Synovial chondromatosis: a case series and review of the literature.

This case series reviews 2 patients worked up and treated for unilateral synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The first was a 58-year-old female evaluated and treated for synovial chondromatosis of the left TMJ using an arthrotomy of the joint to remove the cartilaginous and osteocartilaginous nodules. The second is a 63-year-old male who was evaluated and treated for synovial chondromatosis of the right TMJ with the removal of extracapsular masses and an arthrotomy with intra-joint removal of nodules.

The Role of Dental Occlusion Ties to Achieve Stable Maxillomandibular Fixation During Temporomandibular Joint Replacement.

Dental occlusion ties (Minne Ties®) are a new example of the concept of an oral zip tie used to establish maxillomandibular fixation (MMF). Each tie uses a blunt introducer that is easily passed between embrasures and fed through a self-locking, unidirectional clasp. Five to six ties are used to establish MMF.

Battlefield Management of Facial Fractures Using Minnie Ties: An Innovative Technique for Maxillomandibular Fixation.

Application of maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) for the treatment of jaw fractures has a long history stretching back thousands of years. Modern methods of MMF require extensive training for correct application and are often not practical to perform in a forward operating environment. Most MMF methods carry inherent risks of sharps injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Dental implants at sites of focal high and mixed density osseous lesions: Treatment strategies.

Focused Clinical Question: Under what circumstances may a clinician consider dental implant placement at a site exhibiting a focal high or mixed density (HMD) osseous lesion radiologically?

Summary: Some conditions and pathologic entities exhibiting high and mixed density radiological appearance pose low risk for dental implant failure or complications following implant surgery. However, other lesions represent contraindications to implant placement, and implant surgery at such sites can result in severe morbidity.

Conclusion: Potential implant sites exhibiting focal HMD osseous lesions/conditions present varying levels of risk.

Traumatic Facial Tattoo Injuries From Gunpowder and Ammunition: A Case Series.

Background And Overview: Gunpowder inclusion injuries are rare occurrences in the civilian sector but are more frequently encountered in the military setting. The authors report a case series of 3 active duty military service members treated by an Army hospital's Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service for the removal of embedded gunpowder particles so as to avoid traumatic tattooing.

Case Description: Three otherwise healthy active duty military service members were treated for gunpowder inclusion injuries incurred while conducting live fire training exercises at a state-side military installation between 2018 and 2019.

Temporomandibular Joint Pain Presentation of Myocardial Ischemia.

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. We report a case of myocardial infarction for which temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain was the sole presenting initial symptom. A 28-year-old man presented to a dental clinic reporting TMJ pain.