Evaluation of anatomical relationships in the mandibular third molar region based on its angulation and depth of impaction: a CBCT-based study.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the inclination/impaction depth and root proximity to the inferior alveolar canal/lingual plate on a millimeter scale using CBCT scans.

Methods: 340 CBCT scans of the mandibular third molar (M3) of 219 patients were evaluated for this cross-sectional study. After adjustment of the 3D orientation of the individual's jaws, the study variables including the angulation between M3 and second molar (M2)/occlusal plane (OP), and the distance of mesial (M)/distal (D) roots of M3 from the inferior alveolar canal (IAC) and lingual plate (LP) were measured.

Extrafollicular Cystic Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor Misdiagnosed as Glandular Odontogenic Cyst.

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a benign slow-growing, asymptomatic epithelial odontogenic neoplasm. This lesion has been known for its varied clinical and histoarchitec-tural patterns. Most AOTs occur intra-osseously in the anterior maxilla associated with the unerupted tooth.

Does platelet-rich fibrin increase stability of the maxilla following Le Fort I osteotomy? A single-blind clinical trial study.

This single-blind clinical trial study aimed to assess the efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in increasing stability following Le Fort I osteotomy for maxillary advancement. Patients who underwent Le Fort I osteotomy for maxillary advancement were assigned randomly into two groups: in group 1 (the study group, n = 22) PRF was placed in the osteotomy sites following fixation, while no PRF was used in group 2 (the control group, n = 22). Lateral cephalograms obtained preoperatively (T0), immediately after surgery (T1), and 1 year after surgery (T2) were compared between the two groups, and the amount of relapse was determined.

Comparison of Antifungal Activity of 2% Chlorhexidine, Calcium Hydroxide, and Nanosilver gels against Candida Albicans.

Objectives: Residual microorganisms in the root canal system (RCS) after endodontic therapy such as Candida albicans are a major cause of endodontic failure. Calcium hydroxide (CH) and chlorhexidine (CHX) have suitable antimicrobial activity against bacteria and can be used as intracanal medicaments. Nanosilver has also shown antimicrobial activity against microorganisms.