Odontogenic keratocysts are benign developmental cysts, which cause extensive destruction of bone. They most commonly arise from the epithelial cell rests of the dental lamina...

Dental implant surgery is performed to place root shaped titanium posts at the site of missing teeth. This titanium implant fuses with a surrounding bone through a process known as osseointegration...

What is an Odontome and how is it formed? An odontome is a benign tumor, which is linked to the abnormal development of a tooth. It is a hamartoma and is composed of irregularly placed normal tissue...

Dr. SM Balaji was invited to EACMFS 2021 for the Craniofacial Surgery Lecture The 25th European Association for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS) Congress was held in Paris, France from July 14-16...

Role of the Chin in Defining and Enhancing the Overall Facial Structure The chin is a very important part of the face. It gives a definition to the lower half of the facial structure. Sex determines...

What is the Role of Dentistry in Improving the Overall Quality of Modern Life? Early loss of teeth was a common phenomenon in days gone by. This could either be from poor oral hygiene or trauma. Many...

Occurrence and Etiology of Cleft Lip and Palate Deformity A cleft lip and palate deformity is a congenital defect that is the most common birth deformity. This defect is seen in approximately every 2...

Odontoma Removal and Reconstruction What is an Odontome and how is it formed? An odontoma is a benign tumor, which is linked to the abnormal development of a tooth. It is a hamartoma and is composed...

Microtia can occur due to genetic defects in either a single gene or multiple genes. There is also a risk of microtia in women with gestational diabetes. It can also be found in conditions like...