Nonodontogenic Cysts.

This article focuses on describing nonodontogenic cysts of the oral and maxillofacial region. The lesions described include nasopalatine duct canal cyst, nasolabial cyst, traumatic bone cyst, Stafne bone cyst, aneurysmal bone cyst, focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect, dermoid cyst, epidermoid cyst, pilar cyst, and sebaceous cyst. The intent of this article is to make general dentists aware and knowledgeable of the nonodontogenic cysts they may encounter in everyday practice, so they can adequately manage or make an appropriate referral to improve treatment outcomes and reduce patient morbidity.

Anterior Segmental Osteotomy to Save Implants for Prosthetic Restoration: A Multidisciplinary Case Report.

Titanium root form dental implants are among the major advances modern dentistry can offer patients. Occasionally, in spite of all precautions and best operator intentions, implants are inadvertently placed in positions that do not permit their use for high-quality esthetic dental restorations. Salvaging these implants to permit their use is a challenge for practitioners.

Treatment of a recurrent ameloblastic fibroma.

Ameloblastic fibroma (AF), a slow-growing, benign tumor of odontogenic origin, represents 2% of all odontogenic tumors. Jaw expansion is among the most common symptoms, with diagnosis often made through routine radiographs. AFs have a recurrence rate of 18% to 43.

Modern concepts in understanding and management of the "dry socket" syndrome: comprehensive review of the literature.

Objectives: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the etiology, pathophysiology and current treatment of dry socket.

Study Design: The Medline database (Ovid version) from 1966 to 2007 was searched for the term "dry socket" published in the English language, and 317 results were obtained. The articles were screened by abstract for relevance to etiology, pathophysiology, or treatment of dry socket.

Residents' perception of the impact of the Bell Commission in oral surgery training: an initial study.

Purpose: In 1989, the New York State Legislature enacted New York State Code 405 (Bell Commission) in response to the death of Libby Zion at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center (Bronx, NY). The resultant limitations imposed on resident work hours have been the focus of much debate in medical literature, but their impact on the training of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) residents has remained relatively unexplored. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the opinion of OMFS residents toward the benefits of work hour restrictions.