"A Bend to a Needle Makes the Arch Stable" a Modified Technique for Zygomatic Arch Reduction and Stabilization.

BACKGROUND: Gillies temporal approach and intra oral supraperiosteal approach are the most commonly used approaches for reduction of isolated zygomatic arch fractures. PURPOSE: To set forth a less invasive technique for reduction and stabilization of isolated zygomatic arch fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 24-G stainless steel wire is passed through a 16-G cannula needle and is shaped to form a semi-circle. The precontoured needle was then inserted into the inferior part of the depressed zygomatic arch and the tip passed out through the superior part. The wires are then twisted and pulled laterally to reduce the fracture and are tied over an external splint to stabilize the arch. CONCLUSION: The technique discussed in this article is simple, less time consuming, cost effective and less traumatic than the conventionally performed techniques for reduction and stabilization of isolated zygomatic arch fractures.

Comparing the Efficiency of Two Different Extraction Techniques in Removal of Maxillary Third Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

INTRODUCTION: Extractions are routine procedures in dental surgery. Traditional extraction techniques use a combination of severing the periodontal attachment, luxation with an elevator, and removal with forceps. A new technique of extraction of maxillary third molar is introduced in this study-Joedds technique, which is compared with the conventional technique. METHODS AND MATERIAL: One hundred people were included in the study, the people were divided into two groups by means of simple random sampling. In one group conventional technique of maxillary third molar extraction was used and on second Joedds technique was used. Statistical analysis was carried out with student's t test. RESULTS: Analysis of 100 patients based on parameters showed that the novel joedds technique had minimal trauma to surrounding tissues, less tuberosity and root fractures and the time taken for extraction was <2 min while compared to other group of patients. CONCLUSION: This novel technique has proved to be better than conventional third molar extraction technique, with minimal complications. If Proper selection of cases and right technique are used.