Reabilitação dentária anterior através da extrusão ortodôntica lenta e instalação de implante com provisionalização imediata ­ relato de caso / Anterior dental rehabilitation through slow orthodontic extrusion and implant installation with immediate prosthesis ­ case report

A remoção de um elemento dentário resulta em reabsorção óssea alveolar como consequência do processo natural de reparação, sobretudo, em região anterior. Essa reabsorção pode limitar ou até comprometer a reabilitação estética e funcional do dente perdido. Diante da previsibilidade das mudanças ocorridas no pós-extração, tem-se considerado cada vez mais a modalidade de reabilitação no mesmo instante da remoção do dente comprometido. Em casos específicos de recessão gengival e perda óssea vestibular, na presença de raiz remanescente, a Ortodontia exerce papel fundamental na adequação dos tecidos da região acometida, pois possibilita alterar a posição do osso alveolar e margem gengival, aumentando o potencial estético do caso. O objetivo desse trabalho foi demonstrar as etapas clínicas de um caso de extrusão ortodôntica lenta com o objetivo de neoformação óssea na região apical e reposicionamento coronal dos tecidos ósseo e gengival para instalação de implante imediatamente após a extração, seguido da colocação de coroa provisória imediata (AU).

Removal of a dental element results in alveolar bone resorption as a consequence of the natural repair process, especially in anterior region. This resorption may limit or even compromise the aesthetic and functional rehabilitation of the lost tooth. In view of the predictability of changes in post-extraction, the rehabilitation modality has been increasingly considered at the same time as the removal of the involved tooth. In specific cases of gingival recession and vestibular bone loss, in the presence of remaining root, orthodontics plays a fundamental role in the adequacy of the tissues of the affected region, since it allows altering the position of the alveolar bone and gingival margin, increasing the aesthetic potential of the case. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the clinical stages of a slow orthodontic extrusion with the objective of bone neoformation in the apical region and coronal repositioning of the bone and gingival tissues to implant the implant immediately after the extraction, followed by the placement of an immediate provisional crown (AU).

Maxillofacial trauma, etiology and profile of patients: an exploratory study / Traumas maxilofaciais, etiologia e perfil dos pacientes: um estudo exploratório

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the profile of patients with facial trauma admitted in a hospital located in a metropolitan area of Northeast Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional and exploratory study was performed. A total of 244 cases were in agreement with the eligibility criteria. The variables include the sociodemographic characteristics of patients, etiology, type of trauma, treatment modalities, length of stay in a hospital and quarter of care. Descriptive statistics and Cluster Analysis were performed. Results: The average age of patients was 31.16 years (SD = 15.17 years) and average hospitalization was 6.32 days (SD = 7.75 days). It was verified the automatic formation of four clusters with different profiles of patients. The variables which most contributed to the external differentiation between clusters were: length of stay in a hospital (p <0.001), etiology (p <0.001), type of facial trauma (p <0.001), presence of associated trauma (p <0.001), treatment modalities (p <0.001) and quarter of care (p <0.001). Conclusion: The most of patients were men, victims of traffic accidents, which suffered fracture of zygomatic complex and underwent surgery. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective Study.

RESUMO Objetivo: Traçar o perfil dos pacientes internados com trauma de face em um hospital localizado em região metropolitana do Nordeste do Brasil. Métodos: Tratou-se de estudo transversal e exploratório. Um total de 244 casos atendeu aos critérios de elegibilidade, sendo incluídos na amostra. As variáveis estudadas incluíram características sociodemográficas das vítimas, etiologia, tipos de traumas, modalidades de tratamento, tempo de internação e trimestre de atendimento. Foi feita estatística descritiva e análise de cluster. Resultados: A média de idade dos pacientes foi 31,16 anos (DP = 15,17 anos) e o tempo médio de internação foi de 6,32 dias (DP = 7,75 dias). Verificou-se a formação automática de quatro clusters com perfis distintos de pacientes. As variáveis que mais contribuíram para a diferenciação externa entre os clusters foram: tempo de internação (p < 0,001), etiologia (p < 0,001), tipo do trauma facial (p < 0,001), presença de trauma associado (p < 0,001), tipo de tratamento (p < 0,001) e trimestre de atendimento (p < 0,001). Conclusão: A maioria dos pacientes eram homens, vítimas de acidentes de trânsito, que apresentaram fratura do complexo zigomático, submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico. Nível de Evidência III, Estudo Retrospectivo.

Prototyping for the treatment of late zygomatic-orbital fracture: A case report.

INTRODUCTION: Zygomatic-orbital complex fractures are the most common facial traumas that can result in severe esthetic and functional sequelae. Surgical correction of these fractures is a delicate approach and prototyping is an excellent tool to facilitate this procedure. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 27-year-old man, a motorcycle accident victim, was hospitalized in the intensive care unit for 30days. After this period, facial fractures were treated surgically, leaving sequelae such as enophthalmos, dystopia and loss of projection of the zygomatic arch. A second intervention was planned after one year for reconstruction of the orbit with the help of prototyping. Better outcomes were achieved than in the first intervention. DISCUSSION: This report permits to compare the result of conventional surgery and the use of a prototype in the same patient. Noticeably better outcomes were achieved with the second approach. Prototyping made the surgical procedure more predictable and reduced operative time because of the possibility of using preshaped titanium plates. CONCLUSIONS: Prototyping was found to be an excellent option to overcome the deficiencies of the conventional technique, recovering the functional and esthetic characteristics of the patient's face and ensuring a markedly satisfactory outcome.

MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA, ETIOLOGY AND PROFILE OF PATIENTS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the profile of patients with facial trauma admitted in a hospital located in a metropolitan area of Northeast Brazil. METHODS: A cross-sectional and exploratory study was performed. A total of 244 cases were in agreement with the eligibility criteria. The variables include the sociodemographic characteristics of patients, etiology, type of trauma, treatment modalities, length of stay in a hospital and quarter of care. Descriptive statistics and Cluster Analysis were performed. RESULTS: The average age of patients was 31.16 years (SD = 15.17 years) and average hospitalization was 6.32 days (SD = 7.75 days). It was verified the automatic formation of four clusters with different profiles of patients. The variables which most contributed to the external differentiation between clusters were: length of stay in a hospital (p <0.001), etiology (p <0.001), type of facial trauma (p <0.001), presence of associated trauma (p <0.001), treatment modalities (p <0.001) and quarter of care (p <0.001). CONCLUSION: The most of patients were men, victims of traffic accidents, which suffered fracture of zygomatic complex and underwent surgery. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective Study.

OBJETIVO: Traçar o perfil dos pacientes internados com trauma de face em um hospital localizado em região metropolitana do Nordeste do Brasil. MÉTODOS: Tratou-se de estudo transversal e exploratório. Um total de 244 casos atendeu aos critérios de elegibilidade, sendo incluídos na amostra. As variáveis estudadas incluíram características sociodemográficas das vítimas, etiologia, tipos de traumas, modalidades de tratamento, tempo de internação e trimestre de atendimento. Foi feita estatística descritiva e análise de cluster. RESULTADOS: A média de idade dos pacientes foi 31,16 anos (DP = 15,17 anos) e o tempo médio de internação foi de 6,32 dias (DP = 7,75 dias). Verificou-se a formação automática de quatro clusters com perfis distintos de pacientes. As variáveis que mais contribuíram para a diferenciação externa entre os clusters foram: tempo de internação (p < 0,001), etiologia (p < 0,001), tipo do trauma facial (p < 0,001), presença de trauma associado (p < 0,001), tipo de tratamento (p < 0,001) e trimestre de atendimento (p < 0,001). CONCLUSÃO: A maioria dos pacientes eram homens, vítimas de acidentes de trânsito, que apresentaram fratura do complexo zigomático, submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico. Nível de Evidência III, Estudo Retrospectivo.

Additive Manufacturing for Surgical Planning of Mandibular Fracture.

Currently, imaging techniques such as Computed Tomography with three-dimensional reconstruction (3D) and Magnetic Resonances are being routinely used in pre-surgical planning in all fields of medicine. Nowadays, virtual three-dimensional images, commonly displayed on two-dimensional surfaces, such as the computer screen, can be used to produce rapidly prototyped models, with excellent dimensional accuracy and fine reproduction of anatomical structures, providing professionals with the ability to use the biomodel in planning and simulating medical and dental procedures (oral and maxillofacial surgery, making individualized facial implants and prostheses, measurements and previous adaptations of prefabricated fixation plates), thus contributing to considerable reductions in surgical time and consequently the duration of anesthesia, minimizing infection risks and reducing hospital costs. In this report, we describe a case of surgical planning and treatment of bilateral atrophic mandibular fracture, in which, for surgical planning, authors used Rapid Prototyping as an adjunct tool, considering the advantages already outlined.

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.

Aggressive multilocular osteoblastoma in the mandible: a rare and difficult case to diagnose.

Osteoblastoma is a benign neoplasia and is uncommon in the jaws. In some cases, this lesion presents extremely aggressive local characteristics and is termed aggressive osteoblastoma. Because the clinical, radiographic and histopathologic characteristics are similar to those of a variety of benign and malignant tumors, it poses a diagnostic dilemma. This report presents a case of an aggressive osteoblastoma in the mandible and discusses the differential diagnosis of this lesion. A 13-year-old white male sought the Stomatology Clinic at the State University of Paraíba, Campina Grande, PB, Brazil, complaining of asymptomatic swelling on the left side of his face. Cone-beam computerized tomography showed a multilocular, hypodense bone lesion, located in the body of the left mandible and lower third of the ascending ramus. The initial diagnostic hypothesis was juvenile ossifying fibroma or osteosarcoma. After histopathologic examination, the final diagnosis was aggressive osteoblastoma. Surgical resection with a safety margin was performed. There was no evidence of recurrence after a follow-up period of 4 years.

Aggressive Multilocular Osteoblastoma in the Mandible: A Rare and Difficult Case to Diagnose

Osteoblastoma is a benign neoplasia and is uncommon in the jaws. In some cases, this lesion presents extremely aggressive local characteristics and is termed aggressive osteoblastoma. Because the clinical, radiographic and histopathologic characteristics are similar to those of a variety of benign and malignant tumors, it poses a diagnostic dilemma. This report presents a case of an aggressive osteoblastoma in the mandible and discusses the differential diagnosis of this lesion. A 13-year-old white male sought the Stomatology Clinic at the State University of Paraíba, Campina Grande, PB, Brazil, complaining of asymptomatic swelling on the left side of his face. Cone-beam computerized tomography showed a multilocular, hypodense bone lesion, located in the body of the left mandible and lower third of the ascending ramus. The initial diagnostic hypothesis was juvenile ossifying fibroma or osteosarcoma. After histopathologic examination, the final diagnosis was aggressive osteoblastoma. Surgical resection with a safety margin was performed. There was no evidence of recurrence after a follow-up period of 4 years.

O osteoblastoma é uma neoplasia benigna e incomum nos maxilares. Em alguns casos esta lesão apresenta características locais extremamente agressivas, sendo denominada osteoblastoma agressivo. Devido às características clínicas, radiográficas e histopatológicas serem similares a uma variedade de tumores benignos e malignos, o seu diagnóstico é um dilema. Este relato apresenta o caso de um osteoblastoma agressivo na mandíbula e discute o diagnóstico diferencial desta lesão. Paciente, branco, 13 anos de idade, foi atendido na Clínica de Estomatologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande, PB, Brasil, queixando-se de aumento de volume assintomático do lado esquerdo de sua face. A tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico revelou uma lesão óssea hipodensa multilocular, localizada no corpo do lado esquerdo da mandíbula e no terço inferior do ramo ascendente da mandíbula. A hipótese diagnóstica foi de fibroma ossificante juvenil e osteosarcoma. Após exame histopatológico, o diagnóstico final foi osteoblastoma agressivo. Foi realizada ressecção cirúrgica com margem de segurança. Não houve sinais de recorrência após 4 anos de acompanhamento.

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Mimicking an Oroantral Fistula: A Case Report

Introduction: Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is one of the most frequent malignant salivary gland tumors, which commonly affects the minor salivary glands of the mouth and is rare in the nose and paranasal sinuses. In the maxillary sinus, ACC can mimic inflammatory diseases and has a poor prognosis. Objective: To report a case of a 50-year-old man with ACC of the maxillary sinus whose clinical findings in the alveolar ridge mimicked an oroantral fistula. Case Report: An excisional biopsy was performed and histopathologic analysis revealed ACC. Lung metastases and residual tumor in the maxillary sinus were detected by imaging methods. In view of the poor general health of the patient, no new surgical intervention was performed and he was only treated by radiotherapy and follow-up. Conclusion: Although rare in the maxillary sinus, ACC should be included in the differential diagnosis of lesions affecting this site...

Adenoid cystic carcinoma mimicking an oroantral fistula: a case report.

Introduction Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is one of the most frequent malignant salivary gland tumors, which commonly affects the minor salivary glands of the mouth and is rare in the nose and paranasal sinuses. In the maxillary sinus, ACC can mimic inflammatory diseases and has a poor prognosis. Objective To report a case of a 50-year-old man with ACC of the maxillary sinus whose clinical findings in the alveolar ridge mimicked an oroantral fistula. Case Report An excisional biopsy was performed and histopathologic analysis revealed ACC. Lung metastases and residual tumor in the maxillary sinus were detected by imaging methods. In view of the poor general health of the patient, no new surgical intervention was performed and he was only treated by radiotherapy and follow-up. Conclusion Although rare in the maxillary sinus, ACC should be included in the differential diagnosis of lesions affecting this site.

Situações de emergências médicas em consultório odontológico: Avaliação das tomadas de decisões / Medical emergency situations in the dental office: an evaluation of decision making

Objetivo: avaliar o nível de conhecimento dos alunos de odontologia sobre as principais síndromes emergenciais que ocorrem em consultório odontológico. Métodos: realizada com alunos de odontologia de uma escola pública no estado da Paraíba, com uma abordagem quantitativa de caráter descritivo e transversal avaliando-se cento e onze alunos matriculados entre o 5º e o 10º período por meio de questionário com perguntas objetivas. Resultados: a média de acertos foi de 60,27%; os alunos do 9° período acertaram 54,5%, e os do 10° atingiram 66% (os menores e maiores índices respectivamente); 22,5% do total de alunos participaram de estágios hospitalares, obtendo média de acerto de 64,7%, enquanto os que não participaram acertaram 58,9%. Relativo ao conhecimento específico da manobra de ressuscitação cardiorrespiratória (RCR), o índice de acertos atingiu 24,3%. Conclusões: observou-se um nível de conhecimento relativamente menor dos alunos que não frequentaram estágios hospitalares, demostrando a relevância dessa atividade para os cirurgiões-dentistas, devendo, pois, a comunidade odontológica tomar conhecimento da preparação dos profissionais e da educação continuada a esse respeito, implementando disciplinas que acompanhem o aluno durante o curso, ensinando-o a lidar com emergências, eliminando a dependência do estágio hospitalar para adquirir o conhecimento, uma vez que tais síndromes podem ocorrer em qualquer especialidade odontológica.

Objective: To assess dental students' level of knowledge of the main emergency syndromes that occur in the dental office. Methods: Study conducted by dental students in a public school in the state of Paraíba using a descriptive and cross-sectional quantitative approach. one hundred and eleven students enrolled in periods 5 to 10 were evaluated by a questionnaire containing objective questions. Results: The mean score was 60.27%; the students in period 9 correctly answered 54.5% of the questions and the corresponding figure for those in period 10 was 66% (the lowest and highest hit rates, respectively); 22.5% of the students were on a hospital internship, and their average score was 64.7%, compared with the average score of 58.9% of those not on such an internship. Concerning the specific knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers, the hit rate was 24.3%. Conclusions: There was a relatively lower level of knowledgesistêmiamong the students not on a hospital internship, which indicates the importance of this activity for dental surgeons. The dental community should take note of the necessary professional training and continuing education in this regard by implementing disciplines to accompany the students throughout their course, teaching them how to deal with emergencies, and eliminating their dependence on the hospital internship for acquiring knowledge, since such syndromes can occur in any branch of dentistry.

Cisto nasolabial: relato de caso / Nasolabial cyst: case report

Considerado como lesão pouco frequente e de etiologia ainda desconhecida, o cisto nasolabial é de natureza não odontogênica e ocorre na região correspondente à asa do nariz comprometendo apenas tecidos moles. Estes cistos são frequentemente assintomáticos e geralmente promovem a elevação da asa do nariz. O presente artigo trata de um caso de cisto nasolabial em um paciente do sexo masculino, com 34 anos de idade, que foi encaminhado a clínica de Estomatologia no departamento de odontologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, para avaliação de aumento de volume envolvendo região paranasal e zigomática esquerda...

The nasolabial cyst is considered an uncommon lesion with an unknown non-odontogenic etiology, involving only the soft tissues close to the nasal ing.. These cysts are frequently asymptomatic and usually lift the nasal wing. The aim of this article is to report a clinical case of nasolabial cyst in a 34 year-old male patient, referred to the stomatology departament at the Dental College of Paraiba State Universty, due to the swelling in the left paranasal and zigomatic area...

An in vitro evaluation of rigid internal fixation techniques for sagittal split ramus osteotomies: advancement surgery.

PURPOSE: This in vitro investigation was developed with the purpose of comparing the biomechanical features of 3 different methods of rigid internal fixation for sagittal split ramus osteotomies for mandibular advancement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Rigid internal fixation techniques included a 4-hole plate and 4 monocortical screws (miniplate group), a 4-hole plate and 4 monocortical screws with 1 additional bicortical positional screw (hybrid group), and 3 bicortical positional screws in a traditional inverted-L pattern (inverted-L group). Screws and miniplates were made of titanium and from a 2.0-mm system (MDT, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil). Sixty polyurethane replicas of human hemimandibles (Nacional, Jaú, SP, Brazil) were used as substrates, simulating a 5-mm advancement surgery by a sagittal split ramus osteotomy. They were adapted to a test support, and were submitted to lateral torsional forces on the buccal molar surface and vertical cantilever loading on the incisal edge by an Instron 4411 mechanical testing unit (Instron, Norwood, MA) for recording peak loading at 1 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm, and 10 mm of displacement. Each group was formed by 10 replicas, subjected to a linear noncyclical testing only once. Means and standard deviation were analyzed using analysis of variance and Tukey tests, with a 5% level of significance. Testing failures were also recorded. RESULTS: The miniplate group showed lowest load peak scores (P < .01) when compared with the other fixation techniques, irrespective of the direction of force. The inverted-L group showed higher resistance (P < .01) than the hybrid group when vertical forces were applied. For molar load, the hybrid and inverted-L groups showed no significant difference. CONCLUSIONS: For mandibular advancement surgery of 5 mm, it was concluded that the rigid internal fixation technique for sagittal split ramus osteotomies based on 3 bicortical screws in the inverted-L pattern was the most stable in a laboratory environment. Furthermore, the results suggested that installation of a bicortical positional screw in the retromolar region may significantly optimize the resistance of the miniplate and monocortical screw fixation.

Diretrizes 2007 da American Heart Association para a prevenção de endocardite infecciosa / 2007 guidelines of the American Heart Association for prevention of infective endocarditis

A American Heart Association (AHA) publicou, em 2007, novas orientações para a prevenção de endocardite infecciosa, restringindo as indicações para um pequeno grupo de patologias cardíacas, em pacientes submetidos a procedimentos odontológicos invasivos. O objetivo deste artic1e é divulgar essas diretrizes para os dentistas.

The American Heart Association (AHA) published, in 2007, new guidelines for prevention on infective endocarditis, restricting the indications to a small group of cardiac pathologic conditions, in patients submitted to invasive dental procedures. The aim of this article is to divulge theses guidelines to the dentists.

Osteonecrose associada ao uso de bifosfonatos em pacientes submetidos a implantes osseointegráveis / Bifosfonate related osteonecrosis in patients who underwent osseointegrated implants

A Implantodontia tem passado por uma intensa popularização e, conseqüentemente, por um crescente número de complicações, sendo uma dessas a necrose avascular dos maxilares em pacientes usuários de bifosfonatos. Em 1995 foi relatado o primeiro caso de falha de implantes em paciente usuário dessa medicação; entretanto, somente em 2003 ela foi associada ao quadro de osteonecrose, cujas causas ainda permanecem desconhecidas. Essa condição patológica apresenta um mau prognóstico e vem crescendo em incidência. Esse trabalho tem por objetivo orientar cirurgiões-dentistas que realizam cirurgias, incluindo os implantes dentários, quanto aos fatores e procedimentos de risco, bem como quanto às formas utilizadas para o tratamento dessa alteração.

Reconstrução de assoalho de órbita com malha de titânio em fratura do tipo Blow-Out / Reconstruction of orbital floor on Blow-Out fracture with titanium mesh

O diagnóstico e tratamento das fraturas de órbita sempre foi um desafio. Atualmente, com o advento da tomografia computadorizada, tornou-se mais fácil seu diagnóstico e planejamento cirúrgico. Alterações estéticas e funcionais como diplopia, distopia, enoftalmia e déficit de motilidade podem estar associadas a estas fraturas. Durante décadas, muitos materiais vêm sendo desenvolvidos e utilizados para essa abordagem, dentre esses, a malha de titânio, que tem sido empregada com sucesso, obtendo resultados satisfatórios na regressão dos sinais e sintomas e proporcionando um correto restabelecimento da anatomia e função. O presente caso clínico relata o tratamento de visão dupla pós-traumática, associada à fratura de órbita tipo Blow-Out diagnosticada por meio de tomografia computadorizada em cortes coronais, através da aplicação de malha de titânio com acesso transconjuntival na reconstrução do assoalho de órbita.

The diagnosis and treatment of orbital fractures has always been a challenge. Nowadays, with the computed tomography scans, diagnosis and surgical planning have become easier. Esthetic changes and functional disturbances such as diplopia, distopia, enophthalmos and motility deficit can be related to these fractures. For decades, different materiaIs have been developed and used in their treatment, such as titanium mesh, which have been employed successfully, promoting satisfactory results in the regression of the signs and symptoms, also restoring orbital anatomy and function. This case report aims to relate the treatment of diplopia post traumatic in Blow-Out fracture diagnostic by CT coronal imaging, using titanium mesh through transconjunctival approach in floor orbital reconstruction.

Eletrocauterização de hemangioma bucal: caso clínico / Eletrocaurerization of buccal hemangioma: case report

Os autores apresentam o caso clínico de uma lesão localizada na comissura labial direita, em uma mulher de 38 anos, com quatro anos de duração. As características clínicas consistiam em um nódulo exofítico arroxeado, medindo cerca de 1,5 centímetros de diâmetro, isquêmica após compressão, confirmando o diagnóstico clínico de hemangioma. A remoção cirúrgica através da eletrocauterização demonstrou ser uma excelente técnica para pequenas lesões de hemangioma oral, como esta relatada, promovendo cicatrização normal e sendo bem tolerada pelo paciente

Recursos imaginológicos no diagnóstico de neoplasias óssea malígnas do complexobucal e maxilofacial / Imaginologic resources in the diagnosis of malignants bony neoplasias of the oral and maxillofacial complex

As neoplasias ósseas malignas se apresentam sob diversas formas e, na maioria dos casos, por serem assintomáticas e de crescimento rápido, são detectadas já em estágios avançados, o que aumenta o porte da cirurgia e piora o prognóstico do paciente. Este trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar os diversos recursos imaginológicos que podem ser utilizados para o diagnóstico precoce e estadiamento das neoplasias malignas do complexo bucal e maxilofacial, bem como as limitações e indicações de cada exame, sempre procurando estabelecer um protocolo eficaz e acessível para o paciente, além de tornar a cirurgia mais conservadora e adequada a cada caso

Tendências de abordagens cirúrgicas no tratamento de ameloblastomas / Surgical approaches trends on treatment of ameloblastoma

Os ameloblastomas são tumores odontogênicos, localmente invasivos, de crescimento lento e comportamento único. Sua etiologia não foi ainda bem definida e as formas de tratamento são discutidas devido às altas taxas de recidivas e às complicações pós-operatórias. Os autores apresentam, através de uma revisão de literatura, as atuais abordagens cirúrgicas para seu tratamento