Not all lumps, bumps, or cysts in the mouth come from teeth (odontogenic cysts). Some develop from other tissues in the head and neck, and these are called non-odontogenic cysts.…
When people hear the word “cyst”, they often imagine something painful or dangerous. But in dentistry, odontogenic cysts—cysts that arise from tissues involved in tooth development—are more common and usually…
Class III malocclusion is one of the most recognizable bite problems in dentistry, but also one of the most challenging to manage. While it is easy to spot clinically, achieving a stable and esthetic correction requires a deep understanding of the underlying skeletal and dental components.
In this article, we break down what Class III malocclusion is, why it develops, and how orthodontists today approach treatment at different ages.
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