Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to R D Zallen.
The use of an acrylic occlusal index prior to wiring a full palatal coverage splint into place offers an easy way to check for "hang-up" areas and help in placement of bone grafts while the segments are held in the predetermined position.
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A technique is described for use of a metallic nasal tube protector to guard against accidental cutting into the endotracheal tube, its pilot tube, or an esophageal stethoscope when performing maxillary osteotomy.
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Too frequently, antibiotics are used unnecessarily for routine dental procedures. Good surgical techniques, immaculate postoperative oral hygiene, and close follow-up are sufficient in many situations. In infectious processes, culture and snesitivity testing should be used to determine the cause of infection before surgical or antibiotic therapy is given. A conservative approach should provide adequate care and minimize the gross overuse of antibiotics.
A technique is described for securing a splint to the maxilla in instances where there is adequate alveolar bone without having to use circumzygomatic or nasal wiring.
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The need for antibiotic coverage in compound mandibular fractures was tested in 64 patients with fractures in tooth-bearing areas in a study that began in January 1971 and ended in May 1974. Half of the patients received antibiotic coverage as part of the management of their fractures; the other half did not receive antibiotics. Problems related to infection at a fracture site developed in only 6.25% of patients treated with antibiotics. Infections directly associated with fractures developed in 50.33% of patients who did not receive antibiotic coverage.