Temporomandibular joint disorders as the only manifestation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a case report.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a term used to include all chronic childhood arthritis of unknown etiology. It is characterized by chronic inflammation persisting for at least 6 weeks, beginning before 16 years of age. The characteristics present are chronic synovitis, arthralgia, impaired joint mobility in at least one joint, and erosion with destruction of cartilage and subchondral bone, that could be associated or not with systemic involvement, according to each subtype of the disease. During the pathologic process, the temporomandibular joint can be involved by the juvenile idiopathic arthritis, resulting in severe mandibular dysfunction, with higher frequency in female patients. Initially, these lesions can show minor alterations like flattening of the condyle, erosions, and evolve to severe lesions, like destruction of the head of the condyle. We report a case of male patient who had destruction of both condyles, as a result from juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Proposed mechanisms to explain the juvenile idiopathic arthritis was reviewed. In this report the patient did not have pain or inflammatory process, and the temporomandibular diseases was the only manifestation.

Temporomandibular joint disorders as the only manifestation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a case report / Comprometimento da articulação temporomandibular como única manifestação da artrite idiopática juvenil: um relato de caso

ABSTRACT Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a term used to include all chronic childhood arthritis of unknown etiology. It is characterized by chronic inflammation persisting for at least 6 weeks, beginning before 16 years of age. The characteristics present are chronic synovitis, arthralgia, impaired joint mobility in at least one joint, and erosion with destruction of cartilage and subchondral bone, that could be associated or not with systemic involvement, according to each subtype of the disease. During the pathologic process, the temporomandibular joint can be involved by the juvenile idiopathic arthritis, resulting in severe mandibular dysfunction, with higher frequency in female patients. Initially, these lesions can show minor alterations like flattening of the condyle, erosions, and evolve to severe lesions, like destruction of the head of the condyle. We report a case of male patient who had destruction of both condyles, as a result from juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Proposed mechanisms to explain the juvenile idiopathic arthritis was reviewed. In this report the patient did not have pain or inflammatory process, and the temporomandibular diseases was the only manifestation.

RESUMO Artrite idiopática juvenil é um termo usado para incluir toda artrite infantil crônica de etiologia desconhecida. É caracterizada por uma inflamação crônica, que persiste por pelo menos 6 semanas, com início antes dos 16 anos de idade. As características presentes são sinovite crônica, artralgia, mobilidade articular diminuída em pelo menos uma articulação, e erosão com destruição da cartilagem e do osso subcondral, podendo ser associada ou não com o envolvimento sistêmico, de acordo com cada subtipo da doença. Durante o processo patológico, a articulação temporomandibular pode ser envolvida pela artrite idiopática juvenil, resultando em disfunção mandibular severa, com maior frequência em pacientes do sexo feminino. Inicialmente, estas lesões podem mostrar pequenas alterações, como achatamento do côndilo e erosões, e evoluir para lesões graves, como a destruição da cabeça do côndilo. Relatou-se o caso de um paciente do sexo masculino, que apresentou destruição de ambos os côndilos, como resultado da artrite idiopática juvenil. Os mecanismos para explicar a artrite idiopática juvenil foram revisados na literatura. Neste relato de caso, o paciente não apresentou dor e nem processo inflamatório, sendo o comprometimento da articulação temporomandibular a única manifestação.

Extensive epidermoid cyst of the submental region.

Epidermoid cysts are malformations that are rarely observed in the submental region. Imaging has an important role in surgical planning according to the size and location of the cyst in relation to geniohyoid and mylohyoid muscles. This article reports the case of a 15-year-old female patient complaining of submental swelling. The differential diagnosis included infection, tumor, ranula, and abnormalities during embryonic development. The lesion was surgically excised using an extra-oral approach. The histopathological examination revealed a cyst wall lined with stratified squamous epithelium with the presence of several horny scales consistent with the diagnosis of an epidermoid cyst. No recurrences were found after 1 year of follow-up.

Distintas manifestações do tumor odontogênico cístico calcificante / Different manifestations of calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor

O tumor odontogênico cístico calcificante normalmente se manifesta como uma massa indolor, de crescimento lento, que acomete tanto a maxila como a mandíbula, tendo predileção pelo segmento anterior (área dos incisivos e caninos). Geralmente, ocorre em adultos jovens, na terceira a quarta década de vida, sem preferência por gênero. Imagens de tomografia computadorizada revelaram características importantes não detectadas na radiografia panorâmica, tais como fenestração, calcificação e estruturas dentiformes. A característica microscópica típica dessa lesão é a presença de células epiteliais aberrantes anucleadas, em quantidades variáveis, denominadas "células fantasmas". Também se pode encontrar dentina displásica e, ocasionalmente, os cistos estão associados a tecido dentário duro, semelhante ao odontoma. O tratamento do tumor odontogênico cístico calcificante incluiu simples enucleação e curetagem. O objetivo deste trabalho foi mostrar duas manifestações diferentes do tumor odontogênico cístico calcificante, em que a tomografia computadorizada, associada às características clínicas, foi ferramenta importante para o diagnóstico, o planejamento cirúrgico e o acompanhamento dos pacientes.

The calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor normally presents as a painless, slow-growing mass, involving both maxilla and mandible, primarily the anterior segment (incisor/canine area). It generally affects young adults in the third to fourth decades, with no gender predilection. Computerized tomography images revealed important characteristics that were not detected by panoramic radiography, such as fenestration, calcification and tooth-like structures. The typical microscopic feature of this lesion is the presence of variable amounts of aberrant epithelial cells, without nuclei, which are named "ghost cells". In addition, dysplastic dentine can be found and occasionally the cyst can be associated with an area of dental hard tissue formation resembling an odontoma. The treatment for calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor involves simple enucleation and curettage. The purpose of this article is to present two different manifestation of calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor in which computerized tomography, associated to clinical features, served as an important tool for diagnosis, adequate surgical planning and follow-up of patients.

Different manifestations of calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor.

The calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor normally presents as a painless, slow-growing mass, involving both maxilla and mandible, primarily the anterior segment (incisor/canine area). It generally affects young adults in the third to fourth decades, with no gender predilection. Computerized tomography images revealed important characteristics that were not detected by panoramic radiography, such as fenestration, calcification and tooth-like structures. The typical microscopic feature of this lesion is the presence of variable amounts of aberrant epithelial cells, without nuclei, which are named "ghost cells". In addition, dysplastic dentine can be found and occasionally the cyst can be associated with an area of dental hard tissue formation resembling an odontoma. The treatment for calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor involves simple enucleation and curettage. The purpose of this article is to present two different manifestation of calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor in which computerized tomography, associated to clinical features, served as an important tool for diagnosis, adequate surgical planning and follow-up of patients.

Maxillary reconstruction with particulate bone graft and titanium mesh: a treatment option for large complex odontoma of the maxilla.

Odontomas are the most common type of odontogenic tumor and are generally asymptomatic. The purpose of this paper was to describe the case of a complex odontoma in a patient who had asymptomatic swelling in the central maxillary region, along with unerupted central and lateral incisors. In this case, surgical excision of the lesion was performed and an iliac bone graft was introduced into the defect area with a titanium mesh covering up the grafted harvesting bone. After 2 years of followup, no recurrence was identified. Patient followup is still in progress to evaluate bone graft resorption, and the patient awaits complete bone development. Oral rehabilitation with an osseointegrated titanium implant is expected in the future. An option of the large complex odontoma treatment is discussed.

Processos proliferativos gengivais não neoplásicos em paciente sob tratamento ortodôntico / Non-neoplastic proliferative gingival processes in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment

INTRODUÇÃO: a aparatologia ortodôntica dificulta a higiene bucal e pode contribuir para a formação de lesões gengivais, como os processos proliferativos gengivais não neoplásicos. Essas lesões, dependendo de alguns fatores - como o tempo de evolução, constituintes histopatológicos e condições bucais -, podem ser reversíveis, em alguns casos, por meio da orientação sobre higiene bucal e da terapia periodontal básica. Entretanto, na maioria das vezes há necessidade de tratamento cirúrgico. OBJETIVO: o propósito deste trabalho é relatar o caso de uma paciente portadora de aparatologia ortodôntica fixa que apresentou duas lesões gengivais distintas, diagnosticadas como granuloma piogênico e hiperplasia gengival inflamatória. Foram discutidas as características clínicas e histopatológicas, incidência e frequência, modalidades terapêuticas e prevenção de ambas as lesões, demonstrando a importância do encaminhamento do material colhido ao exame histopatológico, dada a possibilidade de diversas hipóteses diagnósticas. Em ambas as lesões foi realizada a exérese cirúrgica. RESULTADOS: a lesão na arcada superior, diagnosticada como granuloma piogênico, apresentou recorrência, sendo necessária terapia periodontal básicae repetiçãodoprocedimento cirúrgico. Alesão na arcada inferior foi diagnosticada como hiperplasia gengival, sendo removida cirurgicamente e acompanhada clinicamente, com prescrição de orientação da higiene bucal ao paciente.

INTRODUCTION: Orthodontic appliances render oral hygiene difficult and may contribute to the development of gingival lesions such as non-neoplastic proliferative gingival processes. These lesions, depending on such factors as development time, histopathological components and oral conditions may be reversible in some cases - through oral hygiene advice and basic periodontal therapy. In most cases, however, surgical treatment is required. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this paper is to report the case of a patient using fixed orthodontic appliance who presented with two distinct gingival lesions diagnosed as pyogenic granuloma and inflammatory gingival hyperplasia. The clinical and histopathological features, incidence and frequency, treatment modalities and prevention of both lesions were discussed, highlighting the importance of submitting the material collected from the lesions to histopathological examination given the possibility of different diagnostic hypotheses. Surgical excision was performed on both lesions. The upper arch lesion, diagnosed as pyogenic granuloma, relapsed, which led us to provide basic periodontal therapy and repeat the surgical procedures. RESULTS: The lesion in the lower arch, diagnosed as gingival hyperplasia, was surgically removed and followed up clinically, whereas the patient was instructed to perform proper oral hygiene.

Recidiva de cisto dermoide congênito de localização paramediana / Recurrence of congenital dermoid cyst of paramedian location

Introdução: O cisto dermoide é um cisto de desenvolvimento incomum na face e envolve mais frequentemente o assoalho bucal. A maioria das lesões ocorre em adultos jovens, com ligeira predileção pelo gênero masculino. As lesões neonatais e em crianças são extremamente raras. Manifesta-se como tumefação flutuante, assintomática e de crescimento lento e progressivo, atingindo dimensões variadas. Sua cápsula pode conter um ou mais anexos cutâneos, como glândulas sebáceas, pêlos ou unhas. O tratamento é cirúrgico, através de enucleação, sendo sua recidiva incomum. O aspecto clínico, histopatológico, diagnóstico diferencial e tratamento de um caso de cisto dermoide congênito, e de sua recidiva, são discutidos pelos autores.

Introduction: The dermoid cyst is a cyst of unusual development in the face and more often involves the mouth floor. Most injuries occur in young adults with a slight predilection for males. Lesions in neonatal and children are extremely rare. It manifests as swelling floating asymptomatic and slow-growing and progressive, reaching dimensions. His capsule may contain one or more skin appendages such as sebaceous glands, hair or nails. The treatment is surgical, by enucleation, and its recurrence uncommon. The clinical appearance, histopathology, differential diagnosis and treatment of a case of congenital dermoid cyst, and its recurrence, are discussed by the authors.

Avaliação comparativa entre duas técnicas cirúrgicas empregada para remoção de tórus mandibular: relato de casos / Comparative evaluation of two surgical techniques applied to remove mandibular torus: case reports

Tórus são lesões não patológicas que acometem ossos maxilares. Sua remoção cirúrgica é indicada quando este se torna ulcerado por traumatismos locais insidiosos ou quando se configura um problema durante as reabilitações protéticas. Realizamos, neste estudo, uma avaliação comparativa entre duas técnicas cirúrgicas empregadas para remoção do tórus mandibulares com finalidade protética...

Tori are non pathological lesions that involve maxilary bones. Their surgical removal is indicated when this became ulcerated by insidious local trauma or when there is a problem during prosthetic rehabiblitation. The main goal of this study was to evaluate two different surgical technique applied to remove the mandibular...

Use of retinoids in the treatment of oral leukoplakia: a review / Uso de retinoides no tratamento de leucoplasias bucais: revisão

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to review the literature regarding the topical use of the retinoids in the treatment of oral leukoplakia, discussing their mechanisms of action, indications, effectiveness, and adverse effects. DISCUSSION: Leukoplakia is defined as white lesion in oral mucous membrane that cannot be characterized as any other entity and it has potential for malignancy. It does not present specific histological pattern. Due to its potential for malignancy and high prevalence, dentists should know how to diagnose and treat it correctly. The retinoids are chemopreventive agents derived from the vitamin A. They could be either natural or synthetic and their main role is to suppress cellular mitosis. Retinoid derivatives have been used as agents for chemoprevention of malignant transformation of leukoplakias due to its potential effect on the control of the differentiation and proliferation of the epithelial cells, as well as their induction of apoptosis. CONCLUSION: The topical use of retinoids to treat oral leukoplakia is safe, convenient and effective, with minor side effects than the systemic administration.

OBJETIVO: A proposta deste artigo é revisar a literatura referente ao uso de retinoides no tratamento de lecoplasiasbucais e discutir o mecanismo de ação, indicações, efetividade e efeitos adversos. DISCUSSÃO: Leucoplasia é definida como lesão branca na mucosa bucal que não pode ser caracterizada como qualquer outra entidade e tem potencial de malignização. Não apresenta padrão histológico específico e, por causa de seu potencial de malignização e alta prevalência, os cirurgiões-dentistas devem conhecer como diagnosticá-la e tratá-la corretamente. Os retinoidestêm sido usados como agentes quimio-profiláticos para a transformação maligna das leucoplasias por seu efeito potencial no controle da diferenciação e proliferação da células epiteliais, bem como capazes de indução de apoptose. CONCLUSÃO: O uso tópico de retinoides para tratar leucoplasias é seguro, conveniente e efetivo, com efeitos colaterais menores do que na administração sistêmica.

Sorriso gengival: cirurgia ressectiva coadjuvante à estética dental / Gingival smile: resective surgery coadjuvant to the dental

Objetivo: relatar um caso de uma paciente que apresentou relação desarmônica entre o sorriso gengival - também causado pela presença da linha labial alta e, pela discrepância entre o comprimento curto das coroas clínicas dos dentes ântero-superiores. Descrição do caso: foram discutidas as vantagens, desvantagens, benefícios, indicações, contra-indicações, descrição da técnica de gengivectomia e a relação de harmonia entre estética dental e gengival. Conclusão: a cirurgia ressectiva gengival (gengivectomia) é um procedimento efetivo coadjuvante na adequação gengival em relação à estética dental, visando não apenas o resultado estético satisfatório, como também a manutenção salutar do periodonto.

Aim: report a case of the patient who presented relationship disharmonic between gingival smiles - also caused by presence of the high line lip - and discrepancy between the short lengths of the anterior superior teeth clinical crowns. Case description: the advantages, disadvantages, benefits, indications, contraindications, description of the gingivectomy technique and the harmony relationship between dental and gingival esthetics were discussed. Conclusion: gingival resective surgery (gingivectomy) is a co adjuvant effective procedure at the gingival conditioning reference to the dental esthetic, with purpose not only satisfactory esthetic results, how also the periodontal healthy maintenance.

Dificuldade no diagnóstico de osteoblastoma atípico de face: relato de caso / Difficulty in diagnosing atypical osteoblastoma of the face: case report

Introdução: Osteoblastoma é um tumor benigno rara do osso, ocorrendo geralmente em vértebras, ossos longo tubulares. Sua ocorrência na região craniofacial é extremamente rara, especialmente nas áreas nasal e paranasal. Relato do Caso: Nós relatamos um caso atípico de osteoblastoma do seio maxilar com envolvimento de palato duro e estruturas nasal. Características clínicas e radiológicas foram inconclusivas, com padrão de tomografia computadorizada (TC) atípicos que foi sugestiva de vários lesões fibro-ósseas (LFO) como a displasia fibrosa, displasia cementificante, fibroma cemento ossificante. Exames histopatológicas revelou osteoblastoma. Comentários Finais: Dada as imagens de TC atípicas e o enorme envolvimento facial, diagnósticos diferenciais de tais lesões devem ser cuidadosamente avaliados sobre aparência radiográfico e critérios histológicos.

Introduction: Osteoblastoma is a rare benign tumor of the bone, usually occurring in vertebrae and in long tubular bones. Its occurrence in the craniofacial region is extremely rare, especially in the nasal and paranasal areas. Case Report: We report an atypical case of osteoblastoma of the maxillary sinus with involvement of hard palate and nasal structures. Clinical and radiological features were inconclusive, with atypical computed tomography (CT) pattern that was suggestive of various fibrous osseous lesions (FOL) like fibrous dysplasia, cementifying dysplasia, cemento-ossifying fibroma. Final Comments: Given the anomalous CT features and massive facial involvement, differential diagnoses of such lesions must be carefully evaluated regarding radiographic appearance and histological criteria.

Osteochondroma of the temporomandibular joint: a case report.

Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle has been found in the oral and maxillofacial region rarely. This paper describes a case of osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle in a 20-year-old woman, who was referred to our service with facial asymmetry, prognathic deviation of chin, cross-bite to the contralateral side, changes in condylar morphology, limited mouth opening, and malocclusion. Computed tomography (CT) was performed for better evaluation to the pathological conditions on the temporomandibular joint. Based on the clinical examination, patient history, and complementary exams, the hypothesis of osteochondroma was established. Condylectomy was performed using a preauricular approach with total removal of the lesion. After 3 years of postoperative follow up and orthodontic therapy, the patient is symptom-free, and has normal mouth opening with no deviation in the opening pattern.

Complex odontoma: report of a five-year follow-up case.

Odontomas are odontogenic tumors that usually present as benign lesions. They are easily diagnosed and affect individuals in their first and second decades of life. In most cases, odontomas are asymptomatic and the presence could be suspected due to the delay in tooth eruption or via routine radiographic examinations. Treatment of choice has been surgical removal of the lesion, and prognosis is usually favorable because of its benign characteristics and rare recurrence. The purpose of this study is to report the case of a complex odontoma in a child impacting a permanent molar and preventing its eruption. The lesion was surgically removed, and the eruption of the permanent mandibular left second molar tooth occurred after 5 months. Clinical, radiographic, and histopathological characteristics were studied in this case.

Osteochondroma of the temporomandibular joint: a case report

Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle has been found in the oral and maxillofacial region rarely. This paper describes a case of osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle in a 20-year-old woman, who was referred to our service with facial asymmetry, prognathic deviation of chin, cross-bite to the contralateral side, changes in condylar morphology, limited mouth opening, and malocclusion. Computed tomography (CT) was performed for better evaluation to the pathological conditions on the temporomandibular joint. Based on the clinical examination, patient history, and complementary exams, the hypothesis of osteochondroma was established. Condylectomy was performed using a preauricular approach with total removal of the lesion. After 3 years of postoperative follow up and orthodontic therapy, the patient is symptom-free, and has normal mouth opening with no deviation in the opening pattern.

Osteocondroma de côndilo mandibular é raro na região craniofacial. Este artigo descreve um caso de osteocondroma de côndilo mandibular em uma mulher de 20 anos que foi encaminhada ao nosso serviço apresentando assimetria facial, desvio de mento, mordida cruzada para o lado contralateral, alterações na morfologia condilar, limitação de abertura bucal e maloclusão. Tomografia computadorizada foi realizada para melhor avaliação da condição patológica da ATM. Devido à base no exame clínico, histórico do paciente e exames complementares, foi estabelecida uma hipótese de osteocondroma. Um procedimento de condilectomia utilizando abordagem preauricular com uma total remoção da lesão foi executado. Após três anos de acompanhamento pós-operatório e ortodôntico, o paciente está livre dos sintomas e tem uma abertura normal sem desvio de padrão durante a abertura.

Escleroterapia de hemangioma labial / Sclerotherapy of labial hemangioma

O hemangioma é um tumor benigno que se caracteriza por proliferação anormal de vasos sanguíneos. Acomete, na cavidade bucal, mais comumente a região de lábios, língua e mucosa jugal. Dentre as opções terapêuticas, a escleroterapia vem sendo utilizada com resultados satisfatórios clínicos e estéticos. O propósito deste trabalho é apresentar o caso de hemangioma labial em paciente do gênero feminino, tratado através de injeções de solução esclerosante de oleato de monoetanolamina com remissão total da lesão. Neste caso, foi possível promover a involução da lesão com segurança, através de procedimento não cirúrgico, favorecendo no pós-operatório, a estética da paciente.

Hemangioma is a benign tumor that characterized for abnormal proliferation of sanguineous vessels. It afectted the oral cavity, more commonly in the region of lips, tongue and bucal mucosa. Among the therapeutical options, the sclerotherapy was being used with clinical and aesthetic satisfactory results. The aim of this work is to present one case of lip hemangioma in female patient, treated through injections to sclerosing solution of monoethanolamine oleate with total remission of the lesion. In this case it was possible to promote the regression of the lesion with security, without surgical procedures, been less invasive and more favorable to aesthetic of the patient.

Evaluation of simulated bone lesion in the head of the mandible by using multislice computed tomography.

UNLABELLED: Conventional radiography has shown limitation in acquiring image of the ATM region, thus, computed tomography (CT) scanning has been the best option to the present date for diagnosis, surgical planning and treatment of bone lesions, owing to its specific properties. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate images of simulated bone lesions at the head of the mandible by multislice CT. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Spherical lesions were made with dental spherical drills (sizes 1, 3, and 6) and were evaluated by using multislice CT (64 rows), by two observers in two different occasions, deploying two protocols: axial, coronal, and sagittal images, and parasagittal images for pole visualization (anterior, lateral, posterior, medial and superior). Acquired images were then compared with those lesions in the dry mandible (gold standard) to evaluate the specificity and sensibility of both protocols. Statistical methods included: Kappa statistics, validity test and chi-square test. Results demonstrated the advantage of associating axial, coronal, and sagittal slices with parasagittal slices for lesion detection at the head of the mandible. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference between the types of protocols regarding a particular localization of lesions at the poles. CONCLUSIONS: Protocols for the assessment of the head of the mandible were established to improve the visualization of alterations of each of the poles of the mandible's head. The anterior and posterior poles were better visualized in lateral-medial planes while lateral, medial and superior poles were better visualized in the anterior-posterior plane.

Evaluation of simulated bone lesion in the head of the mandible by using multislice computed tomography

Conventional radiography has shown limitation in acquiring image of the ATM region, thus, computed tomography (CT) scanning has been the best option to the present date for diagnosis, surgical planning and treatment of bone lesions, owing to its specific properties. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate images of simulated bone lesions at the head of the mandible by multislice CT. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Spherical lesions were made with dental spherical drills (sizes 1, 3, and 6) and were evaluated by using multislice CT (64 rows), by two observers in two different occasions, deploying two protocols: axial, coronal, and sagittal images, and parasagittal images for pole visualization (anterior, lateral, posterior, medial and superior). Acquired images were then compared with those lesions in the dry mandible (gold standard) to evaluate the specificity and sensibility of both protocols. Statistical methods included: Kappa statistics, validity test and chi-square test. Results demonstrated the advantage of associating axial, coronal, and sagittal slices with parasagittal slices for lesion detection at the head of the mandible. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference between the types of protocols regarding a particular localization of lesions at the poles. CONCLUSIONS: Protocols for the assessment of the head of the mandible were established to improve the visualization of alterations of each of the poles of the mandible's head. The anterior and posterior poles were better visualized in lateral-medial planes while lateral, medial and superior poles were better visualized in the anterior-posterior plane.

Estudo epidemiológico de 829 casos de fratura de mandíbula / epidemiological study of 829 cases of jaw fracture

A meta deste estudo epidemiológico foi analisar os dados dos registros de 829 casos de fratura de mandíbula tratadas cirurgicamente no Serviço de Cirurgia Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Facila do Hospital das Clínicas-FMUSP entre os anos de 1990 a 2002. Métodos: foram revisados os prontuários de 915 pacientes, classificados como tendo o diagnóstico de fratura de mandíbula, que sofreram tratamento cirurgico, ocorridos a partir de janeiro de 1990 a dezembro de 2002. Dentre 915 prontuários, 829 prontuários foram incluídos no estudo...

The goal of this study was to analyze records of 829 cases of mandible fractures surgically treated at the Oral and Maxiillo-Facial Service of the Hospital das Clínicas-FMUSP between 1990 and 2002. Records of 915 patients classified as having diagnosis of mandible fracture underdoing surgical treatment from january/1990 to december/2002 were reviewed. Among 9115 records, 829 were incluid inthe study...