Dental Journal of Advance Studies

Puneet Bajaj ¹, Robin Sabharwal ², Sonia Joshi ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, IN
3 Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, IN

Abstract

Dental agenesis is the most common developmental anomaly in humans and is frequently associated with several other oral abnormalities. In the literature, some terms are used to describe missing teeth like Oligodontia, Anodontia and Hypodontia. Oligodontia is defined as the developmental absence of six teeth or more , excluding third molars. It can be isolated or as a part of a syndrome such as in ectodermal dysplasia. The present case describes agenesis of permanent teeth which are non-familial and with no apparent systemic abnormalities.

Keywords

Agenesis, Anodontia, Developmental Anomalies, Hypodontia, Oligodontia, Oral Abnormalities.

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Puneet Bajaj ¹, Deepti Garg ¹, Robin Sabharwal ¹, Sonia Joshi ¹, Ruchi Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, IN

Abstract

Peripheral odontogenic fibroma (POF) is a rare odontogenic tumor. It resembles clinically with other peripheral exophytic lesions like pyogenic granuloma, peripheral ossifying fibroma, and peripheral giant cell granuloma. Hence, needs to be differentiated from such other lesions. Histopathological examination being the only diagnostic approach for peripheral odontogenic fibroma, which can provide a basis for treatment and prognosis evaluation. This case report presents a rare clinical case of a 14-year-old female patient with a palatal overgrowth along the maxillary incisors, which was diagnosed as peripheral odontogenic fibroma.

Keywords

Exophytic Mass, Inflammatory Hyperplasia, Odontogenic Tumor, Peripheral Odontogenic Fibroma, WHO Variant.

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Sonia Joshi ¹, Deepti Garg Jindal ¹, Bhavna Rani ¹, Namita Sepolia ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, IN

Abstract

Oral diseases are among the most common diseases of human kind, yet they receive little attention in many countries with weak health care systems. Despite a high social and economic burden from oral diseases they are considered a neglected area of international health. The purpose of this mini review is to highlight the effects of oral health on general body and vice versa as well as strategies for improving oral health.

Keywords

Diseases, Health, Oral.

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