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ABSTRACT Correction of severe vertical bone deficiency in the posterior region of mandibular alveolar ridge requires surgical management if implants are scheduled and cannot have primary stability. The aim of the present study is to report two cases; one treated with alveolar osteogenesis distraction and the other with segmental osteotomy with autologous graft interposition, by describing the surgical steps as well as show the results and experiences acquired with these techniques. We opted for these methods to reconstruct the posterior mandibular region after remarkable vertical bone loss based mainly by the height and thickness of the remaining bone. Alveolar osteogenic distraction is highly advisable when vertical deficiency is severe, and if these cases are treated with the segmental osteotomy and autologous graft interposition, complications as graft failure, necrosis and resorption are more prone to occur due to insufficient vascularization. After bone maturation and bone neoformation secondary to alveolar osteogenic osteogenic distraction and segmental osteotomy with autologous graft interposition, respectively, the two presented case reports were able to securely receive dental implants. In cases of vertical bone loss of the posterior mandibular region, both surgeries currently represent the best choice for bone gain prior dental implants placement for oral rehabilitation, without technical challenges, although biological evidence to assure the superiority of one technique over the other must be further investigated.
RESUMO A correção de deficiência óssea severa em altura na região posterior do rebordo alveolar da mandíbula requer tratamento cirúrgico caso a inserção de implantes dentários seja necessária e não se pode ter uma estabilidade primária. O objetivo do presente estudo é relatar dois casos; um tratado com distração osteogênica alveolar e o outro com osteotomia segmentar associada à interposição de um enxerto autógeno, descrevendo a sequência cirúrgica, bem como mostrar os resultados e as experiências adquiridas com essas técnicas. Optamos por esses métodos para reconstruir a região mandibular posterior baseados principalmente na altura e espessura óssea remanescentes. A distração osteogênica alveolar é altamente recomendável quando essa deficiência é avançada e, se esses casos são tratados com a osteotomia segmentar e interposição de enxerto autógeno, complicações como falha do enxerto, necrose e reabsorção são mais prováveis de ocorrer devido à vascularização sua insuficiente. Após os períodos de reparação e neoformação óssea secundária à distração osteogênica alveolar e à osteotomia segmentar com interposição de enxerto autógeno, respectivamente, os dois casos relatados estavam aptos a receberem seguramente os implantes dentários. Nos casos de perda óssea em altura na região mandibular posterior, ambas as cirurgias representam, atualmente, a melhor escolha para o ganho de estrutura óssea antes da colocação dos implantes dentários e reabilitação oral, sem muita complexidade quanto à técnica cirúrgica, embora ainda sejam necessário estudos posteriores para assegurar a superioridade de uma técnica em relação a outra.
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The calcifying odontogenic cystic tumor (CCOT) is a benign lesion of odontogenic origin characterized by an ameloblastoma-like epithelium with ghost cells that may calcify. Despite broadly considered as a cyst, some investigators prefer to classify it as a neoplasm. Clinically, it occurs predominantly during the third decade of life. No difference in gender prevalence has been observed nor predilection of the lesion between maxilla and mandible. The most affected region extends from the incisor tooth to bicuspids. The classic treatment of the lesion is full excision, although a different approach may be determined by the possible association with another odontogenic tumor. Depending on the tumor size and the vicinity with important structures, decompression may be undertaken before its complete removal. The present report describes a case of CCOT with large proportions, located at the right maxilla and extending to the maxillary sinus, nasal cavity, and orbital floor. The treatment option was surgical decompression as the initial procedure, with satisfactory outcome. After partial remission, the lesion was fully removed, and the post-operative follow-up was uneventful.
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The parotid is the most frequent site of primary salivary gland tumors. Lymphomas represent 0.2 to 0.8% of all malignant parotid tumors. Primary Hodgkin lymphoma of the parotid gland is rare with few cases reported in literature. The nodular lymphocyte predominance Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is considered a particular clinical and histopathological subtype of HL. It has never been reported in the parotid gland since its incorporation in the 2001 World Health Organization Classification. The authors describe a case of a 32-year-old male who sought medical attention because of a one-year history of right cheek enlargement. A parotid nodule was submitted to a fine needle aspiration biopsy which disclosed a suspected lymphoproliferative disorder. A surgical dissection of the parotid gland was performed and an enlarged intraparotid lymph node measuring 4cm in its longest axis was excised, preserving the parotid gland integrity as well as the facial nerve. The pathological examination disclosed the diagnosis of nodular lymphocyte predominance Hodgkin lymphoma in this lymph node within the parotid gland. The treatment was completed with local radiotherapy and the 5-year follow up was uneventful.
