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Purmal: Editorial

Managing iMpaCtEd tEEth with dilaCEratEd roots standard of care. It is our hope that these contributions
Surgical challenges in managing impacted teeth, will not only spark further discussions but also inspire
continued progress in the field of dentistry.
particularly those with dilacerated roots, remain a
significant concern in clinical dentistry. This issue
highlights new techniques and approaches to successfully Financial support and sponsorship
navigate these complex cases. The article outlines Nil.
strategies for mitigating surgical risks and enhancing
the predictability of outcomes when dealing with
teeth that exhibit abnormal angulations due to trauma Conflicts of interest
or developmental anomalies. Such cases require a There are no conflicts of interest.
multidisciplinary approach, combining surgical expertise
with advanced imaging to ensure optimal results. Kathiravan Purmal
Editor in Chief, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Consultant
Orthodontist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
ElECtrosurgEry in orthodontiC trEatMEnt-induCEd
Address for correspondence: Dr. Kathiravan Purmal, Editor in Chief,
gingival EnlargEMEnt Malaysian Dental Association, D-5-1, Pusat Komersial Parklane, Jalan
Finally, the role of electrosurgery in managing inflammatory SS7/26, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
gingival enlargement induced by orthodontic treatment E-mail: [email protected]
is addressed in a report featuring three cases. The use of
electrosurgery has shown promising results in controlling This is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows
excessive gingival tissue growth without compromising the others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as
aesthetic and functional goals of orthodontic treatment. appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
This innovative approach is a testament to how technology For reprints contact: [email protected]
and minimally invasive techniques are transforming
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ConClusion
As we reflect on the diverse range of topics featured in this DOI:
edition, it is clear that the future of dentistry is marked by 10.4103/MDJ.MDJ_25_24
innovation and an increasingly nuanced understanding of
both biological and clinical aspects of oral health. From
advanced diagnostic tools like metagenomic sequencing How to cite this article: Purmal K. Editorial. Malaysian Dent J
2024;47:33-4.
to emerging treatment modalities such as electrosurgery,
these studies demonstrate the importance of staying at the Received: 05-Dec-2024 Accepted: 05-Dec-2024
forefront of research in order to offer patients the highest Published: 30-Dec-2024

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