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Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare inherited disorder affecting dental and skeletal tissues. CCD usually has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance and common clinical features seen are aplastic or hypoplastic clavicles, late closure of fontanelle, open skull sutures, retained deciduous teeth, late eruption of permanent teeth and presence of multiple impacted supernumerary teeth. Here, we present a case of CCD in a female patient with positive family history. The diagnosis was confirmed clinically and radiographically. The newer radiographic advancement, CBCT was used to validate the radiographic findings.

Background: The present study aimed to report occurrence of radix entomolaris in mandibular first molar. Materials and methods:The present study was conducted on 428 mandibular first molar in 280 patients. The incidence of RE and comparison of the occurrence between males and females and between the right and left sides of the mandible were recorded. Results: Out of 210 molars in males, 10 (4.76%) had and out of 218 molars in females, 8 (3.66%) had Radix Entomolaris. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). 12 Radix Entomolaris were seen in 238 left molars and 6 were seen in 190 right molars. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion:Authors found that Radix Entomolaris was commonly seen in males. Left side exhibited more Radix Entomolaris as compared to right side.

Endodontics is the branch of dentistry in which radiology plays a critical indispensable role. Radiology illuminates what otherwise would be dark and hidden zones and allows the dentists to visualize areas not accessible by other diagnostic means. It is the use of oral radiographs which enables visualization of the bone around the apices of the teeth, as well as the results of the root canal treatments, and as such it has allowed turning endodontics into a scientific professional entity.

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