Intraoral surgical treatment of large complex odontoma with technology support in planning.

Complex odontoma or odontogenic hamartoma is the most common odontogenic tumor, diagnosed mainly in the first two decades of life, rarely exceeding 3 cm. This paper aim is report a clinical case of complex odontoma in the retromolar region that could induce an imminent risk of mandibular fracture. The patient reported local pain, discomfort, an area with hardened edema and absence of the lower right second molar. Using computed tomography, a three-dimensional model was printed and a mandibular reconstruction plate 2.4 mm pre-bent. Through intraoral access, osteotomy was performed to remove the tumor, the tooth and fixation of the plate. With intraoral access, peripheral osteotomy was performed to remove the tumor and the tooth, then fixed a pre-folded plate. The odontogenic hamartoma is a benign and asymptomatic tumor, but can reach large proportions until diagnosed. The surgical planning of large complex odontomas in the mandible must be done with carefull, using technological resources when is possible to help predict the treatment, avoid possible complications, better esthetic result, less invasive procedure and better recovery.

Early Pediatric Multiple Facial Fractures Treatment With Resorbable Fixation.

ABSTRACT: The facial skeleton in pediatric patients can undergo several changes during development, according to their growth zones and the traumas they suffer. Thus, some of these traumas can lead to multiple complications if not treated properly. Epidemiology can vary according to the social, cultural, and environmental aspects of each individual. Therefore, each case must be treated individually, and it is important to consider age-specific aspects, such as the high osteogenic potential, which leads to faster bone healing. The use of resorbable fixation materials in facial fractures of pediatric patients is widespread, with good acceptance and great advantages over conventional titanium materials, mainly for the elimination of a second surgery to remove the materials. The present study aims to report a series of clinical cases of infants, who suffered trauma and evolved with fractures in the facial bones. Surgical treatment was instituted to reduce and fix fractures, using the resorbable system. Patients are followed up with periodic outpatient follow-up visits and have a good case evolution.

Apparent Inadequate Fixation Due to Improper Radiographic Angulation.

Computed tomography is shown as an alternative important aid for diagnosis and postoperative evaluation in the maxillofacial region.