Publications by authors named "S Chbicheb"
Introduction And Importance: Third molars are often removed in order to prevent complications and various other problems associated with impacted teeth.
Case Presentation: A healthy 17-year-old girl with no history was referred to the Department of Oral Surgery by her orthodontist to remove mandibular third-molar germs. Panoramic radiography showed the presence of impacted mandibular third-molar germs, vertically positioned, with incomplete root formation.
Oral manifestations of vitamin B12 deficiency associated with pernicious anemia: A case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause various oral issues like sore mouth, ulcers, and burning sensations, which may indicate underlying systemic conditions like pernicious anemia.
- - A 67-year-old woman with a history of pernicious anemia presented with sore mouth and examined for oral lesions, revealing inflammation due to her condition; treatment included medication and laser therapy.
- - Understanding the link between oral signs and vitamin B12 deficiency is essential for early diagnosis of pernicious anemia, prompting dental professionals to assess vitamin B12 levels in patients with unexplained oral symptoms.
Management of mucoid cysts of the oral cavity: Cases series and review.
Int J Surg Case Rep
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- A mucoid cyst, commonly known as a mucocele, is a harmless oral lesion mainly affecting children and young adults, typically found on the lower inner lips due to salivary gland duct rupture.
- The presentation includes three clinical cases from 2022 to 2023, highlighting their histories, diagnostic details, and treatment methods.
- Although mucoceles often heal on their own, they may require surgical intervention if they affect swallowing or speech; surgical options are preferred for persistent cases, and regular follow-up is crucial, particularly in younger patients or in sensitive locations like the underside of the tongue.
Introduction: Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is an unusual localized, reactive benign gingival growth. POF is usually small in size, it's measure <2 cm in diameter, but rarely reaches important sizes. The aim of this work was to present a rare case report of a giant peripheral ossifying fibroma of the mandible measuring >2 cm in diameter, misdiagnosed as peripheral myxoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Brown tumor is a giant cell focal lesion of bone associated with hyperparathyroidism, even primary or secondary. Differential diagnosis of these lesions from others giant cell lesions of the jaw bone is mandatory for the correct treatment of the patient.
Case Presentation: We present here two cases of brown tumor affecting the jaws by describing their clinical aspects and radiographic features, diagnostic criteria and treatment of this disease.