR) has gained significant importance in medical education. Radiology education also has seen the induction of VR technology. However, there is no comprehensive review in this specific area.

Impact of fully guided implant planning software training on the knowledge acquisition and satisfaction of dental undergraduate students.

Background: A majority of dental school students do not undergo hands-on clinical training in implantology in the undergraduate curriculum. Training is usually restricted to pre-implant evaluation and post-implant prostheses. Virtual implant planning software (VIPS) provides an alternative opportunity for undergraduate students to experience implant planning much before gaining hands-on experience.

Analysis of inferior nasal turbinate volume in subjects with nasal septum deviation: a retrospective cone beam tomography study.

Background: The association of the linear dimensions of the inferior turbinate hypertrophy with nasal septal deviation has been studied recently. However, the volumetric dimensions provide a more accurate status of the turbinate hypertrophy compared to linear measurements. The aim of this study was to analyze the association of inferior nasal turbinate volume with the degree of nasal septal deviation (NSD).

Analysis of the Volumetric Asymmetry of the Mandibular Condyles Using CBCT.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyse volumetric asymmetries between the right and left condyles in relation to age, gender, and dental status.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis of 150 cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans was conducted. A single investigator performed the volumetric analysis of the CBCT scans using Vesalius 3D software.

The effect of concha bullosa and nasal septal deviation on palatal dimensions: a cone beam computed tomography study.

Introduction: Nasal septal deviation (NSD) and concha bullosa (CB) are associated with airway obstruction in mouth breathers. Mouth breathing is associated with alterations in maxillary growth and palatal architecture. The aim of our study was to determine the effect of the presence of CB and NSD on the dimensions of the hard palate using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Large cemento-ossifying fibroma of the mandible involving the infratemporal and parapharyngeal spaces.

Cemento-ossifying fibroma is a benign fibro-osseous lesion of the jaws. Cemento-ossifying fibroma develops from the periodontal ligament and contains multipotent stem cells that can form cementum, lamellar bone, and/or fibrous tissue. These tumours occur in the third and fourth decades of life with higher predilection of occurrence in the female population and seldom attain a large size.

Analysis of inferior nasal turbinate width and concha bullosa in subjects with nasal septum deviation: a cone beam tomography study.

Background: In individuals with nasal septal deviation (NSD), compensatory hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates occurs as a protective mechanism of the nasal passage from dry and cold air. NSD associated nasal turbinate hypertrophy is usually recurrent, requiring repetitive imaging. Therefore, a multiplanar imaging modality with a low radiation dose is best suited for long-term follow-up of this condition.

Role of Mast Cells in Oral Lichen Planus and Oral Lichenoid Reactions.

Introduction: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic T cell mediated disease of oral mucosa, skin, and its appendages with a prevalence of 0.5 to 2.6% worldwide.

Surgical Management of a Rare Case of Massive Compound Odontome Associated with Missing Primary Tooth.

Odontomes are considered to be the most common odontogenic tumours of the jaws. They are benign, mixed tumours arising from the remnants of both odontogenic epithelium and the ectomesenchyme resulting in the deposition of varied propotions of enamel, dentin, cementum and pulp tissues. As these lesions show deficiency only in structural arrangement, some authors consider odontomes as hamartomas or tumour like malformations.