Comparative Evaluation of the Aesthetic Outcomes of Octyl-2-Cyanoacrylate Skin Adhesive and Ethilon Suture in Maxillofacial Surgery - A Randomised Clinical Study.

Introduction: Wound closure methods have evolved, attributed to the armamentarium including the synthetic sutures, staples, surgical adhesive tapes and, most recently, the cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives. Cyanoacrylates have shown promising results in terms of aesthetic outcomes in other fields of surgery. The aim of this study is to compare the aesthetic value of Dermabond over Ethilon suture when used in case of facial surgical incisions.

Does Integration of Technology and Customization of Implants Produce Better Outcomes in Post-Traumatic Orbital Reconstruction? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: This review aims to compare and evaluate the outcomes achieved by integrating technological aids and the influence of different implant designs in the reconstruction of post-traumatic orbital defects.

Methods: Electronic searches of the MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases until March 2023 were conducted. Clinical controlled trials, observational studies, cohort studies, and retrospective studies were identified and included.

An Unusual Case of Unilateral Marginal Mandibular Nerve Palsy Associated with Odontogenic Space Infection.

Unlabelled: Odontogenic space infections are common in dental practice, characterized by localized abscess formation with potential to spread to adjacent anatomical spaces. Neurogenic involvement in odontogenic infections is primarily found to be associated with sensory nerve branches, however involvement of motor nerves in odontogenic space infection leading to facial asymmetry has not been widely reported. In this case report, the authors present an unusual finding of facial asymmetry due to isolated marginal mandibular nerve weakness in a patient with a submandibular space infection.

Innovative Use of Mouth Props/Bite Blocks in Postoperative Mouth Opening Exercises.

Context: Postoperative jaw physiotherapy in the form of mouth opening exercises is an integral part of surgical treatment in oral submucous fibrosis and temporomandibular joint ankylosis. The literature has outlined multiple physical therapy modalities and modifications to aid in assisted mouth-opening exercises.

Purpose: To overcome shortcomings associated with the use of conventional devices, the authors describe an innovative use and modification of a prefabricated soft silicone bite block/mouth prop as an adjunct to the devices to aid in achieving optimal mouth opening.

Traumatic ulcerative granuloma with stromal eosinophilia (TUGSE): A rare pathology with unusual behavior.

Traumatic ulcerative granuloma with stromal eosinophilia (TUGSE) is a benign lesion of oral mucosa with unclear pathogenesis. The etiology of TUGSE is still not clear, but traumatic irritation is considered to be the most likely cause. The lesion is usually self-limiting and regresses on its own or after biopsy and recurrence or reappearance of lesion is rare.

Use of custom fabricated surgical jig to improve surgical outcomes in open reduction internal fixation of unilateral orbital fractures: A prospective clinical study.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of virtual planning and surgical guide jig to improve surgical outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation with restoration and correction of orbital volume (OV) in unilateral orbital wall fractures.

Methods: Fifteen patients with unilateral orbital fractures were assessed with ophthalmologic and radiographic parameters. The orbit was divided into three zones on computed tomography to localize defects.

Traumatic optic neuropathy in orbital wall fractures- diagnostic parameters and treatment outcomes: A prospective observational study.

Introduction: The aim of the study was to evaluate the associated patterns of orbital wall fractures, diagnostic parameters of Traumatic optic neuropathy and its progress with Mega dose steroid therapy.

Materials And Methods: 25 patients with unilateral orbital wall fractures of traumatic aetiology were evaluated with ophthalmologic and radiographic parameters. All patients were prescribed Mega Dose Intravenous steroids irrespective of the timing of presentation.

Comparative Evaluation of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Retromandibular Transparotid and Transoral Endoscopic-Assisted Approach for Surgical Management of Mandibular Subcondylar Fractures.

Study Design: A prospective randomized comparative study was conducted to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of the retromandibular transparotid (RMT) approach with endoscopic-assisted transoral (ENDO) approach used for open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of adult mandibular subcondylar fractures.

Objectives: To evaluate and compare the primary functional outcome using the Helkimo's dysfunction index, the surgical ease, the incidence of facial nerve weakness, the cosmetic outcomes and the number of complications following ORIF of mandibular subcodylar fractures using the RMT and ENDO approaches.

Methods: In this prospective study, 20 patients with unilateral/bilateral subcondylay fractures requiring ORIF were recruited between 2017 and 2018.

Evaluation of the prevalence of comorbidities in patients reporting for dentoalveolar surgeries.

Background: Medical comorbidities have varied effects on the management of a patient for dentoalveolar surgeries. Prior diagnosis and prudence in such conditions is of utmost importance for avoidance of complications and overall welfare of the patient. There is a dilemma on the extent of investigations required to evidently ascertain the medical status and fitness of a patient for a dental procedure.

Comparative Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes of Laser Skin Resurfacing Using an Ultra-Pulse Carbon Dioxide Laser and Manual Dermabrasion Using a Medium-Grit Drywall Sand Screen for Scar Revision in Adults: A Split-Scar Prospective Study.

Purpose: The purpose was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of laser skin resurfacing using an ultra-pulse carbon dioxide (CO) laser and manual dermabrasion with a medium-grit drywall sand screen for scar revision in adults with Fitzpatrick skin type III to V.

Materials And Methods: A total of 20 postsurgical and post-traumatic scars in individuals with Fitzpatrick skin type III to V were included in this study. Preoperative evaluation of the scars was performed by 3 blinded observers using the Manchester scar rating scale.

Comparative Evaluation of Esthetic Outcomes in Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair Between the Mohler and Fisher Repair Techniques: A Prospective, Randomized, Observer-Blind Study.

Purpose: The Mohler and Fisher techniques are 2 of the most widely used surgical techniques of cleft lip repair showing satisfactory esthetic results. Their random use and preference by some surgeons irrespective of cleft severity have invited considerable doubt regarding whether one technique performs better than the other. The aim of this study was to measure and compare the esthetic outcomes between these 2 techniques of unilateral cleft lip repair.

Evaluation of Laser Tissue Welding and Laser-Tissue Soldering for Mucosal and Vascular Repair.

Context: Laser tissue bonding (LTB) is believed to have certain advantages over conventional sutures such as fluid-tight closure and minimal scarring and fibrosis.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the bond strength of laser tissue welding and laser tissue soldering in mucosal and vascular repair.

Materials And Methods: A total of 85 samples of bovine oral mucosa and 85 bovine aortas were bonded using a CO laser and different laser powers.

Traumatic eye ball luxation: A stepwise approach to globe salvage.

Craniofacial trauma is often associated with orbital and ocular injuries. We report a case of a 21-year-old male with motor vehicular accident, orbital roof blow-in fracture, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, and left sided globe luxation with corneal abrasion and complete conjunctival denuding. The patient was managed by a multispeciality team and the eyeball was protected by amniotic membrane graft (AMG) biological dressing with novel use of inverted sterile metallic bowl as mechanical protection till the patient stabilized.