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Odontogenic Keratocyst Pathology Question. Define and classify odontogenic cysts of the oral cavity. Write in detail the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, investigations, and treatment of odontogenic keratocyst (OKC). Answer. Odontogenic cysts are defined as those which arise from the epithelium associated with the development of teeth. Odontogenic Keratocyst … [Read more...] about Odontogenic Keratocyst Pathology

Cleidocranial Dysostosis Question. Write short note on cleidocranial dysostosis. Answer. It is also called cleidocranial dysplasia or Marie and Sainton disease. Cleidocranial Dysostosis Etiology Hereditary: True dominant Mendelian characteristic. Genetic: There is incomplete penetration of the genetic trait. Defect in CBFA I gene chromosome. Cleidocranial … [Read more...] about Cleidocranial Dysostosis

Dentinogenesis Imperfecta Question. Write a short note on Dentinogenesis imperfecta. Answer. Dentinogenesis imperfecta is also known as hereditary opalescent dentin or Capadepont’s teeth. Dentinogenesis Imperfecta Classification Shield Type 1: Dentinogenesis imperfecta always occurs with osteogenesis imperfecta. As per Witko, it is known as dentinogenesis … [Read more...] about Dentinogenesis Imperfecta

Enamel Hypoplasia Question: Write a short note on enamel hypoplasia. Answer. Enamel Hypoplasia It is defined as an incomplete or defective formation of the organic enamel matrix. Enamel hypoplasia is of two types, i.e. Acquired enamel hypoplasia. Environmental enamel hypoplasia. Enamel hypoplasia diagnosis Hypoplasia Acquired Enamel  Factors … [Read more...] about Enamel Hypoplasia

Fibrous Dysplasia Question. Write a short note on fibrous dysplasia. Answer. It arises from the bone forming mesenchyme in spongiosa and develops by proliferation of fibrous tissue. Fibrous Dysplasia Etiopathogenesis Developmental: According to Jaffe and Lichtenstein, it is a developmental anomaly led by aberrant activity in bone-forming mesenchymal tissue. As per … [Read more...] about Fibrous Dysplasia