ABSTRACT
It is relatively common to observe a solitary well defined periapical cystic change associated with decayed primary tooth displacing the underlying developing permanent tooth bud. Marsupialisation of such cysts is indicated so as to allow for eruption of the underlying tooth bud. A similar solitary well defined periapical cystic lesion involving the mixed dentition in a child was planned for enucleation. Surprisingly, during the surgical intervention two distinct separate cystic pathological changes were observed. Marsupialisation of the cystic defect with extraction of the primary tooth would have left the enlarged follicle with the developing tooth bud unaddressed. The pathological process associated with the dilated follicle would continue to progress further and may require an additional surgical intervention. The distinction between enlarged follicle and dentigerous cyst clinically is also important. Considering the size, extent and presence of the large bony cavity during the surgical intervention enucleation of both the pathological changes was performed.
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To evaluate the incidence and recovery of persistent sensory disturbances of the infraorbital (IO) nerve after isolated zygomatic complex fractures with various treatment methods. METHODS AND RESULTS: The study was inclusive of isolated unilateral zygomatic complex fractures and fractures of IO rim .Tests performed were Pin prick and Electrical detection threshold test. The evaluation was done preoperatively, after 1 month and after 6 months of surgery. The results suggested that neurosensory disturbance was present in all the patients with zygomatic complex fractures. At 1 month post-operatively some sensory deficit was present in all the patients on the affected side. After 6 months all the patients showed near to normal improvement comparable to normal side. CONCLUSION: Study shows that earlier the surgical intervention, more the recovery of the nerve injury is appreciable during the 1 and 6 months follow up period.
