A subpontic osseous hyperplasia (SOH) is a slow-growing, non-neoplastic bone growth that uniquely affects mandibular posterior edentulous ridges underneath pontics of fixed partial dentures. An SOH can result in significant periodontal and restorative complications, however, it is usually corrected by surgical excision. This report presents a series of SOH cases, illustrates SOH management appr...

recent decades have seen an Increase In the prevalence of diabetes in both Rhode Island and the United States. In 2010, it was estimated that approximately 8% of Rhode Island adults age 18 years and older were living with a diagnosis of diabetes, a percentage amounting to more than 64,000 individuals. This trend of increasing diabetes prevalence is projected to continue in coming years due to t...

Endodontic and periodontal diseases can provide many diagnostic and management challenges to clinicians, particularly when they occur concurrently. As with all diseases, a thorough history combined with comprehensive clinical and radiographic examinations are all required so an accurate diagnosis can be made. This is essential since the diagnosis will determine the type and sequence of treatmen...

Following avulsion and replantation, teeth are at risk for infection and infection related resorption (IRR). Severe discolorations of tooth crowns and cervical root fractures are common. This study presents data on endodontic related complications of avulsed teeth replanted following an extraoral endodontic treatment. Periodontal aspects will be discussed in the second part of the present publi...

BACKGROUND Glanzmann thrombasthenia (GT) is an exceedingly rare but well-defined inherited disorder of platelet function caused by a defect in the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa complex. The association of GT with consanguinity has been noted, especially in geographic regions in which intermarriage is common. In most patients, GT is diagnosed during early infancy or before the age of 5 years. Common man...

The bridge between oral and systemic health exists and becomes more concrete as data continue to emerge in support of this relationship. The medical management of diabetes is affected by the presence of chronic infections, such as periodontitis. This article reviews the pathogenesis of periodontal disease as it relates to diabetes. The author discusses patient susceptibility in terms of risk an...

Oral biofilm-related diseases such as periodontal and peri-implant diseases are unique infections in that they develop from the resident indigenous microflora. As more implants are nowadays being placed, clinicians may encounter more complications. Therefore, understanding the etiology is warranted to establish adequate diagnosis and provide proper treatment. This article focuses on understandi...

Ludwig's angina (LA) is a rapidly spreading cellulitis involving sublingual and submaxillary spaces. It arises most frequently from periapical periodontal infection of the mandibular molars. Two major complications LA are life-threatening upper airway obstruction infectious seeding mediastinum, which responsible for high mortality rate. Other include thrombophlebitis internal jugular vein, rupt...

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the relationship between dental health and metabolic control in insulin-dependent diabetic children. Thirty diabetic children and adolescents (ages 4-19 years) were matched by age, sex, and race to 30 healthy children. Metabolic control was determined for each diabetic child by percentage of glycosylated hemoglobin, HbAI; 14 children were judged ...

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) requires replacement therapy (RRT), namely a transplant or dialysis both. Dialysis corrects the electrolyte imbalance and reduces circulating urea creatinine levels. ESRD patients may present with oral complications due to impaired functions, associated comorbidities, pharmacological management thereof.To determine prevalence of periodontal- mucosal in undergoing ...