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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
