Facial Asymmetry Case With Multiple Missing Teeth Treated By Molar Autotransplantation And Orthognathic Surgery

Autotransplantation is an alternative treatment in cases of missing teeth. Autotransplantation of teeth can lead to significantly shorter treatment time and an improved treatment result in certain cases of tooth loss, wherever a suitable tooth is available and the anatomic circumstances permit it. The presented case report, treated successfully with molar. autotransplantation and orthognathic surgery, had a number of missing teeth and facial asymmetry.Wo

Solid variant of aneurysmal bone cyst in the sacrum: Imaging findings - Case report

Little is known about the imaging findings of solid variant of aneurysmal cyst which is a rare entity. We found reports of 13 cases located in the spine but none of these lesions were located in the sacrum. Here we describe the plain x-ray, CT and MRI findings and one year follow-up of a solid variant of aneurysmal bone cyst located in the sacrum

Oral mucosal involvement in Langerhans' cell histiocytosis: long-term follow-up of a rare case

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease where different organs and systems may be affected. Oral involvement generally consists of mucosal ulceration associated with lesions of the underlying bone. Many reports exist about the misdiagnosis of this disease. Various symptoms may lead the clinician to an incorrect diagnosis, especially with multiple organ involvement. Oral manifestations are common, and dentists should be aware of this disease and evaluate intraoral findings accordingly. This study presents an LCH case characterized by oral mucosal ulcerations with no involvement of the underlying bone. A definitive diagnosis was made by open biopsy from the oral mucosa

Anterior Stafne bone defect mimicking a residual cyst: a case report

Stafne bone defects (SBDs) are asymptomatic lingual bone depressions of the lower jaw that are frequently caused by soft tissue inclusion. The common variant of SBDs exists at the third molar region of the mandible below the inferior dental canal and has been mostly diagnosed incidentally during routine radiographic examination. The anterior variant of a SBD (ASBD) is relatively uncommon and is located in the premolar region of the mandible. Sublingual salivary glands are thought to be responsible for ASBDs. However, other structures such as lymphoid or vascular tissues might be associated with ASBDs. In the present report, an ASBD which was mimicking a residual cyst was diagnosed with the aid of a three-dimensional CT scan. ASBDs might be confused with other odontogenic or non-odontogenic pathologies because of their location and lower occurrence rate. Advanced imaging modalities, especially CT scans, are useful to assess such lesions in order to avoid unnecessary surgery. Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (2010) 39, 124-126. doi: 10.1259/dmfr/4932025

A new concept in the treatment of extravasation injury: controlled drug delivery systems

WOS: 000282621800027PubMed ID: 20941833Purpose: To investigate the effectiveness of the intralesionally injected controlled granulocyte-monocyte colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) releasing system in widening refractory extravasation wounds. Methods: The determination of in vitro GM-CSF release from chitosan gel was the first, and in vivo effect of the molecule was the second step of the study. Thirty-five Wistar-Albino rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: 1) control group (adriamycin group) (n=7); 2) adriamycin + normal saline group (n=7); 3) adriamycin + chitosan group (n=7); 4) adriamycin + 1 mu g/mL GM-CSF-loaded chitosan group (n=7); and 5) adriamycin + 10 mu g/mL GMCSF loaded chitosan group (n=7). The wound area was measured macroscopically and histological examination was carried out for wound healing and tissue response to the polymer Results: The best healing process was observed with the controlled released GM-CSF groups (groups 4 and 5). The 1 mu g/mL GM-CSF loaded group showed superior wound healing than that of 10 mu g/mL GM-CSF loaded gels. This result was correlated with the in vitro study which also showed increased drug release in the 1 mu g/mL GM-CSF loaded group than the 10 mu g/mL GM-CSF loaded gels. Conclusion: This study suggests that GM-CSF, applied with controlled drug delivery system, can supply dynamic treatment options with long-lasting activity in single-dose administration

Detection and characterization of the mandibular accessory buccal foramen using CT

Objective: To investigate the frequency and characteristics of the mandibular accessory buccal foramen (ABF) with CT

Incidental findings of carotid artery stenosis detected by calcifications on panoramic radiographs: report of three cases

Atherosclerosis, a progressive inflammatory disorder, may lead to coronary artery disease or stroke. The prevalence of atherosclerosis associated with mortality and morbidity is very high in developed countries, and is the underlying cause of approximately 50% of all deaths in Western societies. Panoramic radiographs (PRs) are an indispensable diagnostic tool used by dental practitioners. In the general dental population, the prevalence of positive incidental carotid artery calcifications (CACs) is reported to range from 2 to 5%. Therefore, incidental findings of CAC on PRs taken during routine dental evaluation may be useful for detecting asymptomatic patients at risk of stroke and could provide life-saving information. In this case report, we present radiological findings and follow-up of three patients with severe atherosclerosis that was incidentally detected on PRs, and discuss the role and importance of PRs in the detection of CACs