Schwannoma of the tongue: clinical report
Schwannomas are tumors that correspond to peripheral nerves originating in the nerve sheats (1,2); these tumors are considered uncommon in the oral cavity, only 1% of the extracranial shwannomas shows…
Descriptive analysis of cohort of severe odontogenic infection
Introduction: In spite of the great improvement achieved in oral health in industrialized countries, the odontogenic infection continues being present and leading to the hospitalization of the patient. Purpose: To…
A case of segmental resection of the jaws with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis
Recently, it has been widely known that osteonecrosis of the jaw occurs after administration of bisphosphonates, especially after surgical dental treatment. Appropriate treatment of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ)…
CAMS (computer assisted model surgery)
One of the critical steps in planning orthognathic surgery is the surgery of models whose ultimate goal is to obtain the intermediate and final splint that helps us to reposition…
Behavior of the mandibular lingual plate in sagittal split osteotomy: preliminary 3D study
The aim of this study is to evaluate the behavior of the mandibular lingual plate in sagittal split osteotomy using a tridimensional analysis on patients who had mandibular retrusion or…
Reproducibility of 3D cephalometric landmarks on cone-beam and low-dose computed tomography
Objectives: To compare the reproducibility of three-dimensional cephalometric landmarks on three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) surface rendering using clinical protocols based on low-dose (35 mA s) spiral CT and cone-beam CT…
Numerical analysis of mandibular bone remodelling after dental implant positioning
Objective: The implantation of an external device inside the human body could be associated to a group of several modifications. Different parameters are related to the type and entity of…
Pathological fracture caused by BORNJ
Introduction: In recent years, bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of de jaws has been reported in wide number. At the present time, prevention and conservative protocol are the choice. However, it is not…
Irradiation doses in different imaging tests used in oral and maxillofacial surgery
In oral and maxillofacial surgery, one of the most widely used complementary tests is the imagenology. This test is used both in diagnosis, treatment planning and in monitoring post-treatment, be…
Post-trauma fronto orbital myasis: presentation of one clinical case and a revision of literature
Myasis describes the “infestation of a human or vertebrate being by the larvae of a dipterous that, at least during its development phase, feed on the tissues of the host…
Decompression and surgical treatment of large mandibular tumor with a satellite focus
Introduction: Keratocyst (QQO), is considered one of the most prevalent alteration at the maxillo-mandibular, mainly distributed in the region of the angle and ramus. Special consideration is the high rate…
Changes in upper airway orthognathic surgery after mandibular and jaw from respiratory disorders sleep-related
Knowledge of the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery for correction of Class III skeletal malformations and compensatory mechanisms has been studied to achieve greater…
Ossifying fibroma report of five cases
Introduction: Ossifying fibroma is a benign fibro-osseous neoplasm of the jaw and craniofacial complex, somewhat rare and aggressive that has generated a degree of controversy regarding diagnosis, classification and treatment….
Maxillofacial surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia in the Base Hospital of Valdivia
Introduction: One of the elements to determine the need for care of a disease is the morbidity, in order to design health programs that cover the needs of the population….
Versatility of circummandibular wire as a tool for closed reduction of mandibular fractures
Mandibular fractures are really common incidents in maxillofacial trauma, the procedement made by surgeons can be either open or closed. Knowing that the reduction procedement is related to the displacement…
Wooden foreign bodies in the maxillofacial area: report of 3 cases
Aim: Foreign bodies (FB) are rare as a result of injuries or accidents in the head and neck region, varying in composition, location and size. The most common site to…
Gillies lift induced Asystole!
The oculocardiac reflex occurring after orbital surgical procedures is a well recognised peri operative complication which has been well reported in the literature. In this reflex the ophthalmic branch of…
Beckwith–Weidemann syndrome: partial glossectomy
Introduction: The Beckwith–Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is a condition that occurs with an overgrowth [1,2]. The most common complications: macroglossia, wall defects abdominal, hypoglycemia, nephromegaly, facial nevus flammeus [3]. BWS frequency…
Protocol for prevention of bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ)
Bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the Jaws can be recognized by exposure of necrotic bone in the mouth, usually but not exclusively, secondary to a dental surgical procedure, especially dental extractions….
Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema
Aims: Subcutaneous emphysema in the maxillofacial area may have different causes. In this study we present cases occurring from traumatic injuries and iatrogenic surgical or dental treatment. Our objective is…
