ABSTRACT
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 AgedSubject(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.
