Pre-adjusted Three-Dimensional Plate Employing Printing versus Conventional Plate in the Management of Mandibular Fractures - A Comparative Study.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of pre-adjusted three-dimensional (3D) plating system employing 3D printing with conventional 3D plating in the management of mandibular fractures.

Materials And Methods: A randomised, clinical trial was conducted where the study sample ( = 20) was divided into two groups. In Group 1, 3D plate and in Group 2, pre-bent 3D plate was fixed to the fracture site.

Adenoid ameloblastoma with dentinoid: A rare hybrid odontogenic tumor.

Background: Adenoid ameloblastoma with dentinoid (AAD) is a hybrid odontogenic tumor comprising histopathological presentation of ameloblastoma (AM) and adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) along with extracellular dentinoid material.

Case Presentation: A 35-year-old female reported an asymptomatic swelling in the left mandibular posterior region. Histopathological examination revealed composite features of AM with AOT along with dentinoid material, which stained positively with Van Gieson and trichrome stains.

Survival of Dental Implants on Irradiated Jaws: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objectives: Dental implants play a significant role in functional rehabilitation of the oral cavity after debilitating jaw surgeries for oral cavity cancers followed by radiotherapy.

Design: The meta-analysis was done using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review (PRISMA) guidelines published from January 1947 till August 2020. Twenty three articles consisting of 1246 participants with 4838 implants were included in our analysis.

An In Vitro Evaluation of a Novel Design Plate for Fixation of Mandibular Symphysis and Parasymphysis Fractures-A Finite Element Analysis.

Aim: Surgical management of mandibular symphysis and parasymphysis fractures has evolved from rigid fixation to semi-rigid fixation with miniplate osteosynthesis. Various miniplate systems have been developed in recent years including three-dimensional miniplate, microplates and bioresorbable plate, and their advantages and disadvantages have been compared and studied. To overcome the shortcomings of 3D plating system such as difficulty in adaptation and fixation in fractures involving the mental nerve, a novel plate has been designed by our institute.

Toward developing natural histologic stains using anthocyanins: A novel approach.

Introduction: In the present-day scenario, wherein histotechnological laboratory personnel come into contact with numerous hazardous chemicals every day, laboratories are emphasizing on development of safer and environment-friendly alternatives globally which are easily available and feasible. In this context, we have attempted to utilize anthocyanins, a family of pigments naturally occurring in fruits and flowers and which are already used as natural food colorants, for assessing their utility as histological stains.

Materials And Methods: Juices of thin consistency from well-ripened pomegranates were obtained by using a juicer with blender functions.

'Temporomandibular joint hematoma nerve block'-a new technique in management of mandibular condylar fractures.

Purpose: Management of mandibular condylar fracture has invited a great deal of controversy in maxillofacial trauma care. In the orthopaedic literature, surgeons have exhaustively described the use of a 'hematoma block' technique during closed reduction (CR) of the ankle or other long bone fractures. Post-traumatic ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is due to development and progression of the intra-articular hematoma.

Role of Superficial Cervical Plexus Nerve Block as an Adjuvant to Local Anesthesia in the Maxillofacial Surgical Practice.

Purpose: Infiltration techniques are used as an adjuvant to regional anesthesia. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of the superficial cervical plexus nerve block, as an alternative to local infiltration techniques; in the management of mandibular fractures and peri-mandibular space infections.

Methods: A prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted on 24 patients having either mandibular fractures or peri-mandibular space infections; and were scheduled for surgery under regional anesthesia (eg, inferior alveolar nerve block, long buccal nerve block).

The Pterygoid Hamulus Syndrome - An Important Differential in Orofacial Pain.

The purpose of this review was to document cases of pterygoid hamulus (PH) syndrome and to describe the various etiology, differential diagnosis, and management strategies so far reported in literature. Here, we also present two case reports of PH syndrome. A comprehensive search in PubMed/Medline database was done using MeSH terms such as "Pterygoid Hamulus," "Pterygoid Hamulus Syndrome," and "Hamular Bursitis" using various Boolean operators such as "AND" and "OR".

Combined endoscopic and intra-oral approach for chronic maxillary sinusitis of dental origin-a prospective clinical study.

Aims And Objectives: The traditional Caldwell-Luc approach for maxillary diseases has been criticized for its shortcomings such as removal of a large amount of bone, numbness of the teeth, flap dehiscence, and recurrent sinusitis. On account of its minimal invasiveness and physiological approach, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) has come to replace the Caldwell-Luc approach for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. Chronic maxillary sinusitis of dental origin (CMSDO) is a less common variant on the chronic rhinosinusitis spectrum whose treatment involves simultaneous management of both the diseased maxillary sinus and the dental source of infection.

A working paradigm for managing mandibular fractures under regional anesthesia.

Objectives: Isolated mandibular fractures contribute to approximately 45% of maxillofacial traumas. Improper management of mandibular fractures can cause myriad potential complications and can lead to serious functional and aesthetic sequelae. The objective of the study is to design a stepwise approach for managing isolated mandibular fractures using open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with regional anesthesia on outpatient basis.

Expression of mucin-1 in oral squamous cell carcinoma and normal oral mucosa: An immunohistochemical study.

Background: Mucins are high-molecular-weight glycoproteins with a high O-linked carbohydrate content, which are synthesized by many secretory epithelial cells as membrane-bound and/or secreted products. Mucin-1 (MUC1) is a transmembrane mucin that protects and lubricates the mucous membranes of the human body and involves itself in various cellular functions such as growth, differentiation and signaling. An aberrant expression of MUC1 has been demonstrated in various human cancers.