Odontogenic Maxillofacial Infections in a High-level Hospital: Orofacial Pain and Related Conditions

ABSTRACT Objective: Odontogenic infection is a common condition in America; the aim of this research was to determine the profile of odontogenic maxillofacial infections and to identify the link between these and the pain felt by patients admitted to the emergency dental service of the Hernân Henriquez Aravena Hospital in Temuco, Chile. Methods: A cross-sectional, double-blind study analysed 49 individuals admitted for emergency dental care. Included were admissions associated with odontogenic infection identified by clinical examination, establishing a relation to pain through a survey. The diagnosis was made clinically using the fascial spaces involved in the infection, presence of self-medication prior to admission, need for surgical treatment and the patient 's systemic conditions. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-squared, ANOVA, considering a value of p < 0.05 as significant. Results: The average pain level measured by visual analogue scale (VAS) in emergency admission was 8.1. There was no association between the diagnosis (pulp infection, periodontal infection or pericoronitis) and the VAS (p = 0.078), but there was association between age and the diagnosis (p = 0.022), and the VAS was associated with pain compared to other types of pathologies or traumas (p = 0.011). Conclusion: Odontogenic infection is frequent and linked to age and high-pain values. New public policies should be adopted based on these results. New studies are needed to assess new variables associated with these pathologies.

L-PRF y Ciclo Celular. Revisión Narrativa / L-PRF and cell cycle. Narrative Review

RESUMEN: Los concentrados plaquetarios han emergido como un potencial material regenerativo, utilizado de forma aislada o como andamiaje para otros materiales de injerto. Son extractos de sangre, obtenidos después de procesar una muestra de sangre completa, mediante centrifugación. El primer reporte data de 1970, con un CP utilizado como pegamento para mejorar cicatrización de heridas de piel. En 1998, se usaron en cirugía oral y maxilofacial. Desde entonces, se han desarrollado diferentes técnicas y una variedad de preparaciones. Entre ellas, cabe destacar el plasma rico en plaquetas, fibrina rica en plaquetas y leucocitos (L-PRF) y plasma rico en factores de crecimiento (PRGF). El desarrollo de estos biomateriales, se debe en parte, a la posibilidad de alterar la concentración de mediadores químicos liberados en una lesión que provoque la formación de un coágulo, que pueda madurar conforme transcurran las fases del proceso inflamatorio y concluya con la regeneración íntegra del tejido dañado. El objetivo de este manuscrito fue describir las principales vías de señalización intracelular que se activan en presencia del L-PRF en cirugía oral, y sus efectos en la regulación del ciclo celular.

ABSTRACT: Platelet concentrates (PC) have emerged as a potential regenerative material, used in isolation or as scaffolding for other graft materials. They are blood extracts, obtained after processing a sample of whole blood, by centrifugation. The first report dates from 1970, with a PC used glue to improve the healing of skin wounds. In 1998, they were used in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Since then, different techniques and a variety of preparations have been developed. These include platelet-rich plasma, fibrin rich in platelets and leukocytes (L-PRF) and plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF). The development of these biomaterials, is due in part to the possibility of altering the concentration of chemical mediators released in a lesion that causes the formation of a clot, which can mature as the phases of the inflammatory process pass and conclude with the complete regeneration of the damaged tissue. The aim of this manuscript was to describe the main intracellular signaling pathways that are activated in the presence of LPRF in oral surgery, and its effects on the regulation of the cell cycle.

Interproximal bone in maxillary anterior teeth in subjects with Class III facial deformity: Are there options for segmental maxillary osteotomy in "surgery first"?

Our aim was to give a morphometric description of the interproximal bone between the anterior maxillary teeth of subjects with class III facial deformity, who were candidates for segmented Le Fort I osteotomy. We measured the width of the interproximal bone from the upper right canine to the upper left canine in cone-beam computed tomographic images of 35 subjects, and identified five interproximal areas of measurement. The lower and upper measurements were established 5mm and 10mm from the cervical crest of the interproximal bone. A paired samples t test and Pearson's correlation coefficient were applied and probabilities of less than 0.05 were accepted as significant. In all the scans of interproximal bone, the apical zone was significantly wider than the inferior zone (p<0.001). The area between the central incisors was the widest, with a mean (SD) of 2.42 (0.68) mm in the lower, and 4.27 (0.99) mm in the upper, region followed by the space between the canines and lateral incisors. The minimum interproximal spaces in the lowest area were between 1.1 and 1.5mm, which suggested the potential for damage to the teeth during segmental osteotomy. The interproximal spaces were at potential risk of dental and periodontal injuries, and the area between the central incisors seemed to be most suited to interproximal osteotomies in "surgery first".

Utilización de PRF Asociado a Materiales de Relleno Sintéticos (HA y Beta-TCP) en Reconstrucciones Óseas / Use of PRF in Combination with Synthetic Filling Materials (HA and Beta-TCP) for Bone Reconstructions

Introducción: Las cirugías reconstructivas del proceso alveolar con uso de injertos óseos son frecuentes, el gold standard en injertos óseos continua siendo el hueso autógeno, sin embargo, presenta limitaciones conocidas, por lo cual se ha trabajado en desarrollar nuevos materiales, como los injertos sinteticos, principalmente aquellos en base a hidroxiapatita o beta fosfato tricálcico, sin embargo, al ser éstos principalmente osteoconductores, el empleo de algunos coadyudantes en regeneración ósea pueden ser de utilidad para potenciar la regeneración ósea basada en materiales aloplásticos, como es el caso del PRF, hemoderivado de segunda generación obtenido a través de un protocolo específico de centrifugación de la propia sangre del sujeto. El objetivo de ésta revisión fue realizar un analisis de los resultados histológicos y ultraestructurales donde se asocie el empleo de injertos óseos sintéticos en conjunto con PRF y analizar la regeneración ósea descrita mediante una búsqueda sistemática. Material y Método: Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática de la literatura científica entre Diciembre del 2002 y Julio de 2017, en las bases de datos MEDLINE, EMBASE, LILACS y SciELO. Resultados: Se observó en los artículos analizados, que la calidad de la regeneración ósea fue superior al asociar el material aloplástico correspondiente con PRF. Conclusión: El uso de biomateriales sintéticos junto a PRF presenta resultados positivos en la estimulación de la neofofmación ósea. No obstante, los resultados no son totalmente concluyentes debido a la limitada cantidad de estudios y a la metodología variada empleada en diferentes modelos animales

Introduction: Reconstructive surgeries of the alveolar process using bone grafts are frequent, with the gold standard in bone grafts continues today to be autogenous bone; despite its known limitations, requiring the continuous development of new materials and alternatives, such as synthetic grafts, mainly those based on hydroxyapatite or beta tricalcium phosphate. Yet, are mainly osteoconductive; hence, the use of some bone regeneration adjuvants can be useful to enhance bone regeneration based on alloplastic materials, as is the case with PRF, a second-generation blood by-product obtained through a specific protocol for centrifugation of the subject's own blood. The aim of this review is to perform a systemic analysis of the histological and ultrastructural results for the use of synthetic bone grafts in combination with PRF and to analyze the resulting bone regeneration. Material and Method: A systematic search of the scientific literature was carried out between December 2002 and July 2017, in the MEDLINE, EMBASE, LILACS and SciELO databases. Results: The quality of the regenerated bone was superior when combined with the corresponding alloplastic material with PRF. Conclusion: The use of synthetic biomaterials together with PRF presents positive results in the stimulation of bone neoformation. However, the results are not totally conclusive due to the limited number of studies and the varied methodology used in different animal models

Histomorphometric analysis of unilateral condylar hyperplasia in the temporomandibular joint: the value of the condylar layer and cartilage island.

This study aimed to describe the condylar layer and cartilage island in subjects with unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH). Five individuals (15-18 years old) with a diagnosis of UCH, treated in a university hospital in Temuco, Chile, were included. The analysis examined the presence, extension, and thickness of the layers on the condylar surface, the number, depth, and area of the cartilage islands, and the argyrophilic proteins of the nucleolar organizer region (AgNOR) score. Statistical significance was set at P<0.05. The fibrocartilaginous layer was thickest (0.13±0.05mm) and the joint layer was thinnest (0.07±0.01mm) (P<0.05). With respect to the number, depth, and area of the islands, case 1 presented the highest values, followed by case 2; the cartilage island was related to the fibrocartilaginous layer (P<0.05). All cases had AgNOR proteins in the proliferative and fibrocartilaginous layers, as well as the islands with the greatest presence of chondrocytes (P=0.245). A relationship was observed between the histopathological alterations in the different layers on the condylar surface and the thickness of the fibrocartilaginous layer, as well as the thickness of the latter and the number, depth, and area of the cartilage islands in the trabecular bone.

Mechanical stability of 2-plate versus 4-plate osteosynthesis in advancement Le Fort I osteotomy. An in vitro study.

INTRODUCTION: Stability in orthognathic surgery is nowadays considered as efficient and adequate. The objective of this study was to determine and to compare the mechanical resistance to vertical load of a Le Fort I advancement osteotomy stabilized by mean of two different osteosynthesis techniques, one using two 10-hole pre-bent T-shaped plates, the other using four manually bent 4-hole L- and J-shaped plates. MATERIEL AND METHODS: Standardized Le Fort I advancement osteotomies have been made on polyurethane models. The maxillary advancement was 5mm. Two groups of five models each were created. Group 1 was stabilized by mean of two 10-hole pre-bent T-shaped plates fixed by monocortical screws in the paranasal region. Group 2 was stabilized by mean of manually bent four 4-hole L-shaped plates fixed monocortical screws in the zygomatic and paranasal regions. A testing machine was used to load vertically the models at the range of 1mm/min linear displacement until peak load and system failure. Statistical analysis was realized using ANOVA and t-test, considering P as significant if <0.005. RESULTS: The maximal tolerated load was 15N in group 1and 42.71N in group 2 (P=0.003). DISCUSSION: The use of two T-shaped 10-holes pre-bent plates allows for less resistance in vertical loading than the use of four 4-holes manually bent L-shaped plates.

Respuesta tisular en defectos tratados con matriz ósea de origen bovino o humano / Tissue response in treated defects with bovine or human bone matrix

El objetivo de esta investigación fue comparar la respuesta tisular en defectos tratados con matriz óseo de origen bovino y humano. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo con 12 conejos en los cuales se confeccionaron dos defectos en la calota craneana de acuerdo a procesos convencionales. Cada defecto fue aleatoriamente rellenado con matriz ósea bovina o con matriz ósea humana; se realizaron evaluaciones histológicas a las 7 y 15 semanas de realizada la cirugía (6 animales en cada grupo). A las 7 semanas se identificó un leve infiltrado inflamatorio y claras diferencias entre el hueso periférico y el sitio injertado, mientras que a las 15 semanas se observo la persistencia de algunas partículas injertadas y la presencia de hueso nuevo formado en el defecto; no se logró identificar diferencias en la secuencia de reparación o retrasos en la misma con ninguno de los dos materiales. Se concluye que ambos materiales son útiles en la regeneración ósea en el presente modelo experimental.

The aim of this research was to compare the tissue response in treated defects with bone matrix with bovine or human origin. Was realized a descriptive study with 12 rabbits where was executed two defects in the skull in relation to conventional techniques. Randomized defects were used to put bone matrix with bovine or human origin; histological exam was realized in the week number 7 and 15 with 6 animals each. At 7 weeks was observed a limited inflammatory infiltrate with clear differences between the peripheral bone and the filled bone and in the 15 weeks of analysis was observed the presence of some particulate of the bone graft beside a new bone into the defect; was not observed any differences in the sequence of repair or delayed in the bovine or human material. It´s concluded that both materials are useful in bone regeneration for this experimental model.

Maxillary "All-On-Four" treatment using zygomatic implants. A mechanical analysis.

OBJECTIVE: Zygomatic implants may be used for dental rehabilitation in atrophic maxillae. The aim of this study was to establish experimentally the areas of stress distribution using 2 kinds of "All-On-Four" maxillary procedures. STUDY DESIGN: The best position to insert the implants was selected using polyurethane craniomaxillary models and surgical guides were made. Group 1 was designed with two posterior zygomatic implants and two conventional anterior implants, and group 2 with two posterior zygomatic implants and two anterior zygomatic implants. A titanium bar was built to link the 4 implants in both groups. Photoelastic replicas of these models were made and the implants were inserted using the surgical guides. An Instrom 4411 testing machine was used to perform a unilateral compressive loading at the level of the right first molar until 2mm of displacement was obtained. RESULTS: Group 1 showed a high strain concentration in the right lateral orbital region at the level of the apex of the zygomatic implant. Less strain was noticed at the apical levels of the conventional implants in the anterior sector and of the contralateral zygomatic implant. Group 2 showed high strains in the lateral inferior orbital area. The load was low in the alveolar bone sector. DISCUSSION: Zygomatic bone and paranasal structures are loaded at high levels when zygomatic implants are used to stabilize a full maxillary prosthodontic rehabilitation on 4 implants. The use of 4 zygomatic implants loads the alveolar bone to a lower extent and seems better suited from a mechanical point of view than the use of 2 zygomatic implants.

Histopathological analysis of unilateral condylar hyperplasia: difficulties in diagnosis and characterization of the disease.

The aim of this study was to perform a histological analysis of the conditions in patients undergoing surgery for unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH) using different histopathological analytical techniques and to describe the complications and existing controversy in order to better define the disease. A partial condylectomy was performed in five patients who had been diagnosed with UCH using clinical and imaging methods. The samples obtained were analyzed using routine histological techniques including haematoxylin-eosin, Van Gieson, picrosirius, alcian blue/haematoxylin-eosin, and AgNOR staining. The analyses were performed by an observer who was blinded to the clinical parameters of the disease. The cellularity, tissue layers, size of the anatomical structures, and the relationships between them were assessed. The analysis of these patients was complemented by a review of the scientific literature. Variability was observed in the analysis of the cases. The presence of connective tissue was detected at the bone level, with cartilage formation at different levels. Each island presented levels of involvement that could indicate various degrees of aggressiveness. Type I collagen was observed in most cases, although type III was also identified. The development of histological diagnostic methods to determine the aggressiveness or level of involvement in UCH is not currently possible. Further studies are needed to establish new histological classifications.

High condylectomy versus proportional condylectomy: is secondary orthognathic surgery necessary?

The objective of this study was to assess the need for secondary orthognathic surgery in patients undergoing two different condylectomy protocols for active unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH). A retrospective cohort study evaluated UCH patients treated by condylectomy. Two groups were established: group 1 comprised those who had undergone a high condylectomy (5 mm removed) and group 2 comprised those who had undergone a proportional condylectomy (removing the difference observed between the measurements of the hyperplastic and the healthy side). Data analysis was done with the Levene test and t-test; a P-value of <0.05 indicated a statistically significant relationship. Forty-nine patients, with an average age of 19.83 years, were analyzed; 11 were included in group 1 and 38 in group 2. There was no statistical difference between the two groups with regard to age or sex (P=0.781). An average of 5.81 mm was removed in the high condylectomy group, while an average of 9.28 mm was removed in the proportional condylectomy group; this difference was statistically significant (P=0.042). Comparing the two groups, proportional condylectomy reduced the need for secondary orthognathic surgery (P<0.001). The proportional condylectomy can be used as the sole surgical treatment in cases of UCH, thus avoiding the need for secondary orthognathic surgery.

Fotografía 2D en el diagnóstico de asimetrías faciales / 2D photography in facial asymmetry diagnosis

El objetivo de esta investigación es identificar la relación entre la asimetría facial y la pérdida de contacto en línea mediana entre dientes maxilares y mandibulares. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo en 18 sujetos portadores de asimetría facial que consultaron en la División de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial de la Universidad de La Frontera por tratamiento quirúrgico de la asimetría. En todos ellos se evaluó la presencia y grado de la asimetría facial y la presencia y desvío desde la línea mediana facial del punto mediano mandibular y maxilar mediante la prueba estadística t de student considerando un valor de p <0,05; todas las evaluaciones fueron realizadas mediante fotografías 2D de rostro y dientes obtenidas en condiciones estandarizadas. Se identificó que todos los sujetos portadores de asimetría facial presentaron asimetría dentaria; los desvíos dentarios fueron de casi 7 mm y existió relación estadísticamente significativa entre desvío facial y desvío dentario. Se concluye que los sujetos con asimetría dentaria pueden presentar asimetría facial de forma que la evaluación esqueletal del rostro es necesaria para realizar un diagnóstico correcto.

The aim of this research was to find the relation between facial asymmetry and loss of continuity in median line of maxillary and mandibular teeth. A descriptive study was carried out in 18 subjects with facial asymmetry with surgical indication and observed at the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Universidad de La Frontera. In all of them the grade of facial asymmetry and the relation in median line of the maxillary and mandibular teeth was evaluated using the t student test considering p value < 0.05; all the evaluations were executed using 2D photography of the face and tooth obtained with standardized conditions. In all the subjects we observed dental asymmetry with almost 7 mm from the median line; statistical relations between dental asymmetry and facial asymmetry. It is concluded that in subjects asking for dental asymmetry treatment a facial evaluation is necessary in view of the relation with skeletal facial deformity.

Nasal deformity in subjects with class III facial deformities / Deformidad nasal en sujetos con deformidad facial clase III

Dentofacial deformities present some shades and variations that determine the inclusion of different anatomical components as part of the disease; the aim of this study was to ascertain the nasal characteristics in patients with a Class III dentofacial deformity. A descriptive study was conducted on 20 patients diagnosed with a Class III facial deformity and a surgical indication; frontal and lateral as well as CT images were taken to analyze variables of nasal morphology and deformities associated with the nasal bridge, tip and septum. The results showed that the nasal angles are outside normal parameters and that the basal width of the nose is approximately 3 mm smaller than the intercanthal width; 45% of the subjects have lateral deviations, 50% bridge deformity and 80% septum deviation. It is concluded that there are nasal deformities in subjects with a Class III facial deformity and that this component must be carefully evaluated in the preoperative stage.

Las deformidades dentofaciales presentan algunos matices y variaciones que determinan la inclusión de diferentes componentes anatómicos dentro de la enfermedad; el objetivo de esta investigación es conocer las características de la nariz en pacientes con deformidad dentofacial de clase III. Se desarrollo un estudio descriptivo en 20 pacientes con diagnóstico de deformidad facial declase III e indicación quirúrgica; se estudiaron análisis fotográficos frontales y laterales así como tomografías computadorizadas para analizar variables de morfología nasal y deformidades asociadas al puente nasal, punta nasal y septo nasal. Los resultados demostraron que los ángulos nasales se encuentran fuera de los parámetros de normalidad y que el ancho basal de la nariz es aproximadamente 3 mm menor que el ancho intercantal; el 45% de los sujetos presentó desviación lateral, 50% deformidad del puente nasal y el 80% desvío de septo nasal. Se concluye que existen deformidades nasales en sujetos con deformidad facial de clase III y que este componente debe ser evaluado criteriosamente en la etapa preoperatoria.

Electrical stimulation in the bone repair of defects created in rabbit skulls / Estimulación eléctrica en la reparación ósea de defectos creados en cráneos de conejos

Electrical stimulation has been used in different conditions for tissue regeneration. The aim of this study was to analyze the tissue response of defects created in rabbit skulls to electrical stimulation. Two groups were formed, each with 9 New Zealand rabbits; two 5 mm defects were made, one in each parietal, with one being randomly filled with autogenous bone extracted as particles and the other maintained only with blood clotting. The rabbits were euthanized at 8 weeks and 15 weeks to then study the samples collected histologically. In the 8-week analysis bone formation was observed in the defects in the test and control filled with bone graft, whereas the defects with clotting presented a very early stage of bone formation with abundant connective tissue. At 15 weeks an advanced stage of bone regeneration was identified in the defects with bone graft, whereas no significant differences were found in the electrically stimulated defects. In conclusion, electrical stimulus does not alter the sequence of bone formation; new studies could help establish patterns and influences of the stimulus on bone regeneration.

La estimulación eléctrica ha sido empleada en diferentes condiciones para la regeneración de tejidos. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la respuesta tisular de defectos creados en cráneo de conejos a la estimulación eléctrica. Se formaron 2 grupos con 9 conejos de raza New Zealand cada uno; en ellos se realizaron dos defectos de 5 mm, uno en cada parietal, siendo aleatoriamente uno rellenado con el propio hueso autógeno extraído en forma de partículas y el otro mantenido solo con coagulo sanguíneo; se realizó la eutanasia a las 8 semanas y a las 15 semanas para luego estudiar histológicamente las muestras recolectadas. En el análisis de 8 semanas se observó formación ósea en los defectos test y control rellenados con injerto óseo mientras que los defectos con coagulo presentaron un estado muy precoz de formación ósea, observándose abundante tejido conectivo. A las 15 semanas se identificó un estado avanzado de regeneración ósea en los defectos con injerto óseo, donde no se apreció diferencias importantes en los defectos estimulados eléctricamente. Se concluye que el estimulo eléctrico no altera la secuencia de formación ósea; nuevos estudios podrían contribuir a establecer patrones e influencias del estimulo eléctrico en la regeneración ósea.

No differences in morphological characteristics between hyperplastic condyle and class III condyle.

The aim of this research was to compare the condylar morphology of patients with unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH) and patients with a class III skeletal relationship using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). A prospective study was conducted on patients with facial asymmetry attending the division of oral and maxillofacial surgery of the study university in Chile. Fifteen patients with UCH and 15 with a class III skeletal relationship were selected. Linear measurements of the condylar processes were obtained at a scale of 1:1 using the software Ez3D Viewer Plus. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the paired t-test were used, considering P<0.05. Patients with UCH presented statistical differences between the hyperplastic condyle and non-hyperplastic condyle for anteroposterior and mediolateral diameters, condylar neck length, and ramus height. Patients with a class III skeletal relationship showed no differences between the right and left sides; the morphology of their condyles was similar to the condyles with hyperplasia and presented statistical differences when compared with the non-hyperplastic condyles (one-way ANOVA, P<0.05). The condylar morphology of UCH patients could be related to the development of a class III skeletal relationship. These findings provide an insight into the possibility of some class III patients presenting bilateral condylar hyperplasia.

Electrical Stimulation in the Bone Repair of Defects Created in Rabbit Skulls.

Electrical stimulation has been used in different conditions for tissue regeneration. The aim of this study was to analyze the tissue response of defects created in rabbit skulls to electrical stimulation. Two groups were formed, each with 9 New Zealand rabbits; two 5 mm defects were made, one in each parietal, with one being randomly filled with autogenous bone extracted as particles and the other maintained only with blood clotting. The rabbits were euthanized at 8 weeks and 15 weeks to then study the samples collected histologically. In the 8-week analysis bone formation was observed in the defects in the test and control filled with bone graft, whereas the defects with clotting presented a very early stage of bone formation with abundant connective tissue. At 15 weeks an advanced stage of bone regeneration was identified in the defects with bone graft, whereas no significant differences were found in the electrically stimulated defects. In conclusion, electrical stimulus does not alter the sequence of bone formation; new studies could help establish patterns and influences of the stimulus on bone regeneration.

In vitro resistance of titanium and resorbable (poly L-co-DL lactic acid) osteosynthesis in mandibular body fracture.

This study was a comparative evaluation of the bending resistance of metallic and resorbable plates and screws in a mandibular body fracture model. Forty polyurethane synthetic hemimandibles were used; a vertical linear cut was made between the second and first premolars. These 40 hemimandibles were divided into four groups of 10 and were fixed with titanium plates and screws or resorbable plates and screws, with monocortical screws in the upper sector and bicortical screws in the lower sector. Bending resistance tests were done on a universal testing machine with a linear displacement speed of 1mm/min, a cell load of 500 N, and a load cell on the lower central incisor or on the lower second premolar. Results were analyzed using the Student's t-test, with the significance level set at 5%. No statistically significant differences were observed between the groups studied, either in the analysis of the osteosynthesis materials or related to the load-bearing points. The variables of displacement and peak load did not present any significant differences. In this in vitro model of a mandibular body fracture, the mechanical behaviour of a resorbable osteosynthesis was similar to that of a titanium osteosynthesis.

Estudio morfométrico de las suturas palatinas humanas en recién nacidos, infantes y niños con fines de tratamiento por distracción osteogénica / Morphometrical study of human palatine sutures in newborns, infants and children for distraction osteogenesis treatment purposes

El conocimiento estructural y dimensional de las suturas palatinas es necesario para el tratamiento temprano de deficiencias transversales y longitudinales por técnicas de expansión o distracción osteogénica (DO). El objetivo fue estudiar el estado de las suturas palatinas y los cambios cambios dimensionales y morfológicos desde el nacimiento a la niñez. Fueron analizados 41 paladares óseos de ambos sexos entre 0 y 13 años, agrupándolos en recién nacidos (RN/n=17), infantes (IN/n=12) y niños (NI/n=12). Se fotografió cada paladar y se marcaron puntos craneométricos para determinar las dimensiones longitudinales y transversales de las suturas palatinas mediana premaxilar (SPPMX), mediana anterior (SPMA), posterior (SPMP), transversa anterior (SPTA) y transversa posterior (SPTP). Además se evaluó el estado sutural y dimorfismo sexual. Los resultados se sometieron a las pruebas OneWay-ANOVA, Bonferroni y t-test. Las suturas SPMA, SPMP y SPTP no presentaron sinostosis. La SPPMX se observo parcialmente sinostosada en 5,9 por ciento de RN y 16,7 por ciento de NI, y la SPTA en 8,3 por ciento de IN y 41,7 por ciento de NI. Al comparar la longitud sutural en los tres grupos, las dimensiones longitudinales estadísticamente significativas en todos los grupos (p<0,001). No hubieron diferencias en las suturas transversales entre IN y NI (p=0,32). Se observó dimorfismo en IN entre las SPMA y SPTP. El sistema sutural palatino juega un rol importante durante el crecimiento por su disposición sagital y transversal, permitiendo un crecimiento bidireccional del paladar. El crecimiento longitudinal es constante, mientras que el transversal muestra un peak hasta los 2 primeros años de vida y luego disminuye, sugiriendo la existencia de diferentes potenciales de crecimiento. Estas observaciones podrían explicar la alta prevalencia de alteraciones de crecimiento transversal en los niños...

Structural and dimensional knowledge of palatal sutures are necessary for early treatment of deficiencies by transverse and longitudinal expansion techniques or distraction osteogenesis (DO). The aim was to study the status and dimensional or morphological changes of palatal sutures from birth to childhood. Forty one bony palates of both sexes, between 0 and 13 yearsandgrouped in newborns (NB/n = 17), infants (IN/n = 12) and children (CH/n=12) were analyzed. All palates were photographed and craniometrics points were scored to determine the longitudinal and transverse dimensions of the palatal sutures: premaxillary (PMX), anterior midpalatal suture (AMPS), posterior midpalatal suture (PMPS), anterior transverse palatal suture (ATPS) and posterior transverse palatal suture (PTPS). In addition, we evaluated the sutural and sexual dimorphism. The results were subjected to tests OneWay - ANOVAandBonferroni t-test. AMPS, PMPS and PTPS no showed synostosis. PMX was observed partially sinostosed in 5.9% of NB and 16.7% of CH, and ATPS in 8.3% of IN and 41.7% of CH. When comparing the sutural length between groups, the differences were significant in all cases (p <0.001). There were no differences in transverse sutures between IN and CH groups (p=0.32). Sexual dimorphism wasobserved between AMPS and PTPS groups. The palatal suture system plays an important role during growth by sagittal and transverse available, allowing bidirectional growth of the palate. Longitudinal growth is constant, while the cross shows a peak until the first 2 years of life and then decreases, suggesting the existence of different potentials growth. These observations may explain the high prevalence of abnormal transverse growth in children...

Variables preoperatorias e intraoperatorias asociadas al aumento del tiempo quirúrgico en la exodoncia de terceros molares inferiores / Pre-surgical and surgical factors related to increase of surgical time in lower third molar remove

Introducción: La exodoncia de tercer molar es un procedimiento frecuente en odontología, lo que exige conocer los factores que pueden anticipar el tiempo quirúrgico y sus características. El objetivo de esta investigación es conocer los factores asociados al aumento del tiempo quirúrgico (ATQ) en la exodoncia de terceros molares inferiores (3M). Material y método: 145 sujetos de entre 15 y 40 años fueron seleccionados desde tres centros quirúrgicos de Temuco (Chile), en los que fueron realizados 158 cirugías; todos los pacientes consultaron por exodoncia de tercer molar siendo operados en tales centros. Las variables del paciente, del diente y de la cirugía fueron estudiadas; la información fue analizada con el paquete estadístico Stata 9.1, empleando en test de Fisher y chi cuadrado con p<0,05 para establecer significado estadístico. Resultados: el tiempo quirúrgico para cada cirugía fue menor de 20 minutos en el 50% de los casos y menor a 30 minutos en el 75% de los casos. La edad del paciente, la posición del tercer molar, la presencia de pericoronaritis y la anatomía desfavorable de las raíces de 3M fueron significativamente asociadas con ATQ (p<0,05); la realización de colgajo mucoperióstico, osteotomías y secciones corono radiculares también fueron asociadas al ATQ (p<0,05) Conclusión: factores como la edad del paciente, experiencia del cirujano, posición del molar, pericoronaritis y fusión radicular contribuyeron al ATQ (AU)

Introduction: Everyday, the third molar's surgery is more frequent. That fact makes necessary to know the factors that allow to anticipate the surgical time and its characteristics. The aim of this research was to know the pre-surgical and surgical factors associated with the increase of the surgical time (IST) of the mandibular third molar (3M)'s surgery. Methodology: 145 subjects between the 15-40 years-old were selected from three surgical centers of Temuco (Chile). In this enclousures 158 surgeries were realized. All of the patients consulted by a 3M' s surgery, being put under surgical extraction in this centers. Variables from the patients, tooth and surgery itself were studied. The information were analyzed in the Stata 9.1 statistical package, utilizing the Fisher Test and Chi-Square Test, with p<0,05 for statistical significance. Results: The surgical time used in the surgery was minor of 20 minutes in the 50% of the cases and minor of de 30 minutes in the 75 % of the cases. The patient's age, the molar's position, the presence of pericoronaritis and the 3M' s root anatomy were significantly associated with a IST (p<0,05), of equal way the flap elevation, osteotomy and coronal orroot section had statistical significance with IST (p<0,05). Conclusion: Factors like the patient's age, molar's position, surgeon's experience, pericoronaritis and the root fusion contribute significantly to and IST (AU)

Traumatismo de tercio medio facial en pacientes pediátricos y adolescentes / Midface trauma in pediatric and adolescents patients

El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar un análisis retrospectivo de la etiología, incidencia, uso de dispositivos de seguridad, tipo y severidad de las fracturas, tratamiento y complicaciones de los traumatismos del tercio medio facial en una población pediátrica e adolescente del Estado de São Paulo. La muestra fue seleccionada a partir del análisis de historias clínicas de 2986 pacientes víctimas de traumatismos faciales atendidos entre 1999 y 2008 por el Área de Cirugía Buco-Maxilo-Facial de la Facultad de Odontología de Piracicaba, Universidad Estatal de Campinas, Estado de São Paulo-Brasil. Durante este periodo, 757 pacientes menores de 18 años fueron víctimas de traumatismos maxilofaciales. De éstos, 138 pacientes presentaron 148 fracturas nasales y de tercio medio. Los adolescentes fueron el grupo etario más afectado, mientras que el género masculino fue el de mayor prevalencia. Los accidentes ciclísticos se constituyeron en la principal etiología (21.7%). El tratamiento conservador fue utilizado en la gran mayoría de los casos (118 pacientes, 85.5%). Veinte pacientes (14.5%) recibieron tratamiento quirúrgico y solo un caso de complicación pos-operatoria fue reportado. La incidencia de traumatismos y fracturas del tercio medio fue alta en la región de estudio. Los accidentes ciclísticos y las agresiones físicas fueron los principales factores etiológicos, siendo el género masculino predominante en todos los grupos etarios evaluados. Las fracturas nasales y del complejo zigomático orbitario fueron las más prevalentes, mientras que el tratamiento conservador fue instituido en la gran mayoría de los casos

This study showed a retrospective analysis of the etiology, incidence, use of safety devices, type and severity of fractures, treatment and complications of midface trauma in a pediatric and adolescent population of São Paulo - Brazil. We analyzed 2986 medical records of facial trauma patients treated by the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, São Paulo - Brazil between 1999 and 2008. During this period, 757 patients under 18 were identified and 138 had 148 nasal and midface fractures. The adolescents were the most affected age group, male gender being the most prevalent. The most common injury causes were bicycle accident (21.74%) and violence (19.6%). Conservative treatment was used in the majority of cases (118 patients, 85.5%). Twenty patients (14.5%) received surgical treatment and only one case of postoperative complication was reported. The incidence of trauma and middle third fractures in pediatric and adolescents patients was high in the study area, being the main etiological factors the bicycle accidents and violence. The male were most affected in all age groups tested. Nasal fractures and zygomatic complex were most prevalent, while conservative treatment was instituted in most cases

Consideraciones clínicas en la obtención de injertosóseos intraorales. Técnica quirúrgica y evaluación delas complicaciones / Considerations for intraoral osseous graft remove. Technique and complications management

Las técnicas de remoción de injertos intraorales están bien descritas en la literatura internacional; sin embargo, siempre es importante recordar las condiciones que pueden influir en la presencia de complicaciones transquirúrgicas y postquirúrgicas. Por otra parte, las técnicas de reconstrucción ósea son realizadas por muchos cirujanos dentistas, con diferentes grados de formación, lo que puede permitir el desconocimiento de algunos puntos importantes cuando se realice el procedimiento quirúrgico. Los autores realizan una revisión de la literatura con énfasis en las condiciones de la técnica quirúrgica, tipos de complicaciones y su manejo. Finalmente, podemos señalar que después de protocolizar las técnicas quirúrgicas, el siguiente paso es el manejo de las complicaciones, que pueden disminuir con una correcta conducta quirúrgica (AU)

A technique for intraoral graft remove are well described in the international literature, but always is important to remember the conditions that can influenced for complications in surgical and postsurgical time. Considering this, the osseous graft technique are be executed for many dentalpractitioner, with different type of formation, that can lead to ignorance of some the moment of to realize the surgical procedure. The author´s realize a literature review with emphasis in the conditions of the surgical technique, type of complications and your management. Finally, can be say that after of construed a surgical protocol, the protocol for complications management can be the next way. The complications could be diminished with a properly surgical procedure (AU)