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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
Published on: August 22, 2022
Alveolar bone defects in Indian dry skulls: Prevalence of fenestration and dehiscence
Aniket Meghawat1, Usha Bosak1, Kshiti Bhushan Pandaw2
1Department of Periodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract:
Bone dehiscence and fenestration are alveolar bone defects that can adversely affect periodontal health and complicate dental surgical procedures, yet data on their prevalence in the Indian population remain limited. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the occurrence and distribution of dehiscence and fenestration in relation to specific teeth using 200 maxillae and 200 mandibles from Indian dry skulls obtained from Maitri Dental College and Research Centre and other dental colleges in India. Visual examination revealed that canines, first premolars and incisors were the teeth most commonly associated with these defects. Dehiscence was observed more frequently than fenestration and both defects were predominantly bilateral in distribution. Careful preoperative assessment of these defects is essential, as their presence may influence treatment planning and increase the risk of complications during periodontal and dental surgical procedures.
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