Periodontal regenerative management of residual tunnel osseous defect results from the enucleation of lateral periodontal cyst in anterior maxilla: A rare case report.

The lateral periodontal cyst (LPC) is a nonkeratinized, noninflammatory developmental cyst occurring adjacent or lateral to tooth root. It is a relatively uncommon lesion found in the maxillary incisors and found mostly in adults during 5 to 7 decades. In this case, 45-year-old male patient reported with occasional mild discomfort between left maxillary central and lateral incisor region since 1 year.

Chlamydia pneumoniae and coronary artery disease: legitimized linkages?

Chlamydia pneumoniae (Cp) infection in early life may accelerate atherosclerosis over ensuing decades, leading to cardiovascular complications. Cp promotes endothelial dysfunction and may modulate inflammation underlying atherosclerosis. It represents a biologically plausible candidate for the causation of atherosclerosis.