Voluminoso quiste dentígero de mandíbula tratado en dos etapas quirúrgicas informe de caso / Volumoso cisto dentígero de mandíbula tratado em duas etapas cirurgicas - relato de caso / Large dentigerous mandibular cyst treated in two surgical steps. A case report

Resumen El quiste dentígero es una lesión benigna que se origina en el epitelio odontogénico asociado a la corona de un diente incluido. Son radiolúcidos y uniloculares, generalmente asintomáticos y diagnosticados en exámenes de rutina o exámenes radiográficos. Los terceros molares inferiores y los caninos superiores son los dientes más afectados, y esta lesión también ocurre en dientes supernumerarios o asociados a odontomas. De crecimiento lento puede alcanzar dimensiones considerables, provocando deformidad facial, impactación y desplazamiento de dientes y/o estructuras adyacentes. El objetivo de este trabajo es informar un caso clínico de un voluminoso quiste dentígero mandibular, que se trató quirúrgicamente en dos etapas: la primera intervención con fines de biopsia y descompresión de la lesión y la segunda con el objetivo de enuclear la cápsula remanente. De esta forma, fue posible realizar un diagnóstico preciso de la lesión, reducir su tamaño para permitir una enucleación total con un daño mínimo a las estructuras anatómicas circundantes y la preservación de la función neurosensorial. Se realizó el seguimiento del paciente durante un período de 5 años en el posoperatorio, y el caso evolucionó hasta la curación total.

Resumo O cisto dentígero é uma lesão benigna oriunda do epitélio odontogênico associado à coroa de um dente incluso. São radiolúcidos e uniloculares, normalmente assintomáticos e diagnosticados em exames de rotina ou exame radiográfico. Os terceiros molares inferiores e os caninos superiores são os dentes mais acometidos, tendo também ocorrência desta lesão em dentes supranumerários ou associados a odontomas. De crescimento lento pode atingir dimensões consideráveis, causando deformidade facial, impactação e deslocamento de dentes e/ou estruturas adjacentes. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar um caso clínico de volumoso cisto dentígero mandibular, tratado cirurgicamente em duas etapas: a primeira intervenção com fins de biópsia e descompressão da lesão e uma segunda com intuito de enuclear a capsula rôta. Desta forma pôde-se realizar o diagnostico preciso da lesão, diminuir seu tamanho de forma a permitir a enucleação total com o mínimo de dano as estruturas anatômicas circunvizinhas e a preservação da função neurossensorial. O paciente foi acompanhado por um período de 05 anos no pós operatório, tendo o caso evoluído para a cura total.

Abstract A dentigerous cyst is a benign lesion arising from the odontogenic epithelium associated with the crown of an impacted tooth. They are radiolucent and unilocular, usually asymptomatic and diagnosed in clinical routine or radiographic examinations. The lower third molars and upper canines are the most affected teeth, and the lesion is also associated with odontomas and supernumerary teeth. The cyst is slow-growing but can reach considerable dimensions, causing facial deformity, impaction, and displacement of teeth or adjacent structures. This study aims to report the clinical case of a large mandibular dentigerous cyst treated in two stages: biopsying and decompressing the lesion and enucleating the cyst capsule. It was thus possible to accurately diagnose the lesion, reduce its size to allow for total enucleation with minimal damage to the surrounding anatomical structures, and preserve sensitive function. A five-year follow-up was performed, with full lesion healing.

Queratoquiste Odontogénico en un Paciente con Displasia Cleidocraneal: reporte de un Caso / Odontogenic Keratocyst in a Patient with Cleidocranial Dysplasia: case Report

RESUMEN: La displasia cleidocraneal (DCC), es un trastorno autosómico dominante poco común, que involucra principalmente a los huesos que se osifican por vía membranosa; afectando el cierre de fontanelas craneales y el desarrollo de las clavículas, además de anomalías dentales y vertebrales. El objetivo de este manuscrito fue reportar el caso de una paciente con DCC que presentó un queratoquiste odontogénico (QQO) intrasinusal. Presentamos el caso de una paciente de 81 años, diagnosticada en su niñez con DDC, que consultó por un desajuste protésico y molestias en relación a la zona del seno maxilar derecho. Clínicamente se observó desajuste de la prótesis y aumento de volumen de márgenes poco definidos en la zona maxilar derecha, color rosa coral; que se extendía por todo el margen hemimaxilar derecho hasta el fondo de vestíbulo; doloroso a la palpación, con un mes de evolución. Se solicitó CBCT, con el que se pudo verificar la presencia de un desarrollo tumoral de contenido similar a dentículos, ubicado en la totalidad del seno maxilar derecho; extendiéndose hasta el piso de la cavidad nasal y orbitaria. Se estableció la hipótesis diagnóstica de "odontoma compuesto". Se le intervino quirúrgicamente, bajo anestesia general, realizándose una excisión de la lesión; la que era de márgenes definidos, con cambios de coloración en tonos oscuros, con la inclusión de tres piezas dentarias; de aspecto maligno. Se logró enucleación completa, dejando remanente óseo limpio. La pieza fue enviada a estudio histopatológico. En informe histopatológico, describió la presencia de una lesion quistica con pared compatible con queratoquiste.

ABSTRACT: Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is an uncommon autosomal dominant disorder that mainly involves bones that ossify via the membrane, affecting the closure of cranial fontanels and the development of the clavicles, as well as presenting dental and vertebral anomalies. The aim of this manuscritpt was to report a case of a patient with CCD who presented an intrasinusal odontogenic keratocyst.We present an 81-year-old female patient, diagnosed with this syndrome in childhood, who comes to our service for a prosthetic misalignment and discomfort of the right maxillary sinus area. Clinically, there was a mismatch of the prosthesis and an increase in the volume of undefined margins under it, coral pink color, which extended all over the right hemimaxillary margin to the bottom of the vestibule, painful on palpation, with a one month evolution. A CBCT was requested, which revealed the presence of a tumor development with content similar to denticles, located in the entire right maxillary sinus, extending to the floor of the nasal and orbital cavity. The diagnostic hypothesis of "compound odontoma" was established. The patient was operated on in the central ward, under general anesthesia performing the excisional biopsy of the lesion, which showed changes in coloration in dark tones, with defined edges, with the inclusion of three teeth showing malignancy aspects. Complete enucleation was achieved, leaving tumor-free clean bone remnant. In a histopathological report, the presence of a keratocyst wall was described, which is not very compatible given the appearance of the lesion, the presence of the dental pieces included in it, and the behavior of the lesion.

Manejo Quirúrgico de la Hiperplasia Condilar Tipo 2: Reporte de un Caso / Surgical Management of Mandibular Condylar Hyperplasia Type 2: Case Report

RESUMEN: La hiperplasia condilar (HC) es un término genérico de una condición patológica que se utiliza para describir situaciones que causan el crecimiento excesivo y sobredesarrollo del cóndilo mandibular, repercutiendo así también en la mandíbula, es la responsable de alrededor del 50 % de las asimetrías faciales y se presenta con mayor frecuencia entre los 11 y 30 años de edad. Se presenta un caso clínico de una paciente femenina de 21 años de edad que presentaba hiperplasia condilar unilateral izquierda con compensación alveolodentaria. Se realizó condilectomía alta con abordaje endoaural para retirar 5 mm de la parte superior del cóndilo y osteotomía mandibular mediante abordaje intraoral circunvestibular, con disección y preservación del nervio dentario inferior, retirando 8 mm del aspecto inferior de la mandíbula de acuerdo a los requerimientos estéticos. El brindar un tratamiento adecuado a la hiperplasia condilar enfocado a corregir las secuelas tanto funcionales como estéticas es de gran beneficio al paciente ya que le permite mejorar su calidad de vida, el correcto diagnóstico es vital para poder planear un tratamiento exitoso.

ABSTRACT: Condylar hyperplasia (CH) is a generic term for a pathological situation that is used to describe conditions that cause excessive growth and overdevelopment of the mandibular condyle and also impacting on the jaw, this bone formation is responsible about of 50 % of all deformities facial and it occurs most frequently between 11-30 years old. This case report is about a 21-years old female who showed unilateral condylar hyperplasia of left side with alveolodentary compensatory. Was carried out high condilectomy through an endoaural approach removing 5 mm of the upper condyle and the mandibular osteotomy was performed through intraoral approach with dissection and preservation of the inferior alveolar nerve, removing 8 mm of the inferior aspect of the mandible according to the aesthetic requirements. An appropriate treatment for the condylar hyperplasia focused on correcting the side effects such as functional or aesthetic it's of great benefit for the patient because it allows improve their quality of life. A correct diagnosis is very important to planning a successful treatment.

Cisto ósseo solitário em mandíbula: relato de caso clínico / Solitary bone cyst of the mandible: clinical case report

Objetivo: apresentar um caso clínico de paciente com cisto ósseo solitário em mandíbula e sua evolução após o tratamento de exploração e curetagem cirúrgica por meio de achados radiográficos. Caso clínico: paciente do sexo masculino, 45 anos, compareceu à clínica da Faculdade de Estudos Administrativos ­ Fead. Ao exame clínico, os tecidos se apresentavam dentro dos padrões de normalidade e ao exame radiográfico observou-se área radiolúcida unilocular, limites regulares e bem definidos em região anterior de mandíbula entre ápices dos dentes 33, 32, 31, 41 e 42, sem deslocamento desses. Para confirmação do diagnóstico, além do exame clínico, foi necessário realizar a tomografia de feixe cônico e exploração cirúrgica. Após a exploração cirúrgica foi realizada a curetagem das paredes ósseas e a proservação do caso para acompanhar a sua evolução. Considerações finais: por ser uma lesão de comportamento não agressivo, responde bem a este tipo de tratamento, sendo notável sua melhora durante o período de acompanhamento.(AU)

Objective: To present a clinical case report of a patient with solitary bone cyst of the mandible and its evolution after exploration and surgical curettage treatment through radiographic findings. Case report: A 45-year-old male patient attended the clinic of the School of Administrative Studies - FEAD. The clinical examination showed normal tissues and the radiographic examination showed unilocular radiolucent area and regular and well-defined boundaries in the anterior mandible between the apexes of teeth 33, 32, 31, 41, and 42, without displacement. To confirm the diagnosis, in addition to the clinical examination, cone beam tomography and surgical exploration were required. After the surgical exploration, bone wall curettage and case proservation were performed to monitor the evolution. Final considerations: Considering it is a non-aggressive lesion, it responds well to this type of treatment, with considerable improvement during follow-up.(AU)

Tratamento cirúrgico da limitação de abertura bucal causada por hiperplasia do processo coronoide: relato de caso / Surgical treatment for mouth opening limitation caused by coronoid process hyperplasia: case report

A hiperplasia do processo coronoide é uma condiçãoincomum de etiologia desconhecida que se apresentaclinicamente por meio da limitação de abertura bucal enão possui sintomatologia dolorosa durante a aberturae o fechamento bucal. Objetivo: relatar e discutir, pormeio de um caso cirúrgico, o tratamento da limitaçãode abertura bucal causada por hiperplasia bilateral doprocesso coronoide. Relato de caso: paciente do sexofeminino, com 11 anos de idade, foi encaminhada paraatendimento devido à dificuldade de mastigação emfunção da limitação de abertura bucal, sem históricode trauma em face ou na região articular. O exame tomográficoevidenciou o alongamento bilateral do processocoronoide, fazendo com que ele colidisse com oarco zigomático durante a abertura bucal e causasse otravamento. O tratamento proposto foi a coronoidectomiabilateral com acesso cirúrgico intraoral, obtendono pós-cirúrgico imediato um ganho na abertura bucal.Considerações finais: a coronoidectomia é uma abordagemcirúrgica de fácil acesso por via intraoral, poucotraumática e eficaz no tratamento de pacientes com hiperplasiado processo coronoide. (AU)

The coronoid process hyperplasia is an unusual condition of unknown etiology that is presented clinically through mouth opening limitation, without painful symptoms during mouth opening and closure. Objective: to report and discuss, through a surgical case, the treatment of mouth opening limitation caused by bilateral coronoid process hyperplasia. Case report: female patient, 11 years old, referred due to chewing difficulty by mouth opening limitation. No history of trauma in the face or joint area. The tomographic examination showed the bilateral elongation of the coronoid process, causing it to collide with the zygomatic arch during mouth opening, which caused locking. The treatment proposed was bilateral coronoidectomy with intraoral surgical access, which enhanced mouth opening at the immediate postoperative period. Final considerations: coronoidectomy is a surgical approach with easy intraoral access, non-traumatic, and effective in the treatment of patients with coronoid process hyperplasia. (AU)

Bilateral hyperplasia of the coronoid process: clinical case report with unusual presentation and literary review

The formation of a new joint between a pathologically enlarged coronoid process and the body of the malar bone is known as Jacob's disease. hyperplasia of the coronoid process was first described in 1853 by von Langenbeck, and it was not until 1899 when Oscar Jacob described the disease that was named after him. Jacob's disease is an uncommon entity with only a few cases documented in the literature. the condition manifests at first with progressive limitation of the oral opening and facial asymmetry. the pain is infrequent and mainly affects young patients. temporal muscle hyperactivity, cranial trauma, chronic displacement of the ipsilateral temporomandibular joint, endocrine stimuli and genetic alterations have been postulated as possible factors. the definitive diagnosis is by histopathology and it is necessary that bone hyperplasia is confirmed, as well as the presence of cartilage and synovial capsule forming the new joint between the malar bone and the coronoid process. we present a 10-year-old patient with a history of childhood trauma in the left preauricular region. it presented to our service with a history of progressive limitation of the oral opening. computed tomography (CT) revealed an elongation of the bilateral coronoid process, in contact with homolateral zygomatic bone, causing its deformation. surgery under general anesthesia was performed through the intraoral vestibular route. histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of Jacob's disease. we review the literature regarding the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of this condition.

Chronic Suppurative Osteomyelitis of the Mandible Treated with Antibiotics Complemented with Surgical Treatment: A Case Report / Osteomielitis Crónica Supurativa en Mandíbula Tratada con Antibióticos y Cirugía: Reporte de Caso

ABSTRACT: Osteomyelitis is an infection that affects bone and bone marrow, it occurs due to inoculation of microorganisms either directly or by continuous accumulation through a hematogenous way. Female patient, 64 years old, presenting an increase of volume of the parotid masseteric region and right submandibular region, with approximately two weeks of evolution, which had a slightly fluctuating, hyperemic and hyperthermic indurated consistency; the patient complained of severe pain. CT scan and biopsy was indicated. It is imperative to identify the causative agent; the use of antibiotics must be complemented by surgical treatment to eliminate the possibility of a remaining infection.

RESUMEN: La osteomielitis es un proceso infeccioso que afecta al hueso y medula ósea y que se produce debido a la inoculación de microorganismos ya sea de manera directa, por continuidad o bien por medio de la vía hematógena. Paciente femenino de 64 años de edad que presentaba aumento de volumen en región submandibular derecha refiriendo dolor intenso con evolución de 2 semanas aproximadamente, el cual era de consistencia indurada ligeramente fluctuante, hiperémico e hipertérmico; la paciente se quejaba de dolor intenso, se indicó TC y biopsia. En estos casos para tener éxito en el tratamiento el uso de antibióticos debe complementarse con desbridamiento quirúrgico, aunado a un seguimiento estrecho para descartar la posibilidad de una infección remanente.

Implantes de altura reduzida devem ser esplintados em região posterior de mandíbula? / Should implants with reduced height be splinted in the posterior mandible?

A reabilitação de pacientes parcialmente desdentados é um tratamento viável e com excelente prognóstico. Todavia, a disponibilidade óssea em altura é um fator crucial para o sucesso desse tratamento. O levantamento de seio maxilar, apesar da baixa qualidade óssea da maxila posterior, é considerado um procedimento bastante previsível. Entretanto, técnicas reconstrutivas em mandíbula não possuem a mesma previsibilidade, além de apresentar maior morbidade pós-operatória. Apesar da alta previsibilidade dos implantes com altura reduzida, poucos são os estudos que avaliam a real necessidade da esplintagem do mesmo em mandíbula posterior atrófica. Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a necessidade de um implante curto ser esplintado a outro. Após análise criteriosa da literatura concluiu-se que os implantes com altura reduzida unitários apresentam igual previsibilidade em relação ao esplintado. Todavia, a heterogeneidade dos estudos e a falta de ensaios clínicos randomizados justifica a elaboração de novas pesquisas.(AU)

Rehabilitation of partially edentulous patients is a viable treatment with an excellent prognosis. However, bone height availability is a crucial factor in the treatment success. The maxillary sinus lift, despite poor bone quality of posterior maxilla, is considered a predictable procedure. However, reconstructive techniques in the mandible do not have the same predictability and present more postoperative morbidity. Despite the high predictability of short implants, there are few studies evaluating the real necessity for splinting implants in posterior atrophic mandible. Thus, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the need for a short implant to be splinted to another. After analysis of the literature, this review concluded that unitary short implants presented equal predictability compared to splinted implants. However, the heterogeneity of the studies and the lack of randomized clinical trials justify the development of new research.(AU)

Viability of costochondral graft in temporomandibular joint ankylosis

Temporomandibular joint [TMJ] ankylosis is a very distressing structural condition that causes severe facial disfigurement leading to pathopsychological stress. Impairment of speech, difficulty with mastication, rampant caries, poor oral hygiene, disturbances of facial growth and severely compromised airway are the leading consequences of TMJ ankylosis. Surgical intervention is the widely accepted treatment modality of TMJ ankylosis. Current study was performed on 30 patients for three years [2009-2012] department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Children Hospital and Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore and costochondral graft was used to treat mandibular ankylosis. 21 [70%] patients were males and were divided into age groups of 2-5, 6-12 and 13-18 years. Regarding the side of mandible involved in male patients, unilateral ankylosis was found in 15[50%] and bilateral ankylosis were found in 6[20%] patients. Similarly in female patients, unilateral ankylosis was found in 7[23%] and bilateral ankylosis was seen in 2[7%] patients. Regarding post-operative monitoring of graft, bone scintigraphy was performed one week after the surgery and then after 12 weeks and 16 weeks to assess the viability and uptake of costochondral graft. Tc.99m MDP bone scan was performed in supine position with intravenous administration of 370MBq one week after the placement of graft. Results showed that out of 30 patients, CCG graft was viable in 28[93%] while it was non-viable in 2[7%] patients

Regeneración ósea guiada para el aumento vertical del reborde alveolar / Guided osseous regeneration for the vertical augmentation of the alveolar ridge

Se considera como aumento óseo vertical, cualquier técnica que apunte a crear una mayor altura del reborde alveolar. A inicios de la década de los 90’s se empezó a utilizar la regeneración ósea guiada (ROG) en mandíbulas atróficas, con el fin de permitir la instalación de implantes óseointegrados. Con el fin de evaluar y exponer parte de la evidencia disponible en la actualidad, con respecto a la ROG para aumento óseo vertical, se realizó la siguiente revisión bibliográfica.

Any technique aimed to improve the alveolar ridge height is considered as a vertical bone augmentation procedure. In the early 90’s guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedures began to be used in atrophic mandibles to allow the installation of osseointegrated dental implants. The following bibliographic review was made with the purpose of evaluating and exposing part of the available evidence at present in this field.

Lesão central de células gigantes: relato de um caso clínico / Case report: central giont cell granulamo

A lesão central de células gigantes (LCCG) é própria dos ossos gnáticos, sendo um tumor benigno não odontogênico. É uma lesão de crescimento predominantemente lento, bem circunscrito e assintomático, geralmente diagnosticado através de algum exame de rotina ou em casos mais avançados quando se começa a visualizar alguma alteração estético-anatômica ou a paciente se queixando de algum desconforto localizado na região. Este trabalho apresenta um caso clínico de lesão central de células gigantes em um paciente do sexo feminino de 36 anos de idade com uma lesão na região de pré-molares inferior direita. Após avaliação radiográfica, da tomografia, exames sanguíneos e biópsia incisional, foi realizada a curetagem da lesão sob anestesia geral, sem sinais de recidiva após dois anos de proservação

The Central Giant Cell Granuloma (CGCG) is a typical lesion of the gnathic bones, being a benign non odontogenic tumor. It is a lesion of predominantly slow growth, well circumscribed and asymptomatic, usually diagnosed through a routine examination or in more advanced cases when the patient feels some kind of discomfort and when the patient's aesthetics are affected. This paper presents a clinical case of central giant cell granuloma on a 36 year old patient with the lesion on the right lower pre-molars region. After radiography, tomography, blood tests and incisional biopsy, the curettage of the lesion was performed under general anaesthesia with no signs of the tumor after 2 years of follow-up

Cisto ósseo traumático da mandíbula: revisão de 26 casos / Traumatic bone cyst of the mandible: a review of 26 cases

O cisto ósseo traumático é uma entidade patológica caracterizada pela presença de uma cavidade óssea assintomática desprovida de revestimento epitelial, sendo raramente encontrado nos maxilares. OBJETIVO: Descrever as características clínico-cirúrgicas e radiográficas dos cistos ósseos traumáticos. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Estudo de caráter retrospectivo dos pacientes diagnosticados com cisto ósseo traumático em um serviço de patologia oral no período de 1992 a 2007. Informações referentes às características clínicas, radiográficas e cirúrgicas foram coletadas. RESULTADOS: Vinte e seis casos de cisto ósseo traumático foram diagnosticados no período de 15 anos, 17 pertencentes ao sexo masculino e 09 ao sexo feminino. A maioria dos pacientes afetados pertencia às duas primeiras décadas de vida, não relatava sintomatologia dolorosa, bem como história de trauma na região da lesão. O padrão multilocular foi observado em apenas sete casos, dando às lesões uma aparência radiográfica tumoral. A presença de ar no interior da cavidade patológica foi relatada em aproximadamente 70% dos casos, sendo rara a presença de conteúdo serossanguíneo e seroso. CONCLUSÃO: A maior prevalência de casos em pacientes jovens, a infrequente história de trauma e o pequeno número de lesões com conteúdo serossanguíneo refletem a necessidade de se discutir a real patogênese do cisto ósseo traumático.

The traumatic bone cyst is characterized by the presence of an asymptomatic sinus devoid of epithelial lining, which is rarely found in the jaws. OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical, surgical and radiographic findings of traumatic bone cysts. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A retrospective study was made of patients diagnosed with traumatic bone cysts at an oral pathology department from 1992 to 2007. Data on the clinical, radiographic and surgical complications were gathered. RESULTS: Twenty-six cases of traumatic bone cyst were diagnosed in 15 years; 17 were male and 09 were female. Most patients were within first two decades of life and had no pain or history of trauma in the affected area. The multilocular pattern was observed in only seven cases, its radiographic appearance suggests a tumor. Air was found inside the lesion in about 70% of cases; serous fluid with blood and blood only were uncommon within the lesions. CONCLUSION: A higher prevalence in young patients, absence of a history of trauma, and a small number of lesions containing serous fluid with blood reflects the need to discuss the true pathogenesis of traumatic bone cysts.

Florid osseous dysplasia: report of two cases and a review of the literature / Displasia ósea florida: reporte de dos casos y revisión de la literatura

Florid osseous dysplasia (FOD) is a benign condition of the jaws in which the normal architecture of bone is replaced by a fibrous tissue containing a variable amount of bone and cementum-like tissue. This lesion is most commonly seen in middle aged black women. FOD appears as dense, lobulated masses, often symmetrically located in the mandible, rarely in the maxilla. The lesion is usually asymptomatic and benign. However, a secondary infection may occur and its treatment can be difficult and complicated. This paper reports the case of two patients. The first one is a white woman aged 65 and the second one is a black woman aged 70, both diagnosed with FOD, revealed by secondary infections. The diagnosis was based on clinical and radiographic findings, as biopsy is contraindicated. Radiological and clinical features of FOD and its management will be also discussed on the basis of recent literature.

La displasia ósea florida (DOF) es una patología benigna del maxilar y mandíbula en la que se sustituye la arquitectura normal del hueso por un tejido fibroso que contiene una cantidad variable de tejido óseo y cementoide. Esta lesión es más frecuente en mujeres negras de edad media. La DOF aparece como una masa densa, lobulada, a menudo situada simétricamente en la mandíbula, rara vez en el maxilar. La lesión suele ser asintomática y benigna. Sin embargo, una infección secundaria puede ocurrir y su tratamiento puede ser difícil y complicarse. Este artículo reporta el caso de dos pacientes. La primera es una mujer blanca de 65 años y la segunda es una mujer negra de 70 años, ambas diagnosticadas con DOF, revelada por infecciones secundarias. El diagnóstico se basó en los hallazgos clínicos y radiológicos, ya que la biopsia está contraindicada. Las características clínicas y radiológicas de la DOF y su manejo son discutidos en base a la literatura reciente.

Exostosis: A donor site for autograft.

This article reports the utilization of exostosis as a source of autogenous bone for the treatment of osseous defects. A patient presented with an exostosis on the mandibular lingual region on the right side of the jaw. Exostosis was surgically removed using a chisel and mallet. The autograft thus obtained was used to treat a shallow osseous crater between 46 and 47. New bone formation was noticed at the grafted site 6 months after grafting. Bone formed in the grafted areas showed comparable clinical features to those of native bone.

Glass ionomer cement as an occlusive barrier in Class III furcation defect.

Predicting the prognosis of molars that have experienced furcation invasion, is often a frustrating experience to the dental clinician and disappointing report to the patient involved. Although multiple treatment modalities have been attempted to retain teeth with severe furcation invasion, clinical success has not been predictable. A case report involving the use of glass ionomer cement (GIC) as an occlusive barrier in the management of Class III furcation defect involving mandibular first molar is presented. A literature review on the subject matter was conducted using Medline, Google search engines, and manual library search. GIC restoration of Class III furcation invasion gives a satisfactory result. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment options are available for the management of the condition. GIC as an occlusive barrier in Class III furcation invasion is an economical and less invasive treatment option. It also makes home care easy for the patient.

Use of periosteal membrane as a barrier membrane for the treatment of buccal Grade II furcation defects in lower molars: A novel technique.

Objective : To use the periosteum as a barrier in treatment of buccal Grade II furcation defects of lower molars. Materials and Methods : This technique was performed on 12 patients with bilateral buccal Grade II furcation defects of lower molars. On a random basis, one furcation defect of each pair was selected for the control group and other for the experimental group. Debridement was done in the defect area in both groups. In the control group, after debridement, mucoperiosteal flap was sutured back. In the experimental group, after reflection of the mucoperiosteal flap, a portion of the periosteum along with a layer of connective tissue (periosteal membrane) was incised and mobilized in the defect area for defect coverage as a barrier, and then the periosteal membrane and mucoperiosteal flap were fixed with suture, respectively. Horizontal dimension of the furcation defect was the primary outcome measure. Gingival index, probing attachment level (PAL), and vertical dimension of furcation defect were the secondary outcome measures. Clinical parameters were registered at baseline and at 6 months. Results : Every clinical parameter was improved by surgery. Significant gain in PAL as well as horizontal and vertical dimensions of the furcation defects was found. Conclusion: This periosteum displacement technique is effective for the treatment of buccal Grade II furcation defects of lower molars.