Oral soft tissue manifestation of multiple myeloma after kidney transplantation: a case report.

This report presents a case in which oral soft tissue lesions were the first signs of multiple myeloma (MM) following a solid-organ transplantation. A 75-year-old man presented with bilateral primary oral gingival masses in the posterior mandible approximately 2 months after tooth extractions. A panoramic radiograph appeared normal and did not reveal "punched-out" lytic lesions of the bone, a classic sign of MM.

An unusual presentation of osteoblastoma of the maxilla: A case report.

This report presents a rare case of maxillary osteoblastoma in a 17-year-old female. The patient presented with dull pain and facial asymmetry inferior to the left zygoma. An intraoral examination found a painless swelling on the buccal gingival tissue in the left posterior maxilla.

Metal artifact reduction using common dental materials.

Objectives: To determine the effect of different dental lab materials on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) metal artifact at different resolutions.

Methods: A total of seven common dental lab materials were molded to a dental sextant of four extracted, restored teeth. In addition to base alone (control), each material was scanned using the Carestream 9600 CBCT unit at three resolutions - 0.

Progression of gingival squamous cell carcinoma from early to late stage after invasive dental procedure.

Early presentation of gingival squamous cell carcinoma (GSCC) is at times misdiagnosed as a benign inflammatory or reactive oral condition. Some misdiagnosed patients undergo unnecessary, invasive dental procedures, resulting in delayed cancer diagnosis and an increased risk of accelerated disease progression due to disruption of the periosteum and cortical bone. The records of 58 patients with biopsy-proven GSCC were retrospectively reviewed.

Osteonecrosis of the jaw - prevention and treatment strategies for oral health professionals.

Patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma and metastatic breast, prostate and renal cancers have a better opportunity for longer survival due to a myriad of chemotherapies regimens that attempt to manage disease progression while decreasing treatment-related side effects. Osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) is a known side effect of bisphosphonates and other anti-neoplastic drugs. This complication can lead to oncologic treatment interruptions as well as diminished quality of life.