Efficacy of Fentanyl Transdermal Patch in Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Surgery-A Comparative Study.

Introduction: Removal of mandibular third molars surgically is one of the most frequently performed oral surgical procedures which are often accompanied with post-operative pain, swelling and trismus. Despite general progress in pain management, moderate to severe acute post-operative pain after removal of lower third molars remains a problem. Fentanyl is an extremely effective drug in the treatment of severe chronic pain such as cancer pain and post-operative pains which acts by increasing patient's tolerance to pain.

Use of a Heister mouth gag as an aid to reduction in open treatment of condylar fracture.

Introduction: The management of condylar fractures remains controversial. Open treatment of condylar fractures is a routine treatment in cases of displaced or dislocated condylar and subcondylar fractures.

Technical Note: Because of the pull of the lateral pterygoid muscle, the condylar fragment is usually located anterior and medial to the mandible.