A sialolith is a yellowish-white, hard, concretion of organic and inorganic matter formed within any of the major or minor oral salivary glands or their excretory ducts.1 They are also referred to as salivary stones. Sialoliths are usually detected when they grow to a sufficient size whereby they start occluding a duct causing post prandial swelling … Read more
The increasing incidence of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) requires vigilance on the part of dental practitioners in the identification of at-risk mucosal lesions and patients.1 OPMDs are defined as oral mucosal abnormalities that are associated with a statistically increased risk of developing oral cancer.2 The World Health Organization anticipates an increase in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) associated with increased … Read more
Case report An 8-year-old boy was referred to an ENT specialist with acute pain in the right ear. The patient had initially been treated conservatively by a general practitioner, but upon further inspection with an otoscope, a “tooth” was found lodged deep in the auditory canal. The parents explained that the child had left the … Read more
Sommaire Les malpositions dentaires, telles que les béances antérieures et les crossbites latéraux, ainsi que les troubles fonctionnels, tels que les schémas de déglutition infantile persistants, sont courants chez les jeunes enfants. Ces conditions sont souvent causées ou aggravées par des habitudes comme la succions du pouce ou l’utilisation de biberons. Cette série de cas … Read more
Summary Dental malpositioning, such as anterior open bites, posterior crossbites, and functional disruptions, such as persistent infantile swallowing patterns, are common in young children. These conditions are often caused or exacerbated by habits like thumb sucking or the use of baby bottles. This case series aims to demonstrate the effects of a new type of … Read more
Summary Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome (SDS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by various systemic manifestations, including pancreatic insufficiency, bone marrow dysfunction, and skeletal abnormalities. The dental management of patients with SDS is an emerging area of interest and this narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of SDS, its symptoms, and the implications for … Read more
Abstract Stainless steel crowns or preformed metal crowns have become the standard for the restoration of primary teeth with extensive caries; however, they remain underutilized on permanent teeth. In this paper, we review the literature on the use of these crowns on permanent molars, and with the help of a case, discuss the indications, efficacy, … Read more
Many dentists do not see or treat preschoolers and infants for various reasons, from being uncomfortable to lacking the essential experience. All these factors result in pediatric patients being a neglected population. If you do not feel comfortable treating this population, do not neglect these patients, but refer them to a practitioner who will be … Read more