Nowadays, appearance plays a pivotal role in society, significantly influencing self-perception and social interactions. The maxillary anterior teeth, as key components of the smile, are essential to facial aesthetics and effective communication. In this context, the delay between tooth extraction and the placement of an aesthetically pleasing prosthesis has become a major concern for patients. This growing intolerance to treatment delays underscores the necessity of adopting techniques that mee...

Dentistry 

Introduction: The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) and the mental foramen are important anatomical structures in the mandible. The IAN traverses the mandibular canal from the mandibular foramen to the mental foramen. Its intramandibular trajectory may present variations, manifesting itself as simple, bifid or trifid. Identification of these variations makes it possible to plan surgery safely and appropriately. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence...

Dentistry 

Prosthetic rehabilitation of mandibular edentulism represents a major challenge for dentists, particularly when dealing with patients with advanced resorption of the alveolar ridge or tissue loss due to surgical interventions. These complex clinical situations frequently compromise the effectiveness of conventional prosthetic solutions, leading to limitations in stability, retention, and patient comfort. Piezography plays a crucial role in managing clinical cases with severely resorbed or atypic...

Dentistry 

Introduction: Particularities of medical training are characterized by a high workload, and long duration make that the motivation of residents in the odontological disciplines can be put to the test. The aim of this work was to identify determining factors in decision-making for specialization in odontological disciplines and describe different types of motivation that animate resident dentists in specialization at the Dentistry Faculty of Casablanca. Materials and method: This is a descriptive...

Dentistry 

Trigeminal nerve injuries, particularly to the inferior alveolar and lingual nerves, are recognized complications of dentoalveolar surgery, often leading to sensory disturbances such as paresthesia, dysesthesia, and taste alterations. This study explores the therapeutic potential of photobiomodulation (PBM) in four clinical cases involving post-surgical nerve injuries. A 980 nm diode laser was used in extra- and intra-oral applications over 8 to 15 sessions. Patients reported progressive sensory...

Dentistry 

Objective: This study aims to assess the awareness and perceived need for mobile applications to monitor orthodontic treatment among patients at the orthodontics department of the dental treatment and consultation centre (CCTD) at the Ibn Rochd university hospital in Casablanca. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted involving 157 participants. Data were gathered using a self-administered questionnaire in Moroccan Arabic, which included secti...

Dentistry 

Background: An ameloblastic fibroma (AF) is a rare benign mixed odontogenic tumor, that commonly occurs during the first and the second decade of life, which is why it’s often called a neoplasm of childhood and adolescence. It is composed of both epithelial and mesenchymal components, without any formation of calcified dental structure, and it can present in two clinical forms: a central (intraosseous) and a peripheral (extraosseous) variant. Aim: The aim of thi...

Dentistry  Surgery & Surgical Specialties 

The clinical features of infectious oral mucosal lesions (OMLs) vary widely and frequently overlap, making diagnosis more difficult. Syphilis, tuberculosis, herpesviruses, HPV, HIV-related lesions, candidiasis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis are among the most important bacterial, viral, and fungal infections that affect the mouth. Clinical evaluation, patient history, and confirmatory tests are necessary for an accurate diagnosis. For prompt treatment and prevention of complications, especia...

Dentistry 

Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract is an uncommon condition, that is easily misdiagnosed and confused with non-odontogenic facial and cervical area sinus tracts. In fact, the affected patients are more likely to consult a dermatologist than a dentist due to clinical symptoms and lack of dental symptoms. The aim of this article is to report a case of an odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract in a 15 years old male patient, and that was managed surgically in the department of the oral surgery of the den...

Dentistry 

Tooth impaction is a common condition in dental practice, typically involving third molars or canines. The impaction of mandibular second molar is relatively rare. Most of the impacted teeth are asymptomatic. However, they can sometimes be associated with underlying lesions. One such lesion is the orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst, a rare developmental odontogenic cyst, characterized by its less aggressive clinical behavior. This association may lead to a challenging and complex management appro...

Dentistry