Richa Wadhawan

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Unicystic ameloblastomas is one of imperturbable jaw tumor. It is a quirky and unique cystic variant of ameloblastoma with clinical and radiological features having kinship with odontogenic cysts of developmental and inflammatory origin and has a favorable prognosis rate. This paper presents a case of a unicystic ameloblastoma in a 24-year-old male in his right angle and ramus of mandible region along with compound odontome in left posterior maxilla.   Keywords: Unicystic ameloblastoma, Odontogenic tumor, Compound odontoma.

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Odontogenic and nonodontogenic cystic lesions of the mandible have wide range of pathologic features but similar imaging findings. Their locations in the mandible and prevalence rate often help narrow the differential diagnosis. Histological findings are crucial and direct the workup and treatment of a lesion. This case report presents calcifying odontogenic cyst mimicking dentigerous cyst involving left angle of mandible in a 38 year old male. Keywords: Calcifying Odontogenic cyst, Cone beam computed tomography, Calcified bodies, Unilocular, multilocular, Impacted third molar, Intraosseous

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Iatrogenic errors during exodontias includes trismus, alveolar osteitis, postoperative infection, hemorrhage, oro-antral communication, damage to adjacent teeth, displaced teeth, and fractures.While doing extraction chances of occurrence of fracture of mandible is fortuitously rare, but is under-reported. These fractures could occur in the intra-operative or postoperative period and can cause significant distress to the patient and the practitioner. This case report addresses the incidence of mandibular fracture in a 50-year-old male and various surgical treatment modalities and ways of prevention are discussed. Keywords: Exodontia, Complications, Mandible, Iatrogenic fracture

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Sialolithiasis is a condition characterized by the obstruction of a salivary gland or its excretory duct due to the formation of calcareous concretions, resulting in salivary ectasia and subsequent dilatation of the salivary gland. This disease is mostly seen in adults or young adults, and seldom develops in children with submandibular gland duct being the most common site. This case report describes a 19 year old patient presenting with pain and swelling in right side of floor of mouth. Sialolithiasis of right submandibular gland was diagnosed based on clinical and radiographic examination. The sialolith was removed under local anesthesia. Keywords: Sialolithiasis, Submandibular gland, Intraductal, Intraglandular, Sialo-MRI, Lithotripsy.

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