The authors present an account on Sjögren's syndrome--clinical manifestations, diagnosis, pathogenetic aspects and treatment. The diagnosis was based on three findings: keratoconjunctivitis sicca, stomatodynia--xerostomia and other immunological, diseases. The authors used different immunological examinations, bioptic examination of the oral mucosa and parotid glands. As to gastroenterological ...

Aim: To report an uncommon case of extraoral sinus tract the facial region caused by a tooth with acute apical abscess in mandible. Case report: Established on oral examination and radiographic examination, Acute Apical Abscess (cellulitis/phlegmon) 47 was diagnosed, which had resulted cutaneous tract. The continuous purulent discharge right ceased after drainage extraction 47. Conclusion: It i...

accurate diagnosis of the root canal morphology and anatomy is essential for thorough shaping and cleaning of the entire root canal system and consequent successful treatment. this report describes a case of maxillary second premolar with two roots and three root canals (two mesial and distal palatal canals). the case report underlines the importance of complete knowledge about root canal morph...

maxillary second molar with two palatal roots is a rare dental anatomy. the diagnosis and treatment of exceeded root may create challenge for clinicians. the authors discuss the retreatment of a maxillary second molar in which exceeded root was undiagnosed in previous treatment. the case report underlines the importance of complete knowledge about root canal morphology which achieved by careful...

abstract : horizontal root fractures in permanent teeth are uncommon injuries among dental traumas. the principle of treating horizontal root fractures of permanent teeth is repositioning and fixation of fractured segment. diagnosis of tooth fractures based on radiographic findings and the fracture healing process are affected by factors before and after injury. the present case reports the tre...

hydatid cyst is a serious parasitic infection in places which people has a close contact with dogs or sheep. they may be found as an incidental findings during routine clinical examination or even followed by radiographic or ultrasonography evaluation. the disease becomes more complicated if rupture of the cysts occurs due to blunt trauma or spontaneously increases of intra-cystic pressure. her...