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….
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…
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a branch of dentistry responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases, deformities and injuries of oral and maxillofacial region, including those that involve both hard and…
Deep cervical infections may be of dental origin and cause life threatning conditions, including airway obstruction, mediastinitis and sepses. We report a 29 year old man with uncomfortable toothache in…
The methylmethacrylate was first synthesized in 1902 by Röhm, a German chemical, and was patented by the name of Plexiglas in 1928. This alloplastic material had its first use, for…
The ossifying fibroma (OF) is an unfrequent fibro-osseous lesion that generally affects middle age woman, usually setting in the posterior area of the jaw. Clinically the patient can present a…
The syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) is characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep, usually associated with sleep disruption and decreased oxyhemoglobin saturation. Cephalometric analysis has…
Introduction: As Internet access and use of the World Wide Web is increasing, patients are using search engines to research all aspects of medicine. Unfortunately, the information on the Internet…
Salivary lithiasis is defined as the obstruction to the salivary outflow due to a calcaric stone (sialolithe) located through the excretory system of the gland. It is the most common…
Every day we are faced with a greater amount of patients with either functional or aesthetic reasons require surgical procedures to resolve problems, orthognathic surgery being one of the most…
