A Comparative Evaluation of Fixation Techniques in Anterior Mandibular Fractures Using 2.0 mm Monocortical Titanium Miniplates Versus 2.4 mm Cortical Titanium Lag Screws.

Objective: To compare the efficacy and surgical outcome of treatment of anterior mandibular fracture using either 2.0 mm titanium miniplate or 2.4 mm titanium lag screw technique.

Craniofacial fibrous dysplasia.

Fibrous dysplasia can present clinically in varied forms which may appear as collision of different pathologic processes. We report a rare case of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia with coexisting epithelial lined cyst and superimposed osteomyelitis with sequestrum formation. Its clinical features and management with possible hypotheses are described along with the post operative course.

Type B idiopathic bone defect of mandible: an etiopathogenic dilemma.

Etiopathogenesis of the pathologic lesions forms the basis for formulation of appropriate intervention and further prevention. There is still a vast unknown field that has to be explored to know the causative reason behind certain benign & malignant lesions. Idiopathic bone defects are nonodontogenic pseudocystic cavities that are seen in the long bones & jaw bones.

Comparative evaluation of surgical outcome after removal of impacted mandibular third molars using a Piezotome or a conventional handpiece: a prospective study.

Our aim was to compare the use of a conventional rotary handpiece and a Piezosurgical unit for extraction of lower third molars. We studied 40 patients, who were allocated alternately to have the third molar removed with either the handpiece or the Piezosurgical unit. Pain, trismus, and oedema were evaluated at baseline and then postoperatively, together with paraesthesiae, on postoperative days 1, 3, 5, 7, and 15.

Impacted Canines: Our Clinical Experience.

Background: To discuss the management of impacted canines and the various approaches used for the same.

Materials And Methods: The data of 33 cases, with 43 impacted canine teeth, seen and operated over a period of 3-year in Santosh Dental College and Hospital has been compiled. The diagnostic methods and treatment modalities undertaken are described and discussed.

A chronicle of Tessier no. 0 and 1 facial cleft and its surgical management.

Description and successful management of a patient with Tessier no. 0 and 1 facial cleft is being presented. This bizarre coexistence of two of the rare facial clefts in a single patient deserves a place in the cleft database.

Central giant cell lesion of mandible managed by intralesional triamcinolone injections. A report of two cases and literature review.

Central giant cell lesion (CGCL) is a benign lesion which has unpredictable biologic behaviour and is amenable to a plethora of treatment alternatives. We describe our experience in managing this lesion by intralesional triamcinolone. The mainstay of treatment of CGCL in our centre until now has been surgical curettage or resection.

Comparative efficacy of spiral computed tomography and orthopantomography in preoperative detection of relation of inferior alveolar neurovascular bundle to the impacted mandibular third molar.

Purpose: To assess the relationship of the inferior alveolar neurovascular canal (IANC) and the impacted mandibular third molar on spiral computed tomography (SCT), determine the validity of this assessment, and compare it with that for an orthopantomogram (OPG).

Materials And Methods: Patients visiting the Oral and Maxillofacial outpatient department at the Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, India, were chosen as the subjects for our study. Patients were operated on and the actual clinical findings were compared with the SCT findings.