Variations in Primary Molar Contact and Approximal Caries in Children: A Three-Year Prospective Cohort Study.

To evaluate the association between the contact areas of primary molar teeth and approximal caries after three years of observation. This prospective cohort study included 1,119 caries-free children, aged three to four years, from Puducherry, India. At base- line, 4,476 contacts were assessed using the OXIS criteria, which denotes O for open contact and X, I, and S for closed contacts.

OXIS Contacts and Approximal Caries in Preschool Children: A Prospective Cohort Study.

The present prospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate the susceptibility of OXIS contact areas, namely, O (open type), X (point type), I (straight type), and S (curved type) in the development of approximal caries. We conducted this study among 953 school children with 3,812 contacts in Puducherry, India. At baseline, the contacts were assessed in accordance with OXIS criteria.

The Conjunctival Turnover: A Simple and Effective Method for Sclero-Corneal Protection in Pre-Septal Transconjunctival Approach to the Orbital Floor.

Transconjunctival approaches have become the mainstay for most surgeons performing orbital wall reconstructions. Adequate care needs to be exercised for the protection of the cornea and sclera during these surgeries as they may involve placement of grafts or implants in situ apart from the routine intra-orbital dissections. The authors describe a simple technique of developing a conjunctival turnover flap for sclero-corneal protection in transconjunctival approaches to the orbit.

Multidisciplinary management of temporomandibular joint ankylosis in an adult: journey from arthroplasty to oral rehabilitation.

Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint is a debilitating condition resulting in progressive trismus and facial disfigurement. Common trigger factors include paediatric mandibular trauma, middle ear infection or traumatic childbirth. Although diminishing in incidence among urban population, it is still prevalent in the underprivileged world.

Unique mishap following transfacial pin fixated midface distraction and successful management using nasal endoscopy.

A 2-year-old female child with craniosynostosis was referred to our unit for definitive management. She presented with a turricephalic head, hypoplastic midface and obstructive sleep apnoea. Routine preoperative workup included radiographs, CT and polysomnography.

Preliminary Report of a True NasoMaxillary Infantile Fibrosarcoma: Single-Modality Management and 2-Year Follow-Up.

Infantile fibrosarcoma (IFS) is a malignant tumor, commonly presenting in long bones and seldom encountered after 2 years of age. It is extremely rare in the faciomaxillary region. The condition is often mistaken for teratomas, and histopathology/immunohistochemistry is confirmatory.