Bilobed Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Reconstruction: a Single Institution Experience of 150 Patients and Methods to Prevent Complications.

Introduction: Bilobed PMMC flap is done for patients who have diseases that require resection of oral cavity mucosa along with the overlying skin, either because of direct tumor invasion to the skin or for achieving adequate tumor-free base of resection. The versatility of the flap allows it to be used to cover both inner and outer linings for a full-thickness defect.

Materials And Methods: This was a single-center, retrospective, observational study carried out in the Department of Head and Neck Oncology at a regional cancer center from January 2019 to December 2019.

Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Conventional Arch Bar, Intermaxillary Fixation Screws, and Modified Arch Bar for Intermaxillary Fixation.

Aim: Comparative evaluation of efficacy of conventional arch bar, intermaxillary fixation screws, and modified arch bar with respect to plaque accumulation, time required for procedure, postoperative stability after achieving the intermaxillary fixation, mucosal growth, and complication encountered for intermaxillary fixation.

Materials And Methods: This study is a randomized clinical trial in which participants were divided into three groups of 10 each, and designated as Group A, Group B, and Group C. In Group A, intermaxillary fixation was achieved by the conventional method using Erich arch bar, fastened with 26-gauge stainless-steel wires.

Evaluation of efficacy of intermaxillary fixation screws versus modified arch bar for intermaxillary fixation.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intermaxillary fixation (IMF) screws and modified arch bar.

Materials And Methods: This study is a randomized clinical trial in which all participants were divided into two groups of ten in each group and designated as Group A and Group B. In Group A, IMF was achieved by the use of four to six 2×8mm stainless steel IMF screws.

Prevalence of Bifid Mandibular Canal Amongst Indian Population: A Radiographic Study.

Background: Bifid mandibular canal (BMC) is a normal anatomical variation and has been less studied in the Indian population. This study was aimed at estimating the prevalence of BMC amongst Indian population.

Materials And Methods: The study sample comprised of 5800 digital orthopantomograms (OPGs) which were from four zones of India, i.

Why and How Maxillofacial Disability and Impairment Due to Trauma Should be Quantified for Compensation: A Need for Nationwide Guidelines.

Introduction: India being is a country with different social, cultural, geographical and economic backgrounds; it is also grounds of rapid industrialization, mechanization of farming and increase in vehicular traffic which increases the no. of accidents and issues related to disablement and compensation of maxillofacial injuries.

Need For The Study: There is no system available for evaluation for such injuries.

Osteoblastoma in the retromolar region - Report of an unusual case and Review of literature.

Background: Benign osteoblastoma is a rare tumor of bone representing less than 1% of all tumors of the maxillofacial region. There is a slight predilection for the mandible. More frequent sites for this tumor are the vertebral column, sacrum, long bones, and calvarium.

Evaluation of Neurosensory Changes in the Infraorbital Nerve following Zygomatic Fractures.

Purpose: To evaluate the incidence and recovery of persistent sensory disturbances of the infraorbital (IO) nerve after isolated zygomatic complex fractures with various treatment methods.

Methods And Results: The study was inclusive of isolated unilateral zygomatic complex fractures and fractures of IO rim .Tests performed were Pin prick and Electrical detection threshold test.

Rehabilitation of lost vertical dimension with cast post core and cast partial denture.

Loss of teeth is sometimes inevitable. But, it is the duty of a restorative dentist to restore the loss of teeth in way keeping in mind the discomfort and agony of the patient. Rehabilitation of these types of patients requires thorough knowledge and great skills on the part of a prosthodontist.