Biomechanical Study of Posterior Dynamic Fixation at Atlantoaxial Joints / 医用生物力学

Objective To evaluate the influence of dynamic fixation (rotating and sliding pedicle screws) on stability of the atlantoaxial joint. Methods A series of in vitro biomechanical tests were performed using six fresh adult cervical spines (occipital bone-C4 segment) to simulate different conditions in surgery， including the intact state, the injury state, rigid fixation, rotating pedicle screw fixation, sliding pedicle screw fixation. The repeated measurement design was employed, and under intact, injury and different fixation states, the pure moment of 1.5 N·m in flexion-extension, left-right lateral bending, left-right axial rotation directions were applied using the spinal testing machine. The movement of atlantoaxial spine was measured consecutively by three-dimensional （3D） measurement system in order to analyze the range of motion (ROM) and neutral zone (NZ) of atlantoaxial joints. Results Under injury state, ROM of atlantoaxial joints was significantly larger than that under intact state during flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation, leading to the instability of atlantoaxial joints. ROM of fixation segments was significantly reduced during flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation after rigid and dynamic fixation. Compared with rigid fixation, dynamic fixation showed a significant ROM increase during lateral bending. NZs of fixation segments after dynamic fixation were significantly reduced. There were no significant ROM differences between rigid fixation and dynamic fixation. Conclusions The stability of atlantoaxial joints by dynamic fixation during flexion, extension and rotation was comparable to that by rigid fixation, but weaker during lateral bending. Dynamic screw fixation can maintain the relative stability of atlantoaxial joints.

A Clinical Comparative Study of Two Different Materials Used in Recording Neutral Zone in Completely Edentulous Patients at Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur.

Stability of mandibular dentures in highly resorbed ridges is a great challenge and one of the deciding factors in the failure or success of the complete denture. The neutral zone technique is an alternative approach for the construction of complete dentures with such kind of challenges. The objective of this research was to study the accuracy of reproducibility of Neutral Zone by two commonly available dental materials, tissue conditioner and zinc oxide eugenol paste.METHODSViscogel tissue conditioner and zinc oxide eugenol paste are easy flowing recording materials and can be recorded by using support. Hence to study the accuracy of the reproducibility of the neutral zone, specially designed acrylic rims with occlusal stops were used which supported the recording materials adequately in the posterior region of the inter ridge space. Swallowing method was used to record the neutral zone, five times by each material. Bucco-lingual dimension of the neutral zone was recorded at predetermined reference points for all individuals with the help of a micrometer. 40 patients were selected with Class 1 jaw relations.RESULTSIn this in vivo study done in selected 40 patients, selection done according to selection criteria to compare the accuracy of reproducibility of Neutral Zone by tissue conditioner [Dentsply, Visco-gel, Temporary Soft Denture Liner]and zinc oxide eugenol impression paste [DPI Impression Paste R]. Neutral zone were recorded in all the cases with both materials and data recorded to create the results. By summarizing the results as width (in mm.) of the neutral zone at point 1, 2, 3, and 4 for tissue conditioner [Dentsply, Visco-gel, and Temporary Soft Denture Liner] were 10.36, 10.06, 10.51 and 10.21 respectively. For zinc oxide eugenol impression paste [DPI Impression Paste R] at point 1, 2, 3, and 4 width was 10.95, 10.44, 11.16 and 10.67 respectively. Calculated Coefficient of Variance value with Viscogel tissue conditioner is 0.70 % and with zinc oxide eugenol paste 1.04 %.CONCLUSIONWith these results and statistical analysis, with 5% of level of significance (as alpha = 0.05) i.e. 95% confident, we found enough evidence to conclude that usage of Viscogel tissue conditioner is more effective and accurate than zinc oxide eugenol impression paste in neutral zone technique.

Relación entre la degeneración discal, el dolor y la estabilidad lumbar / Relationship between disc degeneration, pain and lumbar stability

Introducción: La inestabilidad lumbar es una de las causas más frecuentes del dolor en la espalda. Las dificultades para el diagnóstico provocan que su incidencia sea menor de lo esperado en la práctica clínica y dificultan su tratamiento. Objetivo: Evaluar lo publicado relativo al proceso de degeneración discal, así como su influencia sobre la estabilidad de la columna lumbar. Métodos: Se revisaron los principales avances relacionados con la degeneración discal que guardan relación con la inestabilidad vertebral lumbar. Se consultaron artículos publicados en PubMed, en idioma inglés, desde 2012 hasta 2017. Se examinaron artículos accesibles de forma libre o a través de Clinical Key e Hinari. Se tuvieron en cuenta algunos artículos que sobrepasan los cinco años de antigüedad, pero que son claves en el tema. Resultados: Dos procesos afectan al disco intervertebral lumbar como consecuencia del envejecimiento y la degeneración: espondilosis deformante y osteocondrosis intervertebral. Los cambios degenerativos están relacionados con el tiempo. Se pueden diferenciar tres fases que, a manera de cascada, desencadenan trastornos del movimiento e inestabilidad. Conclusiones: Los cambios degenerativos vertebrales producen aumento de la movilidad segmentaria (posible causa de inestabilidad lumbar). La zona neutra es un parámetro solo medible in vitro. No existe una prueba que permita confirmar el diagnóstico de inestabilidad vertebral. Los hallazgos clínicos y por imágenes constituyen la mejor recomendación para llegar al diagnóstico. El concepto de inestabilidad vertebral lumbar y su tratamiento, a través de la fusión vertebral, no están suficientemente justificados(AU)

Introduction: Lumbar instability is one of the most frequent causes of back pain. Difficulties in diagnosis result its incidence to be lower than expected in clinical practice and make it difficult to treat. Objective: To characterize and evaluate what is published regarding the process of disc degeneration, as well as its influence on the stability of the lumbar spine. Methods: We reviewed the main advances related to disc degeneration that cause vertebral instability. Articles published in PubMed, in English, from 2012 to 2017 were consulted. Articles in open access or through Clinical Key and Hinari were studied. Some articles older than 5 years were taken into account, because they are relevant to the subject. Results: Two processes affect the lumbar intervertebral disc because of aging and degeneration: deforming spondylosis and intervertebral osteochondrosis. The degenerative changes occur related to time and three phases can be differentiated that cascade triggers movement disorders and instability. Conclusions: Vertebral degenerative changes produce increased segmental mobility, a possible cause of lumbar instability. The neutral zone is a parameter only measurable "in vitro". There is no evidence to confirm the diagnosis of vertebral instability. Clinical and imaging findings are the best recommendation to reach to a diagnosis. The concept of lumbar vertebral instability and its treatment through vertebral fusion are not sufficiently justified(AU)

Introduction: L'instabilité lombaire est l'une des causes les plus fréquentes du mal au dos. Son diagnostic s'avère difficile, ce qui provoque une incidence plus faible qu'attendu dans la pratique clinique, et empêche son traitement. Objectif: Évaluer tout ce qui a été publié en relation avec le processus de dégénérescence discale, ainsi que son influence sur la stabilité de la colonne lombaire. Méthodes: Une revue des principales avancées relatives à la dégénérescence distale qui sont en rapport avec l'instabilité vertébrale lombaire a été effectuée. On a consulté des articles publiés sur PubMed, en langue anglaise, depuis 2012 jusqu'à 2017. On a examiné des articles accessibles de manière libre ou à travers Clinical Key et Hinari. Si bien que certains articles surpassaient les cinq ans de publication, ils ont été pris en compte, parce qu'ils étaient essentiels pour ce thème. Résultats: Deux processus affectent le disque intervertébral lombaire comme conséquence du vieillissement et de la dégénérescence -la spondylose déformante et l'ostéochondrose intervertébrale. Les changements dégénératifs sont en relation avec le temps. On peut distinguer trois phases qui, en guise de cascade, déclenchent les troubles du mouvement et l'instabilité. Conclusion: Les changements dégénératifs vertébraux entrainent une augmentation de la mobilité segmentaire (possible cause d'instabilité lombaire). La zone neutre est un paramètre qui ne peut être mesuré qu'in vitro. Il n'existe aucune preuve permettant de confirmer le diagnostic d'instabilité vertébrale. Les constatations cliniques et par imagerie constituent la meilleure recommandation pour aboutir à un diagnostic. La notion d'instabilité vertébrale lombaire et son traitement, à travers la fusion vertébrale, ne sont pas suffisamment justifiés(AU)

Neutral zone approach and external impression for rehabilitation of severely atrophic maxillary and mandibular ridges: a case report

In order to produce a stable denture for severe alveolar bone loss area, it is not only important that .0a suitable occlusion is established but also to consider compatibility with the surrounding muscle to form a suitable polished surfaces. Neutral zone is defined as a potential area where the neuromuscular system of the tongue, cheeks and lips is balanced can be determined through the neutral zone impression technique. And if artificial teeth are aligned within the neutral zone and the polished surface follows the anatomical form of the dynamic muscle, higher stability and retention of the denture may be obtained through coordination with the surrounding muscle tissue. This case is being reported since the concept of the neutral zone was applied to a patient with severely atrophic residual alveolar ridge and the result was clinically satisfactory in both function and aesthetics.

Neutral zone approach and external impression for rehabilitation of macroglossia: a case report

Macroglossia is an obstacle in regard to general prosthodontic restoration. Not only is it difficult to obtain support and stability from dentures manufactured from normal protocol, obtaining efficacy from basic mastication is also difficult. In such cases, realizing harmony between the occlusion and surrounding muscle structures may be important with regard to manufacture of stable full dentures, and it is necessary to form the appropriate polished surface for this case. The neutral zone is defined as the potential area resulting from the neuromuscular function that results in equilibrium between the outward force exerted by the tongue and the inward force exerted by the lips and cheeks. The artificial teeth of the full denture lies in this area, and if the polished zone follows the anatomic form of the dynamic muscles, the movement of the muscles simply acts as an element of stabilizing the dentures improving the esthetics through facial support.

Fabrication of complete dentures for a patient with odontogenic myxoma: A case report / 대한치과보철학회지

Odontogenic myxoma of the jaws is a rare benign odontogenic tumor. In this case, a 61-year-old male patient had a chief complaint about maxillary anterior gingival mass and excisional biopsy result confirmed odontogenic myxoma. The clear acrylic resin custom tray was designed to minimize displacement of flabby tissue which remained after the surgery. Neutral zone and external impression technique could provide satisfactory result in terms of denture stability and retention during jaw relation record and wax denture try-in procedure. This clinical report describes fabrication of complete dentures for a patient with odontogenic myxoma in regard to flabby tissue and neutral zone.

Prosthodontic Care For Edentulous Patients With Parkinson Disease

Parkinson’s disease is seen in adults in their late middle or old age. It has four cardinal signs - resting tremor, bradykinesia, akinesia, and postural instability. Patient’s gait is often slow, shuffling with a stooped posture and they tend to walk faster with shorter steps. The affected patients have uncontrolled movements of the body along with stiffness of muscles. Tremors in orofacial musculature caused by Parkinson’s disease can make dental treatments, a challenge. The psychological component like depression, cognitive problems, and apathy further jeopardise the successful fabrication and utilisation of complete denture. This case series presents completely edentulous patients with Parkinson’s disease successfully treated with complete dentures in a sympathetic and caring approach. Some modification of techniques and materials were adopted to suit the special situations.

Neutral zone approach for rehabilitation of severely atrophic maxillary and mandibular ridges: A case report / 대한치과보철학회지

The neutral zone technique is an alternative approach for the construction of complete dentures on highly atrophic ridges with history of denture instability. This technique achieves two objectives. First, the teeth will not interfere with the normal muscle function, and second, the force exerted by the musculature against the denture is more favorable for stability and retention. In this case of a 78-years-old female patient with severely atrophic ridges who had been using unstable complete dentures, the neutral zone impression technique was used to increase the stability and the retention of dentures. The neutral zone for both arch was located with modeling compound. After the arrangement of artificial teeth within the neutral zone, the external impression was taken to determine the tissue surface. The final dentures showed enhanced stability and retention and the patient was satisfied with the new dentures with respect to functional and esthetic aspects.

Prosthetic restoration of the patient with inaccurate pronunciation after prosthesis fabrication through systematic diagnosis and treatment procedure: A case report / 대한치과보철학회지

Recently, there are cases where anterior esthetic prostheses are fabricated for better esthetics, but biologic, mechanical factors could be overlooked, too focusing on esthetic factor. This leads to changes in neutral zone, dentition, position of tongue and lips, occlusion and anterior guidance causing inaccurate pronunciation. Therefore, consideration of systematic diagnosis and treatment procedure are required. In this case, prosthesis was refabricated through a systematic diagnosis and treatment procedure using four factor (acoustic analysis, esthetic analysis, occlusion, neutral zone) for the patient who complained of inaccurate pronunciation and esthetics of the fixed prosthesis fabricated 10 years ago. Thus, by promoting functional, esthetic recovery, this case report demonstrates satisfying results to both the patient and dentist.

Prosthetic rehabilitation of partially edentulous patient after hemimandiblectomy: Case report / 대한치과보철학회지

Loss of continuity of the mandible destroys the balance and symmetry of mandibular function, leading to altered mandibular movements and deviation of the residual fragment towards the resected side. Apart from deviation, other dysfunctions include difficulty in swallowing, speech, mandibular movements, mastication, and respiration are accompanied. In general, surgical reconstruction is considered first then proceeds to the prosthetic restorations. However, patients with systemic disease such as BRONJ (Bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the Jaw), surgical reconstruction may be limited. Thus, the prosthetic restoration remains as the only resort. Numerous prosthetic methods are employed to minimize deviation and to improve masticatory efficiency, function and esthetics. If a removable partial denture is the selected treatment modality, maximum stability of the partial denture base may be accomplished with a functional impression procedure by means of eliminating lateral and horizontal forces caused by the functional movements of the lips, cheeks and tongue. Also, Twin occlusion is used to obtain a favorable occlusal relationship and check support for esthetics. The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate how neutral zone impression technique and twin occlusion scheme were applied to restore a hemi-mandiblectomy patient with BRONJ syndrome to achieve satisfactory results in functional and esthetic aspects.

Rehabilitation of an edentulous mouth with severe mandibular ridge resorption using neutral zone impression technique: a case report.

Alveolar ridge atrophy poses a clinical challenge towards the fabrication of a successful prosthesis. Resorption of denture bearing areas results in an unstable non-retentive dentures associated with pain and discomfort. Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a patient with severely resorbed ridge is the most challenging therapy a prosthodontist can undertake. For a favourable prognosis of the denture therapy, impression technique selected should be based on the present state of the basal tissue support. This article presents rehabilitation of a patient with severely resorbed mandibular ridge with the application of neutral zone concept being incorporated into impression making in an effort to achieve successful complete denture therapy. Finally, patient had more stable, retentive and functionally efficient complete denture. In conclusion, neutral zone impression technique proved to be a quite effective method for prosthetic rehabilitation of patient with severe mandibular ridge resorption.

Functionally Generated Amalgam Stops For Single Complete Denture : A Case Report.

Single complete denture opposing natural dentition is a common occurrence in clinical practice. Malposed, tipped or supraerupted teeth in the opposing arch is a perplexing problem in achieving a harmonious balanced occlusion in single complete denture patients . It is developed for stability of denture bases in relation to supporting structures during functional and parafunctional movements. Lack of occlusal balance may lead to denture instability, mucosal soreness, tissue changes and accelerated ridge resorptionThe single complete denture with a technique of occlusal refinement by functionally generated amalgam stops condensed in prepared resin teeth after initial balancing of the denture with semiadjustable articulator. This technique provides intimacy of contact in all excursions by carving the amalgam in plastic stage. Amalgam stops improve the efficiency of the resin teeth. Dentures fabricated using this technique require fewer and simpler post-insertion adjustment.

Patient Satisfaction With Complete Denture Fabrication Using Two Neutral Zone Impression Materials - An Invivo Study.

The concept of Neutral zone is an important biomechanical consideration in fabrication of complete dentures. There are different methods of recording the Neutral zone. This article compares the levels of patient satisfaction with complete denture fabricated using two neutral zone impression materials.

Reporte clínico: registro piezográfico de la zona neutra, en un paciente con espasmos musculares involuntarios / Clinical report: piezographyc record of the neutral zone in a complete edentulous patient with involuntary muscle spasms

Toda función del sistema estomatognático involucra la acción sinérgica de la musculatura paraprotética, representada por estructuras complejas tales como lengua, labios, mejillas y piso de boca. Al rehabilitar a través de prótesis completas no siempre se considera la influencia de la dinámica muscular, y menos aún cuando alguna de estas estructuras presenten alguna patología, por ejemplo, el compromiso del nervio facial que genera espasmos musculares involuntarios. En tal situación, la ubicación de los dientes y la forma de las superficies pulidas pueden llegar a ser decisivos entre éxito o fracaso de la rehabilitación. Se sabe que los implantes oseointegrados proveen retención, soporte y estabilidad, sin embargo existen situaciones especiales en que no es posible acceder a este tipo de tratamiento, tanto por razones médico quirúrgicas o costos asociados. En este estudio se ha utilizado un registro Piezográfico de la Zona Neutra en un paciente con compromiso del nervio facial que genera espasmos musculares involuntarios del lado afectado, obteniéndose una rehabilitación protésica basada en la apropiada relación entre superficie protésica externa y tejidos circundantes, mejorando requisitos funcionales tales como retención y estabilidad. Se ha utilizado el sistema de tomografía computarizada Cone Beam, con el objetivo de evidenciar el registro piezográfico. Los resultados obtenidos con estas prótesis piezográficas demuestran ser superior en factores como comodidad y fonoarticulación pero inferior en eficiencia masticatoria comparada con la técnica convencional.

Every function of the stomatognathic system involves the synergistic action of the musculature around the prosthesis, consisting of complex and individual structures such as tongue, lips, cheeks and mouth floor. When planning and making complete prostheses, the muscular dynamic is not always considered. This can generate instability of the device during function, the location of the artificial teeth is made arbitrarily on the top and middle parts of the flange, and the configuration of the polished areas is made according to mechanistic concepts. This factor takes more relevance in patients with severe atrophy of their residual flanges, where the prosthetic stability can be a decisive factor between the success or failure of the rehabilitation. It is known that the osseointegrated implants provide retention, support and stability. However, there are special situations in which it is not possible to access to this type of treatment, both for medical surgical reasons or associated costs. In this study, a Piezographyc record of the Neutral Zone was used in a patient with facial nerve involvement generating involuntary muscle spasms of the affected side. A prosthetic rehabilitation based on the appropriate relation between external prosthetic surface and surrounding tissues was obtained, improving functional requirements such as retention and stability. The computerized tomographic Cone Beam system was used, with the objective to show the piezographic record. The results obtained with these piezographic prostheses prove to be superior in factors like comfort and speech articulation, but inferior in masticatory efficiency, where the conventional technique is still better.

Neutral zone and oral submucous fibrosis.

Oral submucous fibrosis is a premalignant condition in which rigidity of the lip, tongue, and palate results in reduced mouth opening and tongue movement. Limited mouth opening, mucosal rigidity, and reduced salivary flow makes prosthodontic procedures difficult in these patients and affects the stability, retention, and the support of removable prostheses. The burning sensation in the mouth that these patients experience reduces the tolerance to prostheses. We report a case of oral submucous fibrosis where the conventional neutral zone technique with certain modifications was utilized to rehabilitate a completely edentulous patient with this condition.

Liquid-supported denture & neutral zone for atrophic residual ridges: A case report.

Liquid supported denture can be a permanent solution in edentulous patients with diabetes, xerostomia and atrophied ridge. A liquid-supported denture was planned for maxillary arch and neutral zone concept for fabrication of contour of the polished surfaces of mandibular denture. Liquid-supported dentures will have optimal stress distribution during masticatory function. The neutral zone technique provides muscular harmony over the denture stability. Liquid supported denture will act as a continuous reliner for the denture and thus has an advantage over the conventional denture. Neutral zone technique is an alternative approach for the construction of mandibular dentures where there is atrophic ridge and a history of denture instability.

Salvation of a severely resorbed mandibular ridge with a neutral zone technique.

The objective of any prosthodontic service is to restore the patient to normal function, contour, esthetics, speech, and health. An optimum denture stability is difficult to achieve in conventional complete dentures. This problem is more magnified in mandibular dentures. The design of prostheses to replace lost teeth and resorbed ridges is largely determined by the position and amount of morphological change in the denture-bearing area of the jaws. A neutral zone may be defined as the space where, during function, the forces of the lips and cheeks pressing inward neutralize the forces of the tongue pressing outward. The neutral zone concept implies acquired muscle control, especially by tongue, lips, and cheeks toward the denture stability. Advocates of the neutral zone concept agree that a lack of favorable leverage is observed when teeth are positioned directly over the ridge. By employing the neutral zone concept, the dislodging muscle energy can easily become a retentive and stabilizing force.

Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of An Atrophied Mandibular Ridge : A Neutrocentric Approach - A Case Report.

The fabrication of the mandibular complete denture on a severely atrophied ridge is a great challenge for a prosthodontist. The neutral zone technique has been proved to be the only remedial measure to help such patients, with severe resorption, for whom no other options of treatment modalities are feasible. The description of the following case is an illustration of prosthodontic management by using neutral zone technique to acquire the desired results. Treating these patients, under totally unfavorable conditions, is a confrontation to one’s abilities. A skillful approach enables the patient to understand and accept the best that is being offered to him/her.

Técnicas da zona neutra: uma alternativa às limitações do implante / Neutral zone technique: an alternative to implant limitations

Os implantes dentários, bastante difundidos na Odontologia atual, vem preenchendo lacunas deixadas pelas próteses convencionais. No entanto, existem casos onde as contra- indicações impedem a aplicação dessa terapia. Os edentados que apresentam contra-indicação ao implante, tem que se submeter ao tratamento reabilitador com próteses convencionais, perdendo na maioria das vezes em função e estética. Como alternativa a essas limitações, podemos confeccionar próteses totais pela técnica da zona neutra, que utiliza a musculatura de lábios, língua e bochechas para que essas próteses totais se mantenham em posição dentro da cavidade bucal, devolvendo capacidade mastigatória, fonética, estabilidade, retenção e estética. Por esta razão, os autores por meio de uma revisão de literatura, avaliaram a indicação da técnica da zona neutra nos casos em que existam contra-indicações ao tratamento com implante.

The dental implatations, sufficiently spread out in the current Odontology, come filling gaps left for the conventional prostheses. However, cases exist where the contraindications hinder the application of this therapy. The edentados ones that they present contraindications to the implantation, have that to submit itself to the rehabilitate treatment with conventional prostheses, losing in the majorrity of the times in aesthetic and function. As alternative to these limitations, we can confection complete dentures for the technique of the neutral zone, that uses the musculatura of lips, language and cheeks so that these complete denture if keep inside in position of the musculatura of lips, language and cheeks so that these complete denture if keep inside in position of the buccal socket, returning masticatory, phonetic capacity, stability, aesthetic and retention. For this reason, the authors by means of a literature revision, had evaluated the indication of the neutral zone technique in the cases where contraindications to the treatment with implantation exist.

Efectividad de la sulfadiazina de plata en reepitelización de heridas por quemaduras con líquidos calientes en zonas neutras en niños / Effectiveness of silver sulfadiazine in reepithelization of hot liquid burns affecting neutral zones in children

Background: The treatment of burn injuries with Silver Sulfadiazine is used in many burn centers. Objective: Determine the duration of clinical reepithelization in children treated with enriched Silver Sulfadiazine, according to sex, age, neutral zone burned (thorax - abdomen - limbs without joint damage), extention, presence of infections, bandage adherence and derivation to rehabilitation. Method: Retrospective review of 263 clinical records during 2004 that fulfilled the items for inclusion (children age under 15 years-old, with burn injuries of partial thickness caused by scalding liquids, treated at COANIQUEM Acute Unit with Silver Sulfadiazine plus Lidocaine plus Vitamin A and not needing grafts). Normal and median position between period of clinical reepithelization and variables considered with p < 0.05 were proven. Results: The median for clinical reepithelization was 10 days (range 5 - 23); if rehabilitation was required: 15 days and not required: 9 days (p < 0.0001). Lower limbs, children under 5 years-old and girls need longer reepithelization time. 0.4%> cases presented infections and 1.1% gauze adherence. Conclusions: Duration of clinical reepithelization with enriched Silver Sulfadiazine, associated to low infection rate and few adverse effects make it highly efficient for ambulatory treatments.

Introducción: Tratamiento de quemaduras con sulfadiazina de plata, sigue siendo de uso frecuente en muchos centros. Objetivo: Determinar el tiempo de re-epitelización clínica en niños con quemaduras por líquidos calientes, tratados con sulfadiazina de plata, su variación según sexo, edad, zona neutra (tórax-abdomen, extremidades sin compromiso articular) extensión, presencia de infecciones, adherencia de aposito y derivación a rehabilitación. Metodología: Revisión retrospectiva de 263 fichas que cumplieron con requisitos de inclusión (niños < 15 años, con quemaduras causadas por líquidos calientes, de espesor parcial, ingresados al Policlínico de Agudos de COANIQUEM en 2004, tratados con sulfadiazina de plata más lidocaína y vitamina A, que no fueron injertados). Se probó normalidad y posición de medianas entre período de reepitelización y según las distintas variables, se utilizó distribución percentilar como medida de tendencia central y prueba de Kruskal Wallis para la comparación de los grupos considerando p < 0,05 significativo. Resultados: Mediana de reepitelización clínica fue de 10 días (rango 5-23) para grupo total; 15 días para los con derivación a rehabilitación y de 9 días para los que fueron dados de alta (p < 0,0001). Demoró más la reepitelización en extremidades inferiores, niños menores de 5 años y mujeres. 0,4% presentó infección y 1,1% gasa adherida. Conclusiones: Duración de reepitelización clínica con sulfadiazina de plata, sumada a la baja tasa de infección y escasos efectos adversos, aporta alta confiabilidad a este método en curaciones ambulatorias.