Análise radiográfica dos tipos de retenção e raízes incidentes em terceiros molares inferiores retidos

A cirurgia de terceiros molares é um tratamento rotineiramente realizado pela Odontologia. Sendo considerado um procedimento difícil e que exige habilidade e treinamento do Cirurgião-dentista, espera-se que seja preferencialmente feito por um Cirurgião Bucomaxilofacial, uma vez que complicações podem ocorrer. Visando prever o grau de dificuldade cirúrgica, bem como um melhor planejamento, classificações quanto ao posicionamento dos terceiros molares foram instituídas, sendo estes tradicionalmente classificados pela sua angulação, relacionamento com a coroa do segundo molar adjacente, relacionamento espacial com o ramo ascendente e profundidade na mandíbula. As classificações mais conhecidas do posicionamento de terceiros molares são importantes uma vez que o planejamento cirúrgico decorre do tipo de retenção que o dente apresenta, porém as mesmas não consideram, por exemplo, a quantidade, o tipo, o grau de divergência entre as raízes e sua profundidade em relação ao canal mandibular. Considerando que os fatores relacionados às raízes podem tornar a exodontia mais simples ou mais complicada, interferindo no procedimento cirúrgico, parece-nos licito acreditar que o conhecimento da anatomia radicular dos terceiros molares inferiores quanto aos tipos prevalentes seja importante. Este estudo se propôs a avaliar o tipo de retenção e os tipos de raízes que mais ocorrem entre os terceiros molares inferiores retidos mandibulares. Foram avaliados 1205 dentes em 710 radiografias panorâmicas digitais, sendo que 616 dentes eram de pacientes do gênero feminino e 589 dentes eram de pacientes do gênero masculino. Destes, 600 dentes eram do lado esquerdo e 605 eram do lado direito 48. Os resultados evidenciaram que o tipo de retenção dental prevalente foi o Classe II, posição A de Pell & Gregory e em relação a classificação de Winter, o tipo de retenção dental prevalente foi o mesioangular. Observou-se que a maioria dos dentes estudados apresentaram 2 raízes, cônicas, sem dilaceração, divergência e fusão radicular. Concluiu-se então que o tipo mais comum de terceiro molar inferior retido é mesioangular, classe II, posição A, com 2 raízes cônicas, não divergentes, dilaceradas ou fusionadas.The third molar surgery is routinely performed in dental offices. Considered by many as a difficult procedure and requires skill and training of dentists is expected to be preferably done by an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, since serious complications can occur. To predict the degree of surgical difficulty, and better surgical planning, classification and placement of the third molars were introduced, which are traditionally classified by their angle, for his relationship with the crown of the adjacent second molar and about their spatial relationship with the ramus and their depth in the mandilble. The best known classification regarding the position of third molars are important since the surgical approach stems from the kind of retention that has the tooth, but they do not consider, for example, the quantity, type, degree of divergence between the roots and its depth in relation to the mandibular canal. Whereas factors related to root that can make the surgery easier or more complicated and these factors may change the surgical procedure, it seems permissible to believe that knowledge of the root anatomy of lower third molars as the types of incidence is important. This study aimed to evaluate the type of retention that most occurs and the types of roots more frequent among the retained mandibular third molars. 1205 teeth have been evaluated in 710 panoramic radiographs. Of the 710 panoramic radiographs seen, 616 teeth were of female patients and 589 teeth were of male patients. Out of total, 600 teeth were 38 and 605 teeth were 48. The results showed that the most prevalent type of retention was the Class II, Pell & Gregorys position A and regarding to Winters classification the most prevalent type was the mesioangular one. It was observed that the most part of studied teeth presented 2 roots, conical regular, without root laceration, divergence and fusion. In conclusion the most common type of lower retained third molar was the mesioangular, class II, position A, with 2 conical roots, without divergence, laceration or fusion

Evaluation of panoramic radiography and cone beam computed tomography in surgical planning of mandibular third molars - Clinical study

A cirurgia de terceiros molares inferiores exige treinamento, pois acidentes e complicações podem ocorrer. Uma dessas complicações é o dano ao nervo alveolar inferior. Sendo assim torna-se importante avaliar a posição do terceiro molar e estabelecer o relacionamento deste com o canal mandibular, para minimizar o risco de injúria ao nervo, bem como auxiliar no planejamento da exodontia deste dente. A radiografia panorâmica é o instrumento padrão de diagnóstico para este propósito. Porém, se esta indica que existe um íntimo relacionamento entre o terceiro molar e o canal mandibular, uma investigação adicional usando tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico pode ser recomendada para verificar a relação tridimensional entre ambos. Este estudo se propôs a avaliar comparativamente, radiografia panorâmica e tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico, na determinação do número de raízes do correto planejamento cirúrgico e da relação entre o terceiro molar inferior com o canal mandibular após a exodontia de 20 terceiros molares inferiores. Após as análises da radiografia panorâmica e da tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico, feitas por examinadores independentes e cegos aos achados pós-cirúrgicos, observou-se que a tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico foi superior a radiografia panorâmica em determinar o correto número de raízes. A tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico não foi superior a radiografia panorâmica em determinar o correto planejamento cirúrgico. Estes dados não foram estatisticamente significantes (p>0,05). O achado radiográfico tipo 2 (escurecimento das raízes) foi o tipo mais relacionado com a ausência de osso cortical entre o terceiro molar inferior e o canal mandibular (achado tomográfico) sendo estatisticamente significante (p0,05). The radiographic finding type 2(darkening of roots) was more related with absence of cortical bone between the mandibular canal and third molar(CBCT finding) being statistically significant(p<0,05). Based on the findings obtained in this study, it can be concluded that CBCT would be best used in surgical planning, when the panoramic radiograph clearly suggest a risk, ie the overlap of the mandibular canal in relation to the third molar roots (darkening of the roots)

Oral compound nevus

The melanocytic nevus is a benign and focal proliferation of nevus cells that can be congenital or acquired. Intraoral lesions are uncommon, and the etiology and pathogenesis are poorly understood. The occurrence rate of oral compound nevus is about 5.9% to 16.5% of all oral melanocytic nevi. A 22-year-old male patient presented with a dark brown macule on the buccal mucosa of the maxilla in the region of tooth 26. The lesion was elliptical, 0.7 x 0.5 cm, well circumscribed, asymptomatic, and the evolution time was unknown. An excisional biopsy was performed and microscopic analysis revealed nests of nevus cells in the epithelium and underlying connective tissue that were compatible with melanocytic compound nevus. Owing to the clinical similarity between oral melanocytic nevus and oral melanoma, a histopathological analysis is mandatory for definitive diagnosis

Oral compound nevus

The melanocytic nevus is a benign and focal proliferation of nevus cells that can be congenital or acquired. Intraoral lesions are uncommon, and the etiology and pathogenesis are poorly understood. The occurrence rate of oral compound nevus is about 5.9% to 16.5% of all oral melanocytic nevi. A 22-year-old male patient presented with a dark brown macule on the buccal mucosa of the maxilla in the region of tooth 26. The lesion was elliptical, 0.7 x 0.5 cm, well circumscribed, asymptomatic, and the evolution time was unknown. An excisional biopsy was performed and microscopic analysis revealed nests of nevus cells in the epithelium and underlying connective tissue that were compatible with melanocytic compound nevus. Owing to the clinical similarity between oral melanocytic nevus and oral melanoma, a histopathological analysis is mandatory for definitive diagnosis

Central giant cell granuloma

Background: Central giant cell granuloma is a benign condition of the jaws which may present an aggressive behavior. Case report: A 9-year-old boy was complaining of swelling in the floor of the mouth. A solid swelling was observed in the area of the lower incisors. From the radiographic exam, we observed a radiolucent image in the mandibular bone with well-defined limits extending from the apical region of tooth 33 to the apical region of tooth 42. Discussion: Due to the diagnosis and the age of the patient, we chose a conservative treatment, administering subcutaneous injections of calcitonin. During this treatment, no reduction to the lesion was observed. Therefore, we chose to treat the lesion with triamcinolone acetonide. Monthly follow-ups demonstrated good lesion reduction and the absence of any clinical symptoms during the first 2 years. After a 3-year follow-up, the patient returned, presenting mobility of the lower incisors. A significant increase in the size of the lesion was observed. After a biopsy, with the removal of tissuewhich had the appearance of a cyst capsule, microscopic analyses were found to be compatible with a secondarily infected cyst. Two months following this procedure, the patient did not present tooth mobility anymore and the oral mucosa presented a normal aspect. Following a radiographic exam, full lesion repair was observed. These conservative treatments should be the first option in cases of central giant cell granuloma and the patient must be observed for a long period of time, until no further clinical or radiographic signs of lesions are observe

Clinical and image findings in bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws

Abstract: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) is characterized as exposed bone in the jaws for more than 8 weeks in patients with current or previous history of therapy with bisphosphonates (BPs) and no history of radiotherapy in the head and neck. We report a case series of 7 patients with BRONJ and analyze the variations of clinical and imaging signs, correlating them with the presence or absence of bone exposure. Among the patients, 6 were women and 1 was a man, aged 42–79 years. Five of the patients were using zoledronic acid and the other 2 alendronate. The use of BPs varied from 3 to 13 years. In 5 patients, tooth extraction was the triggering event of injuries. Panoramic radiographs and computed tomography (CT) were evaluated by a radiologist blinded to the cases. There were persistent unremodeled extraction socket even several months after tooth extraction in 3 of the cases that were consistent wit CT findings that also showed areas of osteosclerosis and osteolysis. Patients were treated according to the recommendations of the AAOMS, with surgical debridement and antibiotic coverage with amoxicillin in the symptomatic patients. The follow-up of these patients ranged from 8 to 34 months, with a good response to treatment. The image findings in this case series were not specific and showed no difference between each stages of BRONJ (AAOMS, 2009). The image features were similar in presence or absence of exposed bone