Ashvini K Vadane

Exodontia is a branch of dentistry. Exodontia deals with the therapeutic extraction of tooth from its normal anatomic position, i.e., alveolar socket. aim of this short article is to discuss chair positions to be followed by clinicians. Keywords: Chair position.

The complete displacement of tooth from its alveolar socket is known as “tooth avulsion”. This case report describes the management of avulsed central incisor tooth in 8 year old male patient. This tooth was replanted in the socket and was further treated endodontic treatment and antibiotics. This case was successfully managed. Keywords: Avulsion, Replantation, Trauma, Tooth avulsion.

Submandibular gland is most often affected by the development of sialolithiasis as compared to parotid gland.2 Sialolithiasis accounts almost 30% of all salivary disorders and higher incidence is found in males.3 This article reports a series of five cases of submandibular sialolitiasis and describes their successful management in our institute. Keywords: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), Salivary gland, Sialolith, Sialolithiasis, Submandibular gland, Salivary gland stone.

In the oral cavity, when teeth present are in excess of normal dental formula of deciduous or permanent dentition, these teeth are known as “supernumerary teeth”. Supernumerary teeth are most predominantly present in the maxillary arch as compared to the mandibular arch. These teeth are most commonly found in the incisal region as compared to the molar region. Supernumerary teeth present in the molar region are also known as “supernumerary molars”. Depending on their location, supernumerary molars are known as “paramolars” or “distomolars”. This article presents a short review about supernumerary molars as well as reports four rare cases of supernumerary molars we come across in our institute. Keywords: Distomolars, Hyperdontia, Paramolars, Supernumerary molars, Supernumerary teeth.

Ankyloglossia is an abnormally thick and fibrosed lingual frenulum. In this, lingual frenulum becomes short and tight. Ankyloglossia is also known as tongue-tie. Ankyloglossia is a congenital anomaly. It affects tongue movements. Ankyloglossia is also known as ankyloglossia inferior. This article presents review about an anomaly of ankyloglossia and its management briefly as well as it reports one case of ankyloglossia which was successfully managed by us. Keywords: Ankyloglossia, Frenectomy, Lingual frenulum, Lingual frenum, Tongue- tie.

The frequency of impaction of maxillary canine is 0.8% to 2.8%. In 85% cases, palatally impacted maxillary canine is found and in 15% cases, buccaly impacted maxillary canine is found.4 In this case report, we are presenting case report of palatally impacted maxillary canine which was surgically extracted and the case was successfully managed in the department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of M. A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Pune. Keywords: Impacted canines, Maxillary canine, Palatally impacted canine, Palatally displaced canine.

The size of tooth and appearance are being easily noticed. The crown of the tooth is being affected by the majority of pathological variations in the morphology of tooth. Variations in the morphology of tooth have been a topic of interest to dentists since long time.1 We report here, two rare cases of four-rooted maxillary third molar and three-rooted mandibular third molar. Extraction of such type of teeth is considered to be a difficult task. We had managed extraction of these teeth with absence of any postoperative complications and teeth were being extracted in-toto. Keywords: Maxillary third molar, Mandibular third molar, Morphological variations, Three rooted molar, Four rooted molar.

The mandibular first molar tooth commonly has two well-defined roots. But, sometimes the appearance and number of roots show variations. The prevalence of supernumerary root associated with mandibular molar is less than 5% in Asian populations and the most common variant is the mandibular first molar with the presence of supernumerary roots distolingually.1 The present article reports a case in which drashvinivadane@gmail.com supplemental root is present mesiolingually associated with mandibular first molar. Hence, this is the rarest entity. This case was reported in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of M.A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Pune and its extraction was performed. Keywords: Supplemental root, Additional root, Mandibular first molar, Radix entomolaris, Extraction.

“Mucormycosis” is an opportunistic infection caused by fungi belonging to the Mucorales order, and was first described by “Paultauf” in 1885.3 It is the third invasive mycosis after candidiasis and aspergillosis and having high mortality of 70-100%, it accounts for 8.3–13% of all fungal infections.1 Immunocompromised host is typically get affected by mucormycosis but healthy patients with some form of trauma and patients who are having history of environmental exposure can develop infection as well.4 The present article reports a case of “right side maxillary mucormycosis” which was successfully managed surgically in M.A. Rangoonwala dental college, Pune. Keywords: Mucormycosis, Fungal infection, Opportunistic infection.

This article represents a case report in which serratiopeptidase proved a reason to spread of space infection in 32 years old male patient. This case was successfully managed in M.A. Rangoonwala dental college, Pune. Keywords: Serratiopeptidase, Buccal space infection, Submandibular space infection, Submassetric space infection.