Treatment planning decisions in the transverse dimension have historically been based on the presenting mandibular arch width and form. Distraction osteogenesis (DO), originally developed by Russian orthopedic surgeon Ilizarov, has produced significant results in limb lengthening. Mandibular symphyseal DO was introduced by Guerrero, providing a new paradigm for patients whose treatment alternatives and results were previously limited. Orthodontic and surgical techniques and principles will be shown using completed and current cases.
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Mali Med
November 2024
Faculté de Médecine et Odontostomatologie, Bamako-Mali.
BMC Oral Health
November 2024
Oral and maxillofacial surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, October 6th University, 6th of October City, Giza Governorate, Egypt.
Background: The main goal of management of the mandibular fracture is to obtain the pre-injury contour of the bone and pre-injury occlusion as well as regain function early. For Parasymphyseal fractures, the ideal fixation method is still debatable. It could range from rigid to semi-rigid fixation.
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October 2024
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK.
Symphyseal fractures of the mandible with concomitant bilateral condylar fractures can often be a particularly challenging fracture pattern for the facial surgeon. Improper reduction of these fractures may lead to facial widening that proves difficult to correct secondarily. Here the authors describe a method to prevent this unwanted facial widening with the use of an orthopedic periarticular reduction clamp.
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September 2024
Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Al-Azhar University, Asyut, EGY.
Purpose: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of single implants in the symphyseal and parasymphyseal regions with that of two implants in complete mandibular overdentures.
Patients And Methods: Fifteen completely edentulous male patients (50-65 years) were chosen and randomly grouped into three equal groups (five patients in each) according to the position and number of the received implants to assist mandibular complete overdentures: group I: single median implant; group II: single parasymphyseal implant; and group III: two implants were inserted in the canine area bilaterally. After three months of osseointegration, the lower denture was transformed into an implant-assisted complete mandibular overdenture.
J Oral Biosci
October 2024
Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Mosul University,41001, Iraq. Electronic address:
Objective: Although several sealers have been developed, the zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) sealer is still used in many private dental clinics. This study aimed to compare the biocompatibility and remineralizing capacity οf ZOE sealer with the addition of nanohydroxyapatite-tyrosine amino acid.
Methods: This study was conducted on Twenty rabbits.
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