Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the world’s deadliest communicable diseases. TB ranks the second leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. It usually affects the lungs, TB bacilli can spread hematogenously to other parts of the body and this also includes mandible or maxilla. It can occur in the mouth involving the tongue with very unusual features and forms. So oral lesions, although rare, are very important for early diagnosis and interception of primary tuberculosis.
Keywords: Tuberculosis, Tuberculous Osteomyelitis, Ulcers
Gummy smile constitutes a relatively frequent aesthetic alteration characterized by excessive exhibition of the gums during smiling movements of the upper lip. APE is a factor that frequently contributes to the presence of a gummy or gingival smile, and it can easily be corrected by periodontal surgery. In the present article four cases of the same situation and appropriate treatment were given for each case are presented.
Keywords: Gummy smile, altered passive tooth eruption, dentogingival unit, crown lengthening procedure
The increasing mean age of the population, and consequently edentulism, necessitates the demand for prosthesis. Owing to the drawbacks of the removable partial denture and fixed partial denture, the implant as a treatment option has become popular. But with the use of implants, complications are bound to occur. Management of these complications make implantology a success and thus, common complications are discussed in this case series.
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