The origin of traumatic neuroma development
We read with interest the article entitled ‘Inferior alveolar nerve damage caused by bone wax in third molar surgery’ by K atre et al. . They described a case of…
Efficacy of nimesulide versus meloxicam in the control of pain, swelling and trismus following extraction of impacted lower third molar [Int. J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 39 (2010) 580–584]
The above study on nimesulide and meloxicam by D e M enezes et al. is read with great interest. The authors have justified the use of nimesulide in their study…
Haemophilic pseudotumour of the mandible in a 5-year-old patient
Abstract A haemophilic pseudotumour was identified in the mandible of a 5-year-old male with severe haemophilia A. The patient initially experienced painless swelling of the mandible. Computed tomography revealed a…
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Histologic evaluation of haemostatic agents in rabbit mandibles M. A. C. Gabrielli, E. Hochuli-Vieira, A. G. Paleari, P. S. Cerri, L. E. Klüppel Rev Cir Traumatol Buco-Maxilo-fac 2009: 9: 97–106…
Dislocation of the intact mandibular condyle into the middle cranial fossa: a case report
Abstract Dislocation of the mandibular condyle into the middle cranial fossa is extremely rare. The authors present a case of superior dislocation of left condyle into the middle cranial fossa….
Zygoma implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with a maxillary defect
Abstract This clinical report describes the successful management of a patient who underwent extensive resection of a maxillary cancer, by introduction of a maxillary obturator prosthesis using zygoma implants. The…
Orthognathic surgery in pycnodysostosis: a case report
Abstract Pycnodysostosis is an extremely rare genetic osteosclerosis caused by cathepsin K deficiency. It is a human autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized mainly by osteosclerosis of the skeleton due to…
Use of a custom designed external fixator system to treat ballistic injuries to the mandible
Abstract The authors describe a custom designed mandibular external fixator II system that can be used to treat complex, comminuted fractures. The system is adjustable and lightweight, quick, robust, simple…
