Dentigerous cyst is a common odontogenic cyst associated with impacted teeth, especially mandibular third molars. Learn its definition, origin, clinical features, radiographic appearance, and exam-oriented facts for NEET MDS, BDS, and INBDE.
Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by juvenile periodontitis, palmar–plantar hyperkeratosis, gingival inflammation, and early tooth loss. Learn its features, oral findings, and clinical relevance for NEET MDS, BDS, MBBS, and INBDE.
Learn about Grinspan Syndrome, a high-yield triad consisting of Oral Lichen Planus, Diabetes Mellitus, and Hypertension. Perfect for NEET MDS, INBDE, NBDE, and BDS pathology revision. Self-assessment Practice question
Quick, exam-friendly guide to the most common salivary gland tumors – pleomorphic adenoma, Warthin’s tumor and mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Perfect for BDS, NEET MDS and dental boards revision.
 TOPIC: FORENSIC RADIOLOGY 🌟 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 🔸Forensic Odontology: It is the element of dental medicine that examines studies and proposes the evidences in court. 🔸Bite-mark Matching: The match made between bite marks and the dental impression of the suspected person is principally based on relationship between the jaws, form and size of arches, […]
TOPIC: SOFT-TISSUE CALCIFICATION 🌟 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 🔹Antroliths: It is the term used to describe calculus located in the paranasal sinuses. Majority of patients present clinical signs and symptoms, such as facial pain, nasal stuffiness and obstruction, and purulent, blood-stained or foul-smelling discharge. They have well-defined periphery with smooth or irregular shape.
TOPIC: TRAUMATIC INJURIES TO THE MAXILLOFACIAL REGION 🌟 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 🔸Factors that significantly increase susceptibility to dental injury are postnormal occlusion, an overjet exceeding 4 mm, short upper lip, incompetent lips and mouth breathing. 🔸Fractures Of Alveolar Process: The labial plate is most often fractured than palatal plate; occlusion has been changed. 🔸Lateral […]
TOPIC: SYSTEMIC DISEASES MANIFESTED IN JAW 🌟 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 🔸Diabetes Mellitus: Polyuria, polydipsia (excessive intake of water), polyphagia, nocturia and rapid weight loss are present. Radiograph shows discontinuity or blurring of the cortex of the alveolar crest, wide destruction of the lamina dura, thickening of periodontal membrane, and horizontal and vertical bone loss. […]
TOPIC: DISEASES OF BONE MANIFESTED IN JAW 🌟 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 🔹Fibrous Dysplasia: It is also known as leontiasis ossea. It can be Monostotic Fibrous Dysplasia (only single bone is affected), Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia (multiple bones are affected), McCune-Albright Syndrome (polyostotic form accompanied by cutaneous pigmentation, endocrine dysfunction) and Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasia (bones of […]
TOPIC: SALIVARY GLAND DISORDERS 🌟 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 🔹Aplasia and Hypoplasia Of Glands: Unilateral gland is missing or is very small compared to the contralateral side with congenital reasons. 🔹Acute Inflammation: Symptoms are pain or heat sensation; sonographs of acute inflammation–affected gland show swelling and increased vascularity.
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