Reconstrucción mandibular postraumática / Posttraumatic mandibular reconstruction

Introducción: dentro de los factores que conducen a deformidades persistentes después de traumatismos craneofaciales, se incluye el tratamiento inicial excesivamente retardado. La reconstrucción mandibular ideal proporcionará un arco dentario sólido para articularse con el maxilar y restaurar el habla, deglución, masticación y estética. Objetivo: caracterizar un caso de reconstrucción mandibular en una deformidad postraumática mandibular. Presentación del caso: paciente femenina de 49 años que solo puede alimentarse con comida licuada a partir de un trauma craneofacial recibido seis meses atrás. Se encontró al examen físico facial asimetría con aumento de la dimensión vertical del tercio inferior de la cara con incompetencia bilabial, y al bucal que se trataba de una paciente desdentada total superior y parcial inferior rehabilitada protésicamente en la arcada maxilar, con imposibilidad para el cierre bucal y con la presencia de un escalón visible en el reborde residual a altura del 45 y por distal del 37. Se llegó al diagnóstico de una deformidad postraumática por fractura mandibular bilateral. Se valoró de conjunto con la especialidad de Prótesis, y se decidió tratamiento quirúrgico encaminado a la reconstrucción mandibular mediante abordaje cervical, refractura, reubicación mandibular con fijación de la guía oclusal y colocación de placas mandibulares de carga soportada con tornillos bicorticales. Se realizó el seguimiento por consulta externa después del alta hospitalaria. La paciente refiere estar muy conforme con su aspecto estético y con la mejoría funcional alcanzada. Conclusiones: las secuelas postraumáticas se acompañan frecuentemente de daños en tejidos blandos y duros de la región facial con diferente grado de alteración estética y funcional para el paciente. Lograr restituir estos mediante la reconstrucción facial suele ser un reto profesional que puede ser mejor enfrentado mediante el tratamiento en equipo y transdisciplinario(AU)

Introduction: overly delayed initial treatment is one the factors leading to persistent deformities after craniofacial trauma. Ideal mandibular reconstruction will create a solid dental arch which will articulate with the maxilla and restore speech, swallowing, mastication and esthetics. Objective: present a case of mandibular reconstruction of a posttraumatic mandibular deformity. Case presentation: a 49-year-old female patient can only feed herself liquid food after a craniofacial trauma undergone six months before. Physical examination revealed facial asymmetry with an increase in the vertical dimension of the lower third of the face and bilabial incompetence. Oral examination, on the other hand, revealed that the patient had a totally edentulous upper dental arch and partial prosthetic rehabilitation of the maxillary arch, impossibility of oral closure, and the presence of a visible step on the residual ridge at the 45 and distal 37. Diagnosis was a posttraumatic deformity due to bilateral mandibular fracture. Evaluation was carried out in joint coordination with the prosthesis service, and it was decided to perform surgical mandibular reconstruction by cervical approach, refracture, mandibular relocation with fixation of the occlusal guide, and placement of load bearing mandibular plates with bicortical screws. Outpatient follow-up was conducted after hospital discharge. The patient states that she is very pleased with her esthetic appearance and the functional improvement achieved. Conclusions: posttraumatic sequelae are frequently accompanied by damage to soft and hard tissues of the facial region with varying degrees of esthetic and functional alteration. Restoration by means of facial reconstruction is often a professional challenge which may be best tackled with a team, transdisciplinary therapeutic approach(AU)

Gigantic reactive lesion of mandibular gingival tissue / Lesión gigante reactiva del tejido gengival mandibula

Irritation fibroma are the most common form of reactive lesions found within the oralcavity. These lesions normally attain a small size and show a slow growth rate. This paper reports a case ofgigantic intraoral irritational fibroma with a history of rapid growth. Complete excision was performed andthe specimen was sent for immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining. It was found positive for vimentin, hencereported as irritation fibroma.

Los fibromas irritativos son las forma más común de lesiones reactivas encontradas en la cavidad oral. Estas lesiones normalmente son de pequeño tamaño y muestran una tasa de crecimiento lenta. Este artículo reporta el caso de un fibroma irritativo gigante intraoral con historia de crecimiento rápido. Se realizó la extirpación completa y fue enviado para análisis inmunohistoquímico. Arrojó positivo para Vimentina, por lo tanto, se reportó como fibroma irritativo.

Defeito ósseo de Stafne: relato de dois casos e considerações sobre o diagnóstico / Stafne bone defect: a report of two cases and diagnostic considerations

Defeitos ósseos de Stafne são cavidades ósseas assintomáticas localizadas em mandíbula, frequentemente causadas pela inclusão de tecidos moles. A variante comum desta entidade acomete a região de terceiros molares, abaixo do canal mandibular, sendo geralmente diagnosticada de forma incidental durante exames radiográficos de rotina. A variante em região anterior é incomum e localiza-se nas proximidades dos pré-molares mandibulares. Acredita-se que as glândulas salivares sublinguais estejam implicadas no desenvolvimento desta variante. O objetivo deste relato foi descrever um caso de defeito ósseo de Stafne na região anterior de mandíbula e um caso em mandíbula posterior, com ênfase nos achados clínicos e radiográficos. Cirurgiões dentistas deveriam ter conhecimento desta entidade para evitar biópsias desnecessárias. Na maioria dos casos, acompanhamento clínico-radiográfico constitui a conduta recomendada (AU)

Stafne bone defects are asymptomatic lingual bone depressions of the lower jaw, frequently caused by soft tissue inclusion. The common variant of this entity affects the third molar region, below mandibular canal, and is mostly diagnosed incidentally during routine radiographic examination. The uncommon anterior variant is relatively rare and located in the premolar region of the mandible. Sublingual salivary glands are thought to be responsible for the development of this variant. The aim of this report was to describe a case of Stafne bone defect in the anterior region of mandible and a case in posterior mandible, with emphasis on clinical and radiographic findings. Dental clinicians should be aware of this entity, aiming to avoid unnecessary biopsies. In most cases, clinical and radiographic follow-up is the recommended conduct (AU)

Defeito osteoporótico focal do adulto: conceito, diagnóstico e os implantes osseointegráveis / Focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect: concept, diagnosis and osseointegrated implants

O Defeito Osteoporótico Focal do Adulto deve constar na lista de diagnósticos diferenciais de lesões radiolúcidas uni e multiloculares, especialmente as mandibulares, pequenas e médias. O diagnóstico clínico e imaginológico pode ser seguro, mas, se houver uma dúvida mínima, deve-se providenciar biópsia e o laudo revelará um tecido medular hematopoieticamente ativo. O Defeito Osteoporótico Focal do Adulto não inviabiliza os implantes osseointegráveis na região, pois biologicamente não impede o reparo ósseo, e até pode favorecê-lo, pela medula óssea ter numerosas células-tronco e ser rica em células osteoprogenitoras. O diagnóstico deve ser seguro para diferenciá-lo de outras lesões semelhantes na mandíbula, mas agressivas. As principais características do Defeito Osteoporótico Focal do Adulto são ressaltadas neste trabalho, considerando-o uma variável do trabeculado ósseo e medular em um contexto de normalidade

Focal osteoporotic defects in adult patients must be on the list of differential diagnosis of small and medium uni and multiocular radiolucent lesions, especially in the mandible. Clinical and imaginologic diagnoses are safe, however, a biopsy must be performed in case of doubt, in which case the report will include hematopoietically active medullary tissue. Focal osteoporotic defects in adult patients does not hinder osseointegrated implant placement because, biologically speaking, it does not hamper bone repair. In fact, it may even favor it as a result of the large number of stem and osteoprogenitor cells comprising the bone marrow. Safe diagnosis is essential to differentiate focal osteoporotic defects from more severe lesions also found in the mandible. Focal osteoporotic defects in adult patients is considered a variation of normal bone and medullary trabecula, and its main characteristics are highlight herein

Reconstrucción con placa 2.4 mm. angulada con cabeza condilar de articulación temporo-mandibular en fracturas compleja de mandíbula: reporte de un caso / Temporomandibular joint reconstruction with a 2.4 mm. angled plate with condylar head in a complex mandible fracture: a case report

El trauma maxilofacial es muy frecuente y se encuentra asociado a una alta incidencia de fracturas faciales en diferentes combinaciones. Este puede ser causado por hechos viales, violencia personal, prácticas deportivas y heridas por proyectil percutido por arma de fuego, siendo estas últimas, lesiones devastadoras que pueden comprometer la vida del paciente. Teniendo en cuenta que el Hospital Universitario de los Andes es uno de los centros asistenciales más importantes de Venezuela, en el manejo del trauma de alta energía, incluyendo el trauma facial, reportamos el caso de un paciente masculino de 33 años, remitido a esta institución por presentar trauma mandibular secundario a herida por arma de fuego, el cual generó una fractura compleja del ángulo, rama y cóndilo izquierdo de la mandíbula. Esta lesión fue resuelta a través de reducción directa, osteosíntesis y hemiartroplastia con un solo implante. Mediante este procedimiento se logró obtener un adecuado resultado funcional y estético. El principal objetivo, a favor preservar la biomecánica de la Articulación Temporomandibular (ATM) afectada, a través del uso de implantes y técnicas especiales, desarrolladas para tal fin

Maxillofacial trauma is very common and is associated with a high incidence of facial fractures in different combinations. This can be caused by traffic accidents, personal violence, sports, and gunshot wound, being devastating injuries that can compromise the patient’s life. The Hospital Universitario de Los Andes is one of the most important health centers in Venezuela in the management of high energy trauma, including facial trauma. We report the case of a 33 year old male pacient, received in this institution for a mandible trauma secondary to a gunshot wound, generating an angle, branch and the left condyle complex fracture of the mandible. This lesion was treated by direct reduction, osteosynthesis and hemiarthroplasty with a single implant. This procedure is able to obtain adequate functional and cosmetic results. The main objective was to preserve the biomechanics of the affected temporomandibular joint, through the use of implants and techniques developed for this purpose

Displasia fibrosa da mandíbula / Fibrous dysplasia of mandible

A displasia fibrosa da mandíbula é uma patologia óssea benigna que representa cerca de 2% de todos os tumores ósseos. Relatamos o caso de uma paciente de 11 anos de idade, com queixa de dor em região mandibular esquerda há 1 semana, com história de abaulamento da mesma região há 3 meses. Após realização de exames de imagem, foi diagnosticado displasia fibrosa da mandíbula. O objetivo deste relato é revisar as principais características clínicas, radiológicas e possíveis tratamentos para o caso, dando a devida importância para o seguimento ambulatorial pós-tratamento

Fibrous dysplasia is a benign bone disease which represents about 2% of all bone tumors. Here we report the case of an 11-year-old who complained of pain at the left mandible area for a week, with history of arching in this area for 3 months. Imaging examinations led to the diagnosis of fibrous dysplasia of the mandible. The aim of this work is to review the main clinical and radiological characteristics and possible treatments for the case, giving due importance to ambulatory follow-up care

Adenocarcinoma de reto com metástase para mandíbula: relato de caso / Metastatic adenocarcinoma from the rectum to the mandible: a case report

Os autores relatam um caso de metástase de adenocarcinoma de reto para mandíbula, manifestação de rara incidência e que é sub-diagnosticada. Demonstram a radioterapia local como paliação e recuperação da função mastigatória.

The authors report a case of metastatic adenocarcinoma of the rectum to the mandible, a rare presentation of the disease that is almost always underestimated. Authors demonstrate local radiotherapy for palliation with recovery of the masticatory function.

The epidemiology of mandibular fractures treated at Chiang Mai University Hospital: a review of 198 cases.

BACKGROUND: Mandibular fractures constitute a substantial proportion of maxillo-facial trauma cases in Chiang Mai. The present study investigated the prevalence, sex, age group, alcohol consumption, crash helmet use, causes, site, treatment, and postoperative result of mandibular fractures at Chiang Mai University Hospital, Thailand. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The medical records and radiographs of 198 patients treated for mandibular fracture at Chiang Mai University Hospital over a 1.5 year period (from 1 January 2005 to 30 June 2006) were reviewed Data on the patients' age, sex, alcohol and helmet use, mechanism of injury, site of fracture, treatment modality, and post-operative result were recorded and assessed. RESULTS: Men of 21 to 30 years of age sustained the most mandibular fractures. The ratio of males to females was 5:1. Most fractures were caused by motorcycle accidents (MCA) (75.75%), followed by body assault (13.63%), and falls (4.54%). Alcohol consumption was a contributing factor at the time of injury in 79% of fractures according to the information available. The most common fracture sites were, in descending order the parasymphysis (45.3%), angle (19.51%), condyle (15.68%), symphysis (13.24%), body (3.83%), and ramus (2.09%). Nearly 3/4 of all cases were treated by open reduction (76%). CONCLUSION: The incidence and causes of mandibular fracture reflect trauma patterns within the community and can provide a guide to the design of programs geared toward prevention and treatment.

Traumatismos craneofaciales / Diagnostic Imaging of craneofacial fractures

La valoración precisa de las fracturas craneofaciales es indispensable para instituir un tratamiento correcto y de esa manera evitar defectos anatómicos,funcionales y estéticos. En la actualidad el algoritmo de estudio de los traumatismos craneofaciales incluye las radiografías convencionales y la tomografía computada. Se presenta una experiencia conjunta de radiólogos y cirujanos en el estudio de 63 pacientes, 51 hombres y 12 mujeres, con traumatismos craneofaciales asistidos en nuestra institución en los últimos 4 años, con un rango etario que va de 15 a 38 años y una edad media de 30,8 años. Se analizan los hallazgos radiológicos en correlación con la clínica y el mecanismo lesional, así como las técnicas de examen más adecuadas para cada tipo de fractura. Concluímos que la tomografía computada (TC) es el método ideal en la valoración del paciente con traumatismo craneofacial en la planificación del tratamiento quirúrgico

Examen con cortes parasagitales oblicuos del maxilar inferior y la articulación témporo-mandibular en tomografía computada / Mandible and temporo-mandibular joint CT-examination with oblique parasagital scans

Se estudiaron 10 pacientes con tomografía computada, en una incidencia especial; el plano parasagital oblicuo. La obtención de las imágenes se efectúa con un posicionamiento especial, fácilmente realizable. La calidad de las mismas supera a las imágenes obtenidas por reconstrucción y permite una clara definición tanto de las lesiones como de sus relaciones con estructuras normales. Esta técnica debería considerarse como alternativa en el estudio de la patología del maxilar inferior