Articles Related to mandible
Primary Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Mandibular Bone, an Extremly Rare Case Report
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare epithelial neoplasm, that may affect the salivary glands. It comprises 30% of epithelial minor
salivary gland tumors. We present the case of a 56-year-old non-smoking woman with no significant medical history. The MRI finds
a lesional process involving the right hemi mandible, the right buccal floor, which extends towards the region of the masticators and
infiltrates the submandibular gland. A bone biopsy of the mandible under general anesthesia was performed, showing an adenoid
cystic carcinoma. After announcing the diagnosis to the patient, she refused any treatment
Computed Tomography Use on Age Estimation in Forensic Dentistry: A Review
Computed tomography is an alternate imaging modality which can be used to estimate age and to aid on human identification in Forensic Dentistry.
Parry Romberg Syndrome: A Case Report
Parry-Romberg syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by slowly progressive deterioration of the skin and soft tissues of half of the face. The syndrome presents with characteristic skeletal, dental, and soft tissue changes in the affected half of the face, with or without neurological signs and symptoms.
Supernumerary Ectopic Tooth in Nasal Cavity - A Case Report
Supernumerary ectopic teeth are not uncommon; they present in abnormal location in oral cavity or may occupy a more unusual position, such as Maxillary Antrum. They are often diagnosed as incidental finding on routine Radiography; however, few may be symptomatic. Treatment options vary from endoscopic removal to conventional extraction by dental surgeon.
Central Cementifying Fibroma of Mandible - A Case Report with Literature Review
Cementifying fibroma is a rare benign fibro-osseous tumor belonging to the same category as fibrous dysplasia and cemento-ossifyingdysplasia. Clinically it usually presents as a painless, slowly growing mass in the jaw and thus the lesion is frequently ignored by thepatient until the growth produces a noticeable swelling and facial deformity.