Dental autotransplant: case report

Introduction : The autogenous transplantation or dental autotransplantation is defined as the replacement of an absent or impaired tooth by another transplanted one, usually the third molar. The tooth is transplanted to a prepared or existing tooth socket occupied by the lost tooth, in a same person. This technique is considered a viable method due to its high success rate when properly indicated combined with a relatively low cost.Objective and case report:To report a clinical case study conducted in the Integrated Clinics of the Catholic University of Brasilia in a young melanoderm male patient, 13 years-old, who underwent late tooth transplantation technique, i.e., in two steps: the right upper third molar was transplanted to the socket of the right lower first molar. The case described showed incomplete root formation and radiographic following-up for eight consecutive months. Conclusion:This type of oral rehabilitation contributed to bone formation stimulation at the transplanted site, the maintenance of the masticatory function and the financial costs reduction for the patient, representing a further possible therapy in the dentist's armamentarium.

A case of extensive maxillary benign cementoblastoma.

AIM: The aim of the present paper is to report a case of benign cementoblastoma (BC) involving multiple maxillary teeth and discuss the importance of its diagnosis in clinical oral practice. BACKGROUND: BC is a rare, benign odontogenic neoplasm of ectomesenchymal origin. This neoplasm has characteristic radiologic and microscopic features, and it is intimately associated with the roots of teeth. CASE REPORT: The intra-oral examination in a 21-year-old white man revealed a palatine growth in the premolar-molar region. Dental panoramic and periapical radiographies showed a mixed radiodense/radiolucent lesion closely associated with the roots of three maxillary teeth. A biopsy was undertaken and confirmed the clinical hypothesis. SUMMARY: In most cases, initial BC is asymptomatic and early diagnosis can be performed by routine radiographic examination. BC was considered as an indolent lesion for several years. Nevertheless, recent studies have demonstrated that some BCs may exhibit aggressive biological behavior and can affect several teeth. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Because a benign cementoblastoma represents an odontogenic lesion, general practicing professionals must be able to identify the main features of this tumor. This case corroborates some papers that have demonstrated a possible aggressive behavior of BC. Therefore, a brief update concerning the clinical and radiographic features of this unique tumor is also provided.

O que significa cirurgia ortognática? / What does orthognatic surgery mean?

A cirurgia ortognática tem se difundido de maneira incrível no raio de açäo do cirurgiäo buco-maxilo-facial nestas últimas décadas, no mundo inteiro. A Cirurgia Ortognática move o complexo maxilomandibular a uma posiçäo mais balanceada, funcional e saudável. A pessoa submetida à este tipo de cirurgia adquire uma melhor posiçäo de seus dentes e estruturas ósseas, mastigando melhor, podendo, também, melhorar a fala e a estética. Desta forma os resultados da cirurgia ortognática podem ter um efeito positivo em muitos aspectos da vida do paciente.

Periostite ossificante (osteomielite de Garrè): relato de caso / Garrè's osteomyelitis? a case report

Periostite ossificante (osteomielite de Garrè) é um tipo específico de osteomielite näo supurativa que ocorre principalmente em adolescentes. Caracteriza-se por proliferaçäo óssea localizada, formando uma massa proeminente näo dolorosa. Nos maxilares têm maior predileçäo pela mandíbula. Os autores relatam o caso clínico de paciente de 12 anos de idade que procurou atendimento tendo como queixa principal um abaulamento no lado esquerdo da face diagnosticado como osteomielite de Garrè