Apert syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis). This early fusion prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and face. In addition, a varied number of fingers and toes are fused together (syndactyly).Many of the characteristic facial features of Apert syndrome result from the premature fusion o...

Among ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii), the crushing, durophagous feeding strategy first evolved in early Carboniferous period, with †Eurynotiformes possessing dentitions single layers of partially to fully fused blunt teeth. In †‘Platysomidae’ (Permian), a new form crushing dentition (phyllodonty), which multiple superimposed teeth developed intraosseously, within jaw. The phyllodont is also...

To cite: Vashisth P, Dwivedi S, Arora R, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2013-008797 DESCRIPTION A 4-year-old boy was brought to the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry with major tooth decay. An intraoral examination revealed the presence of a complete primary dentition, fair oral hygiene and the presence of double teeth in ...

Human mandibular canines do not present an internal anatomy as simple as could be expected; there are such canines with a single root and two canals, two roots or fused roots. The existence of mandibular canines with more than one root canal is a fact that clinicians ought to keep in mind, in order to avoid failure during endodontic treatment. In spite of the low incidence of lower canines with...

BACKGROUND Post-retained crowns are indicated for endodontically treated teeth (ETT) with severely damaged coronal tissue. Metallic custom and prefabricated posts have been used over the years, however, due to unacceptable color, extreme rigidity and corrosion, fiber posts, which are flexible, aesthetically pleasing and have modulus of elasticity comparable with dentin were introduced. AIM To...

Endodontic diagnosis often requires thermal testing through porcelain fused-to-metal (PFM) and all-ceramic restorations. The purpose of this study was to measure and compare the temperature change during thermal testing by three commonly used methods occurring at the pulp-dentin junction (PDJ) of nonrestored teeth and teeth restored with full coverage restorations made of PFM, all-porcelain, or...

Abstract The aim of this article is to present the clinical application leukocyte-platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) at immediately extracted site after implant placement. A 37-year-old male patient reported Department Prosthodontics, Bhojia Dental college Budh Baddi Dist Solan Himachal Pradesh 173205 with chief complaint decayed teeth in posterior region and wants a fixed prosthesis. On day surgery,...

the term riga-fede disease has been used to describe chronic traumatic ulceration that occurs on the ventral surface of the tongue by natal and neonatal teeth in infants. it is important to diagnose the lesion and treat it by eliminating the source of trauma. in this case report, the neonatal tooth was extracted and after 2 weeks the lesion was resolved and the baby was feeding well.in addition...

Antifungal agents are causing different problems in the agriculture industry. Plants are using various defense mechanisms for resistance against fungal pathogens. Some examples of these mechanisms are making physical barriers, producing chemical components and pathogenesis-related proteins such as lipid transfer protein (LTP) and Osmotin which can inhibit the growth of fungi at micro-molar conc...