The Role of Mouthguards in Preventing Temporomandibular Joint Injuries During Contact Sports: A Prospective Study.

Injuries to the maxillofacial region during contact sports is a well-known issue. Protective measures have been advised to prevent and reduce these problems. Awareness regarding the role of mouthguards in preventing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries during contact sports, is limited.

"Effects of flap modification on third molar extraction outcomes"-A randomised split mouth study.

Aim: The main purpose of this experimental study was to compare whether modifications in flap design influence the post-operative outcome of third molar surgeries.

Materials And Methods: This study was designed as a randomized, single-blinded,split-mouth cross-over comparative study. The predictor variables were the flap type; Conventional Ward's was used to expose the tooth with a difference in the anterior release incision between the groups.

Comparison of two incisions for open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular body fractures: A randomised controlled clinical trial evaluating the surgical outcome.

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to compare the surgical access and post-operative outcome of two intra-oral incisions used for approaching a mandibular body fracture.

Methods: This clinical trial involved 60 patients with mandibular body fractures who were randomly allocated to control and study groups. The fractures were approached using the routine vestibular incision in the control group and crevicular incision with vertical release in the study group.

Is the Vazirani-Akinosi Nerve Block a Better Technique Than the Conventional Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block for Beginners?

Purpose: This study was performed to compare the efficacy and comfort of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block and the Vazirani-Akinosi (VA) nerve block when administered by dental trainees.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective, randomized controlled trial, patients requiring extraction of mandibular teeth received either the conventional IAN block (IAN group) or VA nerve block (VA group). Objective parameters evaluated included ease of locating landmarks, incidence of positive aspiration, and failure rate.