Conservative treatment of extensive keratocyst odontogenic tumor
Keratocyst Odontogenic Tumor (KCOT) is a benign intraosseus neoplasm that occurs between the second and third decade of life. The main location is the third molar and angle region of…
Avastin (bevacizumab): the new bisphosphonates?
Introduction: Bevacizumab or Avastin is a humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks vascular endothelial growth factor A, a key factor in angiogenesis. Avastin is indicated for metastatic colorectal, breast and renal…
Referral patterns from general medical practitioners to dentists prior to the use of oral bisphosphonates in Australia
Introduction: Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a rare but serious complication of bisphosphonate therapy. There is international consensus in recommending dental referral prior to initiating IV bisphosphonates, but no…
Diagnosis and management of primary tumours and tumorous lesions of temporomandibular joint
The high morbidity and the diverse pharmacology used to treat this patients symptoms, implicates a complication in the treatment of orofacial pathologic processes, and the risk of unwanted complication. Introduction:…
C.R.E.S.T. Syndrome, orofacial implications for the maxillofacial surgeon: case report
Introduction: The C.R.E.S.T. Syndrome is the limited variant of systemic sclerosis (SS) an autoimmune multisystemic disease characterized for its increased accumulation of collagen in blood vessels, skin, and several organs…
The innovation of neck dissection in our department
In the head and neck cancer operation, it is obviously that neck dissection is one of the most important technique. The technique is not only important for the control of…
Pneumosinus dilatans of the maxillary sinus: a case report and review of the literature
Introduction: First described by Meyes in 1898, and the subsequent naming of the entity was by Benjamin in 1918. Pneumosinus dilatans, a rare condition, is an abnormal dilatation of one…
Squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid—a diagnostic surprise
Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the thyroid is rare and is diagnosed by exclusion. It is essential to identify whether it is a primary tumour or metastatic from the…
Surgery vs “medical” parathyroidectomy in secondary hyperparathyroidism
Introduction: This is the first study comparing the effectiveness of “medical” with surgical parathyroidectomy in the management of hyperparathyroidism secondary to end stage renal failure (ESRF). Traditionally surgery was the…
Association of lysyl oxidase (arginine 158 glycine) polymorphism with zinc-vitamin a supplementation in oral submucous fibrosis
Objective: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), a chronic progressive precancerous condition of the oral cavity and oropharynx, arises due to chewing of the areca nut or other tobacco products. Recently, our…
Sapho syndrome: report of a case
The SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic disease that envolves a group of disorders with osteoarticular and dermatologic manifestations associated. The term SAPHO is related to its main findings: synovitis,…
New device for application of video endoscope laryngeal (vel) 70° at oral and maxillofacial surgery
The result of all cases was; improved mandibular function, adequate facial contour, improvement of the upper airway and a decrease of the surgical time. Airway management to perform surgical procedures…
Mandibular reconstruction in pediatric patients using stereolitographic models: report of cases
Simulation and planning of surgical interventions using stereolithographic models can contribute to optimize treatment and enhance quality management in craniomaxillofacial surgery. Specific anatomic situation of each patient can be comprehensively…
Clinical evaluation of rapid prototyping using salt for maxillofacial surgical planning
Purpose: Recently, rapid prototyping (RP) can be applied to various medical fields and plays a valuable role. RP is useful for preoperative planning and simulation, but cost is high and…
Exophthalmos: our experience since 2004
Exophthalmos is a rather evident bulging of the eye out of its orbit. Etiology is due to different causes such Graves disease, infective, vascular, tumors, pseudotumor, malformative, etc. The aim…
Pathological fracture caused by BORNJ
Introduction: In recent years, bisphosphosnate-related osteonecrosis of de jaws has been reported a wide number. At the present time, prevention and conservative protocol are the choice. However, it is not…
Takayasu’s artheritis: a case report
Takayasu’s arteritis is a chronic granulomatous disease that affects the medium sized and large vessels. Their causes are still unknown. The disease is characterized by inflammation and stenosis of the…
Van der Woude Syndrome, a clinical case presentation of a family group affecting 3 generations
Van der Woude Syndrome is a genetic autosomal dominant condition that affects embryologic facial development. Around 3% of patients with syndromic cleft lip and palate present Van der Woude Syndrome….
Osteonecrosis of the maxilla induced by use of bisphosphonate: a case report
The prolonged use of bisphosphonates has been associated with osteonecrosis of the jaws. Bisphosphonates are used in the treatment of patients with bone metastases or osteoporosis. The drug reduces bone…
Comparative study between magnetic nuclear resonance image and clinical findings in temporomandibular disfunctions
We conducted a retrospective study of 30 patients who sought. Service of Dentistry, University Cruzeiro do Sul, with a diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in the period from January 2002…
