Clinical and CT Scan Evaluation of Outcomes of Modified SARPE Using a Bone-Borne Hyrax Appliance in Unilateral Posterior Crossbite.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate, using clinical and computed tomography, outcomes of unilateral SARPE with a bone-borne hyrax appliance in case of unilateral crossbite and to assess the correlations between hyrax appliance opening and post-SARPE skeletal changes.

Materials And Methods: Two patients of unilateral crossbite underwent Unilateral SARPE and post-surgical expansion of maxilla using a bone-borne hyrax appliance. Computed tomography was used to make comparative linear and angular measurements of the anterior, intermediate, and posterior portions of the maxilla.

Bisphosphonate Osteonecrosis in a Case of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Report of a Case and Review of Literature.

Langerhans Cell histiocytosis is a rare multisystem disease originating from dendritic cell lines primarily characterized by osteolytic lesion of the skeleton. Chemotherapy along with bisphosphonates have been used to control the progression of the disease and prevent the osteolysis associated with the disease. Bisphosphonate osteonecrosis of the jaws is a common finding following treatment with bisphosphonates for osteoporosis, metastatic tumors to the bone or the osteolytic lesions of multiple myeloma.

The Application of Pre-operative Three-Dimensional Models in the Management of Mandibular Pathology: Is it Really Useful? An Institutional Study.

Aim: To assess the usefulness of 3D models for the surgical management of mandibular pathology requiring resection with continuity defects reconstructed using reconstruction plates.

Patients And Method: A bidirectional study was conducted in 40 patients, 20 each in group 1 and 2. Group 1 included those patients taken up for resection with continuity defects and reconstruction using reconstruction plates without using 3D models and Group 2 included those patients managed similarly with 3D models.

Comparative evaluation of torque prescription of commercially available 018Roth and 022MBT PEA brands in maxillary anterior teeth.

Background: Torque is an important component of preadjusted edgewise prescriptions to achieve ideal/optimum tooth position and more so in aesthetics sensitive maxillary anterior teeth. Thus, the need to audit available commercial brands of 018Roth and 022MBT was felt and in vitro analysis of eight brands namely 3M Unitek, Dentaurum, d-tech, IMD Medical, Libral Leone, Modern Orthodontics, Ormco and Ortho Organizer, was carried out.

Methods: The method involved perfect superimposition of two standardized images: one delineating facial axis of the tooth with stainless steel straight wire and other with full dimension arch wire engagement in bracket.

An unexpected and rare outcome of a common nodular mass on upper lip in a pediatric patient with a history of trauma - Schwannoma.

Schwannoma is usually a solitary, slow-growing, encapsulated benign tumor derived from the Schwann cells with no pathognomic features. Schwannomas are commonly seen in the fourth decade of life. They have a propensity for head-and-neck region.

Cost-Effective Technique of Fabrication of Polymethyl Methacrylate Based Cranial Implant Using Three-Dimensional Printed Moulds and Wax Elimination Technique.

Objective: Cranioplasty is one of the oldest known neurosurgical procedure performed. Many materials have been used for cranioplasty since ages. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) has become the workhorse for fabrication of cranial implants since World War II in cases where autologous bone is not available or cannot be harvested.

Common peroneal nerve palsy in maxillofacial surgery setting.

Common peroneal nerve palsy in maxillofacial surgery setting is an uncommon and rarely reported complication. A patient who developed common peroneal nerve palsy following reduction and fixation of pan facial fractures under general anesthesia is presented. The patient developed common peroneal nerve palsy on the second postoperative day.

Clinical evaluation of the fiber post and direct composite resin restoration for fixed single crowns on endodontically treated teeth.

Background: The restoration of an endodontically treated fractured tooth has been a challenge for restorative dentists for decades. The performance of fiber posts when used in conjunction with direct composite resin restorations have been largely unreported. This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the survival rate of endodontically treated teeth restored with adhesive bonded fiber reinforced resin posts and direct composite core with additional crown coverage.

Root Canal Treatment Using Thermoplasticized Carrier Condensation Technique.

Background: The management of pulpally and apically infected teeth has evolved into a modality of conservation with predictable degree of success. Root canal treatment often requires protracted chairside time. A new technique involving placement of thermoplasticized core carrier obturators was compared with conventional lateral condensation technique.

Dental Health Requirements for Psychiatric Patients.

Background: This study was conducted to assess the dental treatment requirements of psychiatric patients in comparison with the non psychiatric patients admitted in the hospital.

Methods: A total of 103 hospitalised psychiatric patients were examined with an equal number of non psychiatric hospitalized patients.

Result: 73.

Evaluation of Four Elastomeric Interocclusal Recording Materials.

Background: The fabrication of dental prosthesis requires the transfer of interocclusal records from patient's mouth to semi-adjustable articulators using different kinds of recording media. Any inaccuracy in these interocclusal records leads to occlusal errors in the final prosthesis. This study was conducted to evaluate the dimensional changes occurring in the interocclusal recording material over a given period of time and the material's resistance to compression during the cast mounting on the articulator.