Dental health is crucial for our overall well-being, but sometimes even routine procedures can lead to unforeseen complications. Osteomyelitis of the jaw is a severe…
Chronic odontogenic infections that go undetected in the posterior maxilla can easily perforate through the sinus floor and cause sinusitis. Following tooth extraction, sinus perforation…
External resorption is a slow and gradual process which results in decalcification and deterioration of tooth over time. It often appears as a pink area…
Impacted wisdom teeth are anatomically close to the inferior alveolar nerve, which runs in a canal in the lower jaw bone. The inferior alveolar nerve…
Mesiodens is a supernumerary tooth located in the midline between the two central incisors. It often results in malocclusion, aesthetic issues, or possible cyst formation…
Our new and updated post-operative instructions video contains expanded information to help patients with better healing. Kazemi Oral Surgery: Post-operative Instructions from H. Ryan Kazemi,…
Following complete loss of teeth, the jaw bone can undergo significant resorption and shrinkage. Such bone loss commonly occurs either from existing periodontal disease or…
Exposure and orthodontic eruption of impacted canines is an effective and predictable treatment when performed at early ages, typically between ages of 12-14. However, in…
2-dimensional dental X-rays (peri-apical x-rays and panorex) were the only diagnostic imaging in dentistry until availability of 3-dimensional cone beam CT scan (CBCT) in early…
Supernumerary teeth or hyperdontia are dental anomalies characterized by excessive number of teeth. They most commonly occur between central incisors, premolar area, and in the third molar regions and can result in delayed eruption or malpositioning of permanent teeth and general crowding. In the most recent episode of ‘Hints & Tips in Dentistry’, we discuss current approaches for diagnose and treatment with minimally invasive techniques.