Sowmya GV

A dental lesion called a lateral periodontal cyst (LPC) can appear on a tooth's lateral radicular surface. Standish and Shafer described LPC for the first time in 1958. The mandibular premolars are where this cyst is most frequently found, however it has also been noted in other places too. The average age of incidence is 52 years, and there is no preference for any race or gender. It is frequently found during routine radiography examinations. The remnants of dental lamina in the alveolar bone are most likely the histogenetic source of LPC. The lateral periodontal cyst is surgically removed, and there is no risk of recurrence. The present article aims to present a case of Lateral periodontal cyst in anterior mandible in a young female patient with added literature review.   Keywords: Lateral periodontal cyst, Odontogenic cyst, Rare developmental cyst, Anterior mandible

Background: Teeth are an integral part of facial aesthetics involved in complex social, cultural & psychological interaction. Of all, in latest, tooth color measurement has attracted attention in the ?eld of dentistry for assessing age. Aims: To assess the correlation between the enamel color and chronological age and to evaluate the age of an individual from enamel color. Settings and Design: This was a cross sectional study that included a total of 200 individuals attending the outpatient Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology. Materials and Methods: The individuals were divided into five groups based on age with 40 in each group. Inclusion criteria comprised of healthy maxillary central, lateral incisor, canine, premolar and molar teeth that were free from cavities, fracture, endodontically treated teeth and those free from stain were selected. The tooth shade was recorded using Vitapan classical shade guide. Firstly, value of the color was assessed followed by hue and then chroma. Statistical Analysis Used: Numerical scrutiny was conducted using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Comparison and correlation of the definite variables between the groups was done by Pearson Chi?square test. Results: For central and lateral incisor common shade was B2 and for canine teeth all the groups had A3 shade and results obtained was statistically significant except for the premolars with B2 was the most common shade for groups I, II and IV, but the B1 (yellowish hue) shade was common in group 2 and C2 shade was common in group V with statistically significant results. For molars B2 was the most common shade for groups I – IV with C2 shade was common in group V with statistically significant results. Conclusions: Natural tooth color can be used as an effective means of age estimation. Keywords: Tooth, Age estimation, Shade guide, Enamel color, Forensic dentistry

Odontomas are categorised into mixed odontogenic tumor that originates ecto-mesenchymally and made up of mineralised tissue. Hamartoma is the most frequent benign tumour with an odontogenic aetiology. It is distinguished by its sluggish growth and lack of aggression. "Erupted odontomas" are those that erupt into the oral cavity and are uncommon. They are usually noticed in regular radiography and can be caused by a variety of factors, including trauma, genetic mutations, or infection. They are categorised into complex and compound types. Erupted Complex Odontomas are rarely ensued into the oral cavity. The present case report is of such unusual erupted complex odontoma, where 17-year-old male patient reported with history of pus discharge from the left side of the face. This report is of clinical importance because it was associated with impacted tooth & agenesis of adjacent molar tooth which is usually rare. We provide clinical and radiographic findings as well as treatment for a unique instance of a massive erupted complicated odontoma in the maxilla.   Keywords: Complex odontoma, Impacted tooth, Posterior mandible, Tooth agenesis

Pregnancy tumor is a tissue overgrowth which usually advances as a reaction to irritation and trauma that is typically localized. Nevertheless gingiva is supposed to be the dominant site, it also can occur on tongue, lip, and buccal mucosa. Pregnancy does not form the basis for the ailment, but changed tissues metabolic rate in pregnancy stresses the retort to the native irritants, thereby generating gingival overgrowths. It is commonly seen in first trimester of gestation. The present article reports two cases with pregnancy tumor in relation to anterior mandible. Keywords: Inflammatory hyperplasia, Pyogenic granuloma, Pregnancy, Gingiva.

It is unusual for babies to have teeth at birth or within a month of delivery. For a good differential diagnosis of whether there are extra teeth, Bhon nodules, or dental lamina cysts, a proper clinical and radiographic examination is required. The clinic branch received a rare case of natal teeth for this report's subject. An 18-day-old male new-born was checked because he had two mandibular incisor natal teeth. Because of the risk of aspiration and the patient's refusal to eat, the movable teeth had to be removed. Each patient is assessed individually to determine the best course of treatment, which may involve observation, tooth whitening, or extraction.   Keywords: Natal teeth, Mandible, Foetal teeth, Infancy.

The ability of machines to carry out tasks that typically involve human intelligence is known as artificial intelligence (AI). It is a development in computer science that solves a number of intricate problems that are currently plaguing society. These models have shown to be a breakthrough in terms of delivering trustworthy information for decision making, and their main benefit is that they offer logic for clinical decision making. Consequently, AI may play a big part in forensic dentistry (FO). In order to serve the welfares of justice, FO entails the examination, assessment, administration, and presentation of dental evidence in criminal or civil cases. It is an essential component of forensic science that is key to the identification of people, whether they are living or dead. In terms of gathering, evaluating, and reporting evidence, digital forensics has successfully and consistently supplanted traditional forensic investigations. Therefore, learning and understanding in this area are necessary.   Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Forensic dentistry.

Interdisciplinary science has a focus on occlusion. The intricate operation of the stomatognathic scheme depends on achieving optimal physiological occlusion, which differs from person to person. The maximum intercuspation, maximum biting force, first contact force, and centre of force are all recorded by the T-Scan system. An overview of the system and its dental clinical applications is provided in this review.   Keywords: T Scan, Occlusion, Dentistry