Intraoral Cellular Schwannoma Involving Maxillary Gingiva: A Rare Case Report.

Oral schwannomas (OSs) are uncommon benign nerve sheath tumors accounting for 1% of all schwannomas and may arise from either soft tissue or bone. Cellular schwannoma is a rare histological variant of schwannoma which is characterized by increased cellularity. The most common intraoral site of occurrence is the tongue followed by the floor of the mouth and palate.

Distraction Osteogenesis as a reliable method in management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) secondary to TMJ Ankylosis: A Case Report.

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is identified as repetitive and intermittent upper airway collapse or narrowing during sleep. Skeletal advancement through maxillomandibular surgery remains the most effective surgical treatment for OSA but is radical with certain relapse rate. Distraction Osteogenesis of mandible is a single-jaw surgical treatment alternative to bi-jaw surgeries having lesser complications.

omparative Evaluation of the Intranasal Spray Formulation of Midazolam and Dexmedetomidine in Patients Undergoing Surgical Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Split Mouth Prospective Study.

Purpose: The purpose of this prospective randomized single blinded split mouth study was to conduct a comparative evaluation of the efficacy of intranasal atomised spray formulation of Dexmedetomidine with Midazolam in patients undergoing surgical removal of bilaterally impacted mandibular third molars.

Methods: This prospective study was conducted in twenty volunteers. Each volunteer underwent the surgical removal of an impacted mandibular third molar at two separate appointments at an interval of two weeks.

Comparative Evaluation of C-Reactive Protein and WBC Count in Fascial Space Infections of Odontogenic Origin.

Purpose: To assess efficacy of C-reactive protein levels as monitoring tools for patients with fascial space infections of odontogenic origin.

Material And Method: A randomized prospective study was conducted on 20 patients suffering from fascial space infection of odontogenic origin, in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Bharati Vidyapeeth dental college and hospital, Pune, Patients between 18 and 60 years of age of both the sexes were selected. All patients were treated and observed by the same surgeon.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography Heralding New Vistas in Appropriate Diagnosis and Efficient Management of Incidentally Found Impacted Mesiodens.

As dentistry continues to go "digital," the field has seen a phenomenal increase in the use of digital imaging in dental practice. Complex impacted mesiodens present potential treatment complications and sometimes possible patient morbidity. Objectives of diagnostic imaging are to aid in diagnosis, decision making, and enhance treatment outcomes.

Evaluation of 2.0-mm Titanium Three-Dimensional Curved Angle Strut Plate in the Fixation of Mandibular Angle Fractures-A Prospective Clinical and Radiological Analysis.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and complication rate with use of 2.0-mm titanium three-dimensional (3D) curved angle strut plate for mandibular angle fractures. Twenty cases requiring internal fixation of the mandibular angle by 2.

Peripheral neurectomy: minimally invasive surgical modality for trigeminal neuralgia in Indian population: a retrospective analysis of 20 cases.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of peripheral neurectomy in 20 cases of trigeminal neuralgia as minimally invasive surgical treatment modality.

Materials And Methods: Twenty (12 males and 8 females) patients with trigeminal neuralgia aged between 35 and 68 years (mean 48 years), who had undergone peripheral neurectomy, were retrospectively analyzed for relief of pain, complications, recurrence of pain, and any additional procedure required to treat recurrence, in a follow-up period of 36 months postoperatively.

Results: There was no significant intra-operative and post-operative complications.

Is post-operative antibiotic therapy justified for surgical removal of mandibular third molar? A comparative study.

Surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar (SRIMTM) is the most common procedure performed in oral and maxillofacial surgery. In the literature, many complications associated with lower third molar removal are described such as pain, swelling, trismus, infection, inflammation, and nerve damage. Antibiotics are routinely used either pre-operatively or post-operatively to reduce the chances of surgical site infection (SSI).

Efficacy of single dose azithromycin as prophylactic antibiotic in surgical removal of mandibular third molars: a clinical study.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of single dose Azithromycin as prophylactic antibiotic in surgical removal of mandibular third molar.

Materials And Methods: The study was carried out as an open clinical trial on fifty (23 males & 27 females) patients chosen from the ones referred to our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department for surgical removal of mandibular third molar (SRMTM). Pre-surgical evaluation of pain, swelling, lymphadenopathy, fever and purulent discharge from the surgical site were made.

Transosseous fixation of pediatric displaced mandibular fractures with polyglactin resorbable suture--a simplified technique.

Management of pediatric mandibular fractures presents a unique challenge to surgeons in terms of its numerous variations compared to adults. Both conservative and open methods have been advocated with their obvious limitations and complications. However, conservative modalities may not be possible in grossly displaced fractures, which necessitate the open method of fixation.

Numbness over the distribution of trigeminal nerve--trigeminal trophic syndrome or viral neuritis: a diagnostic dilemma!

Numbness and ulceration of the face, particularly erosion of ala of the nose, sometimes occur after sensory denervation in the territory of the divisions of the trigeminal nerve. The incidence is uncertain and usually follows surgical treatments for trigeminal neuralgia. Such condition is known as trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS), although some authors believe it to be a special form of dermatitis artefacta.

Comparative evaluation of the resin bonded arch bar versus conventional erich arch bar for intermaxillary fixation.

Purpose: Application of Erich arch bar with the help of circumdental wires for intermaxillary fixation is most widely accepted method for mandibular fractures. However, circumdental wires causes injury to periodontium. There is always fear of inadvertent injury by wire ends and chances of serotransmission of blood born viruses to the operator thus, we want to use the safest method of intermaxillary fixation avoiding use of circumdental wires.