ABSTRACT
Isolated fractures of the first rib are rare and often, though not always, indicative of severe trauma. The causes of first rib fracture are various, as are the sometimes serious complications of such a fracture. Since the oral and maxillofacial surgeon is involved many times in the primary care of the trauma patient, he must consider the possibility of first rib fracture and be alerted to the possible sequelae.
Subject(s)
Facial Bones/injuries , Jaw Fractures/complications , Rib Fractures/complications , Skull Fractures/complications , Adult , Humans , Male , Rib Fractures/diagnosisABSTRACT
A case of giant cell tumor of the mandible is presented, with treatment and follow-up for two and a half years. Although the lesion had characteristics of giant cell granuloma described by Jaffe, its aggressive clinical behavior influenced the diagnosis and treatment. Prosthetic rehabilitation was accomplished with a mandibular staple bone plate placed through a bone graft.
Subject(s)
Giant Cell Tumors/pathology , Mandibular Neoplasms/pathology , Adolescent , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Granuloma, Giant Cell/pathology , Humans , Mandibular Diseases/pathologyABSTRACT
This report presents our experience with a modification of the Morris biphase appliance. We have modified the device to let the patient open his or her mouth immediately after surgery to allow for intraoral suture line care. The device prevents deviation of the remaining mandible toward the operated side of the face. We believe this has lessened the esthetic, masticatory, and speech difficulties of the two patients in whom we used the device. We conclude the device deserves further testing.
