Body mass index and weight loss in patients submitted to orthognathic surgery: a prospective study

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the body mass index (BMI) and the weight loss (WL) in patients with dentofacial deformities who underwent monomaxillary versus bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. Materials and Methods: This prospective longitudinal study included 69 patients with dentofacial deformities who underwent surgical orthodontic treatment. Patients were divided into two groups according to the type of orthognathic surgery: monomaxillary or bimaxillary. A preoperative nutritional assessment based on BMI was performed; the percentage of involuntary WL between the preoperative and postoperative periods was also calculated. Data were collected at preoperative and 10, 40, and 90 days postoperative (PO). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 17.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA), and data are reported with 95% confidence interval. Results: According to BMI, patients who underwent monomaxillary surgery presented: underweight = 2.6%, normal weight = 51.3%, overweight = 35.9%, and obese = 10.3%. The subjects who underwent bimaxillary surgery presented: normal weight = 43.3%, overweight = 36.7%, and obese = 20%. BMI was similar between the groups at all time points (preoperative, p= 0.237; 10 days PO, p= 0.325; 40 days PO, p= 0.430; and 90 days PO, p= 0.609). All patients lost weight postoperatively, and WL was similar among the PO measurements (p= 0.163). Conclusions: Although both monomaxillary and bimaxillary orthognathic surgeries resulted in WL and lower BMI, there was no statistically significant difference in these metrics between the two types of surgery.

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar o Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) e a perda de peso (PP) de pacientes com deformidades dentofaciais após cirurgia ortognática monomaxilar e bimaxilar. Material e Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo longitudinal prospectivo em 69 pacientes com deformidade dentofacial submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico-ortodôntico. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos: cirurgia ortognática monomaxilar e bimaxilar. Foi realizada avaliação nutricional pré-operatória de acordo com o IMC. Foi calculada a porcentagem de PP involuntária entre o pré e o pós-operatório (PO). A coleta de dados foi realizada no pré-operatório e aos 10, 40 e 90 dias PO. A análise estatística foi realizada no software SPSS v. 17.0, com intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: De acordo com o IMC, os indivíduos submetidos à cirurgia monomaxilar apresentaram: baixo peso = 2,6%, peso normal = 51,3%, sobrepeso = 35,9% e obesidade = 10,3%. Entre os indivíduos submetidos à cirurgia bimaxilar, 43,3% estavam com peso normal, 36,7% estavam com sobrepeso e 20% eram obesos. O IMC foi semelhante em todos os períodos (pré-operatório, p= 0,237; 10 dias PO, p= 0,325; 40 dias PO, p= 0,430; e 90 dias PO, p= 0,609). Todos os pacientes perderam peso no pós-operatório. A PP foi semelhante entre os tempos de PO (p= 0,163). Conclusões: A cirurgia ortognática monomaxilar ou bimaxilar pode causar redução do peso corporal e diminuição no IMC, mas não há diferença estatisticamente significativa entre esses dois tipos de cirurgia em relação à PP e ao IMC.

Eminectomia para tratamento de luxação recidivante da ATM / Eminectomy for treatment of recurrent TMJ dislocation

Introdução: A luxação da articulação temporomandibular ocorre quando a cabeça da mandíbula se movimenta para fora da fossa articular, fazendo com que a superfície posterior da cabeça da mandíbula fique à frente da eminência articular. Quando ocorrem episódios frequentes, essa condição é referida como luxação recidivante. Embora existam diferentes tratamentos, a eminectomia apresenta-se como uma opção cirúrgica com resultados satisfatórios e prognóstico favorável. Relato de caso: Este trabalho relata o caso de uma paciente com quadro severo de luxações recidivantes associadas à distonia muscular, tratada cirurgicamente por eminectomia. A paciente apresenta acompanhamento de 36 meses, estável, sem sintomatologia ou novos episódios de luxação. A abordagem multidisciplinar apresenta um alto índice de sucesso, e procedimentos cirúrgicos devem ser considerados quando procedimentos clínicos falham. Considerações finais: A eminectomia mostra bons resultados no tratamento da luxação recidivante de ATM, com chances mínimas de recidiva ou danos articulares. Após a cirurgia, os pacientes mostram uma boa função articular... (AU)

Introduction: Dislocation of the temporomandibular joint occurs when the jaw head moves out of the joint fossa causing the posterior surface of the jaw head to be ahead of the joint eminence. When they occur in frequent episodes, this condition is referred like relapsing dislocation. Although there are different treatments, eminectomy presents as a surgical option with satisfactory results and favorable prognosis. Case report: This paper reports the case of a patient with severe recurrent dislocations associated with muscular dystonia, treated through surgical treatment of eminectomy associated with a clinical treatment protocol. The patient has a 36-month followup, stable, without symptoms or new episodes of dislocation. The multidisciplinary approach has a high success rate and surgical procedures should be considered when clinical procedures fail. Final considerations: Eminectomy shows good results in the treatment of recurrent TMJ dislocation, with minimal chances of recurrence or joint damage. After surgery, patients show good joint function... (AU)

Traumatic myositis chondro-ossificans of masseter muscle associated with TGF-β1, Indian Hegdehog, BMP2, osteopontin and osteocalcin upregulation: Case report

Masseter traumatic myositis chondro-ossificans (TMCO) is a rare pathological condition that causes severe mandibular function restriction. The aim of the present study is to report a TMCO case after direct masseter muscle injury and correlate it to bone and cartilage biomarkers up-regulation. Caucasian male patient, 38 years old, seeks treatment nine days after trauma with severe mouth opening limitation. Physical examination revealed a circumscribed hardened area connected to masseter muscle on the left side. Cone beam tomography and ultrasonography of masseter region were requested. There was incomplete fracture between the posterior board of inferior jaw and coronoid process as well as calcification within masseter muscle. The proposed treatment was excisional biopsy of calcification, coronoid process removal to enhance mouth opening as well as incomplete condyle fracture monitoring. Material removed was sent for histological analysis in order to confirm diagnosis. Immuhistochemistry was conducted and it was found that chondro-ossification biomarkers such as TGF-b1, Indian Hegdehog (IHH), BMP2, osteopontin (OP) and osteocalcin (OC) were up-regulated. One-year follow-up showed that the patient is stable with increased mouth opening and satisfactory jaw movements. Pathologists and maxillofacial surgeons must be aware of differential diagnosis of TMCO. Understanding cellular mechanisms of muscle tissue after trauma is also important once cellular pathway modifications leads to clinical features that differ from previously described in literature.

Complications associated with the bichectomy surgery / Complicações associadas às cirurgias de bichectomia

ABSTRACT This research study aimed at reviewing, in the literature, the aspects related to the buccal fat pad structure, named the Bichat Ball, evaluating the anatomy of the area, the buccal fat pad clinical applications and the possible complications of its surgical removal, as well as reporting a series of cases that presented such complications. The most important anatomical structures surrounding the buccal fat pad and that are frequently involved in surgical complications are the parotid gland duct, the facial nerve branches, the blood vessels and the muscular tissues. In Dentistry, the buccal fat pad clinical application has an aesthetic purpose and it can be removed or repositioned. The removal occurs to avoid intra-oral trauma, "nibbling", and the pedicle repositioning occurs for protection or to be used as a graft. The complications of the surgical removal of the buccal fat pad are not frequent, however, hematoma, infection, facial nerve and facial vessel injuries may occur. Therapies involved in it include drug therapy, drainage, laser therapy and compresses.

RESUMO Este trabalho teve por objetivo levantar na literatura aspectos referentes ao corpo adiposo bucal denominado de Bola de Bichat quanto à anatomia da área, as aplicações clínicas da referida gordura e as possíveis complicações cirúrgicas da remoção da mesma, e relatar uma série de casos de remoção estética do corpo adiposo bucal que tiveram complicações. As estruturas anatômicas mais importantes que circundam o corpo adiposo bucal e estão muitas vezes envolvidas nas complicações da cirurgia de remoção são os ductos da glândula parótida, ramos do nervo facial, vasos sanguíneos e tecidos musculares. As aplicações clínicas do corpo adiposo bucal na área da odontologia são para fins estéticos removendo ou reposicionando-o, remoção para evitar trauma intra-oral, "mordiscamento", devido ao seu volume e reposicionamento pediculado para proteger ou usar como enxertia. Complicações do procedimento cirúrgico de remoção do corpo adiposo bucal não são frequentes, no entanto, hematoma, infecção, lesão do nervo facial, lesão dos vasos faciais podem vir a ocorrer. E as terapêuticas envolvidas nesta eventualidade compreendem terapêutica medicamentosa, drenagem, laser terapia e compressas.

Use of miniplates as a method for orthodontic anchorage: a case report

ABSTRACT Introduction: Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have been developed to be used as direct adjuncts in orthodontic treatment and have facilitated treatment of more complex orthodontic cases, including patients with dental impaction. Objectives: This clinical case reports the applicability of TADs in the orthodontic treatment of a patient with impacted mandibular second molars. Surgical and orthodontic procedures related to the use of miniplates were also discussed in this study. Conclusions: The use of temporary anchorage devices, such as miniplates, can be suggested as an alternative to treat patients with impacted mandibular second molars.

RESUMO Introdução: os dispositivos de ancoragem temporária vêm sendo desenvolvidos para uso como coadjuvantes no tratamento ortodôntico. Esses dispositivos facilitam o tratamento ortodôntico de casos mais complexos, incluindo pacientes com dentes impactados. Objetivos: o presente relato de caso reporta a aplicabilidade dos dispositivos de ancoragem temporária no tratamento ortodôntico de um paciente com segundos molares inferiores impactados. Os procedimentos cirúrgicos e ortodônticos relacionados ao uso das miniplacas também são discutidos nesse estudo. Conclusões: o uso de dispositivos de ancoragem temporária, tais como as miniplacas, pode ser sugerido como uma alternativa no tratamento de pacientes com segundos molares inferiores impactados.

Le Fort III osteotomy for severe dentofacial deformity correction associated with hypoplasia of the midface / Osteotomia Le Fort III para correção de deformidade dentofacial severa associada a hipoplasia de terço médio da face

ABSTRACT The combination of orthodontic therapy and orthognathic surgery is a well-established treatment modality for the correction of dentofacial deformities. When these deformities are more severe, involving hypoplastic midface, surgical techniques not used routinely in the treatment of facial changes are required, such as the Le Fort III osteotomy or variations of this technique. Few studies have reported the use of this technique or its modifications in non-syndromic patients. This paper demonstrates the orthodontic-surgical resolution of a patient with dentofacial deformity with severe malocclusion Class III, involving midface hypoplasia, with a modification technique of a Le Fort III osteotomy associated with Le Fort I and sagittal of the rami osteotomies. After three years of postoperative follow-up, the patient demonstrates significant improvement in chewing ability, no functional complaints, and high satisfaction with the aesthetics and improved quality of life.

RESUMO A combinação da terapia ortodôntica com a cirurgia ortognática é uma modalidade de tratamento bem estabelecida para a correção de deformidades dentofaciais. Quando estas deformidades apresentam maior severidade, envolvendo a hipoplasia do terço médio da face, exigem técnicas cirúrgicas não utilizadas como rotina no tratamento das alterações faciais, como a osteotomias Le Fort III ou as variações destas técnicas. Poucos estudos relatam o uso desta técnica ou de suas modificações em pacientes não sindrômicos. Este trabalho tem como objetivo demonstrar uma resolução ortodôntica-cirúrgica de um paciente apresentando deformidade de face com má-oclusão Classe III severa, envolvendo hipoplasia do terço médio facial, com a realização de uma técnica modificada da osteotomia Le Fort III, associada as osteotomias Le Fort I e osteotomia sagital dos ramos mandibulares. O paciente encontra-se com três anos de acompanhamento pós-operatório, com melhora significativa na sua habilidade mastigatória, sem queixas funcionais, relatando alta satisfação com a estética e melhora na qualidade de vida.

Surgical treatment of mandibular condyle fracture with bicortical screws: case report

Introduction: Mandibular condyle fractures are, of all facial fractures, those with the greatest controversies in relation to its conduct. Patient systemic condition, location and displacement degree of the fracture, mouth opening amplitude, and occlusion alteration are some factors that influence on the decision on conservative or surgical treatment. Pain, mandibular movement limitation, altered dental occlusion, and facial asymmetry are signs and symptoms that indicate condylar fracture. The surgical treatment consists of surgical fracture reduction and subsequent fixing through titanium miniplates and/or screws. Objective: The aim of this study was to report the case of a patient who had parasymphyseal fracture associated with left mandibular condyle fracture, presenting limited excursive movements of the jaw, pain in function, altered dental occlusion, and bruising on chin region. Case report: Due to the type of fracture and patient systemic condition, we decided to open reduction of fractures and stable internal fixation. Conclusion: At 12-month follow-up, the patient showed significant improvement in both clinical and functional condition, demonstrating the effectiveness of the treatment method and technique.

Evaluation of the impact of orthognathic surgery on quality of life

Dental treatment and surgery is a well-established method of correcting dentofacial deformities, and such treatment has an impact on the quality of life of individuals. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of orthognathic surgery on the quality of life of patients receiving treatment at the Universidade Federal do Paraná – UFPR. Clinical data were evaluated for the control group, and a quality-of-life evaluation questionnaire was completed [Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14)]. For the case group, the same data were gathered along with information regarding their dentofacial deformity. The OHIP-14 questionnaire was also completed at three distinct stages of the experiment. The median age in the control group was 23.5 years. In the case group, the predominant gender was female, and the mean age of patients was 29.4 years. There was a statistically significant association between gender and OHIP-14 (p< 0.001). No such association was observed between age and OHIP-14 scores (p= 0.616). In the control group the OHIP-14 median score was 11.5. In the case group, the average OHIP-14 score at was 18 at T0, 21 at T1, and 8 at T2. The results demonstrated a statistically significant association between the three time stages at which OHIP-14 was analyzed (p< 0.001). There was a smaller reduction in the negative impact for transversal deformities of the jaw when compared with other deformities. Orthognathic surgery led to a reduction in the negative effects on the quality of life of patients.

Clinical and radiographic evaluation of maxillary central incisors exposure in patients undergoing maxillary advancement

Abstract Introduction: Patients with dentofacial deformities may undergo orthodontic or orthodontic-surgical treatment. Both modalities can affect esthetics. Objective: This study aims to evaluate clinical and radiographic changes in exposure of maxillary central incisors occurring after orthognathic surgery for maxillary advancement. Methods: A total of 17 patients who underwent orthognathic surgery for maxillary advancement between September, 2010 and July, 2011 were selected. Exposure of maxillary central incisors was evaluated clinically and by lateral cephalograms. Measurements were taken one week before and three months after surgery. Data were paired in terms of sex, age, nasolabial angle, height and thickness of the upper lip, the amount of maxillary advancement, clinical exposure and inclination of maxillary central incisor by statistical tests (CI 95%). Results: After maxillary advancement, incisor clinical exposure had increased even with relaxed lips and under forced smile. Moreover, there was a mean increase of 23.33% revealed by lateral cephalograms. There was an inverse correlation between upper lip thickness and incisors postsurgical exposure revealed by radiographic images (p = 0.002). Conclusions: Significant changes in the exposure of maxillary central incisors occur after maxillary advancement, under the influence of some factors, especially lip thickness.

Resumo Introdução: pacientes portadores de deformidades dentofaciais podem submeter-se a tratamento ortodôntico ou ortodôntico-cirúrgico. Ambos podem modificar a estética do paciente. Objetivo: esse estudo tem por objetivo avaliar, clinicamente e radiograficamente, as mudanças na exposição dos incisivos centrais superiores em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia ortognática de avanço de maxila. Métodos: foram selecionados 17 pacientes submetidos à cirurgia ortognática de avanço maxilar no período de setembro de 2010 a julho de 2011. A exposição dos incisivos centrais superiores foi avaliada clinicamente e por meio de radiografias cefalométricas em norma lateral. Essas medidas foram tomadas uma semana antes e três meses depois da cirurgia. Os dados foram, por meio de testes estatísticos (CI 95%), correlacionados por sexo, idade, ângulo nasolabial, altura e espessura do lábio superior, quantidade de avanço maxilar, exposição clínica e inclinação dos incisivos centrais superiores. Resultados: após o avanço maxilar, houve um aumento da exposição clínica dos incisivos tanto com o lábio superior relaxado quanto sob sorriso forçado. Além disso, obteve-se um aumento médio de 23,33% na exposição dos incisivos nas radiografias cefalométricas em norma lateral. Houve correlação inversa entre a espessura do lábio superior e a exposição pós-cirúrgica dos incisivos nas imagens radiográficas (p = 0,002). Conclusão: mudanças significativas na exposição dos incisivos centrais superiores ocorrem após o avanço maxilar, sob influências de certos fatores, especialmente a espessura do lábio superior.

Pharyngeal airspace in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery for mandibular advancement

Aim: To evaluate the increase of pharyngeal airway space (PAS) in patients undergoing mandibular advancement. Methods:A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed in thirteen patients who underwent mandibular advancement and were evaluated by cephalometric tracing in pre and postoperative lateral radiographs. In cephalometric tracing, the PAS was assessed by measuring the distance from the lower portion of the soft palate to the posterior pharyngeal wall (UP-PHW) and from the tongue base to the posterior pharyngeal wall (TB-PHW). Results:Patients' age ranged from 22 to 42 years with an average of 28.54 ± 2.23 years. A preoperative mean of 9.20 ± 4.56 mm in the UP-PHW measure and 10.53 ± 5.84 mm in the TB-PHW measure were obtained. The mean values found for those measurements in the postoperative period were 11.61 mm and 13.95 mm, respectively. There was an average increase of 2.4 mm in the UP-PHW and of 2.95 mm in the TB-PHW. The mean mandibular advancement in evaluated patients was 5 mm. There was no statistical correlation between PAS increase and the amount of mandibular advancement for UP-PHW (p=0.058) and TB-PHW (p=0.53), as there was no such correlation either between PAS increase and the age of patients for UP-PHW (p=0.16) and TB-PHW (p=0.26). A greater effect of the retrolingual dimension in mandibular advancement was observed, with an average increase of 24.52% while in the retropalatal dimension an average increase of 20.75% was obtained. Conclusions:Surgical advancement of the mandible increases the size of the pharyngeal airway space.

Osteotomia sagital e terceiros molares inferiores: mudança de paradigma / Sagittal Split Osteotomy and Lower Third Molars: a Paradigm Shift

Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é uma associação de revisão da literatura sobre a realização de osteotomias sagitais na presença de terceiros molares inclusos, com o relato de um caso de cirurgia ortognática em que as osteotomias sagitais dos ramos mandibulares foram realizadas na presença desses elementos dentários. Relato dos Casos: O caso a seguir demonstra a sequência cirúrgica de um paciente portador de deformidade dento-facial submetido à cirurgia ortognática. A cirurgia realizada envolveu ambos os maxilares, com realização de osteotomia Le Fort I para a maxila e ostetomias sagitais dos ramos mandibulares. A peculiaridade do caso foi a realização das osteotomias mandibulares na presença de terceiros molares inclusos, as quais não causaram qualquer dificuldade ou complicação para a realização dos cortes ósseos e separação dos fragmentos. Conclusão: A osteotomia sagital do ramo mandibular pode ser realizada na presença dos terceiros molares inferiores de forma segura, sem aumento dos riscos cirúrgicos e otimizando o tempo de tratamento orto-cirúrgico... (AU)

Purpose: The aim of this article was to compare the effects of the presence or absence of third molars from a literature review about currents of different authors, with an association of two cases related which the sagittal split osteotomy was performed in the presence of mandibular third molars. Cases report: The following cases describe two patients, of both genders, with dentofacial deformities, these which there was the need for orthognathic surgery by the use of sagittal mandibular osteotomy. Both patients had third molars in your mouth at the time of osteotomy. There were no major complications trans and postoperative. Conclusion: The sagittal split osteotomy of the ascending ramus can be performed in the presence of third molars, and it could lead to the time optimization in the ortho-surgical treatment... (AU)

Comparison of bone graft healing between autogenous bone, blood clot and anorganic bovine bone matrix: radiographic and histological analyses / Comparasión de la reparación de injertos óseos entre hueso autógeno, coágulo sanguíneo y matriz ósea bovina anorgánica: análisis histológico y radiográfico

Surgical procedures involving the rehabilitation of the maxillofacial region frequently require use of bone grafts. Bone graft follow-up is generally done through clinical analysis and especially through image tests, although few studies specifically correlate both. The object of this research was to establish a relation between radiographic exams and the bone repair process stage in created defect with autogenous bone, blood clot and anorganic bovine bone matrix. Three 8 mm diameter defects were performed in the parietal bone of 6 male adult beagle dogs, choosing the selected graft for each defects; 3 and 6 week period were used for radiographic and histological analyses. The result show that autogenous bone and blood clot were similar between histological and radiograph analyses; for heterogeneous bone was present areas described how bone in radiograph that were residual particles in histological exam. We concluded that radiographic tests could be used as a parameter for reconstruction follow-up only when autogenous bone graft is used.

Los procedimientos que envuelven la rehabilitación de la región maxilofacial frecuentemente requieren el uso de injertos óseos. El seguimiento de la evolución del injerto óseo frecuentemente es realizado con análisis clínico y especialmente a través de estudios de imágenes, aunque pocos estudios han correlacionado ambos. El objetivo de esta investigación fue establecer la relación entre radiografías y las etapas de la reparación ósea en defectos creados con hueso autógeno, coagulo sanguíneo y matriz ósea de hueso bovino. Tres defectos de 8 mm de diámetro fueron realizados en el parietal de 6 perros adultos, escogiendo el injerto seleccionado para cada defecto; 3 y 6 semanas después fueron realizados los estudios histológicos y radiográficos. Los resultados mostraron que el hueso autógeno y el coágulo sanguíneo presentaron semejanzas en los análisis histológico y radiográfico; para el hueso bovino se observó áreas decritas como hueso en la radiografia mientras realmente fueron partículas de hueso heterogeno descritas en el análisis histológico. Concluimos que el test radiográfico puede ser usado como parámetro para la reconstrucción y seguimiento preferentemente cuando es usado el injerto autógeno.

Seleccion de osteosintesis en la reconstruccion maxilar con injerto oseo de cresta Iliaca / Selection of osteosynthesis in maxillary reconstruction with iliac crest bone graft

La reconstrucci¢n ¢sea maxilar con injertos libres junto a la osteotom¡a Le Fort I ha sido desarrollada para dar respuesta a las necesidades cl¡nicas funcionales y est‚ticas de los pacientes, debido principalmente a la discrepancia antero-posterior de las maxilas atr¢ficas. Dentro de la t‚cnica, existe necesidad de osteos¡ntesis mediante fijaci¢n interna r¡gida (FIR) que puede ser desarrollada tanto con dispositivos met licos como con dispositivos reabsorbibles. El presente estudio eval£a el uso de ambos materiales de fijaci¢n, relatando las caracter¡sticas, comparaciones y situaciones cl¡nicas que podr¡an estar asociados a su elecci¢n.

The maxillary bone reconstruction with free flaps with LeFort I osteotomy has been developed to give answer to the functional and aesthetic clinical needs of patients, mainly due to the anteroposterior discrepancy of atrophic maxillae. Within the technique, there is need for osteosynthesis though rigid internal fixation (RIS) that can be developed as both metal devices and absorbable devices. This study evaluates the use of both fixing materials, relating the features, comparisons and clinical situations that might be associated with its choice.

Osteoctomia sagital e terceiros molares inferiores: mudança de paradigma / Sagittal Split Osteotomy And Lower Third Molars: A Paradigm Shift

Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é uma associação de revisão a literatura sobre a realização de osteotomias sagitais na presença de terceiros molares inclusos, com o relato de um caso de cirurgia ortognática em que as osteotomias sagitais dos ramos mandibulares foram realizadas na presença destes elementos dentários. Relato dos casos: O caso a seguir demonstra a sequência cirúrgica de um paciente portador de deformidade dento-facial submetido a cirurgia ortognática. A cirurgia realizada envolveu ambos os maxilares, com realização de osteotomia Le Fort I para a maxila e ostetomias sagitais dos ramos mandibulares. A peculiaridade do caso foi a realização das osteotomias mandibulares na presença de terceiros molares inclusos, as quais não causaram qualquer dificuldade ou complicação para a realização dos cortes ósseos e separação dos fragmentos. Conclusão: A osteotomia sagital do ramo mandibular pode ser realizada na presença dos terceiros molares inferiores de forma segura, sem aumento dos riscos cirúrgicos e otimizando o tempo de tratamento orto-cirúrgico... (AU)

The aim of this article was to compare the effects of the presence or absence of third molars from a literature review about currents of different authors, with an association of two cases related which the sagittal split osteotomy was performed in the presence of mandibular third molars. Case description: The following cases describe two patients, of both genders, with dentofacial deformities, these which there was the need for orthognathic surgery by the use of sagittal mandibular osteotomy. Both patients had third molars in your mouth at the time of osteotomy. There were no major complications trans and postoperative. Conclusion: The sagittal split osteotomy of the ascending ramus can be performed in the presence of third molars, and it could lead to the time optimization in the ortho-surgical treatment... (AU)

Regeneración ósea en defectos críticos tratados con matriz ósea bovina inorgánica aplicada con dos diferentes vehículos / Bone regeneration in critical defect treated with bovine inorganic bone matrix with two different carriers

Múltiples materiales se han utilizado en la reconstrucción ósea; la matriz ósea bovina ha sido ampliamente estudiada y aun existen investigaciones que identifican su capacidad de contribuir en la formación ósea. El objetivo de esta investigación fue establecer la reparación ósea en defectos críticos de calotas de perros rellenados con matriz ósea bovina inorgánica transportada con carboxi-metil-celulosa. Se diseñó un estudio experimental en 6 perros donde se realizaron 3 defectos de 8mm de diámetro en los parietales de cada animal; el defecto fue rellenado aleatoriamente con hueso autógeno particulado (grupo I), matriz ósea bovina inorgánica con suero fisiológico al 0,9 por ciento (grupo II) y matriz ósea bovina con carboxi-metil-celulosa (grupo III). Se realizó el sacrificio de los animales a la tercera y sexta semana momento en el que se realizaron los estudios radiográficos de los defectos tratados y los estudios histológicos de rutina con tinciones de hematoxilina-eosina. No se observó procesos infecciosos vinculados a los materiales injertados. En el grupo del hueso autógeno se observó una adecuada aposición ósea en la tercera y sexta semana junto a una relación correcta con la imagen radiográfica; en el grupo II se observó etapas de formación ósea y permanencia de los fragmentos de hueso injertado; en el grupo III se observó infiltrado inflamatorio en los dos periodos de sacrificio, abundante tejido conectivo y bajo nivel de formación ósea. Las radiografías de los grupos II y III mostraron signos de formación ósea que en la histología eran sólo remanentes del material injertado. Se concluye que la matriz ósea bovina inorgánica es compatible con el tejido óseo y que puede contribuir a la formación ósea aunque el empleo de la carboxi-metil-celulosa, como vehículo, podría obstaculizar la regeneración ósea.

In bone reconstruction has been used different bioamterials; bovine bone matrix has been studied and nowadays new research analyses the capacity for bone regeneration. The aim of this research was to evaluate the bone reparation in critical defects on skull of dog filled with inorganic bovine bone matrix carried by carboxi-methyl-celulose. Was design an experimental research with 6 dog; on parietal bone was realized a 8mm diameter defect with a trephine and the defect was filled by particle autogenous bone (group I), inorganic bovine bone matrix carried with saline solution (0,9 percent) (group II) and inorganic bovine bone matrix carried with carboxi-methyl-celulose. Was realized the sacrifice of animals in a third and sixth week and was performed the radiographic image and the histological study with hemaotoxilin-eusin in a routine technique. Non infection was observed in any of sample. In the autogenous bone graft was observed an adequately bone formation in the third and sixth week analyses and was related to radiographic image; for group II was observed some bone formation and presence of bovine bone particles and for group III was observed inflammatory cells for two period of analyses with a low level of bone formation. The radiographic analyses show sign of bone formation but histological analyses show only permanence of bovine bone particles confounding the radiograph results. Is conclude that bovine bone inorganic matrix in COMPATIBLE con bone tissue and can contributed to bone formation although the use of carboxi-methyl-celulose can be an obstacle for bone regeneration.

Uso da proteína morfogenética óssea recombinante humana-2 em levantamento de assoalho de seio maxilar / Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 in maxillary sinus floor augmentation

Pacientes desdentados posteriores frequentemente apresentam pneumatização dos seios maxilares, dificultando a colocação de implantes dentários. Atualmente, o material mais utilizado para o preenchimento de seio maxilar é o enxerto ósseo autógeno retirado de sítios intra ou extrabucais. Apesar desse procedimento ter sua eficácia comprovada clínica e histologicamente, nem sempre é bem tolerado pelos pacientes devido à morbidade associada à manipulação da área doadora. Por isso, vários substitutos ósseos vêm sendo desenvolvidos. A proteína óssea morfogenética recombinante humana-2 surgiu recentemente como uma alternativa aos enxertos autógenos, oferecendo excelente padrão de reparo e/ou neoformação óssea, quando utilizada na reconstrução de rebordos alveolares, possibilitando a reabilitação com próteses implantossuportadas. Nesse trabalho foi feita uma revisão da literatura e apresentação de caso de levantamento de assoalho de seio maxilar bilateral com o uso da proteína óssea morfogenética.

Edentulous patients in the posterior maxillary region frequently present pneumatization of maxillary sinuses, which makes difficult installation of dental implants. Nowadays, most commonly used materials for maxillary sinus filling are autogenous bone grafts from intra- or extra-oral donor sites. Despite the elevated clinical and histologic success rates of this procedure, it is always not well-tolerated by patients due to morbidity seen after donor site manipulation. For this, many bone substitutes have been developed. Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 appeared recently as an alternative to autogenous bone grafts, offering excellent patterns of bone repair and/or neoformation when used for reconstruction of alveolar ridges, allowing rehabilitation with implant-supported prostheses. The aim of this article is to perform a literature review and also to report a case in which bilateral elevation of maxillary sinus floor was performed along with rhBMP-2.

Estudo comparativo sobre a eficácia de duas drogas de ação anti-inflamatória (Etoricoxib e Diclofenaco) após exodontia de terceiros molares inferiores inclusos. / Comparative study of the efficacy of two different anti-inflammatory drugs (Etoricoxib and Diclofenac) following removal of impacted lower third molars.

Neste trabalho, os autores compararam clinicamente a eficácia de duas drogas de ação anti-inflamatória: o Etoricoxib (Arcoxia®) e Diclofenaco (Olfen®) no controle da dor pós-operatória, na exodontia de terceiros molares inclusos. Foram selecionados 15 pacientes adultos da Disciplina de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Facial da Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara - Unesp que necessitavam de extrações de terceiros molares inferiores bilateralmente. As drogas foram administradas na primeira e na segunda cirurgia aleatoriamente. A dor foi avaliada por meio de escala analógica visual, por 72 horas pós-operatórias. Concluiu-se, após a análise dos resultados, que não houve diferenças estatísticas significantes entre as duas drogas no controle da dor pós-operatória.

In this article the authors clinically compare the efficacy of two different anti-inflammatory drugs - Etoricoxib (Arcoxia®) and Diclofenac (Olfen®) - in the control of postoperative pain resulting from the surgical removal of impacted lower third molars. Fifteen patients requiring the extraction of bilaterally impacted lower third molars were selected at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Araraquara School of Dentistry - UNESP. The drugs were randomly administered during the first and second surgical procedures. Pain was evaluated by means of a visual analogic scale for 72 hours following the surgical procedure. After statistical analysis of the results, the authors concluded that there were no significant differences in terms of postopoerative pain control between the two drugs studied.

Fratura do corpo da mandíbula após exodontia de 2º molar inferior em paciente HIV positiva: relato de caso clínico / Mandibular body fracture after the extraction of the second lower molar in a HIV Positive patient: Case Report

Objetivo: relatar um caso clínico no qual uma fratura de corpo da mandíbula após exodontia do dente 37 em paciente soro positiva foi diagnosticada e tratada com sucesso por meio de redução cruenta com fixação interna estável. Relato de caso: a paciente foi submetida a procedimento cirúrgico sob anestesia geral, acesso cirúrgico submandibular tipo Risdon para exposição do traço de fratura. Para redução dos cotos ósseos foi instituído bloqueio maxilomandibular por meio de parafusos de bloqueio intermaxilar. A fixação interna estável da fratura foi realizada com placas e parafusos de titânio do sistema 2,0 mm (banda de tensão) e 2,3 mm (banda de compressão). Após, o bloqueio maxilo-mandibular foi removido e a oclusão checada. Considerações finais: as complicações ou acidentes em exodontias são sempre um fator que se deve ponderar ao planejar uma cirurgia. As fraturas mandibulares, apesar de raras, normalmente estão relacionadas ao emprego de forças excessivas durante o ato operatório, mas também podem ocorrer no pós-operatório, principalmente em decorrência do enfraquecimento ósseo na região da exodontia, não tendo a mandíbula força para suportar as cargas mastigatórias naquela região, levando à fratura.

Jaw-opening oromandibular dystonia secondary to Wilson's Disease treated with botulinum toxin type A / Distonia oromandibular com abertura da boca secundária à doença de Wilson tratada com toxina botulínica tipo A

We have reported a case series of five patients with jaw-opening oromandibular dystonia secondary to Wilson's disease (WD), in which the patients were treated with botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A). In all cases, dystonia score was partially reduced three weeks after injections. The most common side effect was transient mild dysphagia. This preliminary study showed that jaw-opening oromandibular dystonia in WD may be partially responsive to the use of BTX-A.

Relata-se uma série de cinco casos de distonia oromandibular com abertura da boca, secundária à doença de Wilson, em que os pacientes foram tratados com toxina botulínica tipo A. Em todos os casos, a distonia oromandibular com abertura da boca foi parcialmente reduzida três semanas após as injeções. O efeito adverso mais comum foi a disfagia leve e transitória. Este estudo preliminar mostrou melhora parcial da distonia oromandibular com abertura da boca.

Estudo comparativo da inclinação do plano oclusal de modelos para cirurgia ortognática montados em dois tipos de articuladores semiajustáveis / Comparative study of occlusal plane angulation of dental casts for orthognathic surgery mounted in two types of semi-adjustable articulators

Objetivo: este estudo busca comparar a inclinação do plano oclusal obtida em dois tipos diferentes de articuladores semiajustáveis com aquela obtida na telerradiografia em norma lateral. Metodologia: 20 pacientes a serem submetidos à cirurgia ortognática tiveram seus modelos de gesso montados em 2 diferentes articuladores semiajustáveis por meio da transferência com arcos faciais da posição da maxila e registro oclusal para a mandíbula. Após montagem, à inclinação do plano oclusal nos articuladores foi mensurada e comparada com a inclinação mensurada nas telerradiografias cefalométricas laterais e entre os articuladores entre si. Os resultados obtidos foram submetidos a análise estatística pertinente. Resultados: os valores médios dos ângulos obtidos nos articuladores Bio Art (7,55º) e Kavo (-5,70º) diferem entre si em 13,25º, sendo essa diferença estatisticamente significante (p=0,00). Quando comparados individualmente à telerradiografia (5,075º), o articulador Bio Art apresentou valor mais próximo, com uma diferença de 2,475º, enquanto que o articulador Kavo apresentou uma diferença de 10,775º. Conclusão: os dois modelos de articuladores semiajustáveis testados não reproduzem, com fidelidade, a inclinação do plano oclusal maxilar de pacientes portadores de deformidades dentofaciais; a diferença encontrada entre o articulador Bio Art e a telerradiografia foi menor do que aquela encontrada entre o articulador Kavo e a telerradiografia.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare occlusal plane angulation measured in two different types of semi-adjustable articulators with that obtained on the lateral cephalometric radiograph. Materials and Methods: 20 patients due to undergo orthognathic surgery had dental casts mounted in two different types of semi-adjustable articulators through face bow transfer from the position of the maxilla and occlusal recording to the mandible. After mounting, the inclination of the occlusal plane in the articulators was measured and compared with the inclination measured at on both articulators and compared with the inclination measured on the lateral cephalometric radiographs and between the articulators themselves. The results obtained werestatistically analyzed. Results: Mean angulation values for the Bio Art (7.55º) and Kavo (-5.70º) articulators differ by 13.25º, which is statistically significant (p=0.00). When individually compared to the lateral cephalometric radiograph (5.075º), the Bio Art articulator showed more similar angulation values, with a difference of 2.475º, while the Kavo articulator presented a difference of 10.775º. Conclusion: Neither of the models of semi-adjustable articulators accurately reproduced the inclination of the maxillary occlusal plane of patients with dentofacial deformities; the difference between the two articulators tested and the lateral cephalometric radiograph was lower for the Bio Art than for the Kavo articulator.