Evaluation of the Linear Relationship of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Canal to the Lateral Cortex and the Alveolar Crest in the Posterior Mandible: A Computed Tomographic Study.

Background And Objective: A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate a clinically relevant position of the inferior alveolar nerve and canal with respect to the lateral cortex, alveolar crest, and first and second molar root apices in adult dentate patients.

Methods: The study was conducted in the patients who reported various oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for whom preoperative computed tomography (CT) scan was taken for the required surgical procedures. CTs were selected based on the selection criteria, and a total of 50 CTs were evaluated.

"A Bend to a Needle Makes the Arch Stable" a Modified Technique for Zygomatic Arch Reduction and Stabilization.

Background: Gillies temporal approach and intra oral supraperiosteal approach are the most commonly used approaches for reduction of isolated zygomatic arch fractures.

Purpose: To set forth a less invasive technique for reduction and stabilization of isolated zygomatic arch fractures.

Materials And Methods: A 24-G stainless steel wire is passed through a 16-G cannula needle and is shaped to form a semi-circle.

Erratum to: Comparing the Efficiency of Two Different Extraction Techniques in Removal of Maxillary Third Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1007/s12663-016-0935-1.].

Comparing the Efficiency of Two Different Extraction Techniques in Removal of Maxillary Third Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Extractions are routine procedures in dental surgery. Traditional extraction techniques use a combination of severing the periodontal attachment, luxation with an elevator, and removal with forceps. A new technique of extraction of maxillary third molar is introduced in this study-Joedds technique, which is compared with the conventional technique.

Versatility of Tongue Flaps for Closure of Palatal Defects- Case Report.

Palatal defects following congenital anomalies, traumatic injuries, benign and malignant pathologies frequently require resection and reconstruction. Reconstruction of these defects is challenging and complex due to the amount of tissue left for primary closure after excision, compromised vasculature as on repaired cleft palate and limited pedicled flaps around the lesion. Tongue flap though doesn't fulfil all the ideal requirements of a flap, however because of its flexibility, good blood supply and position it can be considered as the best among other flaps for reconstruction of oral and palatal defects.