Pre-emptive Single Dose of Intramasseteric Administration of Dexamethasone Versus Methylprednisolone in Surgical Extraction of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: Prospective Split-Mouth, Randomised Triple Blinded Clinical Study.

Aim: The study aims to contribute in reducing postoperative sequelae and to determine the optimal corticosteroid for reducing postoperative inflammation, pain, swelling, wound healing and quality of life in patients undergoing surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars.

Materials And Methods: The study included 191 patients who presented to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital in Chennai with bilateral impacted mandibular third molars that needed surgical removal. The effects of pre-emptive single dose of dexamethasone and methylprednisolone on pain, oedema, trismus, wound healing, and quality of life after surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars were investigated.

Botulinum Toxin-A in the Treatment of Excessive Gingival Display: A Clinical Study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to elucidate the efficiency of BTX-A injections as an alternative approach in patients with excessive gingival display and to observe the patient's satisfaction in order to obtain cosmetically promising results.

Materials And Methods: Fifteen patients of whom ten female and five male with different types of gummy smiles such as anterior (53%), posterior (7%) and mixed (40%) reported to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu from December 2018 to October 2019 those who were willing to undergo corrections using Botulinum Toxin Type A (BTX-A) were selected for the present study using various inclusion and exclusion criteria. The patients were injected with BTX-A on Yonsei triangle accordingly.

Mural Variant of Unicystic Ameloblastoma in a Pediatric Patient: A Rare Case Report.

Unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) differs from conventional ameloblastoma by presenting in the younger population with a lower recurrence rate and has a unilocular appearance on radiograph mimicking dentigerous cysts. Among the three variants of UA, the mural variant has a tendency to recur. Here we present a case of mural variant of UA in a pediatric patient treated conservatively with enucleation followed by application of Carnoy's solution to the cystic cavity.

Hemodynamic Changes Associated with Two Different Concentrations of Adrenaline in Lignocaine Solution: A Comparative Analysis.

Local anesthetic (LA) agents are commonly employed during surgical procedures in dentistry to control pain. There are a variety of LA agents available in the market with different concentration of adrenaline added to increase the efficacy. The systemic effects of adrenaline used as vasoconstrictors in LA solution are short lived or transient in nature; however, there are instances of associated cardiovascular problems.

Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Palate: A Case Report.

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumor affecting the major salivary glands and infrequently arises from the minor salivary glands. It involves the parotid of the major salivary glands and the palate of the minor salivary glands. This article presents a case of pleomorphic adenoma of the palatal minor salivary gland treated successfully by surgical excision.

Sialolithiasis of the Submandibular Gland: Report of Cases.

Sialolithiasis is the formation of calcific concretions within the parenchyma or ductal system of the major or minor salivary glands, but it most commonly affects the submandibular salivary gland. Sialolithiasis usually occurs in adults aged 30 to 60 years and causes pathognomonic pain during meals. The treatment of sialolithiasis depends on the size and location of the calculi.

Bilateral Dentigerous Cyst in Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Case Report.

A dentigerous cyst is an odontogenic cyst, associated with the crown of an impacted or unerupted tooth. The occurrence of bilateral dentigerous cysts is uncommon among the odontogenic cysts of the jaw, as they are usually solitary. Multiple cysts, when reported, are generally associated with syndromes such as cleidocranial dysplasia, Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome, and systemic diseases like mucopolysaccharidosis.

Trabecular Variant Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma of the Maxilla.

Juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) is a benign, bone-forming neoplasm occurring primarily in children and adolescents. JOF is an aggressive variant of ossifying fibroma of the jaw with a variable clinical behavior and a high tendency for recurrence. Early detection and prompt treatment are required to treat JOF successfully.