Publications by authors named "Utsav Bhatt"
Article Synopsis
- Rhinocerebral mucormycosis (RCM) can lead to severe facial deformities, and the proposed technique aims to use existing dentures as templates for reconstructive surgery and temporary prosthetics.
- A study conducted with 30 patients undergoing microvascular fibular flap reconstruction showed successful results, with only one flap failure that was later salvaged successfully.
- The method offers a promising option for both cosmetic and functional restoration in young, healthy patients, enhancing both hard and soft tissue reconstruction along with dental restoration.
Inviscision: A Futuristic Alternative to Endaural Incision for TMJ Surgeries.
J Maxillofac Oral Surg
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examines two surgical techniques for TMJ surgery: the traditional endaural incision and the newer Inviscision, focusing on surgical exposure, nerve injury, and aesthetic results.
- The results showed that Inviscision requires slightly more time but leaves an invisible scar, while endaural leaves a thin visible line; both techniques had similar rates of nerve weakness with no severe complications.
- Overall, Inviscision is favored for its cosmetic benefits despite slightly longer surgical time, while endaural incision may be more efficient in terms of exposure time.
Introduction: A prospective study was conducted to find out an effective alternative in the form of non-vascularized abdominal dermal fat graft (ADFG) and to compare its efficacy with the vascularised nasolabial flap (NLF) for the treatment of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF).
Method: Comparative study comprising of 30 patients with Grade 3 and 4A OSMF, randomly divided into 2 groups: Group A (ADFG) and Group B (NLF). They were evaluated for mouth opening (MO), graft uptake, time taken for mucosalization, pain, intercommissure distance (ICD), scar, duration of surgery (DOS), patient satisfaction and thickness of masseter muscle on ultrasonography.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates various surgical methods for treating condylar process fractures, focusing on routes like preauricular, retromandibular, and high submandibular approaches.
- It aims to establish guidelines for selecting the best surgical technique based on the fracture's characteristics and when the injury occurred.
- Results indicate that while risks for certain complications vary among approaches, all methods yielded successful outcomes in terms of mouth opening, range of motion, and overall anatomical recovery.
Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of simultaneous TMJ ankylosis (TMJA) release with uniplanar mandibular distraction in the management of facial deformity, improvement in function and obstructive sleep apnoea in growing patients.
Material And Methods: Ten patients in the age group of 5-15 years with unilateral/bilateral TMJA and mild to moderate OSA and short body length but ramus height within normal limits were treated with simultaneous ankylosis release and uniplanar mandibular distraction osteogenesis. Clinical, radiographic, and OSA parameters were evaluated and followed up for 1 year.
Introduction: Temporomandibular joint subluxation is defined as self-reducing partial dislocation of the TMJ during which the condyle passes anterior to the articular eminence.
Material And Method: The study consisted of 30 patients, 19 females and 11 males with 14 unilateral and 16 bilateral cases of chronic symptomatic subluxation. Treatment consisted of arthrocentesis followed by 2 ml of autologous blood injection into upper joint space and 1 ml into pericapsular tissues using an autoclaved soldered double needle with single puncture technique.
Introduction: Internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint is defined as an abnormal position of the articular disc in relation with mandibular condyle and articular eminence presenting as disc displacement with or without reduction.
Methodology: This study was conducted on thirty patients diagnosed with Internal derangement of TMJ consisting of 8 males and 22 females averaging 34.6 years.
Dredging: A conservative surgical approach for treatment of large cystic lesions of the jaws.
Natl J Maxillofac Surg
December 2022
Background: Treatment modalities of odontogenic cystic lesions of the jaws range from conservative to radical. "Dredging" may be considered the "middle path" between conservative and radical treatment options. It comprises three entities-decompression, followed by repeated scraping of the lesion, and finally, peripheral ostectomy providing margin clearance but without significant morbidity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVersatility of Basal Cortical Screw Implants with Immediate Functional Loading.
J Maxillofac Oral Surg
September 2022
Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the survival rate of the basal cortical screw (BCS) implant system inserted in healed edentulous ridges () or extraction sockets (ES) with immediate loading functional protocol in varying clinical situations.
Methods: A total of 125 BCS implants were placed in 14 patients, immediately loaded and observed for 20.07(± 4.