Impact of COVID-19 on Management and Outcome of Cervicofacial Infections in a Maxillofacial Centre.

Introduction: Cervicofacial infections (CFI) are life-threatening and constitute some of the common emergencies seen by the oral and maxillofacial surgeon on a regular basis. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in reduced human activities for most of 2020 including the first worldwide lockdown. At the height of the pandemic, it was expected that the number of patients presenting with cervicofacial infections would drop as with most health conditions.

Fractures of the Mandible: Epidemiological Study of 519 Nigerian Cases.

Background: Epidemiological studies despite their limitations provide information that is useful for the formulation of effective and efficient injury prevention strategies.

Aim: The aim is to carry out epidemiology study of mandibular fracture in a Nigerian population.

Setting: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika-Zaria, Nigeria.

Neurogenic Tumors of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region in a Nigerian Population.

Background: Neurogenic tumors constitute a group of true and pseudo-tumors arising from tissues derived from embryonic neural crest cells. They are rare in the maxillofacial region.

Objectives: To analyze the demographic, clinical presentation and histopathological spectrum of neurogenic tumors of the oral and maxillofacial region seen over a 28-year period.

Giant Ameloblastoma and the Risk of Recurrence: Experiences from a Tertiary Hospital.

Background: Ameloblastoma is an aggressive tumor of odontogenic epithelium that grows slowly with propensity for bone expansion. Sometimes it may grow to very large sizes also known as giant ameloblastoma (GA) which may affect function and even pose a threat to life.

Objective: To present the pattern of presentation of GAs seen in a tertiary centre in Northern Nigeria.

Giant Aggressive Odontogenic Fibroma in a 15-month-old Female: Case Report and Review of Literature.

Introduction: Odontogenic fibroma (OF) is a rare benign tumor of mesenchymal odontogenic tissue with variable global incidence. Two variants comprising extraosseous /peripheral (POF) and intraosseous /central (COF) have been identified based on the anatomical origin of the tumor. OF isslow growing, and often asymptomatic with characteristic radiographic appearance of a unilocular or multilocular cyst frequently associated with unerupted or displaced teeth while histologically, varying amount of inactive odontogenic epithelium embedded in a mature relatively dense collagenous stroma is diagnostic.

Odontogenic Cervicofacial Infection in Pregnancy: A Need for Oral Care.

During pregnancy, changes occur in the oral environment with gingivitis predominating. The development of odontogenic infections within the period of pregnancy may endanger the life of the mother as well as that of her unborn baby. A retrospective observational study of cases of cervicofacial infection in women during pregnancy was conducted at the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic of a northern Nigerian tertiary health care center from January 2006 to June 2018.

Pattern of Ocular Involvement in Midface Injuries Seen at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern Nigeria.

Aim: The aim of the study was to report the etiology, pattern, and spectrum of ocular injuries in patients with maxillofacial injuries seen at a tertiary care hospital in northern Nigeria.

Patients And Methods: This is a retrospective evaluation of the etiology, spectrum, and treatment of ocular injures seen in patients with midfacial fractures, who presented at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika-Zaria, Nigeria, a tertiary care hospital in northern Nigeria. Cases were seen at the oral and maxillofacial clinic for those presenting with midfacial fractures, whereas those presenting with ocular injuries due to midfacial injuries were referred from the ophthalmology department.

Mandibular fractures in Kano, Northwest Nigeria: etiology and pattern of presentation.

Background: Mandibular fractures are universal in distribution, but its etiologies and presentation patterns differ from one country to another because of varying socioeconomic, cultural and geographical factors. We analyzed the etiological factors and presentation patterns of mandibular fractures in a tertiary hospital at Nigeria's second largest city.

Methods: Patients with isolated mandibular fractures at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano were prospectively reviewed over a 12-months period.

Causes of Dental Trauma: Results of Findings Among Patients in a Secondary Oral Healthcare Center, Jos, Nigeria.

Background: Dental trauma is a major type of traumatic dental injury (TDI) and a common presentation in many oral health facilities in Nigeria. Despite the high prevalence of TDIs, causes of dental trauma are yet to be fully investigated among Nigerians.

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the types of dental trauma, aetiology, and the causes of dental trauma as it relates with sociodemographic characteristics among dental patients.

Severe Cervicofacial Cellulitis in Pregnancy- A Review of 18 Cases.

Introduction: Cervicofacial cellulitis can be rapidly complicated with a difficult airway when prompt management is not instituted. It may have some serious consequences for developing baby when a pregnant woman is involved. This study presented the experiences gained from the management of cervicofacial cellulitis in pregnant women.

Social impact of cleft lip repair on married adults: an uncommon finding from a semi-urban African settlement.

An orofacial cleft may have an appreciable psychosocial impact on patients that could affect their social lives, including the choice of who they marry. We retrospectively reviewed the impact of repair of cleft lip on marriage in adult patients in our institution by questioning a group of patients treated from July 2009-June 2017. There were 120 adult patients who had cleft lips repaired, of whom 17 (14%) patients changed their marital status.

A 10-Year Retrospective Analysis of 64 Cases of Cystic Lesions of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital.

Objectives: Orofacial cysts are broadly divided into odontogenic and nonodontogenic types, epithelial or non-epithelial, and developmental or inflammatory in origin. The odontogenic cyst is an osseous-destructive lesion that most commonly affects the jaw. It is formed by activation of odontogenic cell rests entrapped within the bone or gingival tissue of the jaws, such as the epithelial remains of Malassez, the dental lamina (cell rests of Serres), or the enamel organ.

Orofacial Soft Tissue Reconstruction with Locoregional Flaps in a Health Resource-Depleted Environment: Experiences from Nigeria.

Background: Reconstruction of orofacial soft tissue defects is often challenging due to functional and aesthetic demands. Despite advances in orofacial soft tissue defect reconstruction using free flaps, locoregional flaps still remain an important option, especially in health resource-depleted environments. This retrospective study highlights our experiences in oral and maxillofacial soft tissue reconstruction using locoregional flaps.

Cervicofacial infection in a Nigerian tertiary health institution: a retrospective analysis of 77 cases.

Objectives: Infection involving the orbit, zygomatic space, lateral pharyngeal space, or hemifacial and oral floor phlegmon is referred to as cervicofacialvinfection (CFI). When diagnosis and/or adequate treatment are delayed, these infections can be life-threatening. Most cases are the result of odontogenic infections.

Primary oral soft tissue angiosarcoma of the cheek: a case report and literature review.

Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignant tumor that has a poor prognosis. It represents less than 1% of all malignancies occurring in the oral cavity and salivary glands. We present a 35-year-old male with angiosarcoma of the cheek following traumatic injury and a review of the current literature.

Temporomandibular joint dislocation: experiences from Zaria, Nigeria.

Objectives: Dislocation of the temporomandibular joint may occur for various reasons. Although different invasive methods have been advocated for its treatment, this study highlights the value of non-invasive treatment options even in chronic cases in a resource-poor environment.

Materials And Methods: A seven-year retrospective analysis of all patients managed for temporomandibular joint dislocation in our department was undertaken.