root fractures are defined as fractures involving dentine, cementum, and pulpal and supportive tissues. they comprise about 0.5–7% of all dental injuries. horizontal root fractures are commonly observed in the maxillary anterior region and 75% of these fractures occur in the maxillary central incisors. case report: this case report is about a 26-year-old male referred to the endodontic departme...

Benign cementoblastoma is a rare ectomesenchymal odontogenic tumor that originates from the root of the tooth and that is characterized by the formation of cementum-like tissue. A 60-year old man was referred to us complaining of pain in his right jaw. The patient underwent TC dental scan of the mandible, which highlighted the presence of three well-circumscribed, round, unilocular neoformation...

INTRODUCTION Odontomas constitute a developmental defect of hard dental tissues and are classified as benign odontogenic tumours. They are composed of all dental structures and tissues: enamel, dentin, cementum and pulp. As regards histomorphological features, two types of odontomas have been differentiated: complex and compound. Odontomas represent from 4.7% to 76% of odontogenic tumours. Thei...

Periodontium comprises of investing and supporting structures of the teeth namely Gingiva, Periodontal ligament, Cementum and Alveolar bone. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Micro organisms present in the dental plaque are considered as the primary etiological agent for periodontal diseases. Dental plaque contains anaerobic ...

Fluorosis is one of the factors that may bring about mineralization changes in teeth. Routine treatment of root biomodification is commonly followed during periodontal therapy. The purpose of the present study is to compare and evaluate the root surface changes in fluorosed and nonfluorosed teeth subsequent to the application of Tetracycline, EDTA, and Citric acid. Both fluorosed and nonfluoros...

The availability of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies directed toward the recognition of epitopes in a variety of extracellular matrix components of the dentition represents a powerful tool in the investigation of the structure and biology of dental tissues in health and disease. The immunolocalization of both whole molecule structures and specific regions of molecules has the potential to y...

A team of senior scientists was formed in 2006 to create a blueprint for the regeneration of whole human teeth along with all of the supporting structure of the dentition. The team included experts from diverse fields, each with a reputation for stellar accomplishment. Participants attacked the scientific issues of tooth regeneration but, more importantly, each agreed to work collaboratively wi...