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P Goudot

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[Lingual nerve injury during removal of the lower third molar: importance of early intervention].

INTRODUCTION: Lingual nerve injury is one of the most important complications after removal of a lower third molar. CASE REPORT: We report two cases of this complication in our experience. In the first case, lingual nerve injury was repaired immediately and the patient recovered total tongue sensitivity. In the second case, lingual nerve exploration was not undertaken and the patient developed complete tongue anesthesia. DISCUSSION: Opinions are quite different about the delay before exploration of an injured lingual nerve. However, absence of sensory improvement incited us to undertake surgical exploration of the nerve. Due to the degenerative lesion of the damaged nerve, timing of repair before three months seems preferable. In young patients, early repair, and good quality nerve suture without tissue loss improve sensitive recovery of the tongue.

Adolescent↗

Changes in the edentate mandible in the elderly.

Resorption of alveolar bone is the best recognized feature of mandibular aging in the edentate subject. The other consequences of the loss of teeth in the elderly are less well known. An anthropometric study of the mandible by antero-posterior and lateral radiographs of subjects older than 70 years both dentate and edentate but without any maxillo-mandibular dysmorphosis has been done to demonstrate the differences, which exist between the dentate and edentate mandible. The edentate mandibles showed a diminution in the height of the symphysis and increase in the height of the mandibular incisure. A diminution in the height of the body and an increase in the gonial angle in the significant manner. No significant difference was seen for the height of the ramus and the length of the mandible, the minimum width of the ramus and the bigonial width. The diminution in the height of the mandibular symphysis and of the body is explained by the resorption of the alveoli part of the mandible. The increase in the mandibular angle and the diminution in the height of the mandibular incisure may be explained by disequilibrium between the elevator and depressor muscles of the mandible, as a function of the elevator muscles or by the absence of the molar buttress.

Aged↗

[Transconjunctival inferior blepharoplasty].

The transconjunctival approach is the appropriate standard for lower eyelid blepharoplasty in patients presenting with lower eyelid herniated fat without excess skin. A transconjunctival incision is made approximately 2 mm below the tarsal border and extended inferiorly following a plane posterior to the orbital septum. No conjunctival suture is necessary. Although transconjunctival blepharoplasty diminishes the occurrence of postoperative complications when compared to the transcutaneous method and constitutes a more comfortable option for the patient, we always recommend a preoperative test of the eyes. Patients must be informed of the risk of amaurosis.

Adipose Tissue↗

[Nicardipine-induced gingival hyperplasia: case report].

Several types of therapeutic agents may induce gingival hyperplasia. An unusual case induced by nicardipine, a calcium antagonist, is presented. The other drugs concerned are: several anticonvulsants, cyclosporin, and several other calcium antagonists. In the majority of patients for whom drug discontinuation or substitution is not possible, and for whom prophylactic measures have failed, surgical excision of gingival tissue remains the only treatment option.

Antihypertensive Agents↗

[Costal chondral grafting combined with mandibular distraction osteogenesis. A new approach to the correction of the temporomandibular joint ankylosis in an adult. A report of a case].

The authors present a thirty two years old women complaining of a temporomandibular joint ankylosis. History revealed a mandibular trauma sustained during the early infancy. The patient presented a typical bird face deformity with a maximal mouth opening of zero millimiter. Facing the squelettal deformation, the authors decide to combine a simultaneous costochondral graft with bilateral horizontal branch distraction. Good functional and aesthetic results allow the patient to return to a good social integration with no sign of recurrence at the medium term follow-up.

Adult↗

Improvement of pain and function after arthroscopy and arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint: a comparative study.

In 1993 and 1994, 720 patients with pain in the temporo-mandibular joint area were examined and treated. The authors describe their therapeutic protocol. Sixty-two patients were not relieved by conservative nonsurgical therapy and were treated by arthroscopy or arthrocentesis. In both groups the differences in functional result and in pain control were analysed. Results show that both arthroscopy and lavage are useful in improving function and diminishing pain. Arthroscopy shows better results for functional treatment whereas arthrocentesis and arthroscopy show similar results in pain control.

Adolescent↗

A destructive calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease of the temporomandibular joint.

A case of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystal deposition arthropathy of the temporomandibular joint is reported. The patient presented a 10-year history of swelling and pain of the left preauricular region. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a calcified mass filling the joint space and destroying the roof of the joint. Radiographs showed chondrocalcinosis of other joints. The authors discuss the diagnosis of this arthropathy and the reason why the temporomandibular joint is more affected than the other joints in the patient reported.

Calcium Pyrophosphate↗

Upper airway compression after arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint.

An unusual complication is presented following a temporomandibular arthroscopy carried out under general anaesthesia. Severe cervicofacial oedema occurred immediately after surgery which required prolonged endotracheal intubation. Retrospective analysis revealed a massive fluid escape in the surrounding tissues leading to laryngeal oedema.

Airway Obstruction↗

[Articular surgery in the treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction].

The temporomandibular joint surgery is developing towards less invasive procedures. Open surgery provides a lot of complications. Arthroscopy is now almost the only common used procedure, especially lysis and lavage. Arthrocentesis provides good results too. However, careful preoperative and appropriate nonsurgical care are essential. Only 5 and 7% of the patients who are treated for TMJ disorders and dentofacial deformity, TMJ surgery precedes surgical/orthodontic treatment.

Arthroscopy↗

[The trapezoid face: transversal excess in the maxillary area].

The patient who consults for "big cheeks" usually desires correction for an excess of tissue in the masseter region. First all neoplastic pathologies recognized by their unilateral asymmetry are excluded in order to focus on bilateral phenomena. Three anatomical elements can be responsible either alone or in association for this excess: the parotid gland, the masseter muscle and the angle of the jaw. The clinical and complementary examinations leading to the etiological diagnosis are described. The treatment recommended is specific to the structure involved and is not necessarily surgical.

Adult↗

[Radiologic pitfalls of mandibular fractures].

Analysis of a large series of patients treated for mandibular fractures showed pitfalls in assessment of radiologic images in six cases. Factors predisposing to these radiologic pitfalls are discussed, multiple radiographic projections being suggested if discordance exists between radiologic and clinical findings, to obtain maximum data from a three dimensional picture of the mandible.

Adult↗

[mandibular reconstruction by free bone flaps with micro-anastomosis. Our current indications].

The frequency with which difficulties were encountered in the reconstruction of the continuity of the mandible led us to attempt to systematize our indications. Although grafts, composite pedicle flaps and prosthetic guides still have their appropriate applications. Local conditions are more and more frequently amenable to free flaps. The factors guiding our choice are presented in detail: physical conditions, etiology and anatomy of the defect. In addition, the reason for choosing the type of free flap--iliac crest, fibula or external brachial--is discussed.

Adult↗

[Mandibular fractures. Our patient enrollment during the past 2 years].

The method of patient referral; the patient's physical predisposition, the localization and the treatment undertaken for the different mandibular fractures seen by SOS Face over the past two years were analyzed. The 312 mandibular fractures were used to reevaluate the commonly accepted statistics concerning these parameters.

Adolescent↗