Anatomical and Ultrasonographic Analyses of the Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi Muscle at the Level of the Nasal Ala / Análisis Anatómico y Ecográfico del Músculo Elevador Nasolabial a Nivel del Ala Nasal

SUMMARY: We aimed to determine the width of the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle (LLSAN) at the level of the nasal ala through cadaveric dissections and ultrasonography (US), to provide essential anatomical information for use during both invasive and noninvasive procedures in the nasal ala region. The LLSAN was investigated in the 40 hemifaces of 20 Korean cadavers, comprising 10 males and 10 females with a mean age of 73.6 years. The LLSAN width of the 40 specimens at the level of the midpoint of the nasal ala was 5.02±2.35 mm (mean±standard deviation), and ranged from 1.45 mm to 10.11 mm. The LLSAN widths were 5.96±2.36 mm and 3.93±1.89 mm in males and females, respectively, with ranges of 2.40-10.11 mm and 1.45-6.96 mm, respectively. The LLSAN widths on the left and right sides were 4.77±2.72 mm and 5.26±1.99 mm, respectively. The proportions of the LLSAN fibers inserting into the nasal ala and upper lip were similar in 13 specimens (32.5 %), while more fibers inserted into the nasal ala in 11 specimens (27.5 %) and more fibers inserted fibers of the LLSAN into the upper lip in 16 specimens (40 %). When clinicians need to target or avoid the LLSAN, the present width and range data can be helpful for ensuring the efficacy and safely of both invasive and noninvasive procedures. In addition, the possibility of asymmetry in the width of the LLSAN in the nasal ala region should be confirmed by US before performing such procedures.

Nuestro objetivo fue determinar el ancho del músculo elevador nasolabial (MENL) a nivel del ala nasal mediante disecciones cadavéricas y ecografía, para proporcionar información anatómica esencial, para su uso durante procedimientos invasivos y no invasivos, en la región del ala nasal. El MENL se estudió en 40 hemicaras de 20 cadáveres coreanos (10 hombres y 10 mujeres) con una edad media de 73,6 años. El ancho de MENL de las 40 muestras a nivel del punto medio del ala nasal fue de 5,02 ± 2,35 mm (media ± desviación estándar) y osciló entre 1,45 mm y 10,11 mm. Los anchos de MENL fueron 5,96 ± 2,36 mm y 3,93 ± 1,89 mm en hombres y mujeres, respectivamente, con rangos de 2,40 a 10,11 mm y 1,45 a 6,96 mm, respec- tivamente. Los anchos de MENL en los lados izquierdo y derecho fueron 4,77 ± 2,72 mm y 5,26 ± 1,99 mm, respectivamente. Las proporciones de fibras de MENL que se insertaban en el ala nasal y en el labio superior fueron similares en 13 muestras (32,5 %), mientras que se insertaron más fibras en el ala nasal en 11 muestras (27,5 %) y además, se insertaron fibras de MENL en el labio superior en 16 ejemplares (40 %). Cuando los médicos necesitan apuntar o evitar el MENL, los datos actuales de ancho y rango pueden ser útiles para garantizar la eficacia y seguridad de los procedimientos, tanto invasivos como no invasivos. Además, la ecografía puede ser utilizada para confirmar una posible asimetría en el ancho del MENL en la región del ala nasal antes de realizar los procedimientos.

Comparación de proporciones áuricas encontradas antes y después de la rehabilitación con prótesis totales / Comparative study of auric proportions found before and after rehabilitation with dentures

Introducción: La belleza tiene una "proporción ideal" que se presenta en ciertas formas geométricas de la naturaleza con las características de ser armónicas, simétricas y equilibradas. Según Ricketts "es necesario utilizar proporciones áuricas ya que son atractivas y recordadas en el sistema límbico como bellas, armónicas y equilibradas". Objetivo: comparar proporciones faciales en el paciente desdentado sin prótesis y después de la rehabilitación con prótesis totales. Métodos: se obtuvieron los datos de 41 pacientes rehabilitados en la Clínica Odontológica de Prótesis Totales del Departamento de Prótesis, de la Universidad de Chile. Ellos fueron fotografiados mediante el equipo de Cone beam computed volumetric tomography con escaneo facial integrado y luego se midieron y compararon tres proporciones faciales antes y después de la rehabilitación con prótesis removible, y se observó cómo estas proporciones se acercaban o alejaban de la proporción áurica. El análisis estadístico de los datos obtenidos se realizó utilizando el software STATA 11. Se aplicaron las pruebas de Shapiro-Wilk y t de Student. Resultados: en la proporción 1 antes de la rehabilitación, se observó que 51,2 por ciento de los pacientes presentó proporción áurica y después de la rehabilitación se obtuvo que 63,4 por ciento presentó proporción áurica. En la proporción 2 antes de la rehabilitación, se observó que 22 por ciento de los pacientes presentó proporción áurica y después de la rehabilitación se obtuvo que 17,1 por ciento presentó proporción áurica. En la proporción 3 antes de la rehabilitación, se observó que ningún paciente presentó una proporción áurica y después de la rehabilitación se obtuvo que 7,3 por ciento presentó proporción áurica. Conclusiones: en esta muestra se presenta un cambio significativo en las proporciones faciales encontradas antes y después de la rehabilitación con prótesis en el paciente adulto mayor. La proporción ángulo externo del ojo a Stomion, en proporción con Stomion a Menton es la que muestra mayor cercanía a la proporción áurica antes y después de la rehabilitación con prótesis totales(AU)

Introduction: beauty has an "ideal proportion" that occurs in certain shapes of nature with the characteristics of being harmonious, symmetrical and balanced. According to Ricketts, you need to use auric proportions as they are attractive and remembered in the limbic as beautiful, harmonious and balanced system. Objective: to compare facial auricle proportions in the edentulous patient without dentures and after rehabilitation with dentures. Methods: we obtained data of 41 patients rehabilitated with total dental prostheses at the Clinic Department of Prosthodontics, University of Chile. They were photographed by the team of Cone beam computed volumetric tomography with facial scanning integrated and then measured and compared three facial proportions before and after rehabilitation with removable prosthesis, watching these ratios approaching or receding from the auric proportion. Statistical analysis of the data was performed using software STATA version 11. The tests Shapiro-Wilk and Student-T test were applied. Results: in the facial proportion 1 before rehabilitation, was observed that 51.2 percent of patients have auric proportion and after rehabilitation was obtained that 63.4 percent had auric proportion. In the facial proportion 2 before rehabilitation, was observed that 22 percent of patients had auric proportion and after rehabilitation was obtained that 17.1 percent had auric proportion. In the facial proportion 3 before rehabilitation, was observed that no patient had auric proportion and after rehabilitation we found that 7.3 percent had auric proportion. Conclusions: in this sample shows a significant change in facial proportions found before and after prosthetic rehabilitation in the elderly patients. Proportion external angle of the eye Stomion in proportion to Stomion Menton is showing closer to the auric ratio before and after rehabilitation with dentures(AU)

Ultrasonographic evaluation of inflammatory swellings of buccal space.

Objectives : The main objective of the study was a) to differentiate cellulitis and abscess in buccal space region, b) to study the ultrasonographic anatomy of cheek region and c) to investigate the use of ultrasound in the diagnosis of inflammatory swellings of cheek region. Patients and Methods : The study consisted of 25 patients with unilateral buccal space inflammatory swellings of odontogenic origin. The contra lateral side was used as control. Toshiba ultrasonographic device with a linear array transducer (5-8 MHz) was used. The areas of interest were scanned under both transverse and longitudinal sections and were interpreted by a single observer. The clinical diagnosis of cellulitis or abscess was confirmed by the absence or presence of pus respectively both sonographically and by aspiration. Also various anatomical structures present in buccal space were studied. Results : Clinically 23(92%) were diagnosed as buccal space abscess and 2 (8%) were cellulitis. Ultrasonographically and therapeutically 24 (96%) were buccal space abscess and 1 (4%) was cellulits. The sensitivity of clinical criteria over ultrasonographic diagnosis was 96% with a specificity of 100%. Also the cheek thickness in males and females varied from 8.2 to 17.1mm with a mean of 11.6mm±2.1 (SD) and 8.2 mm to 14.2 mm with a mean of 11±1.8 (SD). The subcutaneous tissue appeared moderately echogenic, buccinator - highly echogenic, deep adipose tissue - less echogenic and parotid duct was appreciated as a thin hyperechogenic band crossing the buccinator muscle. Buccal space, masticator space and parotid space were appreciated. Conclusion : This study supports the ultrasonographic method of imaging of orofacial inflammatory swellings with high sensitivity and specificity. This imaging modality can also help in aspiration of pus in different spaces. We have described the ultrasonographic anatomy of the above mentioned spaces which can help a beginner in this field.