[Zygomatic implants in our daily practice. Part II: Prosthetic rehabilitation and effect on quality of life].

Effect of prosthesis and dental implants on quality of life related to the patient’s oral health can guide the clinician in providing best services. The zygomatic implant (ZI) is a partial or complete alternative technique to so-called traditional rehabilitation techniques (aiming to increase bone volume) of edentulous atrophic maxillae. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of fixed prosthetic rehabilitation by ZI on patients’ quality of life.

[Zygomatic implants in our daily practice. Part I: Treatment Plan and Surgical Technique].

Prosthetic rehabilitation of the atrophic edentulous maxilla is a challenge for which zygomatic implants (ZI) stand out from traditional techniques (aiming to increase bone volume) with reduced treatment duration and immediate loading. The aim of this study was to review the ZI treatment plan and its surgical technique based on a series of nine edentulous atrophic maxillary cases. Implant survival rate and postoperative follow-up were reported as well as those described in the literature.

Temporomandibular joint arthritis: Clinical, orthodontic, orthopaedic and surgical approaches.

Rheumatic diseases (RD) of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are increasingly frequent affections and unfortunately often confused with "classic" manducatory dysfunctions (disk dislocation, myofascial pain syndroms). Their diagnosis is mandatory, given the major subsequent craniofacial disorders, which may occur (mandibular condylar hypoplasia, facial hyperdivergence, remodelling of the condylar unit, ankylosis), although the clinical implementation remains unspecific. The delayed diagnosis may be explained by the embryologic, anatomical and physiological characteristics of this joint.

Dentoskeletal sequellae after wearing of a mandibular advancement device in an OSAHS setting.

Mandibular advancement devices (MAD) are recommended in certain cases for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). The aim of this study was to make a retrospective investigation into the dental and skeletal effects in patients suffering from OSAHS after wearing an MAD, and according to the type of device, rigid or semi-rigid. Cephalometric criteria on lateral cephalograms before and after at least 6 months of treatment were analyzed.

Morphological impact on patients of maxillomandibular advancement surgery for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.

Introduction: The aim of this study is to evaluate the experience of patients who have benefited from maxillomandibular advancement surgery for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), and also the morphological modifications measured on pre- and postoperative lateral headfilms.

Patients And Methods: Twenty-three patients aged 24 to 64 (M=46.8) who had undergone bimaxillary advancement osteotomy for the treatment of OSAHS filled in a questionnaire concerning their overall satisfaction following surgery, the modification of their facial appearance as perceived by themselves and their family and friends, the change in their smile, and the slimmer and more youthful appearance of their face.

Condylar resorptions and orthodontic-surgical treatment: State of the art.

Resorption of the mandibular condyle [RMC] is a disease of the temporomandibular joints, with multifactorial origins. The clinical manifestations take the form essentially of joint pain and occlusal disorders, depending on the rate at which the condyle is affected. X-ray imaging shows that the condyle is reduced in volume, flattened and displaced backwards, with loss of cortical substance in advanced forms.

[Temporomandibular joint (TMJ): Condyle hyperplasia and condylectomy].

The mandibular condyle is a special structure. Its embryology and physiology provide to the TMJ a particular behavior that explains the occurrence of specific diseases. Condyle hyperplasia is one of these disorders.

[Condylar hyperplasia: qualitative and quantitative study of temporomandibular joints remodeling before and after condylectomy].

Purpose: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate bone remodeling of temporo-mandibular joints (TMJ) using computed tomography (CT) before and after condylectomy for condylar hyperplasia.

Material And Method: TMJ bone remodeling was studied by comparing the pre and postoperative CT scan of ten patients. Qualitative evaluation was performed by two-dimensional analysis.

[Comparative effectiveness of maxillomandibular advancement surgery versus mandibular advancement device for patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep area].

Introduction: Currently, positive airway pressure is the gold standard treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Unfortunely, adherence rates are poor. Alternative therapies are mandibular advancement device (MAD) and maxillomandibular advancement (MMA).

[Solitary fibrous tumor of the orbit: Possibly recurrent in the long-run].

Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare etiology of progressive unilateral exophthalmia. The tumor is of mesenchymal origin and it is usually well defined. But recurrences can occur despite of complete surgical resection.

[Botulinum toxin A: analgesic treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders].

Introduction: Pain, along with clicking, sub-luxation, and blocking, is one of the main symptoms for patients presenting with temporomandibular joint disorders. We assessed the effectiveness of botulinum toxin A (BOTOX(®), Allergan) as analgesic treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders.

Patients And Method: Twenty-six patients with chronic pain linked to temporomandibular joint disorders were prospectively assessed.