{"title":"[Prevalence of idiopathic osteosclerosis in patients cared for at a radiological center in Ayacucho from 2016-2018].","authors":"Paul Marcelo Ñahuincopa López","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-0903-2021-071","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-0903-2021-071","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of this study was to determine, describe and identify the prevalence of radiopaque images compatible with idiopathic osteosclerosis in digital panoramic radiographs taken in patients between the ages of 18 and 50.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study design was descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective. The sample consisted of 500 digital panoramic radiographs taken between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2018, in the target population aged between 18 and 50 years from Ayacucho - Peru, attended at a private radiological center. The radiographs obtained were analyzed using the Romexis viewer version 5.3 program, and the results were recorded on a data collection sheet. The Chi-square test was used to establish associations among the variables evaluated. A P <0.05 was considered significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>500 digital panoramic radiographs were analyzed, showing a prevalence of idiopathic osteosclerosis of 17.4%, of which 12% were female and 5.4% male, and according to age, the presence of idiopathic osteosclerosis was more prevalent in the second decade of life.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It is important to have a clear differential diagnostic criterion when distinguishing the different radiopacities such as idiopathic osteosclerosis, which can occur in the jaws, making a precise record of the morphometric characteristics and monitoring over time, taking into account their existence and implication in dental treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"9 3","pages":"e071"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10919813/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Imaging features of osteomyelitis of the jaws with different diagnostic methods. A review].","authors":"Dirce Fernanda Díaz-Castellón, Jhoana Mercedes Llaguno-Rubio, Paola Eliana Medina-Ocampo","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-0903-2021-077","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-0903-2021-077","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Osteomyelitis of the jaws (OM) is an infectious pathology involving the bone marrow. It is due to various etiologies, the main one being odontogenic. The diagnosis of OM is a challenge for dentists, who must rely on clinical and imaging examinations. Panoramic radiography is the most frequently used imaging test, but it has some limitations that have improved with the incorporation of new imaging methods such as computed tomography, cone beam computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and bone scintigraphy with radionuclides. The purpose of this review was to describe the imaging characteristics of OM of the jaws according to the radiological diagnostic methods available in the literature in order to provide radiologisst with greater knowledge and improve reporting in daily practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"9 3","pages":"e077"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10919801/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Characterization of third molar extraction].","authors":"Solange Baeza, Nathaly Cáceres, Gustavo González, Carolina Guzmán, María Paz Sepúlveda, Isidora Valenzuela","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-0903-2021-075","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-0903-2021-075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to characterize the main indications, contraindications and prophylactic actions for third molar extraction according to the literature. The Pubmed, Scopus and Web of Science databases were searched using a total of 3 search keys, including publications up to 5 years old, in English or Spanish, with availability of full text. Eighteen articles were selected and showed that the most frequent indication for third molar extraction was the diagnosis of pericoronaritis, followed by distal cervical caries in the lower second molar, and root resorption in adjacent teeth and cysts. In turn, it may be indicated to facilitate other types of dental treatment, such as orthodontics, orthognathic surgery and rehabilitation. In relation to contraindications, the risk of intraoperative complications was associated with the inferior alveolar nerve, advanced age and the predomination of systemic involvement. Prophylactic extraction was included in the analysis in 72.2% of the articles, with a predominance of exodontia of asymptomatic and disease-free third molars. Finally, there are clear indications and contraindications for third molar extraction, being mainly associated with pathological changes, indications for orthodontic treatment, orthognathic surgery and rehabilitative treatment. However, there is controversy in the literature regarding prophylactic extraction, emphasizing that not all retained and asymptomatic third molars should be extracted. Third molar extraction should be evaluated on a case by case basis, considering the benefits, the patient's characteristics and the risk of postoperative complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"9 3","pages":"e075"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10919794/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heddiksson Mario Cajahuanca Igreda, Jhoana Mercedes Llaguno Rubio, Paola Elena Medina Ocampo
{"title":"[Importance of cone beam computed tomography in the recognition of the trajectory and anatomical variants of the mandibular canal. A review of the literature].","authors":"Heddiksson Mario Cajahuanca Igreda, Jhoana Mercedes Llaguno Rubio, Paola Elena Medina Ocampo","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-0901-2021-046","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-0901-2021-046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study was to provide an updated review of the literature on the importance of the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the recognition of the trajectory and variants of the mandibular canal (MCV).CBCT allows obtaining high quality images and visualization with an accuracy of approximately 94%, compared to 53% with periapical intraoral radiography (RIP) and 17% with panoramic extraoral radiography (REP), making CBCT an important diagnostic tool.The incidences of MCV in CBCT studies were between 1.3% and 69%, with differences between patients of different ethnic origins and within the same ethnic population, and in the types and configurations of MCV within each ethnic group. The studies available in the literature provide a histological description of the content of MCV. The presence of nerve and artery bundles of different calibers suggests that patients present clinical symptoms only if the neurovascular bundle reaches a certain size and number of fascicles. This review provides a description of the different classifications available and updated with CBCT.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"9 1","pages":"e046"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10919828/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}