Efficacy of Pre-emptive Infiltration of Dexmedetomidine with a Local Anaesthetic on Postoperative Pain in Maxillofacial Trauma Management under General Anaesthesia: A Prospective Study.

Introduction: Pre-emptive analgesia aims to reduce post-operative pain and the need for analgesics. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist with sedative and analgesic properties. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of pre-emptive infiltration of DEX combined with local anaesthetic (2% lignocaine with adrenaline) in managing post-operative pain in maxillofacial trauma patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation procedures, as compared to pre-emptive infiltration of placebo (saline) with the same local anaesthetic.

Cemento-ossifying fibroma transforming to osteosarcoma.

Ossifying fibroma is a type of fibro-osseous lesion categorised into cemento-ossifying fibroma and juvenile ossifying fibroma. Malignant transformation of fibro-osseous lesions is documented especially for fibrous dysplasia, but scarcity is seen when we search for malignant transformation of ossifying fibroma. Thus, we are presenting an extremely rare case of cemento-ossifying fibroma transforming into osteosarcoma with long sequential radiographic details.

Lymphangioma of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A Report of Three Cases.

Lymphangiomas, or lymphatic malformations (LM), are benign malformations of the lymphatic system characterized by abnormal proliferation of lymphatic vessels. It was first described by Virchow in 1854. They occur rarely in the oral cavity and involve the tongue dorsum more often.

Analysis of maximum bite force and chewing efficiency in unilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis cases treated with buccal fat pad interpositional arthroplasty.

There is limited knowledge about masticatory function after the release of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. In this study, masticatory function was evaluated by measuring maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) and chewing efficiency in 30 unilateral TMJ ankylosis patients who were treated with buccal fat pad (BFP) interpositional arthroplasty. Eighteen subjects over 12 years of age were included in study Group A and 12 subjects below 12 years of age in study Group B.

Ultrasound elastography as a potential diagnostic aid in oral submucous fibrosis.

Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a well-recognized "potentially malignant" disorder. It mostly affects the productive population of young adults and adolescents. The diagnosis of oral submucous fibrosis is primarily clinical and subjective.