1/6. Bilateral oroantral fistulas following devitalization of teeth by arsenic trioxide: a case report.Although it is well known that prolonged application or leakage of arsenic trioxide can cause severe damage to the periodontal tissues, the substance is still used by some dentists. This paper describes a case of arsenical necrosis of the jaws affecting the right and the left side of the maxilla. As a result of leakage into the tissues of an arsenical paste from the pulp chamber of endodontically treated teeth, bilateral oroantral fistula (OAF) occurred. It is concluded that there is no justification, whatsoever, for the use of arsenic in modern dental practice. In the following case, buccal advancement flap and submucosal palatal island flap techniques were used for to close the OAF. The submucosal palatal island flap technique resulted in successful closure of the OAF.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = jaw (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/6. Management of arsenic trioxide necrosis in the maxilla.Historically, pulp-necrotizing agents were commonly used in endodontic treatments. They act quickly and devitalize the pulp within a few days. However, they are cytotoxic to gingiva and bone. If such an agent diffuses out of the cavity, it can readily cause widespread necrosis of gingiva and bone, which can lead to osteomyelitis of the jaws. Although the use of arsenic trioxide can cause severe damage to surrounding tissues, producing complications, it is still used in certain areas in the world. This article presents and discusses two cases of tissue necrosis and their surgical management. These cases showed severe alveolar bone loss in the maxilla, which affected the patients' quality of life and limited the restorative possibilities. As dentists, we should be aware of the hazardous effects of arsenic trioxide and should abandon its use. Because of its cytotoxicity, there is no justification for the use of arsenic trioxide in the modern dental practice.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = jaw (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/6. Maxillary myxoma: surgical treatment and reconstruction with buccal fat pad flap: a case report.myxoma is a benign tumor that arises from mesenchymal tissue and is found less commonly in the bone than in soft tissue. The majority of bony myxomas occur in the jaws. When compared with other odontogenic tumors, myxoma of the jaws is a rare entity. Numerous types of treatment have been used for these tumors including simple curettage, enucleation, curettage with peripheral ostectomy, and en bloc resection with or without immediate reconstruction. The buccal fat pad (BFP) is a lobulated mass of fatty tissue in the oromaxillofacial region, which has long been a source of grafts in facial augmentation. A case of an odontogenic myxoma in the left maxillary molar area of a 34-year-old female that was treated by curettage and peripheral ostectomy is presented. The surgical defect was successfully repaired with a pedicled BFP flap.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2keywords = jaw (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/6. Massive sequestration of the upper jaw: a case report.Massive sequestration of the upper jaw has been reported only rarely in the literature. A case is presented of a 65-year-old diabetic male with massive sequestration of the maxilla. The relevant literature is reviewed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 5keywords = jaw (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/6. dentigerous cyst with oro-antral fistula.A dentigerous cyst of the upper jaw is a common disease, forming 3 per cent of all alveolar cysts. However, its association with an oro-antral fistula is extremely rare and only a few cases have been reported so far.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = jaw (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/6. orthognathic surgery for the cleft lip and palate patient.A thoughtful staged reconstruction for the cleft lip and palate patient is the preferred approach. The primary lip and palate repair performed during infancy and early childhood provides the foundation for normal speech, occlusion, facial appearance, and self-esteem. A long-term negative effect of these early surgical interventions is a significant incidence of maxillary growth restriction that produces secondary deformities of the jaws and dentition. This article reviews the variations in presentation, surgical and orthodontic techniques, and the results that we have achieved in patients born with a cleft who underwent primary repair in childhood, had a jaw deformity and malocclusion in adolescence, and underwent orthognathic surgery combined with orthodontic treatment for facial reconstruction and dental rehabilitation.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2keywords = jaw (Clic here for more details about this article) |