Efficacy of lasers on reduction of post-surgical lip scar in cleft lip and palate patients: A systematic review.

Cleft lip scars, arising from congenital conditions or corrective surgeries, pose unique challenges in scar management, necessitating interventions that balance efficacy with minimally invasive approaches. Laser therapy, with its ability to precisely target scar tissue, has garnered attention for its potential to address hypertrophic scars. The aim of our systematic review is to evaluate the efficacy of lasers in reducing post-surgical cleft lip scar.

Interventions for the Management of Mandibular Coronoid Process Fractures: A Systematic Review.

Background: The fracture of the coronoid process of mandible is one of the rarest fractures seen and the paucity of literature on the topic reflects the same. Despite the low incidence rate, the complications maybe grave which is why proper management is important. The treatment is controversial also because of the absence of standardized treatment protocol.

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Evaluation of Polyethylene Surgical Drape as an Alternative Wound Dressing Material, Compared to Banana Leaf ( Dressing in Facial Abrasions.

Background And Objectives: Facial abrasions, the most common squeal of trauma, have been treated widely by moist occlusive dressings. This novel study aims to evaluate polyethylene surgical drape dressing (PESG) as an alternative to autoclaved banana leaf () dressing in facial abrasions.

Study Design: Sixty patients who reported to our emergency department, having abrasions over head, neck and face region secondary to trauma, were included.

Evaluating Effectiveness of Axiostat Hemostatic Material in achieving Hemostasis and Healing of Extraction Wounds in Patients on Oral Antiplatelet Drugs.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Axiostat Hemostatic Dental dressing in achieving hemostasis postextraction and determining its effect on pain and healing of the extraction wound, compared with control, i.e., conventional method of extraction in patients on oral antiplatelet therapy.

Lymphocytoma cutis: diagnostic enigma for the maxillofacial surgeon.

Cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia (CLH) is a cutaneous pseudolymphoma with a worldwide distribution, equally affecting all races and ethnic groups. Due to its vast array of characteristics, it is most often missed in the differential diagnosis of firm to soft lumps on the head and neck. A systematic approach to the workup and diagnosis along with treatment of such lesions is discussed in this article.

Mandibular coronoid fractures, how rare?

Background: To study the rarity of mandibular coronoid process fractures and treatment strategies based on the displacement of these fractures.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study of 11 cases of coronoid process fractures among 307 treated cases from 2008 to 2013 was conducted. Six patients were treated conservatively and 5 underwent ORIF with associated fractures.

Infraorbital nerve transpositioning into orbital floor: a modified technique to minimize nerve injury following zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures.

Objectives: Transpositioning of the inferior alveolar nerve to prevent injury in lower jaw has been advocated for orthognathic, pre-prosthetic and for implant placement procedures. However, the concept of infra-orbital nerve repositioning in cases of mid-face fractures remains unexplored. The infraorbital nerve may be involved in trauma to the zygomatic complex which often results in sensory disturbance of the area innervated by it.

A Comparative Study between the Effect of Combined Local Anesthetic and Low-dose Ketamine with Local Anesthetic on Postoperative Complications after Impacted Third Molar Surgery.

Background: Postoperative pain, swelling and trismus are the most common outcome after third molar surgery. Many methods have been tried to improve postoperative comfort after surgery. Ketamine is a phencyclidine derivative that induces a state of dissociative anesthesia.

Assessment of changing patterns of Le fort fracture lines using computed tomography scan: an observational study.

Objectives: To assess the changing mid-face fracture patterns using a computed tomography scan.

Methodology: Fifty patients with mid-face trauma requiring open reduction and fixation were studied using 1.6 mm axial, sagittal, coronal and 3D images.

Lingual guttering technique for removal of impacted mandibular third molars.

Background: To assess the clinical feasibility of lingual bone guttering technique for surgical extraction of mandibular third molars.

Materials And Methods: 20 patients with thick lingual cortical plate were included in the study. Surgical extraction of mandibular third molars by lingual bone guttering technique was performed in all the subjects.

Mandibular ramus fractures: a rarity.

Aim: To determine the incidence of mandibular ramus fractures in KLE's PK Hospital and to analyze the outcome of open reduction and internal fixation of these fractures.

Materials And Methods: Using a retrospective study design, records of all trauma patients who reported to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KLE's PK Hospital Belgaum, between the years January 2006 to October 2011 was obtained from the medical records office. The data variables that were analyzed were the name, age, sex, cause of injury, pretreatment occlusion, treatment given, period of MMF and post-treatment occlusion.

Effectiveness of Hemcon Dental Dressing versus Conventional Method of Haemostasis in 40 Patients on Oral Antiplatelet Drugs.

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the HemCon Dental Dressing (HDD) in controlling post extraction bleeding and to ascertain its role in healing of extraction wounds, as compared to control.

Methods: The 40 participants in the study were all receiving oral antiplatelet therapy (OAT). A total of 80 extractions were conducted without altering the patients' drug therapy.

Traumatic optic neuropathy after maxillofacial trauma: a review of 8 cases.

Purpose: To study the incidence and prognostic factors of traumatic optic neuropathy in maxillofacial trauma cases.

Material And Method: Eight patients diagnosed with traumatic optic neuropathy among 354 cases of maxillofacial trauma treated from December 2008 through May 2011 were included in this retrospective study. Factors at the time of trauma, clinical findings, computed tomographic findings, and interventional modalities were studied for any improvement in vision.

Open cap splint with circummandibular wiring for management of pediatric mandibular parasymphysis/symphysis fracture as a definitive treatment modality; a case series.

Management of pediatric maxillofacial injuries is mainly governed by their psychological, physiological, developmental, and anatomical characteristics. Pediatric mandibular fractures can have variable etiologies but have similar manifestations as those in adult patients. There are various treatment modalities to treat mandibular parasymphysis/symphysis fractures in children, which have their own limitations and complications.

A comparative study between transbuccal and extra-oral approaches in treatment of mandibular fractures.

Background And Objectives: Mandibular angle fractures continue to be a common type of facial injury. The objectives in treatment are to effect rapid healing by anatomic reduction and fixation and to restore function and appearance with minimal disability and complications. Traditionally, when open techniques are utilised, the extra-oral approach is performed through a skin incision concealed in the submandibular crease.

Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy in the management of oral lesions: a retrospective clinical study.

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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate effectiveness and convenience of cryosurgical procedure, to assess the events during postoperative healing and to find out the incidence of recurrence

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KLESVK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum. The 40 patients selected for the study were divided into 2 groups of 20 patients each irrespective of age and sex. Group I 20 patients with Pre-Malignant Lesions Group II 20 patients with Oral Mucous Cyst

Results: It was observed that all the 20 patients of mucocele were cured without any complication and recurrence, but in 20 patients of leukoplakia 5 patients had recurrence which was directly attributed to their persisting habits.