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Publication An integrated treatment approach: A case report for dentinogenesis imperfecta type II(Kathmandu University, 2007) Shetty, N; Joseph, M; Basnet, P; Dixit, SDentinogenesis imperfecta type II or hereditary opalscent dentin is one of the most common autosomal dominant anomaly of dentin that occurs in both sex affecting approximately 1:8000 persons. Clinically this disorder is characterized by variable blue gray to yellow brown teeth, with fracture of enamel and excessive wear. The treatment strategy is focused towards protecting teeth from further wear and tear and total oral rehabilitation of patient with paramount importance to aesthetics, obtaining an appropriate vertical dimension and providing soft tissue support which will help to return the facial profile to a more normal appearance. A multidisciplinary treatment planning is required for treatment of these individuals. Key words: Dentinogenesis imperfecta, Opalescent dentin, Oral rehabilitationPublication Multiple odontogenic keratocysts associated with Gorlin-Goltz syndrome(Kathmandu University, 2009) Dixit, S; Acharya, S; Dixit, PBAbstract Gorlin-Goltz syndrome or Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder with a predisposition to cancer. Features like basal cell carcinoma, odontogenic keratocysts, calcification of falx cerebri, bifid ribs, pits on palms and soles and hypertelorism are evident. A case of this rare disease seen on a 13 year old female patient is presented here, where multiple odontogenic keratocysts were causing disfigurement of the lower jaw as well as displacement and malocclusion of the lower teeth. Key words: Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome, Gorlin-Goltz syndrome, Odentogenic keratocyst, Calcification of falx cerebri.