http://www.urjd.org/currentissue.asp Univ Res J Dent 2015 - 5(3) Universal Research Journal of Dentistry Medknow Publications2249-9725 Sapna Sharma Rashmi Khanna Rakesh Garg Monika Rana Review Article Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):145-150doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162790 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162790 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/145/162790 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/145/16279053 145 150 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/145/162790 Sapna Sharma, Rashmi Khanna, Rakesh Garg, Monika Rana

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):145-150

Most of the people cannot even imagine that there exists a fourth state of matter other than liquids, solids, and gases known as "plasma," which is actually the most unusual and the most abundant energy form. It exists commonly in association with galaxies, stars, and lightning and could become a new and painless way to eliminate biofilms, bacterial pathogens, plaque, and periodontal pockets. Plasmas may promise painless subgingival plaque removal and elimination of bacteria deep in the pocket without reflecting the flap. The field is immature but when developed completely will be able to be applied for many of the dental procedures for increasing the efficiency. This comprehensive review of literature is intended to provide with a summary of the current status of this emerging field, its scope, and its use in the field of periodontics. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/145/162790 Rashmi Vittal Rao Review Article Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):151-154doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162795 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162795 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/151/162795 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/151/16279553 151 154 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/151/162795 Rashmi Vittal Rao

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):151-154

Nanotechnology is the engineering of functional systems at the molecular scale. Application of nanotechnology in the field of dentistry includes dental restorative materials, tooth reposition, tooth repair, local anesthesia, diagnosis, and surgical procedures. Various nanostructures such as nanoparticles, nanopores, nanotubes, nanorods, nanospheres, nanofibers, nanoshells, quantum dots, dendrimers, and dendritic copolymers are used for various functions. Application of nanotechnology has been extended to local drug delivery, cancer therapy, and tissue engineering for repair or regeneration of tissues. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/151/162795 Turkan Sezen Gulen Kamak Review Article Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):155-164doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162789 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162789 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/155/162789 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/155/16278953 155 164 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/155/162789 Turkan Sezen, Gulen Kamak

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):155-164

Tissue engineering is a field of engineering that aims to restore damaged tissues and organs. It is based on to integrate cells on specific natural or synthetic scaffolds with the specific signals. In tissue engineering strategies; tissue conduction, tissue induction, cell transplantation, and gene therapy have been described. The various tissues of the oral cavity such as bone, cartilage, dentin, dental pulp, and salivary gland engineering have been reviewed as applications in dentistry. Skin and cartilage tissues after processing in the laboratory with tissue engineering strategies have been used in some medical applications. Although the wide variety of tissue engineering applications in various tissues of the oral cavity made a revolution in dentistry, more research on the treatment of complex tissue defects are needed. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/155/162789 Rahul Kaul Paras Angrish Kashika Arora Parul Jain Review Article Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):165-170doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162798 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162798 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/165/162798 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/165/16279853 165 170 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/165/162798 Rahul Kaul, Paras Angrish, Kashika Arora, Parul Jain

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):165-170

In addition to anti-tumor effects, ionizing radiation causes damage to normal tissues located in the radiation portals. The complications of radiation treatment include mucositis, hyposalivation, loss of taste, osteoradionecrosis, radiation caries, and trismus. These sequelae may be dose-limiting and have a tremendous effect on patient's quality of life. In this review, radiation-induced changes in healthy oral tissues and the resulting clinical consequences and their management is discussed. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/165/162798 Joy R Das VP Sreejith PD Anooj Amith Vasudevan Review Article Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):171-175doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162800 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162800 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/171/162800 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/171/16280053 171 175 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/171/162800 Joy R Das, VP Sreejith, PD Anooj, Amith Vasudevan

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):171-175

Surgical removal of impacted tooth is one of the common procedures done by oral and maxillofacial surgeons in their day-to-day practice. Surgical removal of impacted tooth produces swelling, pain, and trismus postoperatively. Corticosteroids (CS) have been used in effectively reducing these postoperative sequelae after surgical removal of impacted third molars. Various doses and types of steroids are used. Here, a systematic search of literature was carried out using various doses, types, and routes of administration of steroids in mandibular third molar impaction as key words. Only most relevant articles were included (n = 24). Administration of CS improves the postoperative experience of patients and has a significant impact on trismus and inflammation. The dosage of steroids should be more than the physiological amount produced in the body. The duration of action of the steroid administered also affects the results. Long-acting steroids give better results than short-acting one. If short-acting steroids are given, they have to be supplemented for a minimum of 2 days to a maximum of 5 days. Preoperative administration of steroids is found to be more effective than postoperative administration. Submucosal administration of steroids produces similar effects to intravenous and intramuscular routes. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/171/162800 Zulala Tasneem Salika Sheikh Sharadha Gupta Sangeeta Muglikar Review Article Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):176-179doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162804 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162804 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/176/162804 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/176/16280453 176 179 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/176/162804 Zulala Tasneem, Salika Sheikh, Sharadha Gupta, Sangeeta Muglikar

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):176-179

Thorough understanding of the biologic rationale of laser is necessary as the lasers are being used by the dental professionals on day to day basis. Thus, knowing the interaction between the different laser wavelengths and the target tissues becomes mandatory for accomplishments of therapeutic goals. Keeping the dental laser safety and achievement of best clinical outcomes in mind, understanding the basics of laser becomes important and the present thus aims to discuss the biologic principles lasers used in dentistry. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/176/162804 Mohammad Asif Kiresur Dandena Vinay Kumar Sathyavanthan Hemavathy Original Article Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):180-184doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162791 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162791 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/180/162791 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/180/16279153 180 184 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/180/162791 Mohammad Asif Kiresur, Dandena Vinay Kumar, Sathyavanthan Hemavathy

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):180-184

Background:Ameloblastoma (AM) and keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) are the most common odontogenic tumors which exhibit aggressive clinical behavior. The aggressive behavior of the AM and KCOT can be correlated with the degree of proliferation of the epithelium. Objective:The objective of the study was to determine the proliferation potential of AM and KCOT to correlate with the aggressive clinical behavior. Materials and Methods:The study material consisted of 10 solid AMs, 10 KCOTs, and 5 oral squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs). Sections were immunohistochemically stained with the Ki-67 antibody. Representative fields were randomly selected in each immunohistochemically stained section. Counting was done under Olympus compound microscope fitted with an eyepiece ×10 magnification and objective ×40 magnification. Ten fields were chosen for each section. In AM, peripheral tall columnar cells of tumor islands/nests/cords were selected. In KCOT fields were selected in the basal and the suprabasal region of the epithelial lining. Differences in the average number of Ki-67-positive cells per field among all the three groups (AM, KCOT, and SCC) were analyzed by using the Kruskal–Wallis test. Results:AM showed expression of Ki-67 in peripheral tall columnar cells and the count was 10.83 ± 1.76, whereas in KCOT Ki-67-positive cells were present in the basal and suprabasal layer with a positive cell count of 9.4 ± 0.45. There was no statistical difference between AM and KCOT (P > 0.005). The value obtained indicates the equal aggressive nature of the above lesion in consideration. Conclusion:The proliferative potential of the epithelium in odontogenic tumors is quite significant for their clinical behavior. Similar expression count of Ki-67 in AM and KCOT explains their aggressive clinical behavior and a high recurrence rate. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/180/162791 Srikanth Gadicherla Abhay Taranath Kamath Prem Sasikumar Satpal Singh Gill Kalyana Chakravarthy Pentapati Manish Bhagania Original Article Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):185-188doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162796 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162796 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/185/162796 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/185/16279653 185 188 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/185/162796 Srikanth Gadicherla, Abhay Taranath Kamath, Prem Sasikumar, Satpal Singh Gill, Kalyana Chakravarthy Pentapati, Manish Bhagania

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):185-188

Aim:To evaluate the distribution, etiology, and type of mandibular fractures in the subjects reported to our institution. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 689 subjects reported during the period from May 2010 to September 2013 with mandibular fractures was conducted. Information on age, gender, mechanism of injury and sites of trauma was obtained from the trauma registry. Data were tabulated and analyzed statistically. Results: A total of 653 subjects had mandibular fractures out of which 574 were males. The mean age of the participants was 31.54 ± 13.07. The majority of the subjects' age were in the range of 21–40, in both males (61.7%) and females (54.4%). The major cause for the fractures was road traffic accidents (87.4%) followed by fall (6.9%), assault (4%) with least being gunshot injuries (0.3%). Almost half of the patients had parasymphysis fractures (50.2%), followed by an angle (24.3%), condyle (20.4%), ramus (2.3%), and coronoid (2%). A total of 115 patients had bilateral fractures of which 29 had parasymphysis, 12 had body fractures, and 74 had bilateral condylar fractures. Double mandibular fractures were reported in 193 subjects, of which 151 subjects had double contralateral, and 42 had double unilateral fractures. The triple unilateral fracture was reported by only one subject. A total of 338 subjects had multiple fractures among the study population. Conclusion:Mandibular fractures can be complicated, demanding and have a compelling impact on patients' quality of life. Our study has reported that parasymphysis was the most common region involved in mandible fractures. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/185/162796 Sameer K Jadhav Robin J Jain Pramod S Dhumal Girish Tillu Vivek S Hegde Original Article Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):189-192doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162805 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162805 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/189/162805 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/189/16280553 189 192 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/189/162805 Sameer K Jadhav, Robin J Jain, Pramod S Dhumal, Girish Tillu, Vivek S Hegde

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):189-192

Aims and Objectives: To study musculoskeletal pain in practitioners of conservative dentistry and endodontics, to study coping mechanisms and approaches for pain management and to explore the role of certain treatment options and lifestyle changes. Materials and Methods: A Google™ based form was created and was electronically mailed to all the IES/FODI/Dental Faculty in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics in the city of Pune (Maharashtra), their feedback was statistically evaluated and presented with the preventive measures for reduction of musculoskeletal pain, which is a common nagging occurrence in day today clinical practice. Conclusions: () About 80% responders suffered from musculoskeletal pain with back, neck, shoulders, lumber are the most affected joint, followed by wrist, fingers and legs (2) Preferred treatment options were (a) Mostly nonpharmacological. (b) Included posture change, stretching, music. (c) Exercise is important in working professionals (d) Technology adoption (4/6 handed dentistry) are needed, especially for correct postures while working. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/189/162805 Basavaraj Kallapur Karthikeyan Ramalingam Aesa Alzaroug Jaber Khaled Awidat Omar Basheer Sathya Sethuraman Original Article Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):193-197doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162801 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162801 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/193/162801 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/193/16280153 193 197 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/193/162801 Basavaraj Kallapur, Karthikeyan Ramalingam, Aesa Alzaroug Jaber, Khaled Awidat, Omar Basheer, Sathya Sethuraman

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):193-197

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the difference in carriage and species recognition of Candida in diabetic smokers, diabetic nonsmokers, and healthy controls. Materials and Methods:Nonstimulated whole saliva was used from 75 subjects. Imprint culture and cytosmears were sampled from the buccal mucosa. Isolation was performed on Sabouraud's dextrose agar media and various biochemical tests were performed for identification of Candida species. Cytosmears were stained by periodic acid Schiff (PAS) and Grocott's Methenamine silver (GMS) stains to evaluate the presence of candidal organisms. Results:Candidal isolation was more in diabetic smokers (72%). Candida albicanswas the dominant species in all subjects (84.7%). GMS stain (74.66%) was more specific than PAS stain (29.33%) in fungal identification of cytosmears. Conclusion:The findings of the present study suggest that alterations in oral mucosa of diabetic smokers could provide increased attachment of Candida. Grocott's stained smears demonstrated Candida more readily than PAS stained smears and hence is suggested for a wider use. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/193/162801 Neena I Eregowda Sidhanth Pathak SR Anitha P Poornima Case Report Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):198-199doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162793 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162793 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/198/162793 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/198/16279353 198 199 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/198/162793 Neena I Eregowda, Sidhanth Pathak, SR Anitha, P Poornima

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):198-199

Odontogenic anomalies can occur as a result of conjoining or twinning defects. The phenomenon of tooth fusion arises through the union of two normally separated tooth germs and depending upon the stage of development of the teeth at the time of union, it may be either complete or incomplete. Fusion is the union of two normally separated tooth germs resulting in the formation of a single large tooth. The prevalence of this anomaly is <1% and the most common in primary dentition and in the incisor-canine region. Fusions are almost always unilateral, but few cases of bilateral fusions have been reported. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/198/162793 Sabeer Sayeed Shaikh Ajit V Koshy Priya P Lunawat Vaibhav Sunil Ladke Case Report Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):200-202doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162794 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162794 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/200/162794 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/200/16279453 200 202 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/200/162794 Sabeer Sayeed Shaikh, Ajit V Koshy, Priya P Lunawat, Vaibhav Sunil Ladke

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):200-202

Radicular cysts arising from deciduous teeth are remarkably rare. This article presents a case report of radicular cyst associated with an endodontically treated deciduous second molar. Clinical and radiographic features were consistent with the dentigerous cyst. The cystic lesion was surgically enucleated under local anesthesia. But, histopathologically findings confirmed a final diagnosis of the radicular cyst. The case report highlights the unusual presentation of a radicular cyst associated with deciduous teeth, which clinically and radiographically mimicked a dentigerous cyst. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/200/162794 Jigar Jayantkumar Patel Abdul Morawala Rohan Talathi Dayanand Shirol Case Report Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):203-206doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162799 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162799 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/203/162799 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/203/16279953 203 206 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/203/162799 Jigar Jayantkumar Patel, Abdul Morawala, Rohan Talathi, Dayanand Shirol

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):203-206

One of the most common mishaps that occur during routine endodontic treatment is the fracture of instrument inside the root canal. The separated instrument, particularly a broken file leads to metallic obstruction in the root canal and prevents thorough cleaning and shaping procedures. Continuous pain or discomfort occurs in the involved tooth if the broken instrument is not removed or bypassed. There are several methods and techniques available to retrieve the separated instruments from the root canal. This case report describes the successful removal of a broken instrument from the root canal of a maxillary central incisor using ultrasonic device. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/203/162799 D Deepa KV Arun Kumar Ambika Chawla Prashath Patil Case Report Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):207-210doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162802 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162802 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/207/162802 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/207/16280253 207 210 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/207/162802 D Deepa, KV Arun Kumar, Ambika Chawla, Prashath Patil

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):207-210

Dermatomyositis is a rare inflammatory degenerative disease characterized by skin lesions and progressive muscle atrophy. The etiology of dermatomyositis is unknown, but genetic, immunologic, and environmental factors have been suggested to play an important role. Oral manifestations include diffuse stomatitis, pharyngitis, and capillary abnormalities in gingiva. Here, we report the dental management of a patient who was diagnosed and treated for dermatomyositis. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/207/162802 Arpita Rai Monica Arora Venkatesh G Naikmasur Varun Malhotra Ansul Kumar Case Report Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):211-215doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162806 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162806 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/211/162806 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/211/16280653 211 215 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/211/162806 Arpita Rai, Monica Arora, Venkatesh G Naikmasur, Varun Malhotra, Ansul Kumar

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):211-215

Ameloblastoma is a true neoplasm of odontogenic epithelial origin. It has been categorized into four biologic variants-unicystic, solid, peripheral, and desmoplastic. Unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) is a benign epithelial odontogenic tumor of the jaw that commonly occurs in the second and third decade of life. It comprises approximately 6% of all ameloblastomas and is the least encountered variant of the ameloblastoma. UA refers to those cystic lesions that show clinical, radiographic, or gross features of a jaw cyst but on histologic examination show a typical ameloblastomatous epithelium lining the cyst cavity, with or without luminal and/or mural tumor proliferation. The term plexiform UA designates a plexiform type of epithelial proliferation occurring in the dentigerous cyst. The epithelium in this case proliferates in a restiform or network pattern. The purpose of this case report was to describe a case of unicystic plexiform ameloblastoma involving the crown of an unerupted mandibular third molar in an 18-year-old male patient which was clinically and radiographically diagnosed as a dentigerous cyst. The occurrence of unilocular radiolucency with impacted tooth may lead to an erroneous presumptive diagnosis of a dentigerous cyst by the clinician and result in undertreatment of the disease entity. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/211/162806 Nigel R Figueiredo Manoj Meena Ajit D Dinkar Manisha M Khorate Case Report Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):216-219doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162792 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162792 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/216/162792 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/216/16279253 216 219 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/216/162792 Nigel R Figueiredo, Manoj Meena, Ajit D Dinkar, Manisha M Khorate

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):216-219

The nasolabial cyst is a rare, developmental, nonodontogenic soft-tissue cyst, which is usually located in the area of the nasolabial sulcus, just below the ala nasi. This lesion usually occurs in the fourth to fifth decades of life and shows a female predilection (75% of cases). Clinically, this cyst appears as a painless swelling adjacent to the nose, and may form a bulge in the labial sulcus intra-orally. Since it occurs in the soft tissues, a majority of cases show no radiographic findings. Microscopic examination reveals a cystic cavity lined by pseudostratified columnar epithelium and treatment includes surgical excision via an intra-oral approach. This paper describes a case of a nasolabial cyst which was diagnosed in a 21-year-old male, with a brief review of the literature. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/216/162792 Sasmit K Chaudhari Krutika Jain Prasad K Musale Abhishek Soni Case Report Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):220-223doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162797 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162797 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/220/162797 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/220/16279753 220 223 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/220/162797 Sasmit K Chaudhari, Krutika Jain, Prasad K Musale, Abhishek Soni

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):220-223

Mucocele is a common benign neoplasm of oral soft tissues and the most common after fibroma. It occurs on the lower lip, and its treatment includes excision of the cyst and the responsible salivary gland, in order to prevent recurrences. An 11-year-old girl presented with the complaint of a swelling on the lower lip. History revealed that the lesion was operated with conventional methods; however, the swelling reappeared 2 months back and had slowly increased to its present size. Histopathologic evaluation revealed the lesion as recurrent mucocele and was treated with a neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser with follow-up, up to 6 months. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/220/162797 Amit A Mhapuskar Priya P Lunawat Vaibhav Sunil Ladke Madhavi M Mhapuskar Case Report Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):224-227doi:10.4103/2249-9725.162803 Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 10.4103/2249-9725.162803 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/224/162803 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/224/16280353 224 227 http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/224/162803 Amit A Mhapuskar, Priya P Lunawat, Vaibhav Sunil Ladke, Madhavi M Mhapuskar

Universal Research Journal of Dentistry 2015 5(3):224-227

Juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) is a benign, osteogenic, potentially aggressive neoplasm of the craniofacial bones. It is very similar in presentation to conventional ossifying fibroma although more aggressive and of earlier onset. Complete removal of the tumor at the earliest with a long-term follow-up is recommended owing to its high rate of recurrence of 30–56%. The authors present a case of JOF in an 11-year-old boy, along with a brief review of nomenclature, origin and clinical presentation of these rather uncommon lesions. It very often mimics a malignancy in its clinical presentation due to rapid growth and young age. Histopathological examination is thus very critical to confirm the diagnosis. ]]> Mon,17 Aug 2015http://www.urjd.org/text.asp?2015/5/3/224/162803