Efficacy of ozone therapy in management of patients with internal derangement of temporomandibular joint

Internal derangements are the most frequent articular causes of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, which involve progressive slipping or displacement of the articular disc. Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis is considered successful treatment inn TMJ internal derangements. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of ozone application in arthrocentesis of temporomandibular joints with internal derangement. Thirty patients were evaluated in this study and were presented with limited movement and pain in the TMJ. They were divided randomly into two groups: group I, subjected to arthrocentesis using saline solution and group II, subjected to arthrocentesis using ozonized water. Pain levels were significantly decreased in both groups however the significant decrease in group II was reported at post-operative, after first month and one year. Maximal mouth opening for all patient in both groups were improved and the significant increase was reported in group II after first month, six months and one year postoperatively. Clinical efficacy of arthrocentesis with ozone in the temporomandibular joint internal derangements, and efficacy of ozonized water as a clinically applicable form of ozone in ozone therapy for the temporomandibular joint

Reduction and fixation of mandibular body fracture among children using two different types of acrylic splints

The use of single jaw fixation by acrylic splint fixed to the mandible by two circumferential wires was recommended by many investigators for fixation of mandibular body fractures among children. The success of fixation of fractured segments will depend on the acrylic splint and its ability to clasp teeth, alveolar process between the labial and lingual splints. Thirty two child below the age of twelve years with mandiblar body fractures were classified randomly into two equal groups. The first group were treated by reduction and fixation using acrylic splint, while the second group used reinforced acrylic splint with 10% glass filler particles. The results of this study recommended the use of reinforced glass filler acrylic splints for reduction and singla fixation for managment of fracture mandibular body among children as the incorporation of glass particles into acrylic resin significantly improved its transverse strength, modulous of elasticity and fracture toughness. This was manifested by the less complication especially fracture of splints during manipulation and the post operative malunion

Evaluation of antihaemophilic globulin [Sclavo] in the management of haemophilic patients

This study was done to evaluate the antihemophilic globulin [Sclavo] for the management of hemophilic patient looking for dental extraction. Sclavo was given by intravenous route in three doses, 12 hours pre- and postoperatively and one immediate preextraction. The extraction was done under general anesthesia and local hemostatic measures were done in the socket by surgical, suturing and fixation of prefabricated acrylic splint. No hemorrhage problem appeared during or after extraction with a satisfactory level of hemostasis. It was concluded that Sclavo is a very effective antihemophilic agent to avoid hemorrhage in dental extraction for hemophilic A patient in conjunction with local hemostatic measures and it is free from any viral infection of hepatitis B or AIDS

Validity of cryosurgery in the treatment of lichen planus and leukoplakia

Cryosurgery offers a means of destroying tissue by subjecting it to extreme cold. The effectiveness and advantages of cryotherapy in the treatment of various oral mucosal lesions is well accepted, in spite of the mechanism by which cells are die as yet poorly understood. The treatment of oral lichen planus and leukoplakia using cryosurgery was discussed. An overview of the clinical and histological changes occuring after this treatment also was presented

use of ultrasound therapy in the control of edema and trismus after odontectmy of lower third molar

Edema and trismus are undesirable consequence of oral surgical procedures. Although many pharmacological and physical methods have been used to minimize edema and trismus, no one has gained complete acceptance. Ultrasound is used in management of acute phases of inflammation of soft tissue in physiotherapy department. This study recommened the use of ultrasound therapy to reduce postoperative edema and trismus. It can be used effectively in cases where gross edema is expected after difficult operation. Ultrasound therapy is simple and easy, however it needs two visits to the therapist