Biomechanical analysis and comparison between 'Zeta' miniplate design and conventional miniplate system for fixation of fracture segments in transition zone of parasymphysis body region of mandible - an in vitro study.

The parasymphysis area of the mandible is highly dynamic because it is subjected to both occlusal and muscular forces. As a result, the fractures in this transition zone have a special pattern, posing a challenge for surgeons whether to use one miniplate versus two miniplates, as per Champy's recommendations. The commonest complication resulting to treat this area is mental nerve paraesthesia due to the dissection and stretching of the nerve.

Novel regimen of combined intralesional triamcinolone and salmon calcitonin nasal spray to treat a large central giant cell granuloma.

About 10% benign tumors of the jaw are known to be central giant cell granulomas (CGCGs) affecting mandible more than maxilla. They are more commonly seen among young females, mean age range being 10-25 years. The aggressive variants of CGCG require surgical intervention, leaving colossal disfiguring defects.

Osteotomy in lateral sinus augmentation: A comparative study of rotary technique and Lateral Approach Sinus Kit.

Background: Various sinus lift techniques have been tried to minimize the rate of perforations, especially in Type I and Type II sinus membrane thickness.

Aims And Objectives: The aim and objectives of this study was to present our own experience compare and the efficacy of conventional direct sinus lift technique and direct sinus lift using LAS Kit.

Material And Methods: Our study included 14 patients in which seven patients in conventional technique and seven patients in Lateral Approach Sinus (LAS) Kit.

A comparative evaluation of bone regeneration using mesenchymal stem cells versus blood coagulum in sinus augmentation procedures.

Objective: The present study evaluated the quality and quantity of new bone formation in the maxillary sinus lift procedures and stability of implants in posterior atrophic maxilla.

Materials And Methods: This prospective randomized controlled split-mouth study included 20 patients (16 males and 4 females having a mean age of 36.7 years) having atrophic maxilla.

Comparison of Immediate Implant Placement Following Extraction with and Without Socket-Shield Technique in Esthetic Region.

Introduction: Immediate implant with socket shield and immediate implant without socket shield are the two techniques which can be used to preserve the already thin labial bone in the esthetic region, thus eliminating the need for graft materials.

Aim: To compare the efficacy of immediate implant placement after extraction without socket-shield technique and with socket-shield technique in the esthetic region.

Materials And Methods: Sixteen patients who reported with unsalvageable maxillary anterior teeth with labial bone thickness of less than 2 mm, depicted on preoperative CBCT, were chosen for the study and randomly assigned one of the two groups: Group A comprising socket-shield technique patients and Group B comprising immediate implant placement without socket shield.

Comparison between immediate vs. delayed lateral expansion technique to augment narrow alveolar ridges for placement of implants - A pilot study.

Objective: Narrow alveolar ridges pose a serious challenge for successful placement of endosseous implants and alveolar ridge widening procedure is indicated in cases of crest thickness of ≤4.0 mm. The study evaluated and compared, immediate and delayed techniques of implant placement using split crest technique to augment atrophic narrow alveolar ridges.

Study of Normal Anatomy of Mandibular Canal and its Variations in Indian Population Using CBCT.

Introduction: Identification of detailed anatomy of mandibular canal (MC) with its contents including the position, course, and morphology is extremely important for the management of various surgical procedures including dental implant placement, third molar surgery, dental anesthesia, mandibular osteotomy, bone-harvesting procedure from the ramus and body of mandible, bone plating in angle and body region of mandible, or any other surgical procedure involving the mandible.

Methods: This prospective randomized study was carried out in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saraswati Dental College, Lucknow, on 100 randomly selected cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) mandibular views displaying the entire mandible.

Results: Various parameters of the canal were studied in detail and subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS 20 software.

Eagle's syndrome mimicking dental pain: A case report with a novel surgical approach.

PAIN in the craniofacial and neck region can be both intriguing and equally frustrating for the surgeon. This is principally because there is a multitude of related pain syndromes in this region, many of which are lacking in physical signs. Diagnosis then becomes even more dependent on an accurate description of the pain in terms of character, localization, duration, radiation, relieving and exacerbating factors.