Atypical Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Oral Cavity in a Child.

A myofibroma is a relatively rare neoplasm characterized by its spindle cell proliferation. This lesion can present as a unifocal mass (myofibroma) or multifocal growths (myofibromatosis) in the skin, soft tissue, bone, or internal organs. In the oral cavity, the tumor is commonly identified on the tongue, mucosa, lips, and mandible.

Tooth Development Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in Neonates With Pierre Robin Sequence.

Background: Mandibular distraction osteogenesis is a widely utilized surgical procedure in the pediatric population for the treatment of mandibular retrognathia. Patients with congenital abnormalities may display severe mandibular hypoplasia and associated functional problems. Distraction osteogenesis is effective in alleviating airway obstruction for these patients and is performed early in life, often during the neonatal period and during infancy.

The 'White-eyed' Orbital Blowout Fracture: An Easily Overlooked Injury in Maxillofacial Trauma.

The 'white-eyed' blowout fracture (WEBOF) is an injury that is often overlooked in head trauma patients, as it often has few overt clinical and radiographic features. Although benign in appearance, it can lead to significant patient morbidity. Here, we intend to increase the awareness of WEBOF and provide general principles for its diagnosis.

Wireless Monitoring for Office-Based Anesthesia.

Current research on wireless hemodynamic monitoring during anesthesia is limited as the topic is just beginning to be explored. The aim of this article is to stimulate technological advancements in monitored anesthesia care that will increase safety and efficiency. Here, we introduce this exciting new concept and propose an innovative model for monitoring patients undergoing office-based anesthesia.

Efficacy of a Prenatal Oral Health Program Follow-up with Mothers and their Children.

Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center's Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP) provides oral health education and treatment to expectant mothers from a minority, impoverished, high-risk population. A chart review examined dental records for 42 children of mothers who took PCAP training versus 49 children of mothers who did not. At age 2, the children of PCAP mothers had fewer dental caries, less severe dental caries and fewer extractions.