Fibrous dysplasia is a benign bone disease in children and young adults. This is characterized by the replacement of normal bone with fibrous tissue along with immature woven bone. Fibrous dysplasia is a rare disorder and has variable presentations that pose challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground and aim The majority of acne has the potential to transform into facial scars, which have a physical and psychological effect on the individual. There are plenty of treatment options to manage such scars. The aim of this study is to assess the comparative effect of the injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) alone, with that of the injection of PRP with microneedling, in the reduction of atrophic facial acne scars.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Third molar surgeries are commonly performed in oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. Pain associated with this procedure is usually a frequent reason for patient apprehension and discomfort. Oral analgesics, though effective, do not provide sufficient pain relief in the immediate postoperative period.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrthognathic surgeries are considered successful on the basis of postoperative stability, vascularity, and relapse rates. One among them is the multisegment Le Fort I osteotomy, which has often been disregarded due to vascular compromise. The complications associated with such an osteotomy are also primarily due to vascular ischemia.
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