The aim of the present study was to analyse the forces released by passive stainless steel self-ligating brackets (SLBs) and by a non-conventional elastomeric ligature-bracket system on conventional brackets ([slide ligatures on conventional brackets (SLCB)]) when compared with conventional elastomeric ligatures on conventional brackets (CLCB) during the alignment of apically or buccally malpos...

Trismus is a multifactorial symptom which most commonly presented after the removal of lower third molars. Upper molar rare but true cause trismus and must be included in differential diagnosis. We present case caused by presence malposed upper molar, obstructing forward movement coronoid process mandible restricting further mouth opening.

Abstract Fixed prosthetic option is the most accepted treatment desired by patient in modern times. Malpositioned implant presents a challenge, especially during phase. The achievement of various complex cases can be done following appropriate procedure; one which has been discussed this report. use transmucosal abutment with castable successful for malposed single dental implant.

Autogenous tooth transplantation is the surgical movement of a tooth from one location in the mouth to another in the same individual. Though done for years but it has achieved variable success rates. Although the indications for autotransplantation are narrow, careful patient selection coupled with an appropriate technique can lead to exceptional esthetic and functional results. This article d...

A case of vaginally delivered stillborn female thoracopagus conjoined twins is presented. Each twlin had a cleft lip and cleft palate. They shared a common pericardial sac and a common abdominal cavity. The liver was conjoined, and the small bowel was common to both twins. One twin was asplenic. Although the twins were monozygotic, their viscera were neither identical nor mirror-image to each o...

A case of vaginally delivered stillborn female thoracopagus conjoined twins is presented. Each twlin had a cleft lip and cleft palate. They shared a common pericardial sac and a common abdominal cavity. The liver was conjoined, and the small bowel was common to both twins. One twin was asplenic. Although the twins were monozygotic, their viscera were neither identical nor mirror-image to each o...

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...