Internal fixation of jaw bone examples

1. Transosseous osteosynthesis ,

2. Miniplate osteosynthesis ,

3. Suspension wiring ,

4. Antral Pack to support the orbital floor , (more…)

Dental Implant : Definition and classification

Definition

Dental implant may be defined as anchoring of alloplastic materials into the jaw for providing retention and stability for prosthetic replacement of missing natural teeth.

Classification :
1. Subperiosteal implant: It is a dental implant which receives its primary bone support by resting on it. There is no need to cut any bone. The screw is inserted withing the flap only. (more…)

Management of Bilateral parasymphysis fracture/ Angle of the mandible fracture

At first proper assessment of the fracture to judge whether it is Stable or Unstable fracture. The following points are to be assessed:
1) Number of fragments
2) Space and movement between fragments
3) Degree of step deformity
4) degree of occlusal disharmony
5) site and type of fracture (more…)

Clinical features, Radiographic features and treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis of mandible

Clinical feature:
1. Site: Mandible
2. At early stage:
a. General constitutional symptoms:
• Intermittent fever
• Malaise
• Nausea, vomiting
• Anorexia (more…)

Drawbacks of Inter Maxillary Fixation (IMF)

Drawbacks of IMF are as follows-
1. Prevention of jaw function
2. Restricted diet: liquid to semisolid diet. So weight loss is common.
3. Poor oral hygiene

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