Publications by authors named "Andres Almeida"
Osteonecrosis (ON) of the jaw has previously been linked to the use of biphosphonates; however, new drugs, also shown similar conditions. This article presents a female patient with mandibular ON related to the use of denosumab. The 55-year-old presented with bone exposure with 8 months of evolution after a dental extraction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCondylar hyperplasia is a well-known pathologic entity with an established treatment protocol. Traditionally, saws and drills have been used in the condylar osteotomy. The use of ultrasonic systems has optimized many procedures in the maxillofacial area; however, exploration of the use of this technique for condylectomy has been limited.
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- Recent studies have focused on facial asymmetry linked to condylar hyperplasia (CH) to understand its significance in treatment planning.
- In a study involving 27 patients with facial and mandibular asymmetry, various diagnostic tools were used, revealing that nearly 30% had active CH.
- The prevalence of active CH was higher in women, and the severity of the condition varied with age, indicating the need for comprehensive analysis before treatment decisions.
Ten immature autotransplanted lower premolars from six patients from 7 to 12 years of age were studied and assessed clinically and radiographically at Regional Clinical Hospital in Temuco between January 2004 and April 2006. All transplantations were performed both because of a missing anterior tooth by dental trauma or by healing complications after injuries. The mean age at the time of the surgery was 10 years (range 7-12 years) and the postoperative follow-up period varied from 5 to 27 months with a mean of 16.
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