Fractura mandibular / Mandibular fracture

Introducción: las fracturas mandibulares son frecuentemente atendidas en cirugía bucal y maxilofacial. Objetivo: realizar una revisión bibliográfica sobre consideraciones anatómicas, diagnóstico, clasificación, tratamiento y complicaciones de las fracturas mandibulares. Métodos: se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de julio a agosto de 2016. Se evaluaron revistas de impacto de Web of Sciencies (35 revistas) y 3 libros. Se consultaron las bases de datos de MEDLINE, PubMed y ScieELO con los descriptores: mandibular fracture, treatment, epidemiology. Se incluyeron artículos en idioma inglés, preferentemente de los últimos 5 años. Se obtuvieron 120 artículos. El estudio se circunscribió a 51. Análisis e integración de la información: las consideraciones anatómicas de la región mandibular son un punto de partida en este tema. El diagnóstico se basa en el interrogatorio, examen físico y medios auxiliares de diagnóstico. La clasificación precisa permite escoger la modalidad terapéutica a emplear y evitar complicaciones. Conclusiones: la revisión de la bibliografía permite precisar que hay razones anatómicas para la alta incidencia de las fracturas de ángulo mandibular. El primer objetivo del interrogatorio es obtener una historia exacta del paciente. El examen físico regional debe realizarse de forma ordenada y precisa. La radiografía panorámica es una buena opción en el diagnóstico. El primer paso en el desarrollo de un plan de tratamiento es establecer qué tipo de lesión se ha sufrido para proporcionar una solución adecuada usando técnicas abiertas y cerradas, y evitar complicaciones posteriores(AU)

Introduction: mandibular fractures are often treated by oral and maxillofacial surgery. Objective: conduct a bibliographic review about the anatomical considerations, diagnosis, classification, treatment and complications of mandibular fractures. Methods: a bibliographic review was conducted from July to August 2016. The evaluation included high impact journals from the Web of Sciences (35 journals) and 3 books. The databases MEDLINE, PubMed and SciELO were consulted, using the descriptors mandibular fracture, treatment, epidemiology. Papers written in English were included, preferably if published in the last five years. Of the 120 papers obtained, the study considered 51. Data analysis and integration: anatomical considerations about the mandibular region are a starting point in this topic. Diagnosis is based on interrogation, physical examination and auxiliary diagnostic means. An accurate classification makes it possible to choose the therapy to be used and prevent complications. Conclusions: the bibliographic review permitted to confirm that there exist anatomical reasons for the high incidence of mandibular angle fractures. The first goal of interrogation is to obtain an exact patient history. The regional physical examination should be performed in an orderly, accurate manner. Panoramic radiography is a good choice of diagnostic technique. The first step in developing a treatment plan is to determine the type of lesion so as to provide an appropriate solution based on open and closed techniques, thus avoiding later complications(AU)

A versatilidade do uso da tuberosidade maxilar para pequenas reconstruções teciduais na Implantodontia / The versatility of the use of maxillary tuberosity for small tissue reconstructions in Implant Dentistry

As alterações alveolares após a exodontia de um elemento dental desafiam a Implantodontia na busca por técnicas e materiais que devolvam ao rebordo alveolar os tecidos perdidos com previsibilidade e menor morbidade ao paciente. Este relato de casos clínicos mostra a instalação de implantes imediato ou tardio, associados ou não ao procedimento de carga imediata utilizando o enxerto misto da tuberosidade maxilar como alternativa viável para essas reconstruções, tendo como objetivo principal a redução do número de procedimentos cirúrgicos e a previsibilidade no período pós operatório. O osso da tuberosidade maxilar é composto por uma fina camada de osso cortical externo e medular interno que apresentam alta capacidade de revascularização e integração à área receptora. A vantagem em se manter o periósteo entre o enxerto corticomedular do túber e o tecido conjuntivo é conter a reabsorção óssea periosteal na região cervical e melhorar a qualidade do tecido mole. A limitação do uso da tuberosidade maxilar está relacionada a sua dimensão, que pode permitir a reconstrução de um ou dois dentes por área doadora ou, em alguns casos, pode não haver área doadora disponível. As características únicas da tuberosidade maxilar de fornecer osso corticomedular e tecido conjuntivo subepitelial permitem a sua associação no enxerto misto de túber e mostra grande versatilidade para a reconstrução dos tecidos duros e moles, permitindo técnicas refinadas capazes de solucionar casos complexos em um único procedimento cirúrgico...

Alveolar alterations after extraction constitute a challenge and lead to the search for techniques and materials to reconstruct the lost tissues with previsibility and less morbidity to the patients. These case report shows the placement of immediate implants, delayed implants, with or without the immediate loading procedure and maxillary sinus lift with immediate implant placement using the maxillary tuberosity mixed graft as a viable alternative to these reconstructions aiming to reduce the number of surgical procedures and improve predictability in the post-operative period. The tuberosity jaw bone consists of a thin outer layer of cortical bone and inner medullary bone that have a high capacity of revascularization and integrating into the receiving area. The advantage of keeping the periosteum between tuberosity corticomedular graft and the connective tissue is to contain the periosteal bone resorption in the cervical area and improve the quality of the soft tissue. Limitation to the use of maxillary tuberosity is related to their dimensions that may allow the reconstruction of one or two teeth per donor area or, in some cases, it may not be available. The unique characteristics of the maxillary tuberosity to provide corticomedular bone and subepitelial connective tissue allow their association in the maxillary tuberosity mixed graft and show great versatility for the reconstruction of hard and soft tissue, allowing refined techniques to solve complex cases in a single surgical procedure...

Management of Large Mandibular Ameloblastoma Crossing Midline: Reconstructed by Bilateral Iliac Crest Graft: A Rare Entity.

Ameloblastoma is a true neoplasm of odontogenic epithelial origin. It is the second most common odontogenic neoplasm. It’s incidence approximately 1% of all oral tumors and 18% of all odontogenic tumors. More than 80% of cases of ameloblastoma occur in mandible. The ameloblastoma occurs in three variants solid or multicystic, unicystic, and peripheral. A painless expansion of the jaws is the most common clinical presentation. The correct diagnosis can be easily made with the help of plain X-rays and tissue biopsy. The standard management of ameloblastoma is marginal resection but sometimes a large tumor requires complete resection of affected part. Untreated tumors may lead to tremendous facial disfigurement, a severe malocclusion and pathological fractures of the jaw. Here we present a case of a young man with the chief complaint of facial asymmetry. The orthopantomogram of the patient was showing a multilocular radiolucency with Buccal and lingual cortical expansion. A diagnosis was made on the basis of the biopsy as multicystic ameloblastoma, and resection of the mandible was carried out. The mandibular primary reconstruction was done with avascular bilateral iliac crest bone graft. Long term prognosis showed satisfactory healing and good facial esthetics.

Avaliação histológica e histomorfométrica do comportamento ósseo em relação à profundidade da linha marginal de cimentação de próteses sobre implantes Cone Morse: estudo experimental em cães / Histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of bone behavior in relation to the depth of the line of marginal cementation on Morse taper implants: experimental study in dogs

A utilização dos implantes cone morse muito favorece a estética peri-implantar e seu uso em conjunto com próteses cimentadas favorece ainda mais a estabilidade do sistema, simplificando também os procedimentos protéticos. O presente estudo histológico e histomorfométrico utilizou os implantes cone morse com o intuito de avaliar o comportamento tecidual com relação à posição da margem da cimentação protética em relação ao tecido ósseo quando se faz o uso próteses cimentadas. Foram utilizados quatro cães, os quais tiveram todos os pré-molares inferiores extraídos numa primeira fase cirúrgica. Após três meses, realizou-se a segunda fase cirúrgica, na qual foi realizada a técnica da carga imediata, com a instalação dos implantes juntamente com os pilares protéticos. Foram instalados vinte e quatro implantes numa profundidade de 3 mm infra óssea e eles foram igualmente divididos entre os grupos Controle e Experimental. Os pilares protéticos utilizados foram do tipo munhão universal e apresentavam diferentes alturas transmucosas iguais a 1.5 mm, 3.5 mm, e 5.5 mm. Isto fez com que a margem da cimentação se posicionasse a 1.5 mm infra óssea, a 0.5 mm supra óssea e a 2.5 mm supra óssea. No grupo Controle, foi realizada a instalação dos implantes e dos pilares protéticos somente. No grupo Experimental, foi realizada a instalação dos implantes, dos pilares protéticos e, sobre estes, foram cimentados cilindros de alumina. Os animais permaneceram sobre controle de placa durante 10 semanas subsequentes a instalação dos implantes, sendo este o tempo final do experimento através da realização da eutanásia. As amostras foram preparadas para análise histológica e avaliação dos tecidos peri-implantares. A região de interesse foi medida através da distância entre a margem do pilar protético e a porção mais coronal da crista óssea peri-implantar. Foram utilizados os testes estatísticos ANOVA a três critérios com medidas repetidas e teste de Tukey com o nível de significância de...

The use of Morse taper implants has increased because of some positive features. Cemented crowns can be extensively used, taking advantage of the system connection stability, also simplifying the prosthetic procedures. The present histological and histomorphometric study used Morse taper implants with the purpose of evaluating bone behavior with respect to the cementation margin position of the prosthetic crown. Four dogs had all premolars extracted at a first surgical procedure. After three months, there was a second surgical procedure with simultaneous installation of implants and abutments, submitted to immediate load. Twenty four implants were installed 3 mm below the bone level and they were equally divided between Control and Experimental groups. The universal post abutments used had three different transmucosal heights, 1.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm. Thus there were implants with the level of the cementation margin positioned 1.5 mm below the bone level, as well as 0.5 mm and 2.5 mm above the bone level. In the Control group, installation of implants and abutments only was performed. In the Experimental group immediately after the placement of implants and abutments alumina cylinders were cemented. The animals were kept on plaque control for 10 weeks after implant placement and then euthanized. Samples were prepared for histological analysis and evaluation of peri-implant tissues. The region of interest was measured by the distance between the prosthetic margin of the abutment to the most coronal peri-implant bone crest. ANOVA test at three criteria with repeated measures and Tukey test with a significance level of p < 0.05 were applied. The results showed no statistically significant differences between Control and Experimental groups (p = 0.2764). The 1.5 mm abutments presented less bone loss compared to all other abutments tested, because the distance average of bone remodelation was shorter in this group (0.6859 mm) compared to the...

Avaliação histológica e histomorfométrica do comportamento ósseo em relação à profundidade da linha marginal de cimentação de próteses sobre implantes Cone Morse: estudo experimental em cães / Histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of bone behavior in relation to the depth of the line of marginal cementation on Morse taper implants: experimental study in dogs

A utilização dos implantes cone morse muito favorece a estética peri-implantar e seu uso em conjunto com próteses cimentadas favorece ainda mais a estabilidade do sistema, simplificando também os procedimentos protéticos. O presente estudo histológico e histomorfométrico utilizou os implantes cone morse com o intuito de avaliar o comportamento tecidual com relação à posição da margem da cimentação protética em relação ao tecido ósseo quando se faz o uso próteses cimentadas. Foram utilizados quatro cães, os quais tiveram todos os pré-molares inferiores extraídos numa primeira fase cirúrgica. Após três meses, realizou-se a segunda fase cirúrgica, na qual foi realizada a técnica da carga imediata, com a instalação dos implantes juntamente com os pilares protéticos. Foram instalados vinte e quatro implantes numa profundidade de 3 mm infra óssea e eles foram igualmente divididos entre os grupos Controle e Experimental. Os pilares protéticos utilizados foram do tipo munhão universal e apresentavam diferentes alturas transmucosas iguais a 1.5 mm, 3.5 mm, e 5.5 mm. Isto fez com que a margem da cimentação se posicionasse a 1.5 mm infra óssea, a 0.5 mm supra óssea e a 2.5 mm supra óssea. No grupo Controle, foi realizada a instalação dos implantes e dos pilares protéticos somente. No grupo Experimental, foi realizada a instalação dos implantes, dos pilares protéticos e, sobre estes, foram cimentados cilindros de alumina. Os animais permaneceram sobre controle de placa durante 10 semanas subsequentes a instalação dos implantes, sendo este o tempo final do experimento através da realização da eutanásia. As amostras foram preparadas para análise histológica e avaliação dos tecidos peri-implantares. A região de interesse foi medida através da distância entre a margem do pilar protético e a porção mais coronal da crista óssea peri-implantar. Foram utilizados os testes estatísticos ANOVA a três critérios com medidas repetidas e teste de Tukey com o nível de significância de...

The use of Morse taper implants has increased because of some positive features. Cemented crowns can be extensively used, taking advantage of the system connection stability, also simplifying the prosthetic procedures. The present histological and histomorphometric study used Morse taper implants with the purpose of evaluating bone behavior with respect to the cementation margin position of the prosthetic crown. Four dogs had all premolars extracted at a first surgical procedure. After three months, there was a second surgical procedure with simultaneous installation of implants and abutments, submitted to immediate load. Twenty four implants were installed 3 mm below the bone level and they were equally divided between Control and Experimental groups. The universal post abutments used had three different transmucosal heights, 1.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm. Thus there were implants with the level of the cementation margin positioned 1.5 mm below the bone level, as well as 0.5 mm and 2.5 mm above the bone level. In the Control group, installation of implants and abutments only was performed. In the Experimental group immediately after the placement of implants and abutments alumina cylinders were cemented. The animals were kept on plaque control for 10 weeks after implant placement and then euthanized. Samples were prepared for histological analysis and evaluation of peri-implant tissues. The region of interest was measured by the distance between the prosthetic margin of the abutment to the most coronal peri-implant bone crest. ANOVA test at three criteria with repeated measures and Tukey test with a significance level of p < 0.05 were applied. The results showed no statistically significant differences between Control and Experimental groups (p = 0.2764). The 1.5 mm abutments presented less bone loss compared to all other abutments tested, because the distance average of bone remodelation was shorter in this group (0.6859 mm) compared to the...

Cephalometric evaluation of the predictability of bimaxillary surgical-orthodontic treatment outcomes in long face pattern patients: a retrospective study

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare by means of McNamara as well as Legan and Burstone's cephalometric analyses, both manual and digitized (by Dentofacial Planner Plus and Dolphin Image software) prediction tracings to post-surgical results. METHODS: Pre and post-surgical teleradiographs (6 months) of 25 long face patients subjected to combined orthognathic surgery were selected. Manual and computerized prediction tracings of each patient were performed and cephalometrically compared to post-surgical outcomes. This protocol was repeated in order to evaluate the method error and statistical evaluation was conducted by means of analysis of variance and Tukey's test. RESULTS: A higher frequency of cephalometric variables, which were not statistically different from the actual post-surgical results for the manual method, was observed. It was followed by DFPlus and Dolphin software; in which similar cephalometric values for most variables were observed. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the manual method seemed more reliable, although the predictability of the evaluated methods (computerized and manual) proved to be reasonably satisfactory and similar.

OBJETIVOS: a proposta desse trabalho foi comparar, por meio das análises cefalométricas de McNamara, Legan e Burstone, os traçados de previsão manuais e os digitalizados pelos programas Dentofacial Planner Plus e Dolphin Imaging, com os resultados pós-cirúrgicos. MÉTODOS: foram selecionadas as telerradiografias pré- e pós-cirúrgicas (seis meses) de 25 pacientes face longa submetidos a cirurgia ortognática combinada. Foram realizados os traçados de previsão manual e computadorizados de cada paciente, comparando-os, cefalometricamente, com os resultados pós-cirúrgicos. Esse protocolo foi repetido para avaliação do erro do método e realizou-se a avaliação estatística por meio da análise de variância e sobreteste de Tukey. RESULTADOS: observou-se uma maior frequência de variáveis cefalométricas que não diferiram estatisticamente do resultado pós-cirúrgico real para o método manual, seguido dos programas DFPLus e Dolphin; observando-se valores cefalométricos similares para a maioria das variáveis. CONCLUSÃO: concluiu-se que o método manual pareceu mais fidedigno, embora a previsibilidade dos métodos avaliados (computadorizados e manual) tenha se mostrado razoavelmente satisfatória e similar.

Reabilitação total dos maxilares com carga imediata / Full mouth rehabilitation using immediate implant loading

O carregamento moderado e controlado dos implantes suporta e reforça a osteogênese, podendo aumentar a superfície de contato osso-implante. Isto ocorre porque quando as células osteoprogenitoras são expostas a uma deformação física limitada, a sua diferenciação em osteoblastos é melhorada. Neste momento, alguma variação de microtensão é considerada vantajosa para a neoformação óssea assim como para a osseointegração. A estabilidade primária é um dos principais pré-requisitos clínicos para o controle da micromovimentação entre o implante e o tecido de formação interfacial, o que ajuda a determinar o ambiente mecânico adequado para a osteogênese. Com base nos aspectos biológicos do carregamento de implantes imediatos, o objetivo deste estudo é apresentar um caso clínico de reabilitação total dos maxilares com carga imediata. Sete implantes foram colocados na maxila e seis na mandíbula seguindo-se a instalação de duas próteses do tipo protocolo com carga imediata, uma vez que a estabilidade primária foi alcançada para todos os implantes. Instruções sobre a função mastigatória e como ela está relacionada com a micromovimentação dos implantes foram abordadas e enfatizadas para o paciente. A razão por essa opção de tratamento foi de reduzir o tempo de tratamento, devolução de estética e função para o paciente. Após dois anos de acompanhamento clínico, os autores concluíram que a reabilitação maxilomandibular simultânea com carga imediata pode ser indicada e realizada após um planejamento adequado do caso clínico com base na tomografia computadorizada, proporcionando estética e função imediatas para o paciente

Moderate and controlled loading of the implants support or enhance osteogenesis, which may augment the bone-to-implant contact area. This occurs because when osteoprogenitor cells are exposed to limited physical deformation, their differentiation into osteoblasts is enhanced. Then, some range of microstrain is considered advantageous for bone ingrowth and osseointegration. The primary stability has been considered one of the main clinical requisitions for controlling micro motion between the implant and the forming interfacial tissue, which helps to establish the proper mechanical environment for osteogenesis. Based on the biological aspects of immediate implant loading, the objective of this study was to present a clinical case of immediate full mouth rehabilitation. Seven dental implants were placed in the maxilla and six in the mandible followed by the installation of both immediate- -load prosthetic protocols, once primary stability was reached for all implants. In addition, instructions about masticatory function and its relation with interfacial micro motion were addressed and emphasized to the patient. This treatment was chosen aiming at reducing the period of treatment and restore function and aesthetics. After a 2 year follow-up of the rehabilitation, the authors could conclude that simultaneous maxillomandibular rehabilitation with immediate loading can be indicated and performed after a well establish treatment planning based on computed tomography, providing immediate aesthetic and function to the patient

Survival of dental implants in native and grafted bone in irradiated head and neck cancer patients: A retrospective analysis.

Aim: To study the long-term survival of dental implants placed in native or grafted bone in irradiated bone in subjects who had received radiation for head and neck cancer. Materials and Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted for all patients who received dental implants following radiation treatment for head and neck cancer between May 1, 1987 and July 1, 2008. Only patients irradiated with a radiation dose of 50 Gy or greater and those who received dental implants in the irradiated field after head and neck radiation were included in the study. The associations between implant survival and patient/implant characteristics were estimated by fitting univariate marginal Cox proportional hazards models. Results: A total of 48 patients who had prior head and neck radiation had 271 dental implants placed during May 1987-July 2008. There was no statistically significant difference between implant failure in native and grafted bone (P=0.76). Survival of implants in grafted bone was 82.3% and 98.1% in maxilla and mandible, respectively, after 3 years. Survival of implants in native bone in maxilla and mandible was 79.8% and 100%, respectively, after 3 years. For implants placed in the native bone, there was a higher likelihood of failure in the maxilla compared to the mandible and there was also a tendency for implants placed in the posterior region to fail compared to those placed in the anterior region. Conclusion: There was no significant difference in survival when implants were placed in native or grafted bone in irradiated head and neck cancer patients. For implants placed in native bone, survival was significantly influenced by the location of the implant (maxilla or mandible, anterior or posterior).

comparative study between two techniques of grafting in significant jaw defects

The aim of this study is to compare both clinically and radio graphically the effect of mixture of hydroxyl apatite and dried protein standardized dialysate [solcoseryl dental adhesive paste] and using solcoseryl alone in augmenting a significant jaw defects

Self-assessment of facial form oral function and psychosocial function before and after orthognathic surgery: a retrospective study.

Orthognathic surgery is a well-accepted treatment for patients with skeletal discrepancies. The primary motivation of many patients who seek orthognathic surgery is esthetics and not for correction of functional disability. The treatment is incomplete if the surgeon attempts to correct the physical deformity alone without adequate understanding and regard for the emotional framework. The purpose of this study is aimed at patient's self-perceptions of facial form oral function and psychosocial function before and after orthognathic surgery. Fifty patients were included in the study, of which 21 were used as control. Twenty-two questions were asked to evaluate the problem in all four areas as mentioned earlier. Each question takes a score from one to five. In group I, the internal consistency of each scale indicates moderate to high internal reliability, ranging from alpha = 0.71 for general health to alpha = 0.88 for psychosocial problem. In group II, except for functional problems, the internal consistency of each scale has moderate to high reliability. The psychological wellbeing of an orthognathic surgery patient is enhanced by careful preoperative counseling regarding the expected surgical treatment objectives, the operative course, and the expected postoperative sequelae. Patients who undergo orthognathic surgery readily accept the changes in their postoperative appearance and are satisfied with achieved results.

Long term results of mandibular distraction.

Mandibular distraction osteogenesis has become a popular surgical modality due to its many advantages over conventional orthognathic surgical procedures. However, in spite of the technique having been used for over 15 years, no concrete long term results are available regarding the stability of results. We discuss the various studies which have reported either in favour or against the stablility of results after distraction. We report a series of 6 cases (3 unilateral and 3 bilateral distraction) where distraction was carried out before puberty and followed them up to seven years after removal of distractors. This case series shows that results achieved by distraction osteogenesis are unstable or best unpredictable with respect to producing a permanent size increase in the mandible. The role of the distraction osteogenesis in overcoming the pterygomassetric sling is questionable. We suggest a multicenter study with adequate patient numbers treated with a similar protocol and documented after growth cessation to have meaningful conclusions on the debate of distraction osteogenesis versus orthognathic surgery.

Asimetrías, diagnóstico y tratamiento / Asymmetries, diagnosis and treatment

Una de las aspiraciones de todo tratamiento de ortodoncia es la obtención de una oclusión funcionalmente estable y una bella sonrisa y ambas premisas van asociadas al concepto de simetría tanto funcional como estética. Para elaborar el diagnóstico, la planificación del tratamiento y el diseño de las mecánicas ortodónticas se requiere poder distinguir entre problemas de origen dental o esqueletal, para ello hacemos uso de la información que nos brindan los análisis de cefalométricos, el estudio de los modelols y fundamentalmente del examen clínico y de fotogragías del paciente. El análisis de las inclinaciones axiales permite diferenciar entre asimetrías dentarias e inclinaciones axiales que compensan asimetrías esqueletales. La planificación del tratamiento, con o sin extracciones, con o sin cirugía ortognática, dependerá del origen y la severidad de la asimetría, de la edad y los requerimientos del paciente

Local anaesthetic for minor oral surgical procedures. Review.

Pain following any surgical procedure is difficult to combat by man. Analgesics can be given for some amount of symptomatic relief. The need for a long lasting local anaesthetic is with the intention to reduce the most severe nature of pain, and decrease the analgesic consumption. This study was conducted to compare the efficacy of, Bupivacaine over Lidocaine for minor oral surgical procedures. The popularly used lidocaine works for 3 to 3.9 hours. This is not sufficient since the most severe nature of pain is felt six to eight hours post surgery, where as Bupivacaine has duration of action of seven to eight hours. Hence the post operative pain experienced following administration of bupivacaine was found to be considerably lesser in degree than compared to the lidocaine group. To avoid severe pain and discomfort to the patient following any minor oral surgical, the use of bupivacaine is recommended.

A importância anátomo-cirúrgica do forame lingual para a vascularizaçäo do segmento anterior da mandíbula / Surgical and anatomic value of lingual foramen in the vascularization of the mandible anterior segment

Estudamos 100 mandíbulas humanas, secas, de brasileiros, visando observar a presença do Forame Lingual da Mandíbula e analisar a importância de seu trajeto intra-ósseo e a provável funçäo de forame nutridor para a regiäo do segmento anterior do osso. A morfometria constou das medidas: A (distância entre as bordas alveolar e basilar); B (distância entre a borda alveolar e forame); C (distância entre a borda basilar e forame); D (distância entre a término do canal e basilar); E (distância do ponto mais anterior da mandíbula ao final do trajeto do canal). Observamos a presença de: 1 Forame (61 por cento), 2 (34 por cento) e 3 (5 por cento); com um canal dirigido descendetemente (65 por cento). A média das medidas (mm): A=28.05 (5.93); B=20.67(7.25); C=14.37(3.93); D=08.10 (2.69); E=6.92(2.20). O trajeto é sugestivo de forame nutridor. A topografia do FLM e o sentido do seu canal intra-ósseo sugerem cuidados para que o acesso à regiäo seja seguro

Quistes y tumores de maxilar en niños / Cysts and maxillary tumors in children

Presentamos una revisión clínica,patológica y terapeútica realizada en el hospital del Cáncer,centro de referencia de patología tumoral del país,en el lapso de 17 años(1980-1997)Se estudiaron 39 casos de quistes y tumores del maxilar,cuyos diagnósticos fueron:Quistes dentígeros 7,granuloma reparativo 4,ameloblastoma 4,fibrodisplasia 4,linfoma de Burkitt 9,sarcoma de Ewing 2,hemangiomas 2,mixoma 2,carcinoma mucoepidermoide 1,osteosarcoma 1,tumor de células germinales 1,fibroma osificante 1 y exostósis ósea 1.Todos los pacientes recibieron tratamiento quirúrgico,además de quimioterapia y radioterapia coaduvante en los tumores malignos.Los quistes y tumores benignos tuvieran buena evolución,no así algunos tumores malignos que pese al tratamiento recibido presentaron progresión de la enfermedad

Espacios orofaríngeos y maloclusión esquelética / Oropharyngeal space and skeletal malocclusion

Se realizó un estudio de tipo inductivo y correlacional para observar los espacios orofaríngeos y su relación con la maloclusión esquelética. Se utilizó una muestra inicial de 198 de los pacientes según la maloclusión esquelética y un grupo de 27 pacientes quirúrgicos. Se correlacionaron la edad, el sexo y el tratamiento quirúrgico en cada grupo. Se observó la medida descrita con McNamara, el área orofaríngea superior e inferior. Se aplicaron pruebas estadísticas de distribución, promedios, desviaciones estándar en todos los grupos. Se observó la probabilidad entre géneros, el coeficiente de correlación entre todas las variables y la prueba de error de reproducibilidad. Hubo ausencia de alguna constante entre la maloclusión esquelética y McNamara con el tamaño de los espacios orofaríngeos. Se observó que la relación entre la edad y el espacio orofaríngeo inferior es proporcional en los tres tipos de maloclusiones. En los pacientes quirúrgicos se alteró el espacio orofaríngeo inferior en sentido vertical