Electromyographic Assessment of Masticatory Muscles & their Asymmetries in Adult Indian Population.

Objective: To study the surface electromyography (sEMG) and it is asymmetry under resting and dynamic conditions in masticatory muscles.

Materials And Methods: sEMG of the masticatory muscles (bilateral masseter & temporalis) was done in 61 healthy subjects (mean age 28.5 ± 8.

Comparative Evaluation of Nasolabial Flap, Buccal Fat Pad and Platysma Myocutaneous Flap for Reconstruction of Oral Sub Mucous Fibrosis Defects.

Moderately advanced (stage III) and advanced (stage IV a & b) OSMF requires surgical intervention for management A number of options are available for reconstruction of post OSMF oral cavity defects. In our study we retrospectively compared buccal fat pad, nasolabial flap and platysma flap for reconstruction of the buccal mucosal defects. Patient records were obtained from the medical records section of the Institute and divided into three groups; group A (buccal fat pad), group B (nasolabial group) and group C (platysma flap).

Efficacy of arthrocentesis with intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid and corticosteroid in the treatment of internal derangement of temporomandibular joint.

Introduction: Various techniques have been used to treat internal temporomandibular joint derangements (TMJ ID), with arthrocentesis one of the most successful in reducing symptoms and promoting function. In cases of TMJ ID, this research study compares and evaluates the efficacy of arthrocentesis with injections of corticosteroids (CS) or hyaluronic acid (HA).

Methods: This prospective randomized, non-blinded study involving 91 patients with symptoms of TMJ ID treated by arthrocentesis followed by intra articular injection of 1 ml of either corticosteroid (group A) or HA (group B) .

How far we have come with the Management of Condylar Fractures? A Meta-Analysis of Closed Versus Open Versus Endoscopic Management.

Background: The treatment approaches for condylar fractures of the mandible include functional, closed reduction and open reduction-internal fixation. Recently endoscopic management of condylar fractures has been emphasized in the literature. We systematically review the studies comparing closed versus open versus endoscopic-assisted condyle fracture management with regard to the indications, effectiveness and complications of each modality.

Management of Maxillary Sagittal Fracture by using Pre-activated Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME).

Introduction: Different techniques of the management of sagittal maxillary fractures have been described with different advantages and disadvantages. We herein present our experience and results of managing these cases by reversing pre-activated maxillary expanders and evaluation of its efficacy.

Patient And Methods: A prospective study was conducted from April 2016 to February 2020 including all the patients managed for sagittal palatal fractures using the modified technique.