Hard Tissue Laser Used in Impaction : Review of Literature

  

  Kavin T. , Narendar R. , Indra Kumar S. P. , Tamil Thangam P. , Kaviyah V.

 Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review the removal of impacted mandibular third molars using laser and bur and to discuss the possible complications and extraction difficulty based on the degree of classification and its anatomical and radiological findings. Furthermore, this article aims to present the results of a literature review on this topic. The literature was selected through a search of PubMed and articles, using the keywords "mandibular third molar," "impacted mandibular third molar," "inferior alveolar nerve injury third molar," and "lingual nerve injury." In addition, a manual search was conducted in major anatomy and oral surgery journals and books." ...Read More >>

 A Method of Extraction of Impacted Maxillary Upper Supernumerary Tooth : A Technical Note

  

  Suryahanth Mihiran S. , Marytharnani C. , Chandramohan

 Abstract

The purpose of the present article is to review the removal of impacted mandibular third molars using laser and bur, and to explore its possible complications and extraction difficulty based on the degree of classification, anatomical and radiologic findings, and results from a literature review. The literature was selected through a search of PubMed and articles, using keywords such as "mandibular third molar," "impacted mandibular third molar," "inferior alveolar nerve injury third molar," and "lingual nerve injury." Additionally, a manual search was performed in major anatomy and oral surgery journals and books. ...Read More >>

 Mucous Extravasation Cyst – A Case Report

  

  Farakath Khan M. , Redwin Dhas Manchil P. , Tatu Joy E. , Lakshmi P. S.

 Abstract

Mucocele is a common lesion of the oral mucosa that results from an alteration of minor salivary glands due to the accumulation of mucus, leading to limited swelling. There are two histological types: extravasation and retention. Clinically, mucoceles appear as soft, bluish, and transparent cystic swellings. The lower lip is the most common site for these lesions in the oral cavity, and the most probable cause is trauma or a habit of lip biting. Diagnosis is mainly clinical due to the lesion's pathognomonic presentation. Here, we report a case of mucocele in an 8-year-old boy treated with conventional surgical excision. ...Read More >>

 Socket Shield Technique – A Review

  

  V. R. Balaji , D. Manikandan , B. Soundariya

 Abstract

The healing process of an extraction socket is a dynamic process that involves the formation of bone within the socket and external loss of ridge width and height. This resorption pattern is more pronounced in the buccal or labial aspect of extracted teeth due to the loss of the bundle bone-periodontal ligament (BB-PDL) complex, which is not the case for the palatal aspect. This clinical situation can be challenging for the treating implant dentist as the loss may affect the aesthetic outcome in the anterior region. To prevent this loss, several options are available, including the latest technique known as the Socket Shield Technique (SST). This technique involves retaining a segment of the root as a shield to prevent the loss of the BB-PDL complex on the buccal aspect of the socket. This article reviews the effectiveness of SST, the basic procedure, selection criteria, and histological aspects of the socket shield technique. ...Read More >>