Osteoma is a benign osteogenic lesion with a very slow growth, characterized by proliferation of either compact or cancellous bone. Most cases of peripheral osteomas are asymptomatic and produce swelling and asymmetry. Its pathogenesis is unclear but commonly accepted theories propose embryologic, traumatic, or infectious causes. The osteoma may appear in the form of a limited peripheral lesion involving the alveoli or cheek or as a tumoral growth developing inward toward the sinus. Recurrences of osteomas have not been reported in the literature. We report a rare case of maxillary peripheral osteoma with impacted right canine in a 32-year-old female patient.

Objectives: The objective of the study is to compare xenograft graft material and synthetic bioactive glass allograft in immediate dental implant patients. Materials and Methods: Forty patients were grouped as Group A patients (xenograft graft material, BioOss) and Group B (synthetic allograft material, Perio Glas) and immediate implant placement was done. Plaque index, gingival index, probing depth, and bone resorption were compared at different intervals. Results: A nonsignificant difference was observed in all parameters at different interval of time ( P > 0.05) recorded at mesial, distal, buccal, and lingual side. Conclusion: Xenograft (Bio Oss) and synthetic allograft (PerioGlas) found to be effective graft materials treatment choice.

Oroantral fistula is a pathological communication between oral cavity and maxillary sinus. There are many treatment modalities of closure of oroantral fistula and communication. We found double layer closure using buccal fat pad (BFP) and buccal advancement flap as most effective technique in large defects. Since the procedure was first described by Egyedi and has been reported in literature thereafter. In this article we present a case report of a 37 year old male patient who was suffering from oroantral fistula and was managed by double layer closure using BFP and buccal advancement flap.

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