A Journal of Clinical Dentistry-Heal Talk

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Authors: Mohd Shakir Khan1, Muneera2, Mohd Rashid3

A healthy 28-year old female reported with the chief complain of pain and swelling in the lower left back region. On the basis of clinical history, examination and radiograph the case was diagnosed to be alveolalgia / post operative osteitis with broken instrument tip in the socket. Since the patient was in severe pain, the treatment was planned accordingly. This article reports a case of a retained fractured dental curette tip in alveolar socket of mandibular third molar. This is a rare incident, its build-up the importance of checking instruments before and after the surgery by both the dental surgeon and assistant. Retained fractured fragments should be carefully studied before attempt of any removal procedure.

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Authors: Himani Singh1, Udita Singh2, Rajendragouda Patil3, Vaibhav Seth4

Background : Mouth is the mirror of the body which reflects underlying systemic disease.The oral cavity has an important anatomical location with a role in many critical physiologic and pathological processes. Any system involved in the pathological process has all the possibilities to manifest in the oral cavity in many forms. Some are general features and some are more specific characteristic signs. Aim:The aim of this case report isearly recognition of such lesions alarms the oral physician to further deepen the observation and appropriate investigations advised so that severe complications can be avoided. Material and Methods: Idiopathic Thyrombocytopenia Purpura in 40 year old male patientwith significant past medical (Hypertension since 5yrs) presented with primary oral lesions involving in the oral cavity which upon thorough evaluation and investigations proved to be a serious underlying bleeding disorder. Conclusion: Oral Physiciansmust have a basic insight into the oral findings ofbleeding disorders and should arrange and prepare the necessary assistance in advance.However, diligent cooperation among Patient, Hematologists ,and Oral Physicians is equally important.