Osteomyelitis of Jaw Bone due to Aspergillosis in Post-COVID-19 Patients: An Observational Study.

Background: In the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in number of cases with Post-COVID-19 fungal osteomyelitis of jaws. Aspergillosis was found to be one of the causes of osteomyelitis of jaw bones in these patients.

Aim: To evaluate the incidence and pattern of osteomyelitis of jaw due to aspergillosis in post-COVID-19 patients and to discuss the management protocol of the same.

Management of bilateral condylar agenesis by distraction osteogenesis: a rare case report.

Condylar agenesis is a rare case involving developmental disturbances related to growth of mandible, facial aesthetics, dentition development, muscle deformation, and occlusal problems. As such, this is a rare condition, and there is no internationally accepted protocol for the same. Underdevelopment or defective formation of condyle may be congenital or acquired.

Comparison of Two Types of Patient Specific Implants (PSI) and Quad Zygoma Implant (QZI) for Rehabilitation of Post-COVID Maxillary Mucormycosis Defect (PCMMD): Finite Element Analysis.

Introduction: The residual post-COVID maxillary mucormycosis defect (PCMMD) were extensive, due to unilateral or bilateral maxillectomies. The Goal of rehabilitation of PCMMD is to deliver a prosthetically driven reconstruction. FEA was to evaluate the biomechanical response of PSI struts (PSI 1), PSI Screw retained (PSI 2) and QZI to masticatory load on virtual simulation to improve accuracy and enhance the design.

A Comparative Volumetric Assessment of Cancellous and Cortico-Cancellous Bone Graft in the Management of Unilateral Alveolar Cleft Defect using Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Scan-A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: The most commonly preferred procedure for surgical correction of alveolar bone defect and restoration of bony contour is anterior iliac crest graft. Since the ancient time, cancellous bone graft is considered as a gold standard, but it has a high resorption rate and many other disadvantages, and hence we conducted this study to evaluate the efficacy of Cortico-cancellous bone graft harvested from anterior iliac crest to find out whether it can be used as a substitute for cancellous bone graft or not.

Aims & Objectives: The objectives of present study were to compare and evaluate the bone bridge formation rate, resorption rate, and uptake of bone graft at recipient site using cancellous and corticocanellous bone graft harvested from anterior iliac crest for complete unilateral cleft alveolus defects.

Evaluation of maxillary alveolar ridge formation and ridge continuity after secondary alveolar bone grafting using cancellous and cortico-cancellous bone graft in unilateral cleft alveolus using cone beam computed tomographic scan - a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: The aim of present study was to compare and evaluate the maxillary alveolar ridge formation and ridge continuity using cancellous and corticocanellous bone graft harvested from anterior iliac crest for complete secondary unilateral cleft alveolus defects.

Material And Method: All patients were randomized into two groups for secondary alveolar bone grafting. Group I (n = 10) patients treated with cancellous particulate bone graft and group II (n = 10) patients treated with cortico-cancellous block graft.

Anti-fungal therapy: An overview for maxillofacial surgeons in post-covid-19 fungal infections.

India is well known as the diabetes "capital" of the world but now it is also becoming the mucormycosis "capital" of the world. Indian Council of Medical Research has formed an "Evidence-Based Advisory in The Time of COVID-19 on Screening, Diagnosis, and Management of Mucormycosis." As per this advisory, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon forms an integral part of the team dedicated to fight this epidemic of mucormycosis.

Zygomaticomaxillary Osteomyelitis due to COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis (CAM): A Case Series of 10 Patients.

Aim: To highlight the incidence of osteomyelitis due to CAM and to elucidate the mode of spread of infection from maxilla to zygomatic bone, to highlight how that is distinct from other cases of zygomatic osteomyelitis due to other etiologies.

Methods: A standard protocol of treatment of the cases of CAM with zygomatic involvement based on our own outcomes was furnished. All 10 patients were treated with dual antifungal therapy and aggressive surgical resection via extraoral approach, in conjunction with functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

Outcome of Open Surgery in Disease Progression of Post-COVID Rhinomaxillary Mucormycosis Treated by Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Proposed Evaluation Scale for Maxillary Sinus Disease and Osteomyelitis.

Introduction: Rhinomaxillary Mucormycosis (RMM) is a condition peculiarly seen as post-COVID-19 opportunistic infections with Maxillary Sinus Disease and Osteomyelitis (MSDO). The open method of debridement and closed method are two types of surgical modalities available. There is no scoring method for this infection in maxilla.

Clinical outcome following conservative treatment of 58 mandibular ameloblastoma patients: a retrospective study.

The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the surgical outcome of the patients with mandibular ameloblastoma (MA) with intact inferior cortex and the lingual cortex of the mandible, treated with conservative management in the form of enucleation with peripheral ostectomy, mechanical curettage, chemical cauterization, dredging, and marsupialization. The patients were included with the diagnosis of MA between the age group of 14 to 60 years with their computed tomography (CT) scans showing intact inferior cortex and the lingual cortex of the mandibular walls. Out of 96 cases of ameloblastoma, 58 (61%) were in mandible and 38 (39%) cases in maxilla.

Prevalence of oral neurofibroma in Central Indian population: A retrospective study of 20 years.

Context: Neurofibroma is a benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Commonly found in the peripheral soft tissues, it can manifest as a solitary mass or as a component of neurofibromatosis.

Aims: The purpose of the retrospective cross-sectional study was contributing to the literature by providing data about the prevalence of oral neurofibroma in Central Indian population.

Qualitative assesement of newly formed bone after distraction osteogenesis of mandible in patients with facial asymmetry using 3 dimensional computed tomography.

Introduction: Distraction osteogenesis is a surgical technique of new bone formation between the osteotomized bone segments with the help of gradual incremental traction. As distraction osteogenesis is slow biologic process, soft tissue changes gradually follow the new bone formation. Mandibular distraction is one of the accepted modalities to treat the triad of TMJ ankylosis, obstructive sleep apnoea & micrognathia and also for facial asymmetry cases like hemifacial microsomia, mandibular hypoplasia etc.

Gadgets and Armamentarium of Maxillofacial Surgeons during Coronavirus Pandemic.

Introduction: We all know about the grave situation caused by the novel coronavirus in recent times. Although the maxillofacial surgeons are not at forefront of dealing with the coronavirus directly, they are at increased risk due to their working area on face, mouth, and oral cavity. There is an urgent need to upgrade the already set guidelines and follow them stringently.

Comparative assessment of osteotomy cut using bur and saw for bilateral sagittal split osteotomy of mandible: a prospective clinical study.

Purpose: To compare the intraoperative utility of bur and saw and to examine the pattern of lingual split during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy of mandible.

Material And Methods: This study prospectively compares the intraoperative utility of bur and saw in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy as split-mouth model. Study includes 16 patients (representing 32 sagittal split osteotomies) divided into two groups.

Efficacy of Prednisolone Mouthwash in Management of Grade III Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Newer Drug Regimen.

Introduction: This clinical randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of prednisolone mouthwash as a treatment modality for moderately advanced cases of oral submucous fibrosis.

Materials And Method: Sixty-four patients were enrolled for the study and randomized into two groups ( = 32 in each group). The experimental group was treated with prednisolone mouthwash and antioxidant capsule as per GDCH Nagpur protocol, and control group was treated with antioxidant capsule only.

Utility of tooth as an autogenous graft material in the defects of alveolar cleft - A novel case report.

Reconstruction of the alveolar cleft is very important for providing both aesthetic as well as functional benefits to the patients with cleft lip and palate. The autogenous iliac crest is the most widely used bone graft in SABG procedures. There are very few published studies in the literature where tooth as an autogenous graft is used in dentoalveolar defects.

Reconstruction using sternocleidomastoid muscle flap versus posterior belly of digastric muscle flap compared with no reconstruction following superficial parotidectomy.

Introduction: The most common complications following superficial parotidectomy are formation of contour deformity and development of Frey's syndrome. Multiple modalities are being used to prevent these complications. We hereby intend to compare the reconstruction modalities (sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle flap, posterior belly of digastric (PBD) muscle flap) with) No reconstruction (NR) following superficial parotidectomy.

Subjective Overload and Psychological Distress among Dentists during COVID-19.

Psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic is not solely limited to SARS-CoV-2 infection. It may also be related to social, cultural, and environmental factors, which may act as additional stressors. The aim of the current study was to explore the association between psychological distress and subjective overload among dentists in different countries, and whether it is associated with COVID-19-related factors.

Simultaneous Placement of Endosseous Implants in Free Fibula Flap for Reconstruction of Mandibular Resection Defects.

Functional reconstruction of the jaw defect due to tumor resection poses a challenging problem in maxillofacial surgery. Large bone defects in the mandible due to ablation for tumors may generate a series of problems, as far as function and esthetics of the patient is concerned. The use of free bone flaps for mandibular reconstruction has the obvious advantage of being a well vascularized tissue that can withstand the hostile environment of the oral cavity.

Are Bondable Buttons a Better Option than Intermaxillary Fixation Screws for Achieving Maxillomandibular Fixation? A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to identify a better option in achieving maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) comparing bondable buttons and Maxillomandibular Fixation screws in achieving Maxillomandibular Fixation.

Patients And Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, study sample was derived from the population of patients who reported with minimally displaced mandibular fractures and who required Maxillomandibular Fixation. The patients were divided into two groups.