Methods of Recording Mandibular Movements
Authors: Dr.Nirmal Famila Betty.MDS, Priya.G, Dr.Rathika Rai. MDS
AbstractThe craniofacial skeletal complex has one movable bone, the mandible. The mandibular movements are made possible by the
temporomandibular joint and the facial muscles. The mandibular movements are affected by various etiological factors which can be
congenital and acquired. During replacement of missing teeth, recording maxillomandibular relation often poses a difficulty. Restoring
exact vertical dimension and centric relation contributes to a harmonious occlusion. Various methods of recording mandibular
movements are available.
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Pages: 87-90
2nd Article
Crown Lengthening Procedure- A Case Series
Authors: Dr.V.R. Balaji Mds, Dr M.Allan Jeba Seeli, Dr.D. Manikandan
Abstract
Introduction:
Crown lengthening is the process by which the extent of supragingival tooth
structure is increased. It is used for aesthetic or functional (retention) purposes.
Method:
Various techniques are used for crown lengthening purpose. It is important to
choose which technique should be employed for that particular patient. Techniques
such as gingivectomy, flap with osseous reduction, apically positioned flap with or
without osseous reduction have been used for crown lengthening procedure.
Case Report:
This article consists of a series of 3 cases highlighting the technique used and
its need according to the demand of the situation.
Discussion:
Crown Lengthening is a surgical procedure that requires exposure of adequate
tooth structure for restorative procedures. The cases discussed here have been treated
with different techniques. All cases discussed here were treated in such a way so as
to avoid any violation of Biologic Width that can have deleterious effect on
periodontium leading to gingival inflammation, loss of attachment and alveolar bone
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Pages: 91-97
3rd Article
DENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19
Authors:Dr.Vinitha Ramachandran, Dr.A.Ramachandran
AbstractThe COVID-19 crisis has disrupted all our lives and
this period can be very stressful. We have all been
forced to remain at home changing our whole lifestyle,
which includes missing routine health check-up.
Therefore the priority would be to take care of one’s
health at any cost. While we safeguard our general
health, there is a tendency to neglect some specific
areas such as dental health.
With most of the dental offices/clinics remaining
closed (for normal dental procedures) across the
country during this lockdown, it may not be possible
to visit the dentist for routine check up or cleaning.
Therefore it is extremely important to keep up with
dental homecare.
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Pages:98-99
4th Article
CARCINOMA OF UNKNOWN PRIMARY WITH POSITIVE CERVICAL LYMPH NODE- A CASE REPORT
Authors: Dr.Suthanraj Ak MDS,
Dr.Ramya Harika MDS,
Dr.Karthikeyan GR MDS,
Dr.A.Mathan
Mohan MDS, FHNO,
Dr.Velmurugan BDS
AbstractThe idiom CUP (carcinoma of unknown primary) is defined as the
histological diagnosis of metastasis without the presence of a
primary tumor. The prerequisites for the diagnosis of a CUP
syndrome were defined as follows: biopsy and consecutive
histological examination of a lymph node confirms malignant cell
growth and makes a primary tumor at the location of the biopsy
unlikely, while physical examinations and those carried out with
technical equipment do not detect any primary tumor. There is an
emergence of an occult primary in about 40% of CUP cases and
about 70% of such lesions are detected in the head and neck region.
in addition to thorough clinical examination of the head and neck
mucosa (under general anesthesia), Positron emission tomography
with fluoro-2-deoxy D- glucose is essential to identify or rule out
the primary tumor, along with other modalities like CT/MRI,
endoscopy and biopsy from all suspicious sites. Therapeutic
approaches include neck dissection with or without post-operative
radiotherapy, radiotherapy alone and radiotherapy followed by
surgery
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Pages:100-103
5th Article
Mandibular Fracture Followed By Traditional Sports Jallikattu – A
Authors: Dr. P. Mowniga, Dr. P. Natesh Mds, Dr K. Thanvir Mohamed Niazi Mds, Dr. Bino Bright, Dr. B. Sangavi, Dr. S.K. Nithya Ganesh
AbstractJallikattu (bull embracing) is a traditional game and it is typically practised in India, Tamilnadu.
Trauma involved in maxillofacial region due to bull gore attack was less frequently reported.
However due to the anatomic nature of mandible this is the more commonly involved in the
maxillofacial region. This case report involves the left parasymphysis and right angel fracture of
mandible managed with open reduction and miniplate fixation, soft tissue laceration of lower lip was
managed with layer by layer closure.
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Pages:104-107