Zygomycosis or mucormycosis is a low incidence disease, with few reports in Maxillofacial Surgery worldwide. It is an infection caused by fungi of the mucoral order, they are generally acquired by the respiratory route since the spores are found in the environment. Most of the patients with mucormycosis are immunocompromised, so they can present with severe symptoms that could have a fatal outcome. Regardless of the location, predisposing factors must be identified and corrected or attenuated to avoid their progress, complication or torpid evolution. A retrospective study performed at the Maxillofacial Surgery (CMF) service of the Dr. Bernardo Sepúlveda Gutiérrez, Specialties Hospital, XXI Century, IMSS is presented. For a period of 6 years (from January 2014 to January 2020). Reporting the results of the management given to patients diagnosed as Mucormycosis by medical-surgical treatment, with amphotericin B and surgical resection by the Maxillofacial Surgery service, XXI Century National Medical Center (IMSS).
Keywords: Zygomycosis; Mucormycosis; Amphotericin B; Margins; Resection

Crown lengthening Surgery (CLS) is the most common periodontal surgical procedure. In this review, we aimed to emphasize on important considerations proceeding CLS such as: biological width, tissue phenotype, root furcation and timeframe before definitive restoration. In addition, to spotlight on the pre-surgical clinical assessment; tooth width to-height proportionate, smile line, altered passive eruption (APE)diagnosis, tissue phenotype, amount of keratinized gingiva (KG).
Keywords: Crown Lengthening Surgery (CLS); Short Clinical Crown (SCC); Altered Passive Eruption (APE); Gingival Phenotype (GP); Keratinized Gingiva (KG)

Introduction: Success of dental implants is attributed to several factors, including adequate bone quality and quantity. Sinus lift procedures can provide sufficient bone to accommodate dental implants in an atrophic maxilla, aiding in successful Osseo integration.
Aim: The aim of this study was to 1) evaluate the credibility of sinus lift procedures, 2) compare the success of dental implants placed after a closed vs. open sinus lift procedure and 3) the success of immediate vs. delayed placement of dental implants.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was carried out at Islamic International Dental College and Hospital and Park Road practice, Islamabad, Pakistan. The sample size of this research comprised of a total of 58 implants in 35 consecutive patients. Bilateral or unilateral Sinus lift procedures were carried out using an open or closed technique, with delayed or immediately placed implants. Osseo integration outcome (success or failure) was evaluated in all the cases.
Results: 93% of the Sinus lift procedures were successful; yielding a high success rate of 95.2% Osseo integrated dental Implants, regardless of the techniques used in the 93 sinus lift procedures. In some cases, the sinus membrane was perforated which was either sutured or covered with a membrane barrier, depending on the size of the defect.
Conclusion: The result of our research further authenticate the previously documented studies and proves that Sinus lift is a highly dependable technique and guarantees higher rate of success in both delayed or immediately placed dental implants.
Keywords: Closed Sinus Lift; Osseo Integration; Dental Implants

Introduction: The HIV retrovirus compromises the individual’s immune system, leading to a systemic condition that is vulnerable to opportunistic infections and pathological processes. Highly Active Antiretroviral therapy (HAART) decreases the HIV viral load and increases CD4 cell count, resulting in less frequent opportunistic infections. As regards examination of dental status, only a few studies available have been conducted in the Brazilian population.
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of oral lesions and DMFT index in patients with HIV.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive observational study, conducted in the Supportive and Specialized Care Service in HIV/AIDS – Chapeco/Santa Catarina (SC), Brazil, and based on oral evaluation (soft tissues and teeth) in patients over 18 years of age who agreed to participate in the study. We evaluated 28 patients, with a mean age of 40 years, predominantly male (61%).
Results: Ten patients (35.7%) had oral lesions, including melanocytic pigmentation (N = 1), leukoedema (N =3), oral syphilis (N = 1), nonspecific ulcer (N = 1), nicotinic stomatitis 2), prosthetic stomatitis (N = 1), and extra-nodal lymphoma (N = 1); the mean DMFT value found was 10 (range 0 to 22).
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study population, it was possible to conclude a high prevalence of oral lesions and the result of the DMFT lower than the mean for the age group in the state of SC, Brazil.
Keywords: Oral Manifestations; Dental Caries; HIV Seropositivity; Prevalence; Virus Infections

The dental home is inclusive of all characteristics of oral health that result from the interface of the patient, parents, non-dental professionals and dental professionals. Establishment of the dental home is initiated by the identification and interface of these individuals, resulting in a heightened awareness of all issues impacting the patient’s oral health and it embraces the importance of early intervention with optimal preventive strategies chosen based on the risk of the patient and would encourage the first dental visit by approximately six year of age.
Keywords: Dental Home; Anticipatory Guidance; Preventive Dentistry; Risk Assessment; Infant Oral Health