Are There Differences in Fracture Patterns in Mandibular Ramus Sagittal Osteotomies Between Hunsuck/Epker, Wolford, and Posnick Modifications?

Purpose: Despite decades of study, the best technique for mandibular ramus sagittal osteotomy has not been definitively determined. The purpose of the present study was to compare fracture patterns, inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) visualization, and torque required for mandibular sagittal splitting using the Hunsuck/Epker, Wolford, and Posnick techniques.

Methods: This was a laboratory (ex vivo), randomized, a single-blind study performed to evaluate sagittal split osteotomies in porcine mandibles using a specifically designed test system.

UPLC-MS-ESI-QTOF Analysis and Antifungal Activity of Aqueous Extracts of .

This study aimed to identify the chemical composition of the aqueous leaf and root extracts (EALST and EARST) and to evaluate their effect, comparatively, against opportunistic pathogenic fungi. Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled to a Quadrupole/Time of Flight System (UPLC-MS-ESI-QTOF) was employed for chemical analysis. and standard strains and clinical isolates were used (CA INCQS 40006, CT INCQS 40042, CA URM 5974, and CT URM 4262).

Factors Associated With the Complexity of Facial Trauma.

Introduction: Facial fractures have their incidence, etiology, clinical presentation, and features influenced by variables such as economic, cultural, and demographic factors. A large number of these fractures require simple or more complex approaches, and it becomes important to understand their clinical and epidemiological profile and factors associated with the fracture event and surgical indication.

Objective: The objective of this research is to analyze the clinical and epidemiological profile of surgical fractures and their associations with causal factors such as alcohol consumption, day of the incident, and nonuse of helmet for motorcycle accidents.

Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Topical Administration of Benzocaine and EMLA on Oral Pain and Tactile Sensitivity.

Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of the topical administration of benzocaine and EMLA on oral pain and tactile sensitivity.

Materials And Methods: A randomized, double-blind, split-mouth clinical trial was carried out with 20 volunteers. The sensorial and quantitative tests were applied before the contact with topical anesthetic and after the application.

Non-linear indices of heart rate variability during endodontic treatment.

Dental treatment promotes psychosomatic change that can influence the procedure and compromise the general well-being of the patient. In this context, it highlights the importance of evaluating the function of the autonomic nervous system in individuals undergoing endodontic treatment. Thus, this manuscript aimed to analyse cardiac autonomic modulation, through non-linear indices of heart rate variability (HRV) during endodontic treatment.

Isolated intra-oral granular cell tumor: report of two cases and review of the literature.

Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a relatively uncommon lesion occurring in almost any part of the body, including the orofacial region. The tongue and the buccal mucosa are common intra oral sites. Although aggressive and malignant variants of this neoplasm have been described, most GCTs are benign.

Sensitivity and specificity of pantomography to predict inferior alveolar nerve damage during extraction of impacted lower third molars.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the sensitivity and specificity of maxillary radiographic image findings in predicting nerve lesions in third molar surgery.

Patients And Methods: A total of 260 third molars were assessed prior to surgical removal by means of panoramic radiography in the sample of 153 patients (73.8% female).