State of the art in the treatment of mandibular fractures caused by firearms: case report / Estado da arte no tratamento de fraturas mandibulares por armas de fogo: relato de caso

ABSTRACT Injuries to the face represent a significant risk to the health of the individual, mainly because of its significance, both functional, because it houses sensory organs and part of the respiratory and digestive systems, as well as esthetic. In this scenario, gunshot wounds in this location cause great concern on account of the magnitude of the damage, and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology team must act so that the treatment enables the rehabilitation of the patient in the shortest possible time, with a minimum of complications and sequelae. The objective of this study is to report a clinical case of a 19-year-old female patient with a comminuted fracture of the mandible body caused by a firearm projectile, treated immediately with stable internal fixation using the 2.00 mm plate-screw system for simplification of the fracture and a 2.4 mm reconstruction locking-plate on the bone gap. Relevant aspects of the surgical technique and tactics are reviewed and long-term follow-up of the patient is presented.

RESUMO As lesões em face representam um grande agravo à saúde do indivíduo, principalmente pela sua significância, tanto funcional, por abrigar órgãos sensitivos e parte dos sistemas respiratório e digestório, quanto estético. Neste cenário, ferimentos por arma de fogo neste local, geram grande preocupação pela magnitude de seus danos, devendo a equipe de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Bucomaxilofacial agir para que o tratamento possibilite a reabilitação do paciente no menor tempo possível, com o mínimo de complicações e sequelas. O objetivo desse trabalho é relatar um caso clínico de uma paciente de 19 anos de idade, apresentando uma fratura cominutiva, com perda de substância, em corpo de mandíbula por projétil de arma de fogo, tratada de forma imediata, com fixação interna estável, utilizando o sistema placa-parafuso 2,0 mm para a simplificação da fratura e placa de reconstrução 2,4 mm locking sobre a lacuna óssea. Aspectos relevantes da técnica e tática cirúrgica são revistos e o acompanhamento da paciente em longo prazo é apresentado.

Ear pruritus: a new otologic finding related to temporomandibular disorder.

This prospective clinical study evaluated the correlation among temporomandibular disorder (TMD), otologic manifestations, and parafunctional habits in a sample of 100 patients with TMD. The subjects were evaluated by clinical examination, use of a simplified anamnestic questionnaire for TMD diagnosis, and the investigation of otologic manifestations and parafunctional habits of the stomatognathic system. The prevalence of TMD and correlations with otologic manifestations and parafunctional habits were calculated. Patients ranged in age from 13 to 70 years, and 79.0% of the patients were between the ages of 30 and 59 years. Women represented 88.0% of the sample. Otologic manifestations were found in 92.0% of patients with TMD. Sex showed a significant correlation with severity of TMD (P = 0.024). A significant correlation was observed between female patients and both otalgia (P = 0.036) and ear pruritus (P < 0.001). Otalgia showed a significant association with the symptoms of TMD (P = 0.003). Significant correlations between severe TMD and otalgia (P < 0.001), tinnitus (P = 0.010), ear pruritus (P < 0.001), and aural fullness (P = 0.014) were also observed. Ear pruritus, otalgia, and aural fullness are the most common otologic manifestations in patients with TMD, showing a significant correlation with the female sex, severity of TMD, and frequency of TMD symptoms.

Septic arthritis of the TMJ: a case report / Artrite séptica da ATM: relato de caso

ABSTRACT Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an uncommon condition; thus, reports in the specialized literature are still scarce. The TMJ may be affected by extension of a local infectious process, by post-traumatic hematoma, or secondarily, by hematogenous spread. Septic arthritis is more common in the large joints, with the knee and hip most frequently affected. It is characterized by insidious onset and a marked inflammatory process, and is monoarticular in 80% of cases. The present report describes the case of a 6-year-old boy with a history of rheumatoid arthritis who presented with pain, swelling, and redness in the right TMJ region, as well as limited jaw opening, closure, and lateral excursion bilaterally. The differential diagnosis and treatment of this rare clinical entity are described. Aspects concerning antibiotic therapy and imaging studies are also addressed.

RESUMO A artrite séptica da articulação têmporo-mandibular (ATM) é uma entidade pouco freqüente, e por isso ainda pouco descrita na literatura internacional especializada. A articulação têmporo-mandibular pode ser afetada por uma extensão de um processo séptico local, hematoma pós-trauma ou secundariamente por disseminação pela via hematogência. É mais comum a sua apresentação nas grandes articulações, com o joelho e articulação coxo-femural liderando essa estatística. Apresenta-se de forma insidiosa, com intenso processo inflamatório, que em 80% dos casos é mono articular. O presente trabalho relata um caso clínico em uma criança, do sexo masculino, leucoderma, de seis anos de idade, que evoluía com dor, edema e eritema em região da ATM direita, bem como limitação dos movimentos mandibulares de abertura, fechamento e lateralidade bilateral. Possuía histórico de artrite reumatóide. Aborda-se também neste trabalho diagnósticos diferenciais e medidas terapêuticas para esta rara entidade nosológica. Aspectos referentes à antibioticoterapia e exames de imagens também são abordados.

Comparative Analysis Between Computed and Conventional Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Techniques.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this randomized, double-blind, controlled trial was to compare the computed and conventional inferior alveolar nerve block techniques in symmetrically positioned inferior third molars. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Both computed and conventional anesthetic techniques were performed in 29 healthy patients (58 surgeries) aged between 18 and 40 years. The anesthetic of choice was 2% lidocaine with 1: 200,000 epinephrine. The Visual Analogue Scale assessed the pain variable after anesthetic infiltration. Patient satisfaction was evaluated using the Likert Scale. Heart and respiratory rates, mean time to perform technique, and the need for additional anesthesia were also evaluated. RESULTS: Pain variable means were higher for the conventional technique as compared with computed, 3.45 ±â€Š2.73 and 2.86 ±â€Š1.96, respectively, but no statistically significant differences were found (P > 0.05). Patient satisfaction showed no statistically significant differences. The average computed technique runtime and the conventional were 3.85 and 1.61 minutes, respectively, showing statistically significant differences (P <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The computed anesthetic technique showed lower mean pain perception, but did not show statistically significant differences when contrasted to the conventional technique.

Fratura mandibular atípica por arma branca: relato de caso / Atypical mandibular fracture by lethal weapon: a case report

Lesões em face causadas por armas brancas, são pouco citadas na literatura, na maioria das vezes com relatos de casos. O cirurgião Buco- Maxilo-Facial, entretanto, deve estar apto a lidar com tal ocorrência, haja vista a significância estético-funcional dessa área. Como forma de contribuir com a referida temática, este trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar e discutir detalhes das técnicas bem como cuidados para prevenir possíveis complicações de um paciente apresentando múltiplos ferimentos corto contusos em região de mento e de traqueia, associados à fratura de sínfise e corpo mandibulares... (AU)

Lesions on the face, caused by bladed weapons are rarely described in the literature, most often with case reports. However, the surgeon Maxillo- Facial must be able to deal with such an occurrence, given the fact the aesthetic and functional significance of this area. As a contribution with that theme, this paper aims to present and discuss the technical details, as well as care to prevent possible complications of a patient with multiple injuries in blunt cut region ment and trachea, associated with fracture of the symphysis and mandibular body... (AU)

Temporal Approach to Removal of a Large Orbital Foreign Body.

Accidents with firearms can result in extensive orbital trauma. Moreover, gun parts can come loose and impale the maxillofacial region. These injuries can cause the loss of visual acuity and impair eye movements. Multidisciplinary treatment is required for injuries associated with this type of trauma. Computed tomography with three-dimensional reconstruction is useful for determining the precise location and size of the object lodged in the facial skeleton, thereby facilitating the planning of the correct surgical approach. The temporal approach is a fast, simple technique with few complications that is indicated for access to the infratemporal fossa. This article describes the use of the temporal approach on a firearm victim in whom the breech of a rifle had impaled orbital region, with the extremity lodged in the infratemporal fossa.

Glove perforations after dental care / Perfurações em luvas após atendimento odontológico

To assess surgical and procedure glove perforations after dental care.

Avaliar as perfurações que acometem as luvas cirúrgicas e de procedimentos após o uso no tratamento odontológico.

Regeneração óssea guiada com carga imediata em zona estética: relato de caso clínico / Guided bone regeneration with immediate loading in esthetic site: a clinical case report

Os substitutos ósseos aloplásticos têm sido amplamente utilizados com o intuito de obterem da excelência nas reabilitações de zonas estéticas. O papel desses biomateriais é restituir a parede óssea vestibular e, assim, conferir a saúde e funcionalidade dos tecidos peri-implantares. A decisão do profissional pelo procedimento de colocação do implante imediato após a extração do dente é uma realidade, especialmente pela otimização do tempo, diminuição de intervenções cirúrgicas e preservação dos tecidos peri-implantares. O presente artigo relata o caso de uma paciente do sexo feminino, 36 anos de idade nele foi realizada a remoção do incisivo lateral superior do lado direito comprometido endodonticamente e instalado imediatamente um implante associado à regeneração óssea, guiada com osso bovino e membrana de barreira nos sítios com defeitos ósseos na região de colocação do implante, a qual se tratava de uma área com alta exigência estética. Após 12 meses de acompanhamento, a paciente apresenta excelente resultado estético e funcional... (AU)

The alloplastic bone substitutes have been largely used with the aim of achieving excellence in the restoration of esthetic areas. The role of these biomaterials is to restore the buccal bone wall, and thus give the health and functionality of the peri-implant tissues. The professional's decision by the procedure of implant placement immediately after the tooth extraction is a reality, especially by the optimization of time, decreased surgical interventions and preservation of peri-implant tissues. This article reports a case of a female patient, 36 years old, in which the removal of the endodontically compromised right side upper lateral incisor was performed, and an implant was immediately installed, associated with guided bone regeneration using bovine bone and membrane barrier in sites with bone defects in the area of the implant placement, which was a site with high esthetic requirement. After 12 months of follow up the patient presents excellent functional and esthetic result... (AU)

Utilização de sistema de fixação absorvível em caso de fratura mandibular em paciente pediátrico / Use of absorbable fixation system in case of mandibular fracture in pediatric patients

As fraturas faciais na infância são geralmente decorrentes de traumas de alta energia, e seu tratamento está relacionado à fase de crescimento facial. Esses tipos de traumas são objeto de atenção especial no que tange o diagnóstico e o tratamento devido a condições próprias da idade. A fixação interna estável (FIE), utilizando-se miniplacas/parafusos de titânio, pode ser utilizada com inteiro sucesso para o tratamento cirúrgico de fraturas mandibulares em crianças. Recentemente, destaca-se a utilização de materiais absorvíveis, os quais apresentam algumas vantagens sobre dispositivos metálicos em pacientes pediátricos. O sistema de fixação absorvível apresenta resultados satisfatórios em pacientes em fase de crescimento, pois não impede o desenvolvimento fisiológico dos ossos que sofreram fratura, evita a migração do material de fixação durante o período de crescimento, elimina artefatos em exames de imagem, evita sensibilidade térmica nos locais de instalação do material e elimina um segundo ato operatório para a remoção do material. Este trabalho tem por objetivo relatar um caso de fratura mandibular em paciente pediátrico, 11 anos de idade, tratado com miniplacas e parafusos absorvíveis pela equipe de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Facial do Hospital Universitário João de Barros Barreto... (AU)

Facial fractures in children are usually resulting from high-energy trauma and its treatment is related to facial growth phase. These types of traumas are object of special attention regarding the diagnosis and treatment because very conditions of age. The stable internal fixation using miniplates/titanium screws can be used with full success for the surgical treatment of mandibular fractures in children. Recently, we high light the use of absorbable materials, which exhibit certain advantages over metallic devices in pediatric patients. The absorbable fixation system shows satisfactory results in patients in the growth phase, since not prevent the physiological development of bones fractured, prevents the migration of fixing material during the growth period, eliminates artifacts in imaging studies, avoids thrmal sensitivity the installation locations of the material eliminates one second surgery for removal of the material. This study aims to report a case of mandibular fracture in a pediatric patient, 11 years old, treated with miniplates and absorbable screws by the staff of Surgery and Traumatology Buco- Maxillo-Facial University Hospital João de Barros Barreto... (AU)

Effectiveness and satisfaction evaluation of patients submitted to TMJ arthrocenthesis: a case series.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and level of satisfaction of patients who underwent TMJ arthrocentesis under local anesthesia by considering the following parameters: joint pain, mouth opening, mastication, and satisfaction. Fourteen patients (13 women and one man; mean age, 37.6 years with TMJ arthralgia were selected. The patients underwent arthrocentesis under local anesthesia, and pain intensity was measured before, during, and 1 year after treatment using a visual analog pain scale (VAS 0-100 mm). A Likert scale was used to assess patients' opinion regarding the improvement of mouth opening and mastication. After treatment, patients were questioned on levels of satisfaction provided by arthrocentesis in regard to their quality of life. At the end of 1 year, patients showed a marked improvement in their pain clinical picture (p < 0.0001). Mouth opening and mastication, evaluated separately and then correlated (R2 = 0.925, p < 0.0001), also showed a marked improvement. When questioned, all patients reported being satisfied with the treatment outcome.

Comparative study of hemodynamic changes caused by diazepam and midazolam during third molar surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

The aim of the present study was to compare hemodynamic changes using midazolam 7.5 mg and diazepam 10.0 mg during the surgical removal of symmetrically positioned third molars. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, clinical trial was carried out involving 120 patients divided into three groups: Group 1 (diazepam and placebo), Group 2 (midazolam and placebo), and Group 3 (diazepam and midazolam). Each subject underwent two surgeries on separate occasions under local anesthesia. The following parameters were assessed at five different times (T0, T1, T2, T3, and T4): systolic, diastolic, and mean blood pressure (SBP, DBP, and MBP, respectively); heart rate (HR); oxygen saturation (SpO(2)); rate pressure product (RPP); and pressure rate quotient (PRQ). Statistically significant differences were found regarding heart rate at T2 and T3 (p < 0.005) in Group 2, with a higher rate occurring during midazolam administration. Moreover, significant differences in rate pressure product were found at T2, T3, and T4 in this group, with higher values also occurring during midazolam administration. In Group 3, significant differences in diastolic blood pressure were found at T3 and T4, with higher values occurring during diazepam administration, whereas a higher heart rate occurred at T3 with midazolam. Midazolam 7.5 mg and diazepam 10.0 mg exert an influence on some hemodynamic parameters without perceptible clinical changes in healthy patients undergoing lower third molar surgery.

Effectiveness and satisfaction evaluation of patients submitted to TMJ arthrocenthesis: a case series

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and level of satisfaction of patients who underwent TMJ arthrocentesis under local anesthesia by considering the following parameters: joint pain, mouth opening, mastication, and satisfaction. Fourteen patients (13 women and one man; mean age, 37.6 years with TMJ arthralgia were selected. The patients underwent arthrocentesis under local anesthesia, and pain intensity was measured before, during, and 1 year after treatment using a visual analog pain scale (VAS 0–100 mm). A Likert scale was used to assess patients’ opinion regarding the improvement of mouth opening and mastication. After treatment, patients were questioned on levels of satisfaction provided by arthrocentesis in regard to their quality of life. At the end of 1 year, patients showed a marked improvement in their pain clinical picture (p < 0.0001). Mouth opening and mastication, evaluated separately and then correlated (R2 = 0.925, p < 0.0001), also showed a marked improvement. When questioned, all patients reported being satisfied with the treatment outcome.

Lipoma intraoral: relato de caso / Intraoral lipoma: case report

Os lipomas são as neoplasias mesenquimais mais frequentes do corpo humano, sendo raros na cavidade oral. No aspecto histopatógico, são constituídos basicamente de adipócitos maduros. Clinicamente, apresentam-se como massas nodulares, sésseis ou pedunculadas, de consistência amolecida, aspecto gelatinoso e de superfície lisa; frequentemente são assintomáticos e sem ulcerações. O presente artigo tem por objetivo relatar um caso de um lipoma na região do ventre da língua, que impedia a correta adaptação da prótese total inferior, além de trazer transtornos fonéticos à paciente, tendo sido proposto um tratamento cirúrgico através de uma biópsia excisional da lesão... (AU)

Lipomas are the most common mesenchymal neoplasms of the human body, being rare in the oral cavity. In histopatoógico aspect, consist primarily of mature adipocytes. Clinically, it presents as nodular masses, sessile or pedunculated, of soft consistency, gelatinous appearance and smooth surface; are often asymptomatic and without ulceration. This paper aims to report a case of a lipoma in the belly region of the tongue, which prevented accurate adaptation of the lower denture, and bring the patient phonetic disorders, surgical treatment was proposed through an excisional biopsy of the lesion... (AU)

Epidemiologia dos traumatismos de face em pacientes jovens no Estado do Ceará / Epidemiology of facial trauma in young patients in the State of Ceará

Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a prevalência de fraturas de ossos da face de crianças e adolescentes atendidas no Hospital Instituto Dr. José Frota, em Fortaleza- CE. Metodologia: Foi realizada a análise de prontuários dos pacientes internados no Instituto Dr. José Frota no período de janeiro de 2010 a dezembro de 2012, sendo avaliada a prevalência de fraturas de ossos da face quanto ao gênero, faixa etária, procedência, etiologia, tipo de tratamento e tempo médio de internação hospitalar. Resultados: Foram avaliados 119 prontuários. O gênero masculino foi acometido em 93 casos. Sessenta e seis pacientes foram provenientes de Fortaleza. A média de internação foi de 4,5 dias. O acidente motociclístico foi observado em 34 casos. Os ossos mais fraturados foram os ossos próprios do nariz seguidos das fraturas mandibulares. A redução incruenta foi realizada em65 casos e a redução cruenta em 44 casos. Conclusão: De acordo com a análise dos resultados foi possível concluir que os jovens com fraturas maxilofaciais têm sido tratados com técnicas menos invasivas, diminuindo desta forma o tempo de internação, com alto índice de sucesso e menores gastos hospitalares... (AU)

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of fractures of the facial bones in children and adolescents treated at the Institute Dr. José Frota, Fortaleza - CE. Methodology: The analysis of medical records of patients admitted to the Institute Dr. José Frota from January 2010 to December 2012 was performed. Being assessed the prevalence of fractures of the facial bones as gender, age, origin, etiology, type of treatment, mean length of hospital stay.Results: 119 charts were evaluated. The male was involved in 93 cases. Sixty-six patients were from Fortaleza. The mean hospital stay was 4.5 days. The motorcycle accident was observed in 34 cases. Most broken bones were the very bones of the nose followed by mandibular fractures. A closed reduction was performed in 65 cases and open reduction in 44 cases. Conclusion: According tothe analysisof the resultsit was concludedthat young people withmaxillofacialfractureshavebeentreated withless invasive techniques, thereby decreasingthe length of stay, witha high success rateand lowerhospital costs... (AU)

Fratura Blow Out tratada com acesso transconjuntival e cantotomia lateral: relato de caso / Blow Out Fracture treated with transconjunctival approach and lateral canthotomy: case report

O acesso transconjuntival com cantotomia lateral possibilita ao cirurgião adequada exposição do rebordo infraorbitário, margem lateral da órbita e assoalho orbitário, com baixo índice de complicações e excelentes resultados estéticos. Essa abordagem elimina a necessidade de incisões cutâneas na pálpebra inferior assim como suas complicações. Este trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar um caso clínico e discutir detalhes da técnica bem como suas indicações e possíveis complicações... (AU)

Transconjunctival approach with lateral canthotomy enables the surgeon adequate exposure of the infraorbital rim, the lateral margin of the orbit and orbital floor, with a low complication rate and excellent cosmetic results. This approach eliminates the need for skin incisions in the lower eyelid, as well as its complications. This work aims to present a case and discuss the technical details, as well as its indications and possible complications... (AU)

Sialocele parotídea: complicação pós-operatória de acesso retromandibular / Parotid sialocele: postoperative complication of a retromandibular approach

A sialocele parotídea é o extravasamento de saliva para os tecidos circunvizinhos à glândula parótida. Pode ser de causa idiopática, por trauma ou complicação pós-operatória do acesso retromandibular para abordagem do côndilo e ramo da mandíbula. O tratamento das fraturas de côndilo mandibular é controverso entre cirurgiões e a conduta cirúrgica vem trazendo excelentes resultados com mínimas complicações. Em casos de fratura com deslocamento medial, é absoluta a indicação de redução cirúrgica. Para tal, existem as opções de acesso intraoral, pré-auricular ou retromandibular. Este último tem a vantagem de proporcionar visão direta, porém apresenta risco de lesão ao nervo facial, formação de sialocele e fístulas salivares. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo relatar um caso clínico de sialocele parotídea como complicação pós-operatória do acesso retromandibular para redução de fratura condiliana... (AU)

The sialocele parotid is the extravation of saliva into the tissiues sorrounding the parotid gland. It may be idiopathic, trauma or postoperative complication of retromandibular approach to the condyle and mandibular ramus. The treatment of mandibular condyle fractures is controversial among surgeons, surgical management has brought excellent results with minimal complications. In cases of fracture with medial displacement is an absolute indication for surgical reduction. For this there are options: intraoral access, pre-auricular or retromandibular. The latter has the advantage of providing direct vision but has a risk of injury to the facial nerve, forming sialocele and salivary fistulas. This paper aims to report a clinical case of parotid sialocele as postoperative complication access retromandibular to condylar fracture reduction... (AU)

Pseudo-ankylosis caused by osteoma of the coronoid process.

Osteoma of the coronoid process is a rare, slow-growing tumor that can lead to restrictive mandibular movements. This paper describes a case of osteoma of the right coronoid process in a 45-year-old woman who reported progressive facial asymmetry and the loss of mandibular movements. Aspects regarding the differential diagnosis, treatment, surgical access, possible complications and postoperative follow up of the case are also discussed. The osteoma of the coronoid process is a benign tumor that can reach a significant size, causing an increase in volume, facial asymmetry, limited mouth opening and fracture of the zygomatic complex in some cases. The combination of extraoral and intraoral accesses is useful in the case of large tumors of difficult access, such as in this case reported.

Tratamento combinado de granuloma central de células gigantes através de corticoterapia e enucleação: relato de caso / Combined Treatment of central giant cell granuloma through corticotherapy and enucleation: case report

O granuloma central de células gigantes (GCCG) é uma lesão com predileção pelo sexo feminino, geralmente antes dos 30 anos, que se apresenta radiograficamente uni ou multilocular, mais frequentemente, em região anterior de mandíbula, podendo causar deslocamento dentário e reabsorção radicular, expansão ou destruição das corticais ósseas. As formas de tratamento incluem ressecção, curetagem, aplicações intralesionais de corticoides, calcitonina, interferon ou uma combinação de técnicas. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar o caso de um paciente portador de GCCG tratado através de injeções intralesionais de triancinolona seguidas de curetagem e ostectomia periférica... (AU)

Central giant cell granuloma (GCCG) is a lesion with a predilection for females, usually before the age of 30, which radiographically presents uni or multilocular, more frequently in the anterior region of the mandible, and may cause tooth displacement and root resorption, expansion or destruction of cortical bone. Forms of treatment include resection, curettage, intralesional applications of corticosteroids, calcitonin, interferon or a combination of techniques. The objective of this study is to report the case of a patient with GCCG treated with intralesional injections of triamcinolone followed by curettage and peripheral ostectomy... (AU)

Tratamento cirúrgico de assimetria facial associada ao alongamento hemimandibular: relato de caso / Surgical treatment of facial asymmetry associated with hemimandibular elongation: case report.

A hiperplasia condilar (HC) ou hiperatividade condilar é uma má condição patológica de supercrescimento no processo condilar, o que leva a uma assimetria facial anormal variável. A AH é um fenótipo da HC, caracterizada por um alongamento horizontal da hemimandíbula afetada e pode acometer o processo condilar da mandíbula, o ramo e o corpo mandibular. Métodos radiográficos e de cintilografia são comumente utilizados para o diagnóstico e o monitoramento de seus aspectos macroscópicos. Os pacientes apresentam baixa autoestima, e o desenvolvimento social é indesejável. Assim, as deformidades podem causar uma diminuição na qualidade de vida e o consequente surgimento de depressão. Diferentes tratamentos cirúrgicos são propostos na literatura, desde a simples baixa ou alta condilectomia até procedimentos mais complexos, combinando osteotomias em diferentes locais da mandíbula. O relato de caso descreve uma paciente do sexo feminino de 27 anos de idade, com alongamento hemimandibular no lado direito com a atividade do crescimento condilar. Inicialmente foi tratada com expansão rápida da maxila assistida cirurgicamente (ERMAC) e posteriormente submetida à condilectomia com plicatura do disco articular e cirurgia ortognática bimaxilar.

Condylar hyperplasia or condylar hyperactivity is a pathological overgrowth condition at the condylar process, which leads to variable abnormal facial asymmetry. HE is a phenotype of the HC characterized by a horizontal elongation of the affected hemimandible and may affect the condylar neck, the mandibular ramus and corpus. Radiological and scintigraphic methods are commonly used for diagnosis and monitoring of its macroscopic aspects. The patients present low self-esteem and social development is undesirable. Thus deformities can cause a decrease in quality of life and the consequent emergence of depression. Different surgical treatments are proposed in the literature, from simple low or high condylectomy to more complex procedures combining osteotomies in different sites of the mandible. The case report describes a 27-year-old woman patient with hemimandibular hyperplasia on the right side with activity of condylar growth, initially treated with rapid maxillary expansion surgically assisted (SARME) and subsequently submitted condylectomy with plication of the articular disc and bimaxillary orthognathic surgery.

Avaliação da integridade das luvas cirúrgicas e de procedimentos após atendimentos odontológicos / Evaluation of the integrity of surgical gloves and procedures gloves after dental procedures

O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as perfurações que acometem as luvas cirúrgicas e de procedimentos utilizadas pelos acadêmicos de Odontologia nas clínicas odontológicas da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte. Foram analisados 139 pares de luvas, utilizadas em procedimentos odontológicos realizados por 33 acadêmicos de Odontologia. A análise foi feita por meio da insuflação em água diluída em fucsina, com o uso da técnica preconizada por Xavier et al. (2006), realizada por um único examinador. Os dados foram registrados em um formulário específico adaptado de Cavalcanti et al. (2010). Os resultados foram analisados por meio dos testes do qui-quadrado e exato de Fisher, sendo adotado o nível de significância de 5%. Em relação à frequência de perfurações, 25 luvas (8,99%) apresentaram perfurações. O 8º período apresentou o maior número de perfurações (31,8%), quando comparado com o 6º (26,3%) e o 10º (12,1%) período. Os dedos das luvas com maior índice de perfurações foram o polegar e o indicador (1º e 2º dedos) com 24,0% e 40,0%, respectivamente. A ocorrência de perfurações foi maior em procedimentos de Odontopediatria (p= 0,051). Houve um maior número de perfurações na mão dominante (56,0%) do que na mão não dominante (36,0%), e apenas 6,0% em ambas as mãos. Conclui-se que houve um valor elevado de perfurações nas luvas analisadas, e a região digital, principalmente de polegares e indicadores da mão dominante, foi onde mais ocorreram as perfurações.

The present study aimed to evaluate the perforations affecting surgical gloves and procedures gloves used by dental students in dental clinics of the University of Rio Grande do Norte. We analyzed 138 pairs of gloves used in dental procedures performed by 33 dental students. The analysis was made by insufflation of fuchsin diluted in water, and the use of the technique advocated by Xavier et al. (2006), performed by a single examiner. The data recording are made on a specific form adapted from Cavalcanti et al (2010). The results were analyzed using the chi-square and Fisher's exact test, adopting a significance level of 5%. Regarding the frequency perforations, 25 gloves (8.99%) had perforations. The eighth period showed the largest number of perforations (31.8%) compared with sixth (26.3%) and tenth (12.1%) periods. The fingers of the gloves with the highest number of perforations were the thumb and forefinger (1st and 2nd toes) with 24.0% and 40.0%, respectively. The gloves used in pediatric dentistry had a significant amount of perforations (p = 0.051). There were a greater number of perforations in the dominant hand (56.0%) than non-dominant hand (36.0%) and only 6.0% on the both hands. We conclude that there was a large amount of perforations in gloves analyzed mainly on region of thumb and index of the dominant hand was where more the perforations occurred.