Quiste dentígero en tercer molar mandibular en posición invertida / Dentigerous cyst in an inverted mandibular third molar

Introducción: la erupción es un proceso complejo y, debido a esto pueden aparecer fallas en él. Objetivo: presentar un caso clínico de un quiste dentígero en un tercer molar mandibular invertido. Caso clínico: paciente masculino de 36 años de edad, quien refiere haber asistido a una clínica estomatológica por molestias en la región mandibular derecha y que al realizársele una ortopantomografía, se detecta la presencia del 48 retenido, por lo que es remitido. Al examen físico bucal se detecta ausencia clínica del 48 con expansión de la tabla vertibular en la zona. Al observarse la ortopantomografía se aprecia en la zona de molares derechos reabsorción radicular en el 47, con 48 en posición invertida y una imagen radiolúcida de límites bien definidos en relación con la corona del 48. Se realiza, bajo anestesia local, la exéresis del 47, 48 y la lesión responsable de la imagen radiolúcida mandibular mediante curetaje. Se indica el estudio histopatológico de la lesión, que indica la presencia de un quiste dentígero. El paciente mostró buena evolución posoperatoria. Conclusiones: lo inusual de la presencia de un quiste dentígero, como complicación de la retención dentaria, en un tercer molar mandibular invertido, permitió valerse de los beneficios de estudios imaginológicos digitales y del método clínico para crear un plan de tratamiento que desencadenó en la exéresis exitosa, sin complicaciones transoperatorias, de los dientes y la lesión asociada(AU)

Introduction: tooth eruption is a complex process and due to this complexity flaws may appear in it. Objective: present a clinical case of a dentigerous cyst in an inverted mandibular third molar. Clinical case: a male 36-year-old patient reports having visited a dental clinic for discomfort in the right mandibular region. Orthopantomography was indicated which revealed that tooth 48 was retained; the patient was therefore referred. Clinical oral examination detected the absence of tooth 48 and an expanded vestibular table in the area. The orthopantomograph showed root resorption of tooth 47 in the area of the right molars, with 48 in an inverted position and a radiolucent image of clear-cut boundaries in relation to the crown of 48. Exeresis of 47 and 48 was performed under local anesthesia, and the lesion responsible for the mandibular radiolucent image was removed by curettage. Histopathological examination of the lesion was indicated, revealing the presence of a dentigerous cyst. Postoperative evolution was satisfactory. Conclusions: the infrequent presence of a dentigerous cyst as a complication of dental retention in an inverted mandibular third molar prompted the use of the benefits offered by digital imaging studies and the clinical method to develop a treatment plan leading to successful exeresis of the teeth involved and the associated lesion, without any perioperative complications(AU)

Tumor odontogénico adenomatoide extrafolicular de localización mandibular / Mandibular extrafollicular adenomatoid odontogenic tumor

Introducción: el tumor odontogénico adenomatoide es un tumor odontogénico benigno compuesto por epitelio odontogénico con estroma fibroso maduro sin participación del ectomesénquima. Representa entre el 2 por ciento y el 7 por ciento de estos tumores. Más del 90 por ciento aparecen antes de los 30 años con tres variantes clínicas: folicular, extrafolicular y periférica. Su aspecto clínico-radiográfico varía y puede ser confundido con otras lesiones quísticas o neoplásicas de la cavidad bucal, por lo que es necesario el diagnóstico anatomopatológico. Objetivo: presentar un caso de un tumor odontogénico adenomatoide extrafolicular mandibular. Presentación del caso: paciente femenina de 12 años de edad, con aumento de volumen asintomático en la encía mandibular del lado izquierdo, sin antecedentes patológicos de interés, de tiempo de evolución no precisado. Al examen físico se observó aumento de volumen de forma redondeada de 1,5 cm que desplazaba la encía mandibular izquierda entre incisivo lateral y canino. La radiografía reveló una lesión radiolúcida unilocular entre 42 y 43 que expandía la cortical ósea. Se detectó ausencia de vitalidad pulpar de estos dientes. Con el diagnóstico clínico de quiste periapical se realizó excisión quirúrgica, se envió la muestra al laboratorio de Anatomía Patológica, y se concluyó el diagnóstico de tumor odontogénico adenomatoide extrafolicular. Conclusiones: el tumor odontogénico adenomatoide, más común en la maxila, puede presentarse en la mandíbula. Los hallazgos clínico-radiográficos semejan otras lesiones odontogénicas como quistes dentígeros, otras neoplasias y lesiones periapicales inflamatorias, siendo el diagnóstico anatomopatológico el concluyente(AU)

Introduction: adenomatoid odontogenic tumor is a benign odontogenic tumor composed of odontogenic epithelium with mature fibrous stroma without ectomesenchymal involvement. It represents between 2 percent and 7 percent of these tumors. More than 90 percent appear before age 30, with three clinical variants: follicular, extrafollicular and peripheral. Its clinical-radiographic aspect may vary, and it may be confused with other cystic or neoplastic lesions of the oral cavity, hence the need for an anatomo-pathological diagnosis. Objective: present a case of mandibular extrafollicular adenomatoid odontogenic tumor. Case presentation: afemale 12-year-old patient presents with asymptomatic left mandibular gum swelling, with no pathological antecedents of interest and an imprecise time of evolution. Physical examination found a round 1.5 cm swelling displacing the left mandibular gum between the lateral incisor and the canine. Radiography revealed a unilocular radiolucent lesion between teeth 42 and 43 expanding the cortical bone. The teeth involved showed no pulpal vitality. Upon reaching a clinical diagnosis of periapical cyst, surgical excision was performed and a sample was submitted to the Anatomical Pathology laboratory. The anatomo-pathological diagnosis was extrafollicular adenomatoid odontogenic tumor. Conclusions: though more common in the maxilla, adenomatoid odontogenic tumors may also occur in the mandible. Clinical and radiological features may be similar to those of other odontogenic lesions, such as dentigerous cysts, other neoplasms and periapical inflammatory lesions; therefore, the final diagnosis should be provided by anatomo-pathological evaluation(AU)

Estabilização de sínfise mandibular com cerclagem após disjunção traumática em cachorro-do-mato (Cerdocyon thous) / Mandibular symphysis stabilization after traumatic disjunction in a crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous)

Background: Fractures and dislocations are common orthopedic conditions arising from traumas from anthropic interaction on wild species, such as those caused by road trampling, being the mandibular separation with great frequency of occurrence in dogs and cats. The procedures for mandibular symphysis stabilization are described as of low complexity in the literature, however no reports of this procedure in wild canids were found. The purpose of this study is to report a surgical procedure of mandibular symphysis disjunction stabilization in an individual of the species Cerdocyon thous (crab-eating fox) through the technique of cerclage fixation using stainless steel wire.Case: An adult male individual of the free-living specie weighing 5.6 kg was referred to veterinary care after having been run-over. General physical examination showed abrasions in the ventral region of the jaw, discreet bleeding in the oral cavity, and mandibular instability. Subsequently, the patient underwent radiographic examination that revealed mandibular disjunction. The patient was therefore referred to the surgical unit for stabilization. During surgical anesthesia, two 12-gauge hypodermic needles (40x12 mm) were inserted percutaneously through the ventral region of the mandible, protruding into the oral cavity immediately caudal to the canine teeth. Next, both extremities of a 0.5 mm stainless steel wire were introduced into the interior of the needles and, when both ends extruded through the other end of the needles, the latter were removed, leaving only the steel wire uniting both rostral rami of the mandible. Using a twisting apparatus, the steel wire was twisted until the disjunction was completely stabilized and mandibular occlusion was deemed appropriate. Lastly, the surplus steel wire was sectioned, leaving a small segment that remained exposed to surface in the ventral region of the mandible.[...](AU)

Estabilização de sínfise mandibular com cerclagem após disjunção traumática em cachorro-do-mato (Cerdocyon thous) / Mandibular symphysis stabilization after traumatic disjunction in a crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous)

Background: Fractures and dislocations are common orthopedic conditions arising from traumas from anthropic interaction on wild species, such as those caused by road trampling, being the mandibular separation with great frequency of occurrence in dogs and cats. The procedures for mandibular symphysis stabilization are described as of low complexity in the literature, however no reports of this procedure in wild canids were found. The purpose of this study is to report a surgical procedure of mandibular symphysis disjunction stabilization in an individual of the species Cerdocyon thous (crab-eating fox) through the technique of cerclage fixation using stainless steel wire.Case: An adult male individual of the free-living specie weighing 5.6 kg was referred to veterinary care after having been run-over. General physical examination showed abrasions in the ventral region of the jaw, discreet bleeding in the oral cavity, and mandibular instability. Subsequently, the patient underwent radiographic examination that revealed mandibular disjunction. The patient was therefore referred to the surgical unit for stabilization. During surgical anesthesia, two 12-gauge hypodermic needles (40x12 mm) were inserted percutaneously through the ventral region of the mandible, protruding into the oral cavity immediately caudal to the canine teeth. Next, both extremities of a 0.5 mm stainless steel wire were introduced into the interior of the needles and, when both ends extruded through the other end of the needles, the latter were removed, leaving only the steel wire uniting both rostral rami of the mandible. Using a twisting apparatus, the steel wire was twisted until the disjunction was completely stabilized and mandibular occlusion was deemed appropriate. Lastly, the surplus steel wire was sectioned, leaving a small segment that remained exposed to surface in the ventral region of the mandible.[...]

Rapid Prototyping as an Auxiliary in Mandibular Reconstructions.

The reconstruction of mandible is a challenge with regard to aesthetic and reconstructive demands. The etiology of mandibular fractures is variable, trauma, pathology, bone infections. There are many materials that provide an excellent form of rehabilitation for these defects, where the autogenous graft presents important characteristics that favor a greater success rate. Furthermore, the rapid prototyping method is quite interesting, because it brings a series of advantages to the surgeon, like reducing the operative time, among others. The purpose of the present article is to describe a clinical case of a patient with mandible bone defect caused by gunshot perforation, treated through iliac crest bone graft with planning through rapid prototyping. The mandibular reconstruction can present a real challenge for the surgeon. Biomodels should be required in complex cases because they help to decrease surgical time and to increase the predictability of the procedure.

Estabilização de luxação da articulação teporomandibular em gato / Stabilization of teporomandibular joint luxation in cat

Patient who presented with vehicular trauma presented dislocation of the teporomandibular Joint (TMJ) associated with fractures of the skull and mandible. Performed open reduction and stabilization of the joint to correct the defect. The animal obtained complete healing after two months of postoperative and return of normal chewing functions. The objective of this work was to report the use of the open reduction technique applied in TMJ dislocation in feline, after a clinical history of trampling.(AU)

Estabilização de luxação da articulação teporomandibular em gato / Stabilization of teporomandibular joint luxation in cat

Patient who presented with vehicular trauma presented dislocation of the teporomandibular Joint (TMJ) associated with fractures of the skull and mandible. Performed open reduction and stabilization of the joint to correct the defect. The animal obtained complete healing after two months of postoperative and return of normal chewing functions. The objective of this work was to report the use of the open reduction technique applied in TMJ dislocation in feline, after a clinical history of trampling.

Distracción osteogénica en defecto mandibular complejo / Osteogenic distraction in complex mandibular defect

La distracción osteogénica (DO) es una técnica quirúrgica utilizada en el tratamiento de deformidades y malformaciones faciales, así como también en el tratamiento de deficiencias óseas de hueso alveolar. El objetivo de este artículo, es presentar el caso clínico de un paciente con edentulismo parcial del sector antero inferior, con una deficiencia ósea vertical y horizontal severa producto de un trauma mandibular.En el análisis inicial, el paciente relataba una historia reciente de fractura mandibular en sínfisis y ángulo derecho; el tratamiento con osteosíntesis no había sido totalmente exitoso, por lo cual, luego de estudiar lasopciones, se definió por un tratamiento en diferentes etapas: Etapa 1, cirugía para el retiro de osteosíntesis,preparación de tejidos blandos y reposición de margen posterior de sínfisis mandibular; etapa 2, distracción osteogénica, realizada luego de 3 meses de la primera intervención; y etapa 3, retiro del distractor e instalación de implantes, realizada 6 meses después de la segunda intervención. Se discuten algunos factores involucrados en el éxito del tratamiento.

Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a surgical technique used in the treatment of facial deformities and malformations and also in the treatment of alveolar bone deficiencies. The aim of this paper is to show the case of a patient with partial edentulism in the symphysis area with a severe vertical and horizontal bone deficiency caused by mandibular trauma. At the initial analysis, the patient related a recent history of fracture in symphysis and right angle of the mandible. Treatment had not been entirely succesfull,therefore, after studying the options, we opted for a treatment at different stages: Stage 1, surgery for osteoshynthesis removal, soft tissue preparation and replacement of the posterior margin of mandibular symphysis;stage 2, distraction osteogenesis, performed 3 months after the first intervention and stage 3, distractor device removal and dental implant installation, performed 6 months after the second intervention. We discuss some factors involved in the treatment success.

Bone histomorphometry detection of autologous bone powder graft repair of partial mandibular defects in rabbits.

The aim of this study was to understand the effect of autologous bone powder graft repair of partial mandibular defects of rabbits by the quantitative detection of bone formation. New Zealand rabbits (N = 18) were selected as the test objects, and subjected to bilateral partial mandibular defect induction. One side of the mandibular defect acted as the test group, upon which the autologous bone powder backfilling graft was performed; the other side was put aside and acted as the negative control group. All used an autogenous control. At the twelfth postoperative week, the animals were sacrificed, and semi-automatic image analysis was used to conduct bone histomorphometric detection. Immediately subsequent, quantitative detection of bone formation was performed in the test group. Fluorescent perimeter percent, mineralization apposition rate, and bone formation rate were selected as the dynamic indicators; and trabecular area percent, trabecular thickness, trabecular number, and trabecular separation degree were selected as the static indicators for single factorial variance testing. It was found that the values of P are less than 0.05 between the test group and the control group, indicating that the effect of autologous bone powder graft repair on partial mandibular defects in rabbits was positive.

Foramen mental accesorio doble unilateral: reporte de caso / Unilateral double accessory mental foramen: case report

El foramen mental es una estructura estable y constante en la arquitectura mandibular y en limitadas ocasiones se presentan con alteraciones de la forma o con la presencia de forámenes accesorios. Este artículo expone un caso clínico con la presencia de un foramen mental y dos forámenes accesorios en un sujeto con fractura de mandíbula diagnosticado a través de imagen 3D. El parámetro de la fractura fue post foramen lo que determina la conducta clínica para realizar la osteosíntesis con baja morbilidad al nervio mental. Se concluye la baja frecuencia de este hallazgo anatómico y se recomiendo el diagnóstico con apoyo de imagen 3D para estas intervenciones clínicas.

Mental foramen is a stable and constant structure on the mandible architecture and in rare opportunities are visualized morphological alterations or the presence of accessory foramina. This paper showed the clinical case with a mental foramina and two accessory foramina in a subjects with mandible fracture with 3D image diagnosis; the fracture pattern is post foramina and was choose the clinical therapy for osteosynthesis with low morbidity to the nerve. It´s conclude the low frequency of these anatomical conditions and we recommended 3D diagnosis for these clinical conditions.

Bone healing of mandibular critical-size defects in spontaneously hypertensive rats.

Few articles have shown changes in bone metabolism caused by hypertension. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between hypertension and bone healing. Circular critical-size defects 5 mm and 2 mm in diameter were created, respectively, on the left and right side of the mandible in 40 spontaneously hypertensive and 40 control Wistar-Kyoto rats. Five animals from each strain were killed 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 and 90 days after surgery. The macroscopic evaluation showed great mandibular angle deformation on the left side and non-healed defects on both sides and groups. Histological evaluation revealed similar bone healing on both sides, with initial necrosis in the central area, and fibrosis and angiogenesis within the first 5 days. From the 10th postoperative day on, the newly formed bone displayed progressive thickening until the 90th postoperative day, when the defect margins presented a compact bone structure. Furthermore, the statistical analysis of the histometric data did not reveal any significant hypertension effect on bone healing in the defect area. These results suggest that bone healing was not different between spontaneously hypertensive rats and control rats.

Bone healing of mandibular critical-size defects in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Few articles have shown changes in bone metabolism caused by hypertension. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between hypertension and bone healing. Circular critical-size defects 5 mm and 2 mm in diameter were created, respectively, on the left and right side of the mandible in 40 spontaneously hypertensive and 40 control Wistar-Kyoto rats. Five animals from each strain were killed 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 and 90 days after surgery. The macroscopic evaluation showed great mandibular angle deformation on the left side and non-healed defects on both sides and groups. Histological evaluation revealed similar bone healing on both sides, with initial necrosis in the central area, and fibrosis and angiogenesis within the first 5 days. From the 10th postoperative day on, the newly formed bone displayed progressive thickening until the 90th postoperative day, when the defect margins presented a compact bone structure. Furthermore, the statistical analysis of the histometric data did not reveal any significant hypertension effect on bone healing in the defect area. These results suggest that bone healing was not different between spontaneously hypertensive rats and control rats.

Three-stage mandible reconstruction after firearm injury.

Firearm injuries in the lower jaw may cause significant loss of hard and soft facial tissues, resulting in aesthetic and functional deformity. In this article, we present a case of a patient who suffered avulsion of the soft and hard tissues of the left mandible body and symphysis. After the emergency treatment, the patient was referred to our service, and the treatment was performed in 3 stages: surgical reconstruction with vascularized fibula flap, distraction osteogenesis, and dental implant rehabilitation. During 5 years of follow-up period, the aesthetic and functional condition of the patient improved considerably.

Carcinoma ameloblástico de mandíbula / Carcinoma ameloblástico de la mandíbula / Ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible

O termo carcinoma ameloblástico é usado para descrever ameloblastomas com características histológicas de malignidade. Lesões desse tipo podem ocorrer em uma extensa faixa etária, sendo mais comum na quarta década de vida. Não há predileção aparente por sexo, a área mais comumente afetada é a porção posterior da mandíbula, envolvendo em menor proporção a maxila. Por se tratar de um tumor com poucos casos descritos na literatura, o objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar um caso de carcinoma ameloblástico em paciente do sexo feminino, 38 anos, com queixa de dor e assimetria facial. Ao exame clínico intrabucal observou-se um aumento de volume em região posterior de mandíbula, do lado direito. A tomografia computadorizada revelou adelgaçamento das corticais com presença de área hipodensa homogênea. Foi realizada biópsia incisional cujo diagnóstico histológico inicial foi de ameloblastoma, sem características citológicas de malignidade. Baseando-se no exame histopatológico, optou-se pelo tratamento cirúrgico da lesão através da ressecção parcial da mandíbula. A peça cirúrgica foi encaminhada ao laboratório obtendo-se novo diagnóstico de carcinoma ameloblástico. Provavelmente, a diferença do diagnóstico histológico final para o inicial pode estar relacionada ao fato de o carcinoma ameloblástico apresentar áreas focais semelhantes ao ameloblastoma. Após 6 meses da cirurgia, a paciente apresentou metástase tumoral no pulmão e encontra-se sob supervisão médica(AU)

El término carcinoma ameloblástico es utilizado para describir ameloblastomas con características histológicas de malignidad. Este tipo de lesión puede ocurrir en cualquier edad, pero se puede observar con mayor frecuencia en la cuarta década de vida. No existe aparentemente un sexo predominante. El área más comúnmente afectada es la porción posterior de la mandíbula y afecta en menor proporción el maxilar. Por ser un tumor con pocos casos relatados en la literatura, el objetivo de este trabajo fue presentar un caso de carcinoma ameloblástico en un paciente del sexo femenino con 38 años de edad, que acudió a la consulta por presentar síntomas dolorosos y asimetría facial. Al examen clínico intrabucal se observó un aumento de volumen en la región posterior derecha de la mandíbula. La tomografía computadorizada mostró un adelgazamiento de las corticales con presencia de un área hipodensa homogénea. Fue realizada una biopsia incisional y su diagnóstico histológico inicial fue de un ameloblastoma sin características citológicas de malignidad. Después de realizado el examen histopatológico se optó por el tratamiento quirúrgico de la lesión con resección parcial de la mandíbula. La estructura quirúrgica fue enviada al laboratorio, donde se obtuvo un nuevo diagnóstico de carcinoma ameloblástico. Probablemente la diferencia del diagnóstico histológico final con el inicial pudo estar relacionada con el hecho de que el carcinoma ameloblástico presenta áreas en foco semejantes al ameloblastoma. Luego de 6 meses del procedimiento quirúrgico, la paciente presentó metástasis tumoral en el pulmón y se encuentra bajo supervisión médica(AU)

The term ameloblastic carcinoma is used to describe the ameloblastomas with histological characteristics of malignancy. This type of lesion may to occur in any age, but it may be more frequent observed in the fourth decade of life. The is not apparently a predominance sexual. The commonest involved area is the posterior portion of mandible involving in less extent the maxillary. This is a tumor with few cases mentioned in the literature, thus, the aim of present paper was to present a case of ameloblastic carcinoma in a female patient aged 38 came to consultation due to painful symptoms and facial asymmetry. In intrabuccal clinical examination it was noted a volume increase in the right posterior region of mandible. The computed tomography showed a slimming of the cortex with presence of a homogenous hypo-dense area. An incisional biopsy was made and its initial histological diagnosis was an ameloblastoma without histological characteristics of malignancy. After histopathological examination the surgical treatment of lesion was prescribed with a partial resection of mandible. The surgical structure (sample) was sent to laboratory to obtain a new diagnosis of ameloblastic carcinoma. It is probable that the difference of final histological diagnosis with the initial one could be related to the fact that the ameloblastic carcinoma has focal areas similar to ameloblastoma. After 6 months of surgical procedure the patient had tumoral lung metastasis and is under medical supervision(AU)

Fratura de mandíbula: estudo epidemiológico de 70 casos / Mandible fracture: epidemiological study of 70 cases

INTRODUÇÃO: As fraturas de mandíbula são frequentemente causadas por traumatismo direto, mas, eventualmente, podem surgir fraturas patológicas, em função de lesões tumorais. A abordagem cirúrgica é determinada pelo tipo e pela localização da fratura na mandíbula. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o perfil epidemiológico de 70 pacientes que sofreram fratura de mandíbula e foram operados no Instituto Dr. José Frota (Fortaleza, CE) no período de janeiro de 2005 a dezembro de 2009. MÉTODO: Foram analisados prontuários de 70 pacientes submetidos a cirurgia para correção de fratura de mandíbula, avaliando-se sexo, idade, cor, procedência, sítio anatômico da fratura, etiologia, fraturas associadas, tratamento, tempo de internação e complicações. RESULTADOS:Houve predomínio do sexo masculino (90 por cento), com média de idade de 28,25 + 11,04 anos. A maioria dos pacientes (80 por cento) era de cor branca e procedente do interior (68 por cento). Os locais da mandíbula mais acometidos foram a região da parassínfise, o corpo e o ângulo, tendo como principal causa os acidentes de trânsito (70 por cento), sendo os acidentes motociclísticos (55,7 por cento) mais prevalentes. As principais fraturas de face associadas foram de maxila do tipo Le Fort e zigomático-orbitário. O tratamento cirúrgico foi feito com fixação interna rígida na maioria dos pacientes (75 por cento). A única complicação foi infecção, observada em um paciente. CONCLUSÕES: A redução e a fixação das fraturas mandibulares devem ocorrer tão precisa e rapidamente quanto possível, visto que a maloclusão é uma complicação grave a longo prazo. Neste estudo, essa complicação não foi observada, havendo apenas um caso de infecção. Coincidindo com os achados de outros estudos, houve prevalência de adultos jovens do sexo masculino e de acidentes de trânsito como etiologia. As fraturas foram localizadas preferencialmente na região da parassínfise e corrigidas por meio de fixação interna rígida em 75 por cento dos casos.

BACKGROUND: Mandible fractures are most often caused by direct trauma, but occasionally, pathologic fractures may occur due to tumor lesions. The surgical approach is determined by the type and the location of the mandible fracture. This study aimed to evaluate the epidemiological profile of 70 patients who suffered mandible fracture and underwent surgery at Instituto Dr. José Frota (Fortaleza, CE) between January 2005 and December 2009. METHODS: We analyzed medical records of 70 patients who underwent surgical treatment for mandibular fractures and assessed gender, age, skin color, anatomic site of fracture, etiology, associated fractures, treatment, hospitalization and complications. RESULTS: There was male predominance (90 percent) among patients, with a mean patient age of 28.25 + 11.04 years. Most patients (80 percent) were Caucasian and from small towns (68 percent). The most affected jaw sites, in descending order, were the parasymphysis region, body, and angle. The major cause was traffic accidents (70 percent), with motorcycle accidents being the most prevalent (55.7 percent). The main associated facial fractures were maxilla fracture type Le Fort and zygomatic-orbital. Surgical treatment was carried out with rigid internal fixation in most patients (75 percent). The only complication was infection in one patient. CONCLUSIONS: Reduction and fixation of mandibular fractures should occur as accurately and quickly as possible, since malocclusion is an important long-term complication. In our study, we did not observe such a complication; there was only one case of infection. Concurrent with the findings of other studies, there was a prevalence of young adult males among patients, and traffic accidents were the main cause. The fractures were frequently located in the parasymphysis region and were corrected through rigid internal fixation in 75 percent of cases.

Reconstrucción con placa 2.4 mm. angulada con cabeza condilar de articulación temporo-mandibular en fracturas compleja de mandíbula: reporte de un caso / Temporomandibular joint reconstruction with a 2.4 mm. angled plate with condylar head in a complex mandible fracture: a case report

El trauma maxilofacial es muy frecuente y se encuentra asociado a una alta incidencia de fracturas faciales en diferentes combinaciones. Este puede ser causado por hechos viales, violencia personal, prácticas deportivas y heridas por proyectil percutido por arma de fuego, siendo estas últimas, lesiones devastadoras que pueden comprometer la vida del paciente. Teniendo en cuenta que el Hospital Universitario de los Andes es uno de los centros asistenciales más importantes de Venezuela, en el manejo del trauma de alta energía, incluyendo el trauma facial, reportamos el caso de un paciente masculino de 33 años, remitido a esta institución por presentar trauma mandibular secundario a herida por arma de fuego, el cual generó una fractura compleja del ángulo, rama y cóndilo izquierdo de la mandíbula. Esta lesión fue resuelta a través de reducción directa, osteosíntesis y hemiartroplastia con un solo implante. Mediante este procedimiento se logró obtener un adecuado resultado funcional y estético. El principal objetivo, a favor preservar la biomecánica de la Articulación Temporomandibular (ATM) afectada, a través del uso de implantes y técnicas especiales, desarrolladas para tal fin

Maxillofacial trauma is very common and is associated with a high incidence of facial fractures in different combinations. This can be caused by traffic accidents, personal violence, sports, and gunshot wound, being devastating injuries that can compromise the patient’s life. The Hospital Universitario de Los Andes is one of the most important health centers in Venezuela in the management of high energy trauma, including facial trauma. We report the case of a 33 year old male pacient, received in this institution for a mandible trauma secondary to a gunshot wound, generating an angle, branch and the left condyle complex fracture of the mandible. This lesion was treated by direct reduction, osteosynthesis and hemiarthroplasty with a single implant. This procedure is able to obtain adequate functional and cosmetic results. The main objective was to preserve the biomechanics of the affected temporomandibular joint, through the use of implants and techniques developed for this purpose

Biomechanical and microscopic response of bone to titanium implants in the presence of inorganic grafts.

This study evaluated the biomechanical and microscopic response of previously grafted bone to titanium implants. The lower incisors of 16 rabbits were surgically extracted, and bilateral perforations communicating with the remaining sockets were created distally. A socket/perforation defect on each mandible was chosen at random to be immediately filled with a xenogenic graft, whereas the contralateral perforation was left to heal naturally and served as a paired control. After 60 days, titanium implants were installed in the previously operated areas. After periods of 2 and 6 months, the animals were killed, and the force necessary to retrieve implants as well as the bone-implant contact (BIC) and bone mass (BM) were quantified and statistically compared by 2-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test (α  =  .05). No significant differences in removal torque were observed, either by time or by treatment condition. Differences in BIC and BM between experimental and control groups were not statistically significant through the intervals studied (P < .05). The presence of a xenogenic graft did not influence the microscopic tissue response to titanium implants or fixation into newly formed or mature bone.

Quiste dentígero ubicado en rama mandibular: reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Dentigerous cyst located in ramus: report of a case and review of the literature

La cavidad bucal se ve afectada por una variedad de lesiones, dentro de las cuales se encuentran los quistes dentígeros, estos son los quistes de desarrollo más comunes de la mandíbula, frecuentemente asociados con terceros molares retenidos. Son los segundos quistes odontogénicos más comunes después de los quistes radiculares. El quiste deriva del epitelio reducido del esmalte que rodea la corona del diente. Por lo general son descubiertos cuando se toman radiografías para investigar la falta en la erupción de un diente. Afecta con mayor frecuencia al sexo masculino. Usualmente no hay dolor ni molestia asociados con el quiste a menos que se infecte secundariamente. El tratamiento del quiste se basa en la eliminación quirúrgica de la lesión. A continuación se describe un caso clínico de quiste dentígero ubicado en rama mandibular derecha, de gran tamaño y que se caracteriza por generar destrucción de gran parte de la misma

The oral cavity it's affected by a variety of injuries, one of them being the cysts dentigerous, these are the most common cysts of development of the jaw, frequently associated with third molars not erupcioned. They are the second cysts odontogenics more common after the radiculars cysts. The cyst derives from the limited epithelium of the enamel that is around the crown of the tooth. In general they are discovered when is X-ray radiographies are taken to investigate the lack in the eruption of a tooth. It affects with major frequency the males. Usually there is neither pain nor inconvenience associated with the cyst until it becomes infected secondarily. The treatment of the cyst is based on the surgical complete elimination of the injury. A clinical case of dentigerous cyst is described, located in the jaw right branch, of big size and that is characterized for generating destruction of great part of it

Fratura cominutiva grave de mandíbula por arma de fogo: relato de caso / Severe gunshot comminuted mandible fracture: case report

Relata-se o caso de paciente atendido no Pronto-Socorro com fratura exposta cominutiva grave de mandíbula, com perda óssea importante causada por projétil de arma de fogo. Foi submetido àa operação de urgência, sendo necessário o uso de placas de fixação e reconstrução. Apresentou evolução demorada, com período de internação hospitalar de 28 dias. À alta, apresentava deformidade facial e dificuldade na movimentação da mandíbula e articulação de palavras. Devido ao tratamento com cirurgia precoce e ao uso de recursos adequados, o paciente obteve bons resultados estéticos e funcionais no controle ambulatorial.

Mandible fractures are among the most common lesions encountered in the trauma centers. They are usually caused by assault or gunshot and the risk factors include low socioeconomic level, drug abuse and unemployment, being male young adults the most frequent victims. This report is about a patient who was brought to the emergency room with a severe gunshot comminuted mandible fracture. He was submitted to an early surgical repair, in which fixation and reconstruction plates were needed. There was a 28 day in-hospital stay and the patient showed facial deformation and difficulty in word pronunciation at discharge. Due to the aggressive management with early surgical repair and adequate resources the patient presented with good functional and aesthetical results in the follow up.