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Hyperbaric Oxygenation , Mandibular Diseases/therapy , Mandibular Fractures/therapy , Osteomyelitis/therapy , Chronic Disease , Fractures, Ununited/complications , Humans , Male , Mandibular Diseases/etiology , Mandibular Fractures/complications , Middle Aged , Osteomyelitis/etiology , Osteomyelitis/pathology , Wound HealingABSTRACT
Many procedures for increasing the denture-bearing area of the atrophic mandible have been advocated. This article presents an alternative method of treatment. The ramus frame implant is a metallic tripodal device designed to provide a denture-bearing surface when inserted into the mandible. The procedure for placement of the frame requires minimal time and instrumentation, and it may be performed on an outpatient basis. Fifty-six implants have been placed since 1974, and 51 (91%) are still in place and functional.
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Dental Implantation, Endosseous/instrumentation , Mandible/surgery , Adult , Aged , Atrophy , Dental Implantation, Endosseous/methods , Denture Retention , Female , Humans , Male , Mandible/pathology , Middle AgedABSTRACT
Central osseous tumors, which are radiographically multilocular and have multinucleated giant cells microscopically, present the surgeon and the pathologist with a diagnostic dilemma. In the case presented here the histologic diagnosis of central giant cell granuloma conflicts with the presentation of an atypical case of cherubism. Central giant cell granuloma and cherubism are discussed briefly, and the necessity of basing the final diagnosis on clinical presentation is demonstrated.
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Cherubism/diagnosis , Granuloma, Giant Cell/diagnosis , Mandibular Diseases/diagnosis , Child , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , MaleSubject(s)
Emphysema/etiology , Molar/surgery , Subcutaneous Emphysema/etiology , Tooth Extraction/adverse effects , Adult , Face , Female , Humans , NeckABSTRACT
Cold agglutinin disease is an autoimmune hemolytic anemia with varying causes. Two major types are recognized, with different clinical manifestations. Cold agglutinins are circulating antibodies capable of erythrocyte agglutination. However, the reaction is readily reversible. Treatment of the disease is variable. A case is presented to illustrate that minor oral surgical procedures are feasible, provided the proper precautions are taken.