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…
Osteonecrosis after installation of implants in patients using bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates are a group of synthetic drug substances similar to inorganic pyrophosphate with ability to inhibit osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and angiogenesis. It is used for bone cancer treatment, Paget’s disease…
Flapless implant surgery and its effect on periimplant soft tissue
In this prospective longitudinal study 346 implants were inserted in 115 patients using a flapless surgical protocol. The follow-up period started 1 year after prosthetic loading. Two-piece titanium implants (Straumann,…
β-Tcp for defect reconstruction in oral and maxillofacial surgery—results of more than 500 cases
A criteria for application of ceramic bone substitution material is the demand of a programmed bone ceramic substitution with the possibility of a biological remodulation of the bone ceramic material….
Chin bone graft for defected alveolar bone
Usually defected alveolar bone gives limitation for Implantation. To overcome this problem surgeons developed several ways. Ridge separation, distraction osteogenesis (DO), block bone graft, etc. But indication of ridge separation…
Histomorfologic and histomorphometric study of bone healing in dry socket condition induced in rats treated with ozonized oil
The aim of this research was to evaluate histologic and morphometric aspects of alveolar wound healing in rats induced to dry socket condition and treated by ozonated sunflower oil and…
Analysis of craniofacial thickness for extraoral implants applications
Craniofacial fixation has been used for retention and support of facial prosthetic devices, useful in patients with squealed of treatment for cancer, tumors, trauma and congenital or genetic malformations. We…
