Effectiveness of mixture of aspirin and ethanol regimen in the management of geographic tongue: a prospective study.

Unlabelled: Geographic tongue is usually an asymptomatic inflammatory disorder of the tongue; however, symptomatic cases do occur and require treatment. Several management strategies have been reported yet they are neither specific nor curative.

Objective: The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of an aspirin-ethanol mixture in the management of geographic tongue.

Use of 3D printed model as a reconstruction aid in the management of an extensive ameloblastoma of the mandible.

Ameloblastoma is a benign jaw tumor that can grow to a very huge size with high rate of recurrence. The large tumors pose a challenge during resection and reconstructive surgery. We present a massive ameloblastoma of the mandible that was surgically treated with the aid of 3D printed model.

The Pattern of Orbital Fractures Managed at Two Referral Centers in Nairobi, Kenya.

Orbital fractures are one of the commonest injuries in mid-face trauma and can lead to significant functional and cosmetic defects. This study was aimed at analyzing the pattern of orbital fractures at 2 referral centers in Nairobi. It was a descriptive prospective hospital-based study of the demographics, etiology, clinico-radiological features, and management modalities among patients presenting with orbital fractures at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital and Kenyatta National Referral Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.

Maxillary obturator prosthesis rehabilitation following maxillectomy for ameloblastoma: case series of five patients.

Purpose: The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate the benefits and applicability of appropriate maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation following surgical resection of ameloblastoma of the maxilla in Kenya.

Materials And Methods: Five patients presenting with ameloblastoma of the maxilla over 3 years were studied with respect to histologic type, site of tumor, resultant surgical defect, and form of definitive obturator prosthesis. Impressions were taken using irreversible hydrocolloid and poured with dental stone.