Jaffe-Lichtenstein Syndrome Associated with a Simple Bone Cyst: Unprecedented Rare Case Report.

Lesions denominated fibro-osseous lesions of the jaw constitute a diversified group of disorders, in which the normal bone architecture is replaced by fibroblasts, collagen fibers and immature bone. At present, the World Health Organization recognizes four variants of these lesions, namely: bone-cement dysplasia, fibrous dysplasia, ossifying fibroma and Familial gigantiform cementoma. Fibrous dysplasia may present in the monostotic form, affecting one single bone or an isolated craniofacial region; and in the Polyostotic form, involving two or more bones of the skeleton, and eventual association with syndromic conditions. The patient, C.P.G., 43 years old, sought attendance due to symptomatic increase in the region of the mandibular body on the right side. Imaging exams revealed craniofacial areas with ground-glass aspect, beyond the extensive mandibular radiolucent lesion. During the physical exam, spots of the Café au lait type disposed on the right side of the body were identified, in addition to uncoordinated gait with distinct shortening of the right leg. Additional radiographic exams showed evidence of skeletal dissemination of the disease. The patient denied any sexual precocity, and the final diagnosis was fibrous dysplasia, expressed by means of the Jaffe-Lichtenstein syndrome, in association with a simple bone cyst.

Cisto odontogênico glandular tratamento cirúrgico por marsupialização e enucleação: relato de caso / Glandular odontogenic cyst surgical treatment by marsupialization and enucleation: case report

O cisto odontogênico glandular (COG) é o cisto de desenvolvimento mais agressivo e raro dentre todos os odontogênicos, portando características epiteliais glandulares ou salivares. O presente artigo visa retratar uma abordagem mais conservadora para esta importante lesão, no sentido de minimizar a morbidade decorrente da abordagem mais radical. Paciente com 57 anos, leucoderma, assintomático e edêntulo, compareceu ao ambulatório de estomatologia com notável expansão no fundo de saco vestibular e rebordo inferior direito, com tempo indeterminado de evolução. Os exames imaginológicos revelaram uma lesão radiolúcida unilocular extensa e bem delimitada na região anterior da mandíbula. Nas condutas propedêuticas, foi realizada uma punção aspiratória positiva para líquido cístico seguido de biópsia incisional. Diante destes achados, a marsupialização foi realizada no sentido de se conseguir a redução das dimensões lesionais, seguido da enucleação com estectomia periférica após 9 meses. Nos primeiros 2 anos de proservação o paciente mantém- -se sem recidivas e em constante acompanhamento. Conclui-se que o dentista pode preferir o método conservador pela técnica de marsupialização seguida de enucleação na abordagem de extenso cisto odontogênico glandular, desde que haja colaboração do paciente nos cuidados pós-operatórios.

The glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC) is the most aggressive and rare cyst of development among all odontogenics, with glandular or salivary epithelial characteristics. This article aims to portray a more conservative approach to this important lesion, in order to minimize the morbidity resulting from the more radical approach. Patient 57 years-old, leucoderma, asymptomatic and edentulous, attended the stomatology outpatient clinic with a remarkable expansion in the vestibular bag fundus and lower right border, with indeterminate evolution time. Imaging examinations revealed an extensive and well delimited unilocular radiolucent lesion in the anterior region of the mandible. In the propaedeutic procedures, a positive aspiration puncture was performed for cystic fluid followed by incisional biopsy. In view of these findings, marsupialization was performed in order to reduce lesion dimensions, followed by enucleation with peripheral ostectomy after 9 months. In the first 2 years of proservation, the patient remains without relapses and in constant follow-up. It is concluded that the dentist may prefer the conservative method by the marsupialization technique followed by enucleation in the approach of extensive glandular odontogenic cyst, provided there is collaboration of the patient in the postoperative care.

Interdisciplinaridade no tratamento de ceratocisto odontogênico: relato de caso / Interdisciplinary in the treatment of odontogenic keratocyst: case report

O Ceratocisto Odontogênico (CO) é um cisto de desenvolvimento odontogênico relativamente prevalente na população e com caráter eventual de agressividade com crescimento ântero- -posterior insidioso. Trata-se de uma lesão cuja apresentação é extremamente diversa com relação à faixa etária, gênero e aspectos imaginológicos mais prevalentes. O presente trabalho relata o caso de um garoto de 11 anos de idade, portador de uma extensa lesão mandibular, envolvendo desde o dente 33 até o 46, cuja microscopia foi compatível com CO. O artigo aborda toda a conduta propedêutica conduzida pela equipe a nível ambulatorial, bem como a interdisciplinaridade com a ortodontia, possibilitando um desfecho almejado e satisfatório do caso.

Keratocyst Odontogenic (KO) is a cyst of odontogenic development relatively prevalent in the population and with an eventual aggressive character with insidious antero-posterior growth. It is a lesion whose presentation is extremely diverse in relation to age, gender and most prevalent imaging aspects. This paper reports the case of an 11 - year - old boy with an extensive mandibular lesion, evolving from tooth 33 to 46, whose microscopy was compatible with KO. The article deals with all the propaedeutic conduct conducted by the team at the outpatient level, as well as the interdisciplinarity with orthodontics, enabling a desired and satisfactory outcome of the case.

Jaffe-Lichtenstein syndrome associated with a simple bone cyst: unprecedented rare case report

Abstract Lesions denominated fibro-osseous lesions of the jaw constitute a diversified group of disorders, in which the normal bone architecture is replaced by fibroblasts, collagen fibers and immature bone. At present, the World Health Organization recognizes four variants of these lesions, namely: bone-cement dysplasia, fibrous dysplasia, ossifying fibroma and Familial gigantiform cementoma. Fibrous dysplasia may present in the monostotic form, affecting one single bone or an isolated craniofacial region; and in the Polyostotic form, involving two or more bones of the skeleton, and eventual association with syndromic conditions. The patient, C.P.G., 43 years old, sought attendance due to symptomatic increase in the region of the mandibular body on the right side. Imaging exams revealed craniofacial areas with ground-glass aspect, beyond the extensive mandibular radiolucent lesion. During the physical exam, spots of the Café au lait type disposed on the right side of the body were identified, in addition to uncoordinated gait with distinct shortening of the right leg. Additional radiographic exams showed evidence of skeletal dissemination of the disease. The patient denied any sexual precocity, and the final diagnosis was fibrous dysplasia, expressed by means of the Jaffe-Lichtenstein syndrome, in association with a simple bone cyst.

Resumo As denominadas lesões fibro-ósseas dos maxilares constituem um grupo diversificado de desordens nas quais a arquitetura óssea normal é substituída por fibroblastos, fibras colágenas e osso imaturo. Atualmente a Organização Mundial de Saúde reconhece quatro variantes destas lesões, sendo elas: a displasia cemento-óssea, a displasia fibrosa, o fibroma ossificante e cementoma gigantiforme familiar. A displasia fibrosa pode ser apresentar na forma monostótica, acometendo um único osso ou a região craniofacial isoladamente, e a forma poliostótica, envolvendo dois ou mais ossos do esqueleto, com eventual associação com condições sindrômicas. Paciente C.P.G., 43 anos, procurou atendimento devido aumento volumétrico sintomático na região de corpo mandibular do lado direito. Exames imaginológicos revelaram áreas craniofaciais com aspecto de vidro fosco ou despolido, além de extensa lesão radiolúcida mandibular. Durante o exame físico foram identificadas manchas do tipo café com leite dispostas do lado direito do corpo, além de marcha descoordenada com nítido encurtamento da perna direita. Novos exames radiográficos evidenciaram a disseminação esquelética da doença. O paciente negou qualquer precocidade sexual e o diagnóstico final foi de displasia fibrosa, expressa por meio da síndrome de Jaffe-Linchtenstein, em associação com um cisto ósseo simples.

Evaluation of renal osteodystrophy in the dental clinic by assessment of mandibular and phalangeal cortical indices.

OBJECTIVES: Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a disease that affects patients with chronic kidney disease, and is characterized by mineral disturbance and bone loss, known as renal osteodystrophy. The aim of this study was to assess the validity of using intraoral phosphor storage plates to take radiographs of the middle phalanges to evaluate bone loss resulting from SHPT during follow-up of these patients. METHODS: The sample consisted of 24 patients with chronic kidney disease, 12 with parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels ≥500 pg/ml, and 12 with PTH levels <500 pg/ml, who underwent hemodialysis weekly. For each patient, a panoramic radiograph and digital radiographs of the ring, index, and middle fingers of both hands were taken. The Mandibular Cortical Index (MCI) and the Trabecular Bone Pattern Index (TBP) were applied to the panoramic radiographs, while the Phalangeal Cortical Index (PCI) was applied to the digital radiographs of the phalanges. Three evaluators performed all analyses. RESULTS: Significant correlations were found between the PTH levels and the MCI (p = 0.023), the PCI (p = 0.039) and the TBP index (p = 0.032). These parameters were also significantly interrelated (MCI × PCI = 0.001; MCI × TBP = 0.004 and PCI × TBP = 0.009). The PCI was shown to have the highest correlation with PTH levels. CONCLUSION: In patients with chronic renal disease, it is clinically relevant to use panoramic and digital radiographs using intraoral storage plates to assess a number of quantitative parameters that can be linked to PTH levels.

Quantitative evaluation of posterior mandibular region by cone beam computerized tomography as a donor site for autogenous bone grafts / Avaliação quantitativa da região posterior de mandíbula por meio da tomografia computadorizada cone beam como área doadora para enxertos ósseos autógenos

Knowledge of the craniofacial anatomic structures is fundamental for successful autogenous bone grafting surgeries in implant dentistry. In view of the limitations of panoramic radiography, as a bidimensional image, Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) has become necessary, as it makes possible to observe potential segments of autogenous bone grafting for implant placement in edentulous regions. The aim of this paper was quantify the bone thickness using CBCT to measure the thickness of the vestibular cortical-medullary bone in the mandibular retromolar and molar regions, as donor segments for the patients. The scans were obtained from a Newtom QVT 9000 3G Aperio ® Tomograph. They were taken from mandibles of 50 patients. We obtained statistically significant differences between measurements of molar areas of men and retromolar area of women (p<0.05). The results of this research broaden the dentist's knowledge about evaluating potential donor areas in the posterior region of the mandible, as regards the requirement of predictability. In conclusion, greater thickness of donor area was observed in both the male and female gender bilaterally, in the mandibular retromolar and third molar regions. Furthermore, upper segment region presented greater cortical thickness in all the studied regions.

O conhecimento das estruturas anatômicas craniofaciais é fundamental para o sucesso de cirurgias de enxerto ósseo autógeno em implantodontia. Tendo em vista as limitações da radiografia panorâmica, como uma imagem bidimensional, a tomografia computadorizada Cone Beam (TCCB) tornou-se necessária, uma vez que torna possível observar segmentos ósseos com potencial para serem utilizados como enxertos autógenos para a colocação de implante em regiões desdentados. O objetivo deste estudo foi quantificar a espessura de osso usando TCCB para medir a espessura óssea cortical-medular vestibular nas regiões retromolar e molar inferior, como segmentos de doadores para os pacientes. Os exames foram obtidos a partir de um Newtom QVT 9000 3G Aperio ® Tomograph. Estes foram retirados de mandíbulas de 50 pacientes. Observamos diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre as medidas de áreas molares de homens e área retromolar das mulheres (p <0,05). Os resultados desta pesquisa ampliam o conhecimento do cirurgião-dentista sobre a avaliação de áreas doadoras potenciais na região posterior da mandíbula, no que diz respeito à exigência de previsibilidade. Em suma, observamos uma maior espessura da área doadora, tanto no sexo masculino quanto no feminino, na retromolar mandibular e na região de terceiros molares. A região do segmento superior apresentou maior espessura cortical em todas as regiões estudadas.

Fibroma ossificante periférico: relato de um novo caso / Peripheral ossifying fibroma: a new case report

O Fibroma Ossificante Periférico (FOP) é uma lesão reativa oriunda de agressões sofridas pelo tecido gengival, que acomete predominantemente a região anterior de maxila de indivíduos do sexo feminino em sua segunda década de vida. Objetivo: O presente trabalho tem como objetivo descrever uma lesão em maxila. Material e método: Para descrição do caso, foi feita uma ampla revisão de literatura. Resultados: A lesão aqui descrita acometeu paciente do sexo feminino, melanoderma, que procurou atendimento devido à tumefação presente em região anterior de maxila. Após a anamnese e exame físico, a paciente foi submetida a exames de imagem, que revelaram espessamento total do espaço do ligamento periodontal do dente envolvido com a lesão. O exame anátomo-patológico revelou a presença de um Fibroma Ossificante Periférico e o tratamento eleito foi a exérese da lesão, tendo em vista suas características de benignidade. A paciente foi acompanhada por 45 dias pós-operatórios, onde observou-se boa cicatrização além de ausência de recorrência. Conclusão: Dessa forma, observa-se que o cirurgião-dentista deve ser capaz de diagnosticar tal alteração além de oferecer a melhor opção terapêutica ao paciente.

The Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a lesion that originates from the aggressions suffered by the gingival tissue affecting mainly the anterior maxilla of females in the second decade of life. Objective: This paper aims to describe a lesion in the maxilla. Methods: To describe the case, a comprehensive review was made. Results: The lesion befell non-white female patient, who sought care due to swelling appears on the anterior maxilla. After the anamnesis and physical examination, the patient underwent radiographic exams that revealed total thickening of the periodontal ligament space of the tooth involved with the lesion. The pathological examination revealed the presence of peripheral ossifying fibroma. The elected treatment was the lesion excision. After 45 days of follow up, there was observe a good cicatrization and absence of recurrence. Conclusion: The dentistry should be able to diagnose such lesions and offer the best therapeutic option to patient's treatment.

Severe secondary hyperparathyroidism and panoramic radiography parameters.

OBJECTIVES: Renal osteodystrophy (RO) are skeletal abnormalities seen in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). This study aims to evaluate the effects of RO using panoramic radiography parameters. Furthermore, the correlation between these parameters and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels was tested. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Qualitative (mandibular cortical index/trabecular bone pattern) and quantitative parameters (mental index/calcification and resorption foci) were applied from panoramic radiographs of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and controls. Frequency distribution and descriptive analysis were used to compare the results of both groups. Spearman's correlation coefficient evaluated the correlation between serum PTH levels of CKD patients and the radiographic parameters. Intra- and interobserver agreement was tested using the intraclass correlation coefficient and kappa index. RESULTS: Intra- and interobserver agreement was respectively excellent (0.81-1.00) and good (0.61-0.80). Qualitative parameters demonstrate significant difference compared with the control group. Mean mental index was lower in patients with CKD (3.17 ± 1.35 mm), but the difference was not significant. Calcification/resorption foci (3.63 ± 2.07) of CKD patients were significantly more present than in the control group (p = 0.0001). PTH levels were correlated with mental index, mandibular cortical index and trabecular bone pattern (respectively, 0.0034, 0.0315, and 0.0370). CONCLUSIONS: RO presented a number of characteristic bone metabolic effects in the jaws that could be observed on panoramic radiographs. Radiographs of CKD patients demonstrate significantly more calcification and resorption. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The mental index, mandibular cortical index, and trabecular bone pattern are good parameters for evaluating the effects of RO on severe secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Identification of occlusal prematurity by clinical examination and cone-beam computed tomography.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability to identify occlusal prematurity by images from paraxial slices of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). For such purpose, a pilot study was performed in which 16 asymptomatic young patients were subjected to a clinical examination, including a careful occlusal analysis and then individual deprogrammer devices ("Lucia's JIG") were fabricated. Premature contacts were clinically identified in centric relation (CR) for each patient by jaw manipulation and interocclusal marking with articulating paper (Accufilm). Subsequently, these devices were adjusted in CR and used during the tomographic exams in such a way that CBCT in CR could be obtained. After routine processing, the images were analyzed in order to identify occlusal prematurity on the displayed images by 30 professionals divided according to areas of activity (occlusion specialist, general practitioner and radiologist; n=10 per area) and time of professional experience (less than 5, between 5 and 10, and over 10 years). By comparing the premature contacts identified in the clinical analysis and CBCT images, an agreement index between these two variables was calculated. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Scott-Knott test (α=0.05). The results showed that the identification of occlusal prematurity by paraxial CBCT slices was proven to be a method of average reliability.

Correlation between hand/wrist and panoramic radiographs in severe secondary hyperparathyroidism.

OBJECTIVES: Hand/wrist and dental radiographs are important for osteoporosis analysis in secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). This study evaluated whether a correlation exists between the effects of the disease on the hands and jaws, and investigated the association between osteoporosis progression in the hands and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four panoramic radiographic parameters (mental index, mandibular cortical index, trabecular bone pattern, and calcification/resorption) and four corresponding hand/wrist radiographic parameters (metacarpal cortical thickness, phalangeal cortical index, trabecular bone pattern, and calcification/resorption) were applied to investigate possible correlation between the effects of SHPT on the jaws and hands/wrists, by Spearman's correlation coefficient. PTH levels and the hand/wrist radiographic parameters were also tested by spearman's correlation coefficient (p < 0.05). The presence of brown tumors, vascular calcifications, and acroosteolysis on the hands was also evaluated. RESULTS: Mandibular cortical index was strongly correlated with the phalangeal cortical index (p = 0.000). Phalangeal cortical index and trabecular bone pattern of hand/wrist correlated with PTH levels (0.002 and 0.000, respectively). Brown tumors occurred in four CKD patients, while both vascular calcifications and acroosteolysis were observed in 19 patients. CONCLUSION: There is a significant correlation between the morphological changes caused by secondary hyperparathyroidism in hand and jaw bones. The morphological status can be assessed using the mandibular cortical index, besides the phalangeal cortical index. The latter correlates well with parathyroid hormone levels of advanced chronic kidney disease. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Panoramic images reveal morphological changes in the jaw bone, indicating likewise changes in the hand/wrist in severe secondary hyperparathyroidism. The severity of the bone changes may be a reflection of the parathyroid hormone levels in advanced chronic kidney disease.

Identification of occlusal prematurity by clinical examination and cone-beam computed tomography

The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability to identify occlusal prematurity by images from paraxial slices of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). For such purpose, a pilot study was performed in which 16 asymptomatic young patients were subjected to a clinical examination, including a careful occlusal analysis and then individual deprogrammer devices (“Lucia's JIG”) were fabricated. Premature contacts were clinically identified in centric relation (CR) for each patient by jaw manipulation and interocclusal marking with articulating paper (Accufilm). Subsequently, these devices were adjusted in CR and used during the tomographic exams in such a way that CBCT in CR could be obtained. After routine processing, the images were analyzed in order to identify occlusal prematurity on the displayed images by 30 professionals divided according to areas of activity (occlusion specialist, general practitioner and radiologist; n=10 per area) and time of professional experience (less than 5, between 5 and 10, and over 10 years). By comparing the premature contacts identified in the clinical analysis and CBCT images, an agreement index between these two variables was calculated. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Scott-Knott test (α=0.05). The results showed that the identification of occlusal prematurity by paraxial CBCT slices was proven to be a method of average reliability.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a capacidade de identificação de prematuridades oclusais por meio de imagens obtidas de cortes paraxiais de tomografias computadorizadas de feixe cônico. Para este fim, realizou-se um estudo piloto em que 16 pacientes jovens assintomáticos foram submetidos ao exame clínico, incluindo análise oclusal criteriosa, e em seguida foram confeccionados dispositivos desprogramadores individuais (“JIG de Lucia”). Mediante manipulação mandibular e marcação interoclusal com papel carbono (Accufilm) identificou-se clinicamente o contato prematuro em relação cêntrica (RC) de cada paciente. Posteriormente estes dispositivos foram ajustados na posição de contato cêntrico e utilizados durante os exames tomográficos para que se pudessem obter imagens tomográficas na posição de relação cêntrica. Após o processamento das imagens, estas foram analisadas com o intuito de identificar prematuridades oclusais nas imagens visualizadas por 30 profissionais divididos de acordo com as áreas de atuação (Oclusão, Clínica Geral e Radiologia, n=10 para cada área) e tempo de exercício profissional (<5; entre 5 e 10; e >10 anos). Mediante comparação entre os contatos prematuros identificados na análise clínica oclusal e as imagens tomográficas apontadas pelos profissionais como áreas de contatos prematuros, foram calculados os índices de concordância entre essas duas variáveis. Os dados obtidos foram analisados estatisticamente pela Análise de Variância ANOVA e teste de Scott-Knott (α=0,05). Os resultados deste estudo demonstraram que a identificação de prematuridades oclusais por meio de cortes paraxiais de tomografias computadorizadas de feixe cônico mostrou-se como um método de confiabilidade média.

Autopercepção da saúde bucal e anamnese em idosos / Self-perception of oral health and anamnesis in the elderly

Objetivo: Avaliar a autopercepção dos idosos com relação à própria saúde bucal e a anamnese, abrangendo as alterações sistêmicas e bucais presentes. Métodos A amostra consistiu de 52 idosos, com idade entre 60 e 90 anos, participantes da Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade, Núcleo São José dos Campos, Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Foi utilizado o Questionário Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index para aferir a autopercepção dos idosos quanto à própria condição bucal, seguido de anamnese e exames clínicos intrabucais a fim de identificar as alterações sistêmicas e bucais existentes Resultados:De acordo com a análise estatística descritiva, 86,0% dos indivíduos apresentaram alta autopercepção em avaliar a própria condição bucal (ótima capacidade); 12,0% tiveram média autopercepção (boa capacidade) e 2,0% dos indivíduos apresentaram baixa autopercepção (baixa capacidade). Hipertensões arteriais (30,7%) e fibromas (12,4%) foram, respectivamente, as doenças sistêmicas e bucais mais prevalentes. Conclusão: Embora os cuidados e as orientações para uma adequada saúde dos idosos continuem aquém do desejado pela Organização Mundial de Saúde, esses indivíduos majoritariamente apresentaram uma boa autopercepção da saúde bucal.

Objective:Evaluate the self-perception of the elderly with respect to their own oral health and anamnesis including systemic and oral disorders.Methods: The sample consisted of 52 elderly aged 60 to 90 years attending the Open University of the Third Age, São José dos Campos, School of Dentistry of Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. The Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index questionnaire was used to assess how the elderly perceived their own oral condition,followed by anamnesis and clinical intra-oral exams to establish systemic and oral disorders.Results: Descriptive statistical analysis showed that 86.0% of the elderly had high self-perception of their own oral condition (optimum capacity); 12.0% had average self-perception good capacity); and 2.0% of individuals presented low self-perception (low perception).Hypertension (30.7%) and fibromas (12.4%) were the most prevalent systemic and oral disorders, respectively.Conclusion: Although care and advice for appropriate elderly health continue far from the expected by the World Health Organization, these individuals in general have good selfperception of oral health.

Cone-beam tomography assessment of condylar position discrepancy between centric relation and maximal intercuspation.

The magnitude of occasional discrepancies between the centric relation and maximal intercuspation positions remains a controversial subject. This study quantitatively evaluated the possible discrepancies in the condyle/mandibular fossa relationship between these positions using cone-beam computed tomography. Twenty young and asymptomatic volunteers were distributed equally into normal occlusion and Angle Class I, II and III malocclusion groups. They were submitted to one tomographic scan in maximal intercuspation and one in centric relation. Measurements were performed on lateral and frontal cuts of the patients' temporomandibular joints, and the data collected were compared using Student's t test at a significance level of 5%. The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the centric relation and maximal intercuspation positions in young and asymptomatic patients with practically intact dentitions using cone-beam computed tomography.

Cone-beam tomography assessment of condylar position discrepancy between centric relation and maximal intercuspation

The magnitude of occasional discrepancies between the centric relation and maximal intercuspation positions remains a controversial subject. This study quantitatively evaluated the possible discrepancies in the condyle/mandibular fossa relationship between these positions using cone-beam computed tomography. Twenty young and asymptomatic volunteers were distributed equally into normal occlusion and Angle Class I, II and III malocclusion groups. They were submitted to one tomographic scan in maximal intercuspation and one in centric relation. Measurements were performed on lateral and frontal cuts of the patients' temporomandibular joints, and the data collected were compared using Student's t test at a significance level of 5%. The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the centric relation and maximal intercuspation positions in young and asymptomatic patients with practically intact dentitions using cone-beam computed tomography.

Noninvasive aspergillosis as a maxillary antrolith: report of a rare case.

Maxillary antrolithiasis is characterized by masses of tissue of endogenous or exogenous origin that calcify within the maxillary sinuses. Aspergillosis is a fungal disease in which the maxillary sinus is a primary site of infection. Aspergillosis mycetoma, its noninvasive form, is the most prevalent modality of the disease in the maxillary sinuses. In approximately half of the cases reported in the literature, calcification of the fungal mycelia, which later became antroliths, was verified. This article reports a rare case of the accidental discovery of a maxillary antrolith associated with noninvasive aspergillosis in an immunocompetent and asymptomatic 56-year-old woman. The diagnosis and therapeutic procedures used in treating the patient are discussed as well as the probable iatrogenic origin of the fungal pathology.

Radiographic study of patients with ectodermal dysplasia and partial.

AIM: To investigate the association between gender and type of cleft with hypodontia and to verify if the presence of the cleft interferes with hypodontia of one or more type of teeth in patients with ectodermal dysplasia attending the Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies (HRCA), University of São Paulo (USP). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Panoramic radiographs of 54 patients of both genders (29 males, 25 females), from the files of the oral radiology sector of HRCA/USP, presenting with ectodermal dysplasia and cleft lip and/or palate were evaluated by radiographic observation of hypodontia of one or more types of teeth. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: We performed descriptive statistics and statistical analysis by Fisher test. RESULTS: Hypodontia was observed in 50% of females and 50.88% of males; 50% for cleft palate and 50.59% for complete cleft lip and palate. Only 22.22% of patients with cleft palate and 6.67% with complete cleft lip and palate presented with hypodontia of one type of teeth, whereas 77.78% of cases with cleft palate and 93.33% with complete cleft lip and palate displayed hypodontia of more than one type of teeth. CONCLUSION: Based on the present methodology, there were no statistically significant differences in hypodontia of one or more types of teeth between genders or types of cleft.

Tumor odontogênico queratocístico envolvendo o seio maxilar: relato de caso / Non-syndromic keratocystic odontogenic tumor involving the maxillary sinus: case report

Introdução: O tumor odontogênico queratocístico é raramente encontrado em maxilla. Relato do Caso: Este artigo descreve o relato de um caso de uma paciente de 60 anos de idade, leucoderma, sexo feminino, com um crescimento assintomático na região de maxila posterior diagnosticada como tumor odontogênico queratocístico. Também é discutido o diagnóstico e a propedêutica para este tipo de lesão.

Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst tumor is rarely found in maxilla. Case Report: This article describes a report of a case of a 60-year-old Caucasian female with an asymptomatic growth in the region of the posterior maxilla tumor diagnosed as odontogenic keratocyst. We discuss the diagnosis and workup for this type of injury.

Comparative analysis between mandibular positions in centric relation and maximum intercuspation by cone beam computed tomography (CONE-BEAM).

This research consisted of a quantitative assessment, and aimed to measure the possible discrepancies between the maxillomandibular positions for centric relation (CR) and maximum intercuspation (MI), using computed tomography volumetric cone beam (cone beam method). The sample of the study consisted of 10 asymptomatic young adult patients divided into two types of standard occlusion: normal occlusion and Angle Class I occlusion. In order to obtain the centric relation, a JIG device and mandible manipulation were used to deprogram the habitual conditions of the jaw. The evaluations were conducted in both frontal and lateral tomographic images, showing the condyle/articular fossa relation. The images were processed in the software included in the NewTom 3G device (QR NNT software version 2.00), and 8 tomographic images were obtained per patient, four laterally and four frontally exhibiting the TMA's (in CR and MI, on both sides, right and left). By means of tools included in another software, linear and angular measurements were performed and statistically analyzed by student t test. According to the methodology and the analysis performed in asymptomatic patients, it was not possible to detect statistically significant differences between the positions of centric relation and maximum intercuspation. However, the resources of cone beam tomography are of extreme relevance to the completion of further studies that use heterogeneous groups of samples in order to compare the results.

Comparative analysis between mandibular positions in centric relation and maximum intercuspation by cone beam computed tomography (CONE-BEAM)

This research consisted of a quantitative assessment, and aimed to measure the possible discrepancies between the maxillomandibular positions for centric relation (CR) and maximum intercuspation (MI), using computed tomography volumetric cone beam (cone beam method). The sample of the study consisted of 10 asymptomatic young adult patients divided into two types of standard occlusion: normal occlusion and Angle Class I occlusion. In order to obtain the centric relation, a JIG device and mandible manipulation were used to deprogram the habitual conditions of the jaw. The evaluations were conducted in both frontal and lateral tomographic images, showing the condyle/articular fossa relation. The images were processed in the software included in the NewTom 3G device (QR NNT software version 2.00), and 8 tomographic images were obtained per patient, four laterally and four frontally exhibiting the TMA's (in CR and MI, on both sides, right and left). By means of tools included in another software, linear and angular measurements were performed and statistically analyzed by student t test. According to the methodology and the analysis performed in asymptomatic patients, it was not possible to detect statistically significant differences between the positions of centric relation and maximum intercuspation. However, the resources of cone beam tomography are of extreme relevance to the completion of further studies that use heterogeneous groups of samples in order to compare the results.