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Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020 Jul 1. Epub 2020 Jul 1.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.

The aim of our study was to compare the biomechanical stability of three different systems used to fix mandibular condylar fractures on synthetic polyurethane mandibles using a servohydraulic testing unit and finite element analysis (FEA). We measured the resistance to displacement loads causing 1.75 and 3. Read More

Orv Hetil 2020 07;161(28):1166-1174

Általános Orvostudományi Kar, Klinikai Központ, Fogászati és Szájsebészeti Klinika,Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Pécs, Dischka u. 5., 7621.

Introduction And Aim: The aim of our study was to investigate the influence of the occlusal support, and mandibular third molars on mandibular angle and condylar fractures.

Method And Results: Patients with unilateral and isolated angle or condylar fractures were included in this retrospective, cross-sectional study. Data was collected from patient records and panoramic x-rays. Read More

J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020 Jun;46(3):183-190

Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata, India.

Objectives: The purpose of this retrospective epidemiological study was to determine the etiology and pattern of maxillofacial injuries in a pediatric population.

Materials And Methods: Data for pediatric maxillofacial trauma patients aged 12 years and younger who were registered at the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. R. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2020 Jun 24. Epub 2020 Jun 24.

Dr. José Frota Institute.

Poor proprioception, weakness, and impaired reflexes increase the incidence of facial fracture in the elderly. Mandibular fractures in these people range from 10.1% to 56%. Read More

Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 Dec 24;42(1):22. Epub 2020 Jun 24.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, California USA.

Introduction: Facial fractures (FFs) occur after high- and low-energy trauma; differences in associated injuries and outcomes have not been well articulated.

Objective: To compare the epidemiology, management, and outcomes of patients suffering FFs from high-energy and low-energy mechanisms.

Methods: We conducted a 6-year retrospective local trauma registry analysis of adults aged 18-55 years old that suffered a FF treated at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Read More

J Contemp Dent Pract 2020 Apr 1;21(4):445-452. Epub 2020 Apr 1.

Department of Dentistry, Almishaliah PHC, Najran City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence, common age, gender, causes, types, treatment modality, and complication of the maxillofacial fractures for the patients admitted to King Fahad Central Hospital in Gizan City, Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: The medical records of all cases admitted to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) ward at King Fahad Central Hospital (KFCH) in Gizan City, Saudi Arabia, were reviewed for presence of maxillofacial fractures. The statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2020 Jun 15. Epub 2020 Jun 15.

Stomatological Institute of Fujian Guoyao Oriental Hospital, Putian, China.

Purpose: Maxillofacial trauma represents a serious public health problem and their epidemiology is extremely variable.The objective of the present study was to analyze and discuss the epidemiological characteristics of 2492 patients with oral and maxillofacial trauma over a 5-year period.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at different hospitals of Xinjiang from 2012 to 2016. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2020 Jun 15. Epub 2020 Jun 15.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital, Takamatsu.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relationship between post-operative mandibular fractures and its predictable risk factors in patients with marginal mandibular resection. Additionally, the timing of post-operative mandibular fractures was assessed.

Patients And Methods: Records of 37 patients with mandibular gingival carcinoma who underwent marginal mandibular resection at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital, from April 2011 to March 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Read More

Front Vet Sci 2020 15;7:242. Epub 2020 May 15.

Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States.

Treatment of craniomaxillofacial (CMF) trauma in dogs requires a thorough understanding of the CMF skeletal structures involved. The human medical literature has several examples of CMF trauma and fracture classification, including the classically described Le Fort fractures. The recent classification schemes require large studies using computed tomography (CT). Read More

Injury 2020 Jul 11;51(7):1561-1567. Epub 2020 May 11.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.

Purpose: To analyze epidemiology, pattern, and management of pediatric maxillofacial trauma in North China.

Patients And Methods: Clinical records of patients aged 0-18 years with maxillofacial trauma, from January 2008 to December 2016 were reviewed. 390 patients with an average age of 9. Read More

Cureus 2020 Apr 25;12(4):e7830. Epub 2020 Apr 25.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University/Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, PAK.

Background/objectives Gunshot injuries are known to cause severe morbidity and mortality when facial regions are involved. Management of the gunshot wounds of the face comprises of securing an airway, controlling hemorrhage, identifying other injuries and definite repair of the traumatic facial deformities. The objective of the present study was to compare the clinical outcome (infection and nonunion) of open reduction and internal fixation versus closed reduction and maxillo-mandibular fixation (CR-MMF) in the treatment of gunshot injuries of the mandible. Read More

J Esthet Restor Dent 2020 May 25. Epub 2020 May 25.

Department of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, University Medical Center Leipzig, Germany.

Purpose: A retrospective evaluation of extended anterior ceramic laminate veneers (EACVs) after a mean observational period of 10 years.

Methods: Thirty-one patients (20 females/11 males) underwent restoration with 101 adhesively luted, heat-pressed EACVs (maxilla, n = 65; mandible, n = 36).

Results: The 10 year survival rate was 91. Read More

Front Vet Sci 2020 28;7:241. Epub 2020 Apr 28.

Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States.

Treatment of craniomaxillofacial (CMF) trauma in dogs often requires a multidisciplinary approach and a thorough understanding of the CMF skeletal structures involved. The aim of this retrospective study was to use a large number of CT studies of dogs evaluated for CMF trauma and to describe fracture location and morphology in relation to demographic data and trauma etiology. The medical records and CT studies of 165 dogs over a 10-year period were evaluated. Read More

Injury 2020 Jul 21;51(7):1527-1535. Epub 2020 Apr 21.

105 Borderland Military Hospital of Żary, 68-200 Żary, Poland. Electronic address:

The paper presents an innovative osteofixation system designed for bone fracture stabilization. Its special feature, which makes it different from other similar systems, is the possibility to precisely adjust the implant to the shape of the bone. Such a precise adjustment is particularly important in the case of multiple fractures, where proper stabilization is a condition for restoring bone geometry and thus obtaining the biomechanical function of a given segment of the body lost due to fracture. Read More

J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2020 Jun 3;19(2):314-320. Epub 2019 Jun 3.

3Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araraquara, SP Brazil.

Objectives: Comparison of the mechanical stability of 2.0 plates made of commercially pure titanium (cpTi) and a titanium-molybdenum (Ti-15Mo) alloy and two methods of internal fixation employed mandibular angle fractures, using 3D finite element analysis.

Materials And Methods: Four groups were evaluated. Read More

J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2020 Jun 25;19(2):289-297. Epub 2019 Feb 25.

5Clinical Research Centre, Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Purpose: To ascertain the complications arising from open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular fractures and to elucidate if different osteosynthesis plating systems vary in treatment outcome.

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective study. Parameters such as patient data, injury details, osteosynthesis implant system information, stability of fracture fragments, occlusion and complications were evaluated at different time intervals and logistic regression applied to determine the association of these factors with complications. Read More

Materials (Basel) 2020 Apr 22;13(8). Epub 2020 Apr 22.

Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, 1st Gen. J. Hallera Pl., 90-647 Lodz, Poland.

Background: In the literature, no information on plates for low-neck mandibular condylar osteosynthesis can be found, despite the fact that 30 plate designs have already been published. The aim of this study was to compare any dedicated plates for possible use in low-neck condylar fracture osteosynthesis.

Methods: The force required for 1-mm displacement of the fixed fracture fragments and incidents of screw loosening were recorded on polyurethane mandibles among 16 designs of titanium plates fixed by 6-mm screws in a 2. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2020 Apr 7. Epub 2020 Apr 7.

Center for Surgery and Public Health.

Background: Diagnosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and specifically mild TBI (mTBI), is a diagnostic challenge which can delay diagnosis preventing early intervention and follow-up care. Facial fractures represent an objective surrogate marker for potential force transmission to the neural cavity. The authors' objective was to characterize the prevalence of TBI in trauma patients with isolated facial fractures stratified by injury severity. Read More

J Surg Res 2020 Aug 9;252:183-191. Epub 2020 Apr 9.

Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts. Electronic address:

Background: Timing of surgical treatment of facial fractures may vary with the patient age, injury type, and presence of polytrauma. Previous studies using national data sets have suggested that trauma patients with government insurance experience fewer operations, longer length of hospital stay (LOS), and worse outcomes compared with privately insured patients. The objective of this study is to compare treatment of facial fractures in patients with and without Medicaid insurance (excluding Medicare). Read More

Heliyon 2020 Apr 3;6(4):e03705. Epub 2020 Apr 3.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.

Treatment for mandibular fractures is commonly performed via open reduction fixation with mini titanium or resorbable plates and screws. The investigators hypothesized differences in maximum mechanical stress forces and deflection with each plating material; however, it was proposed that the experimental forces withstood by the resorbable system would be enough to withstand normal forces produced during mastication. The sample was composed of fresh cadaver mandibles that were harvested, fractured, and fixated with plates and screws. Read More

Sci Rep 2020 Apr 6;10(1):5950. Epub 2020 Apr 6.

Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, 44272, USA.

An ossified or 'fused' mandibular symphysis characterizes the origins of the Anthropoidea, a primate suborder that includes humans. Longstanding debate about the adaptive significance of variation in this jaw joint centers on whether a bony symphysis is stronger than an unfused one spanned by cartilage and ligaments. To provide essential information regarding mechanical performance, intact adult symphyses from representative primates and scandentians were loaded ex vivo to simulate stresses during biting and chewing - dorsoventral (DV) shear and lateral transverse bending ('wishboning'). Read More

Wiad Lek 2020 ;73(2):245-249

I. Horbachevsky Ternopil State Medical University ,Ternopil, Ukraine.

Objective: The aim: To investigate the frequency of functional TMJ disorders in patients with fractures of the mandible.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: To achieve this goal, 111 patients hospitalized in the department of surgical dentistry of the Chernivtsi Regional Clinical Hospital were examined for traumatic fractures of the mandible with functional disorders of the TMJ (occlusive, muscular, articular disorders). The examination of patients with functional disorders wasbased on Express - the conclusion of the Hamburg Protocol: 1. Read More

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020 Mar 26. Epub 2020 Mar 26.

Univ. de Bordeaux, Institut de Mécanique et d'Ingénierie, CNRS UMR 5295, Talences, FR-33405.

Fractures of the mandibular angle have been well-described and, in most societies, their incidence is decreasing. In this study we analysed the stabilisation of fractures using a single plate (standard or optimised model). The finite element model was developed based on a mandibular computed tomographic scan, together with a miniplate from DePuy Synthes and an optimised plate. Read More

Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2020 Apr 1:20190494. Epub 2020 Apr 1.

Department of Behavioral and Community Dentistry, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden.

Objectives: The radiographic trabecular pattern on dental radiographs may be used to predict fractures. The aim of this study was to analyze longitudinal changes in the mandibles of 145 females between 1980 and 2005.

Methods: Panoramic radiographs were obtained in 1980 and 2005. Read More

Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 Dec 16;42(1). Epub 2020 Mar 16.

1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Republic of Korea.

Background: Various types of miniplates have been developed and used for the reduction of facial bone fractures. We introduced Yang's Keyhole (YK) plate, and reported on its short-term stability. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term stability of the YK plate, as a follow-up study, by examining the patients who had used the YK plate among the patients with the reduction of mandible fractures and who visited for plate removal. Read More

J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2020 Apr 29;48(4):427-434. Epub 2020 Feb 29.

Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, 2177 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41940, Republic of Korea. Electronic address:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate concomitant injuries and complications in patients with panfacial fracture (PF) according to patterns of PF.

Materials And Methods: PF is defined as fractures involving at least three of the four facial parts (frontal, upper midface, lower midface, and mandible). The data for this study were retrospectively analysed. Read More

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020 Jun 17;58(5):597-601. Epub 2020 Mar 17.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Electronic address:

Staff in emergency departments often rely on heuristics and algorithms to make clinical decisions on a wide range of problems. Clinical predictor rules such as the Ottawa ankle rules serve to reduce the need for unnecessary radiographs and help to give frontline staff the confidence to make a diagnosis. The current study aimed to achieve consensus on the variables to test for inclusion in a set of predictor rules for suspected fractures of the mandible and midface. Read More

Front Vet Sci 2020 27;7:59. Epub 2020 Feb 27.

Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States.

Mandibular fracture repair is complicated by limited availability of bone as well as the presence of the neurovascular bundle and an abundance of tooth roots. Fractures at the location of the mandibular first molar teeth are common and it can be particularly challenging to apply stable fixation. Non-invasive fracture repair techniques utilize intraoral placement of fixation devices typically involving polymerized composites and/or interdental wiring. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2020 Jun;31(4):956-959

Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Background: The purpose of this study was to characterize differences in facial fracture injury patterns among pediatric patients at highest risk of abusive head trauma/nonaccidental trauma (age ≤ 5 years).

Methods: Using the National Trauma Databank from 2007 to 2015, patients (age ≤ 5 years) suffering facial fractures were included. Demographics and injury characteristics were compared between those sustaining accidental versus nonaccidental trauma (NAT). Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2020 Jun;31(4):1129-1132

Department of Surgery, Institute for Plastic Surgery, Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL.

Introduction: Mandibular fractures between the angle and condyle can be difficult to access and treat. The authors sought to evaluate a small transcutaneous incision between the marginal mandibular and buccal nerve branches (Berger-Tenenhaus incision) to treat these fractures.

Methods: Ten cadaveric hemi-faces were dissected. Read More

J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020 Jul 6;78(7):1162.e1-1162.e8. Epub 2020 Mar 6.

Associate Professor and Department Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary. Electronic address:

Purpose: The aim of our study was to evaluate the correlations between mandibular third molar impaction status and mandibular angle and condylar fractures.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included patients with unilateral and isolated angle or condylar fractures. Patient records and panoramic radiographs were evaluated. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2020 Feb;99(9):e19299

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.

This study was performed to examine the epidemiological features of maxillofacial fracture, including the incidence, causes, age and sex distribution, methods of treatment, and prognosis, in a local area.A retrospective study was performed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of 829 patients with maxillofacial fractures treated in a hospital in northern China from August 2011 to July 2019. Sex, age, etiology, fracture site, and treatment method were obtained from the medical records. Read More

Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2020 19;12:41-48. Epub 2020 Feb 19.

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, UCMS College of Dental Surgery, Bhairahawa, Rupandehi, Nepal.

Introduction: Airway management in patients with panfacial fracture remains a challenge to anesthesiologists and surgeons. Submental intubation is an effective and less invasive alternative to tracheostomy during intraoperative airway management where orotracheal and nasotracheal intubation are not appropriate options. In addition, submental intubation allows proper access to oronasal airways and occlusion during intraoperative management. Read More

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2020 Jun 24;129(6):e257-e263. Epub 2020 Feb 24.

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Germany. Electronic address:

Because of the long-term and consecutive use of different causative agents, clinicians are increasingly encountering patients needing restoration of the stomatognathic system after surgical resection of highly advanced necroses of the jaw. For plastic restoration in these cases, microvascular reconstruction seems to represent the most viable option. According to the limited data available, the risks of this operation are considered comparable with those faced by other patient cohorts. Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 03;145(3):780-789

St. Louis, Mo.; and Ann Arbor, Mich. From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Anesthesiology, Washington University School of Medicine; and the Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan.

Background: Facial fractures are painful injuries routinely managed by opioids after surgical repair. Studies have identified patient risk factors and prescribing patterns associated with opioid use in medicine and general surgery; however, little is known about these entities in the facial trauma population.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study of opioid-naive patients undergoing surgical repair of facial fractures was conducted using the Truven Health MarketScan Commercial Claims and Encounters (2006 to 2015) and Medicaid Multi-State Databases (2011 to 2015). Read More

J Feline Med Surg 2020 Mar;22(3):229-240

Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, C/Ramón y Cajal s/n, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain.

Practical Relevance: Skull trauma in cats, which includes fractures of the mandible and maxilla, as well as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions, is frequently encountered in general practice.

Clinical Approach: Head trauma requires immediate attention and the initial approach should be focused on stabilisation of the patient and evaluation of the major body systems, including respiratory and cardiovascular assessment, and neurological and ophthalmic examination. The head, oral occlusion and the patient's ability to open and close the mouth should be carefully evaluated. Read More

Insights Imaging 2020 Feb 19;11(1):30. Epub 2020 Feb 19.

Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, Radiodiagnostic Unit n. 2, University of Florence-Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134, Florence, Italy.

Mandibular fractures are among the most common maxillofacial fractures observed in emergency rooms and are mainly caused by road accidents. The clinical features of mandibular fractures include malocclusion and loss of mandibular function. Panoramic radiography is usually limited to isolated lesions, whereas computed tomography is the tool of choice for all other facial traumatic events. Read More

Int J Surg Case Rep 2020 7;67:157-160. Epub 2020 Feb 7.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, United Kingdom. Electronic address:

Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumours comprise 0.5-2% of all malignancies in adulthood, and very rarely metastasize to the oral cavity. When they do metastasize to the oral cavity, the mandible is the most common site. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2020 May/Jun;31(3):e248-e250

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.

In pediatric patients with mandible fractures and concomitant cervical spine injury (CSI), treatment strategies may occasionally compete: condylar fractures require functional therapy with range of motion exercises of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), while CSI requires neck immobilization. The authors report the case of a child presenting with bilateral condylar head fractures, a right parasymphyseal fracture, and concomitant CSI treated with cervical collar immobilization, who ultimately developed TMJ ankylosis. Here, the authors review mandibular condylar fracture management and suggest an approach for the pediatric patient presenting with condylar fractures and concomitant CSI requiring immobilization. Read More

Quintessence Int 2020 ;51(3):230-237

Objectives: Severe atrophied edentulous posterior mandible with inadequate bone height superior to the inferior alveolar canal may require transposition of the inferior alveolar nerve in order to insert dental implants. Mandibular fractures are considered a rare complication of this procedure. Implant-related spontaneous fractures of the mandible represent 0. Read More

Materials (Basel) 2020 Jan 27;13(3). Epub 2020 Jan 27.

Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, 1stGen. J. Hallera Pl., 90-647 Lodz, Poland.

Background: In the literature no information about plates for the high-neck mandibular condylar osteosynthesis could be found despite that 30 plate designs have been published. The main course consider the basal condylar or diacapitular fractures. The aim of the study was to test mechanically all available designs (only 4 of 30 was proper) on polyurethane mandibles using an individually designed clamping system. Read More

J Craniofac Surg 2020 Mar/Apr;31(2):e156-e161

Department of General Surgery, Section of Maxillo Facial Surgery, Policlinico Vittorio Emanuele, University of Catania, Catania.

The term osteomyelitis of the jaws identifies different pathological patterns characterized by the involvement of the cortical bone and bone marrow in osteoarticular infections.At the head and neck level, the segment most affected by osteomyelitis is the mandible and in most of the cases the cause of the infection is bacterial, as a result of pulp or periodontal infections, post-extraction alveolitis, foreign bodies and fractures. The mandibular PCO often presents with an insidious onset, without a striking acute phase, and it is characterized by recurrent episodes of pain, swelling, lockjaw, latero-cervical lymphadenopathy, without signs of suppuration. Read More

Case Rep Pathol 2019 30;2019:5393405. Epub 2019 Dec 30.

Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil.

A 42 year old patient was referred to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Federal University of Uberlândia, for treatment of mandibular fractures (condyles and symphysis), a victim of a run over. The symphysis was surgically approached, using as surgical access the pre-existing laceration in the submental region. Five days after discharge, the patient returned with dehiscence of the wound and physical examination showed infestation by larvae in the symphysis. Read More

Arch Craniofac Surg 2019 Dec 20;20(6):376-381. Epub 2019 Dec 20.

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

Background: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between third molar (M3) and mandibular fracture.

Methods: Patients with unilateral mandibular angle or condyle fractures between 2008 and 2018 were evaluated retrospectively. Medical records were reviewed regarding the location of fractures, and panoramic radiographs were reviewed to discern the presence and position of ipsilateral mandibular third molars (M3). Read More

Ann Maxillofac Surg 2019 Jul-Dec;9(2):345-348

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the maxillofacial fracture pattern from road traffic accidents (RTAs) in cases treated surgically in a tertiary hospital during July 2008-June 2018.

Materials And Method: Data available in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery of the institution of patients with maxillofacial fractures sustained due to RTAs that were treated in the department between the period July 2008 and June 2018 were collected and analyzed. The variables analyzed for the study were etiology, gender, age, and type of fracture. Read More

Dent Traumatol 2020 Jun 20;36(3):291-297. Epub 2020 Jan 20.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Universidade de São Paulo - USP, São Paulo, Brazil.

Background/aim: There are few studies in the literature evaluating possible alterations in laboratory tests in patients with maxillofacial fractures. The aim of this study was to analyze the changes in admission laboratory tests of patients with maxillofacial fractures with indications for surgical treatment, including the influence of dento-alveolar trauma.

Material And Methods: Data from complete blood counts, blood coagulation tests, blood chemistries, and urinalysis results were obtained. Read More

J Contemp Dent Pract 2019 Nov 1;20(11):1350-1354. Epub 2019 Nov 1.

Department of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of C-shaped canals and radicular grooves (RGs) in mandibular premolars using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and correlating it with other factors like age, sex, unilateral, and bilateral prevalence.

Materials And Methods: CBCT images of 242 patients with an age group of 13-70 years were selected from pre-existing database. The prevalence of C-shaped canal and RG was recorded along with variables such as age, sex, and bilateral prevalence. Read More

Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2020 Jan 27;49:33-36. Epub 2019 Nov 27.

Foundation for Scientific and Technological Development of Dentistry at University of São Paulo (FFO-USP), School of Dentistry, FOUSP, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, Av Professor Lineu Prestes, 2227, Butantã, CEP:05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Introduction: Even though is rarely, mandibular fracture after the extraction of third molars can occur in almost 1% of the procedures. Gender, age, position of third molar, tooth volume, bone fragility, systemic disorders, associated lesions, and degree of mandibular atrophy are factors that contribute to increase the incidence of fracture. The installation of the titanium miniplate during exodontia is an important tool to prevent the fracture. Read More