The journal of contemporary dental practice
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J Contemp Dent Pract · May 2006
Case ReportsDentoalveolar and mandibular body fractures caused by a horse kick: report of a case.
A rare case of multiple mandibular fractures and severe facial laceration is presented. The cause was a horse hoof kick to an unmounted equestrian. The pertinent literature is reviewed and the maxillofacial injuries associated with animal interaction are discussed.
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To determine the prevalence of tori in Jordanian edentulous patients, the sex variation in their distribution, and their clinical characteristics. ⋯ There was no significant difference in the prevalence of tori between males and females. There seems to be a strong association between mandibular and palatal tori.
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J Contemp Dent Pract · Aug 2005
Review Case ReportsBenign lymphoid hyperplasia of the tongue masquerading as carcinoma: case report and literature review.
Lymphoid hyperplasia of the tongue is a very rare benign lymphoproliferative lesion that closely resembles carcinoma or lymphoma, clinically or histopathologically. A case of benign lymphoid hyperplasia (BLH) of the tongue is reported. Clinically this lesion presented as a painless ulcer, which mimicked carcinoma of the tongue. ⋯ This diagnosis averted extensive investigations and major surgery. The etiology of these lesions is unknown. Their distinction from carcinoma and lymphoma is discussed.
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J Contemp Dent Pract · Aug 2005
Pressure pain threshold of the lateral pterygoid muscles in TMD patients and controls.
The aim of this experiment was to detect pressure pain threshold (PPT) differences on intra-oral palpation of the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) between subjects diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and controls. ⋯ The findings of this study suggest that PPT measured by means of the described algometer is not decreased in TMD patients as compared to control subjects.
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J Contemp Dent Pract · May 2005
Cephalometric evaluation for Saudi population using the Downs and Steiner analysis.
The purpose of this study is to formulate cephalometric norms of the Saudi population; and to evaluate whether significant cephalometric differences exist between Saudi and Caucasian patients. Lateral cephalometric radiographs of 60 selected Saudis (30 males and 30 females) with esthetically pleasing and harmonious faces, Angle I molar relationship, with all permanent teeth present and no history of orthodontic treatment or facial trauma, age range between 20 and 30 years were analyzed using the Downs and Steiner analysis. ⋯ The results of the present study are significant and showed normal Saudis have a slightly protrusive maxillae, a tendency to Class II facial pattern, and a high mandibular plane angle. These results have clinical implications in the diagnosis and treatment of adult Saudis with dentofacial deformities.