Evaluation of the Effect of Phototherapy in Patients with Mandibular Fracture on Mandibular Dynamics, Pain, Edema, and Bite Force: A Pilot Study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of phototherapy on bite force, facial swelling, mandibular movements, and pain in patients having undergone surgical treatment for mandibular fractures.

Background: These are among the predominant types of facial fractures, and treatment involving surgical fixation with titanium plates is one of the most common procedures in oral-maxillofacial surgery. Phototherapy has been used to accelerate the muscle healing process and significantly improves muscle regeneration by inducing the formation of new muscle fibers.

Trends in Le Fort Fractures at a South American Trauma Care Center: Characteristics and Management.

Purpose: To assess the trends in Le Fort (maxillary) fractures in patients seen at a South American trauma care center based on the characteristics and management of these.

Materials And Methods: Of all patients with facial fractures seen at a trauma hospital during a six-year period, 50 (6.6 %) presented with Le Fort fractures.

Influence of temporomandibular disorder on temporal and masseter muscles and occlusal contacts in adolescents: an electromyographic study.

Background: The aim of the present study was to analyse the influence of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) on electromyographic activity in the masseter and temporal muscles of adolescents and investigate a possible association with the number of occlusal contacts.

Methods: The Helkimo Index was administered for the diagnosis of TMD and classification of the adolescents into three groups: without TMD; with mild TMD; and with moderate/severe TMD. Carbon paper was used for the determination of occlusal contact points.

Are occlusal characteristics, headache, parafunctional habits and clicking sounds associated with the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder in adolescents?

[Purpose] To assess the association between the oclusal characteristics, headache, parafunctional habits and clicking sounds and signs/symptoms of TMD in adolescents. [Subjects] Adolescents between 14 and 18 years of age. [Methods] The participants were evaluated using the Helkimo Index and a clinical examination to track clicking sounds, parafunctional habits and other signs/symptoms of temporomandibular disorder (TMD).

Pattern of electromyographic activity in mastication muscles of adolescents with temporomandibular disorder.

Unlabelled: [Purpose] The aim of the present study was to assess the behavior of the mean and median frequencies of the electromyography signal of the mastication muscles of adolescents with different degrees of TMD severity. [Subjects] Forty-two adolescents aged 14 to 18 years. [Methods] The adolescents were classified according to severity using the Helkimo Index.

Characteristics and management of patients requiring hospitalization for treatment of odontogenic infections.

Odontogenic infections usually respond well to outpatient care; however, these can be very complicated and demand hospitalization. The aim of this study was to assess retrospectively the characteristics and medical management of patients needing hospitalization for the treatment of odontogenic infections. The personal data, symptoms presented, and therapeutic procedures adopted were analyzed.