Ellis-van Creveld (EVC) syndrome is a form of skeletal and chondroectodermal dysplasia, occurring with and without systemic involvement. Taurodontism of permanent and primary molars and upper posterior supernumerary teeth are rarely associated with this syndrome. A 5-year-old girl presented with early childhood caries and hypodontia. She had labiogingival adhesion, labiogingival frenulum hypert...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to assess unilateral posterior crossbite, sucking habits, orofacial functions, and otolaryngological findings in the deciduous dentition. These findings would allow us to establish a preventive program for posterior crossbite, based on interceptive treatment at an early stage of dental development. We would determine the predictive value for posterior cros...

ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) is a congenital anomaly with a prevalence of 4-5% and characterized by an abnormally short lingual frenulum. for unknown reasons the abnormality seems to be more common in males. the pathogenesis of ankyloglossia is not known. the authors report a family with isolated ankyloglossia inherited as an autosomal dominant or recessive trait. the identification of the defect...

One of the most interesting and not yet understood anatomical structures of the oral cavity is the frenum or frenulum (1,2). The frenum, a mucous connective tissue inserted on hardor soft-parts of the oral cavity, is histologically composed of fibrodense tissue and occasionally of striated muscle fibers (1,2). Three types are commonly identified in the oral cavity: superior labial frenum, infer...

METHODS: Phalloplasty aesthetic subunits were defined and subunit measurements and ratios were examined. A split testing-based questionnaire was distributed to medical personnel and online forum users to determine the preferred aesthetic ideals based on phallic subunits. Digitally-altered photos focusing on varying ratios of the shaft, glans, corona, and frenulum were presented to participants ...