Samara de Souza Santos, Mariana Silva Bonatto, Pedro Gomes Junqueira Mendes, Ana Vitória Borges Martins, Davisson Alves Pereira, Guilherme José Pimentel Lopes de Oliveira
{"title":"Efficacy of analgesia promoted by lidocaine and articaine in third molar extraction surgery. A split-mouth, randomized, controlled trial.","authors":"Samara de Souza Santos, Mariana Silva Bonatto, Pedro Gomes Junqueira Mendes, Ana Vitória Borges Martins, Davisson Alves Pereira, Guilherme José Pimentel Lopes de Oliveira","doi":"10.1007/s10006-024-01223-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10006-024-01223-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of this study was to compare the analgesic efficacy of 4% articaine associated with epinephrine (1:100,000), and 2% lidocaine associated with epinephrine (1:100,000) in third molar extraction surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty patients who underwent surgeries to extract upper and lower third molars were included in this split-mouth, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial. The groups in this study were divided according to the anesthetic solution used to provide local anesthesia during extraction of upper and lower third molars: (1) 4% articaine associated with epinephrine (1:100,000); (2) 2% lidocaine associated with epinephrine (1:100,000). The time to the beginning and end of the sensation of analgesia, pain sensation according to the VAS scale, and number of anesthetic tubes necessary for supplementation were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>It was found that the onset time for analgesia was shorter on the side anesthetized with articaine compared to the side anesthetized with lidocaine (122.1 ± 52.90 s vs. 144.5 ± 68.85 s) (p < 0.05). In addition, the number of tubes used for anesthetic supplementation was also reduced on the articaine side compared to the lidocaine side (0.26 ± 0.48 vs. 0.50 ± 0.75) (p < 0.05). There were no differences between the anesthetic solutions in the other evaluated parameters.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It can be concluded that the use of 4% articaine associated with epinephrine (1:100,000) reduced the time of onset of analgesia and the necessity for anesthetic supplementation in third molar extraction surgeries compared to the use of 2% lidocaine associated with epinephrine (1:100,000).</p>","PeriodicalId":47251,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Heidelberg","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139736411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fausto Zamparini, Maria Giovanna Gandolfi, Andrea Spinelli, Mauro Ferri, Giovanna Iezzi, Daniele Botticelli, Carlo Prati
{"title":"Mineralization and morphology of peri-implant bone around loaded and unloaded dental implants retrieved from the human mandible.","authors":"Fausto Zamparini, Maria Giovanna Gandolfi, Andrea Spinelli, Mauro Ferri, Giovanna Iezzi, Daniele Botticelli, Carlo Prati","doi":"10.1007/s10006-023-01175-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10006-023-01175-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Limited data is reported regarding the bone mineralization around dental implants in the first months from insertion. The study analyzed the peri-implant bone around loaded and unloaded implants retrieved from human mandible after 4 months from placement.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The composition and mineralization of human bone were analyzed through an innovative protocol technique using Environmental-Scanning-Electron-Microscopy connected with Energy-Dispersive-X-Ray-Spectroscopy (ESEM/EDX). Two regions of interest (ROIs, approximately 750×500 μm) for each bone implant sample were analyzed at the cortical (Cortical ROI) and apical (Apical ROI) implant threads. Calcium, phosphorus, and nitrogen (atomic%) were determined using EDX, and the specific ratios (Ca/N, P/N, and Ca/P) were calculated as mineralization indices.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighteen implant biopsies from ten patients were analyzed (unloaded implants, n=10; loaded implants, n=8). For each ROI, four bone areas (defined bones 1-4) were detected. These areas were characterized by different mineralization degree, varied Ca, P and N content, and different ratios, and by specific grayscale intensity detectable by ESEM images. Bony tissue in contact with loaded implants at the cortical ROI showed a higher percentage of low mineralized bone (bone 1) and a lower percentage of remodeling bone (bone 2) when compared to unloaded implants. The percentage of highly mineralized bone (bone 3) was similar in all groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Cortical and apical ROIs resulted in a puzzle of different bone \"islands\" characterized by various rates of mineralization. Only the loaded implants showed a high rate of mineralization in the cortical ROI.</p>","PeriodicalId":47251,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Heidelberg","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11144681/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10507777","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}
Xuewei Zheng, Ruilin Wang, Andreas Thor, Anders Brantnell
{"title":"Oral and maxillofacial surgeons' views on the adoption of additive manufacturing: findings from a nationwide survey.","authors":"Xuewei Zheng, Ruilin Wang, Andreas Thor, Anders Brantnell","doi":"10.1007/s10006-024-01219-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10006-024-01219-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Hospitals in many European countries have implemented Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology for multiple Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) applications. Although the technology is widely implemented, surgeons also play a crucial role in whether a hospital will adopt the technology for surgical procedures. The study has two objectives: (1) to investigate how hospital type (university or non-university hospital) influences surgeons' views on AM, and (2) to explore how previous experience with AM (AM experience or not) influences surgeons' views on AM.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An online questionnaire to capture surgeons' views was designed, consisting of 11 Likert scale questions formulated according to the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). The questionnaire was sent to OMF surgeons through the channel provided by the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Sweden. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test to identify significant differences among OMF surgeons in terms of organizational form (i.e., university hospital or non-university hospital) and experience of AM (i.e., AM experience or no-experience).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 31 OMF surgeons responded to the survey. Views of surgeons from universities and non-universities, as well as between surgeons with experience and no-experience, did not show significant differences in the 11 questions captured across five CFIR domains. However, the \"individual characteristics\" domain in CFIR, consisting of three questions, did show significant differences between surgeons' experience with AM and no-experience (P-values: P = 0.01, P = 0.01, and P = 0.04).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Surgeons, whether affiliated with university hospitals or non-university hospitals and regardless of their prior experience with AM, generally exhibit a favorable attitude towards AM. However, there were significant differences in terms of individual characteristics between those who had prior experience with AM and those who did not.</p><p><strong>Clinical relevance: </strong>This investigation facilitates the implementation of AM in OMFS by reporting on the views of OMF surgeons on AM.</p>","PeriodicalId":47251,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Heidelberg","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11144670/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139693236","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":"Surgical techniques for the webbed neck: a narrative review with a comparative study and surgical decision-making algorithm for an optimal aesthetic result.","authors":"Imen Mehri Turki","doi":"10.1007/s10006-023-01166-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10006-023-01166-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>A webbed neck is a conspicuous deformity that requires meticulous repair. Several surgical techniques are available; however, there is no guideline, or gold standard technique reference based on webbed neck characteristics. This article aims to conduct a narrative review of the surgical techniques with a comparative study to select those leading to the best aesthetic results and to propose a decision-making algorithm for surgical techniques according to the characteristics of the webbed neck.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A narrative review of surgical techniques of the webbed neck was performed by searching the PubMed and Google Scholar databases to summarize their particularities. A comparison of surgical techniques was made according to technicality and outcome characteristics. Clinical features of the webbed neck were reviewed to propose a classification of the webbed neck.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-five articles were identified describing surgical techniques realized on 66 patients. Durak and Hikade techniques offered better results in the Z-plasty category. The Actaturk technique leads to better outcomes in the posterior approach techniques. Reichenberger and Mehri Turki's techniques were the most suitable lateral approach techniques. Otherwise, four types of webbed necks were defined based on the fibrotic band and the hair pattern.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>According to the typology of the web, a surgical decision-making algorithm is built to assist surgeons in finding the most suitable selected techniques for an optimal aesthetic result which corresponds to the achievement of a symmetrical neck contour with highly satisfactory hair placement while avoiding noticeable scars and recurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":47251,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Heidelberg","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9723038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A Ferri, A Varazzani, L Tognin, L Bellanti, G Pedrazzi, B Bianchi, F Arcuri, S Ferrari, T Poli
{"title":"Perioperative pain management after scapular tip free flap harvesting for head and neck reconstruction using mini-catheters to inject the local anesthetic.","authors":"A Ferri, A Varazzani, L Tognin, L Bellanti, G Pedrazzi, B Bianchi, F Arcuri, S Ferrari, T Poli","doi":"10.1007/s10006-024-01212-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10006-024-01212-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Although functional and esthetic results after the use of a scapular tip free flap (STFF) in head and neck reconstruction, and the related donor-site morbidity, have been extensively described, data regarding acute postoperative donor-site pain management are lacking. Purpose of this study is to explore the use of mini-catheters to administer local anesthetics for donor-site pain management after reconstruction using STFF.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients who underwent head and neck reconstruction using a STFF were prospectively enrolled and, through a perineural catheter placed in the donor site during the surgical procedure, a bolus of chirochaine was injected before the patient regained consciousness and at 8, 16, and 24 h postoperatively. Before and 40 min after each dose administration, donor-site pain on a numerical rating scale (NRS; 0-10) was evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Study population consisted of 20 patients (40-88 years). At 8 h, the pain scores before and after the injection were 0-10 (mean 3.35) and 0-5 (mean 1.25), respectively. At 16 h, the pain scores before and after the injection were 0-8 (mean 2.55) and 0-4 (mean 0.55), respectively. At 24 h, the pain scores before and after the injection were 0-8 (mean 1.30) and 0-4 (mean 0.30), respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Statistical analysis confirmed a significant difference between the pain scores before and after administration at 8, 16, and 24 h (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, and p = 0.003, respectively). Mini-catheters for local anesthetic administration represent an effective strategy for pain control after STFF harvesting for head and neck reconstruction.</p>","PeriodicalId":47251,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Heidelberg","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139546925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reinhard E Friedrich, Rico Rutkowski, Martin Gosau
{"title":"Multiple central giant cell granuloma of the jaws: diagnostic signposts of Noonan syndrome and RASopathy.","authors":"Reinhard E Friedrich, Rico Rutkowski, Martin Gosau","doi":"10.1007/s10006-024-01209-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10006-024-01209-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Noonan syndrome (NS) is a phenotypically variable inherited multi-system disorder. Maxillofacial findings can be diagnostic, especially in the evaluation of discrete facial dysmorphia. Diagnostic landmark findings of therapeutic relevance for the jaws such as central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) are rare in NS. However, recent molecular genetic studies indicate that these rare, benign lesions are neoplasms and more common in specific syndromes grouped under the umbrella term RASopathies. A specialist surgical diagnosis can be helpful in identifying the underlying disease. This report outlines diagnosis and treatment of a case of CGCG for which jaw diagnosis became the key to identifying a syndromic disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":47251,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Heidelberg","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11144677/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139724436","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}
Artur de Sousa Lima, João Victor Frazão Câmara, Josué Junior Araujo Pierote, Lethycia Almeida Santos, Carolina Ruis Ferrari, Maria Cândida de Almeida Lopes, Ana Cristina Vasconcelos Fialho
{"title":"Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiology of facial fractures: a retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Artur de Sousa Lima, João Victor Frazão Câmara, Josué Junior Araujo Pierote, Lethycia Almeida Santos, Carolina Ruis Ferrari, Maria Cândida de Almeida Lopes, Ana Cristina Vasconcelos Fialho","doi":"10.1007/s10006-023-01200-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10006-023-01200-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47251,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Heidelberg","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11144671/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138499768","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}
Tim B A Knüppe, Mona Haj, Elske M Strabbing, Eppo B Wolvius, Paola L Carvajal Monroy
{"title":"Developmental characteristics of the permanent upper lateral incisor in unilateral cleft lip and palate.","authors":"Tim B A Knüppe, Mona Haj, Elske M Strabbing, Eppo B Wolvius, Paola L Carvajal Monroy","doi":"10.1007/s10006-024-01226-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10006-024-01226-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aims to provide insights into the developmental characteristics of the upper lateral incisor in individuals with unilateral clefts.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Panoramic radiographs of a consistent group of Caucasian children taken over time (ages 6, 9, and 12) were extensively reviewed. The study assessed the distribution pattern, eruption path, tooth development, and crown size of the upper lateral incisor within the cleft region.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The most commonly observed distribution pattern was the lateral incisor located distal to the cleft, accounting for 49.2% of cases. Furthermore, a significant delay in tooth development of the upper lateral incisor on the cleft side was noted at ages 6 and 9 (p > 0.001). Compared with the non-cleft side, these incisors often erupted along the alveolar cleft and exhibited microdontia (88.3%, p < 0.041).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Lateral incisors on the cleft side display unique distribution patterns, microdontia, and delayed tooth development. Careful monitoring of the cuspid eruption is essential, as it can influence the eruption of the lateral incisor.</p><p><strong>Clinical relevance: </strong>A comprehensive understanding of the development of the upper lateral incisor relative to the cleft is vital for determining its prognosis over time. The position of the upper lateral incisor can also influence the timing and prognosis of secondary alveolar bone grafting. Preserving the upper lateral incisor favors arch length, perimeter, and symmetry in individuals with unilateral clefts.</p>","PeriodicalId":47251,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Heidelberg","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11144675/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139736381","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}
Raphael Capelli Guerra, Bianca de Fátima Borim Pulino, Vitor Floriano Salomão Júnior, Rodrigo Dos Santos Pereira, Florian M Thieringer, Roberto Sacco, Robert Sader, Eduardo Hochuli Vieira
{"title":"Finite element analysis of low-profile reconstruction plates for atrophic mandibles: a comparison of novel 3D grid and conventional plate designs.","authors":"Raphael Capelli Guerra, Bianca de Fátima Borim Pulino, Vitor Floriano Salomão Júnior, Rodrigo Dos Santos Pereira, Florian M Thieringer, Roberto Sacco, Robert Sader, Eduardo Hochuli Vieira","doi":"10.1007/s10006-023-01173-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10006-023-01173-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to compare the reconstruction with type 2.4 and three-dimensional (3D) grid plates relating the areas of weakness to anatomical regions of force incidence in atrophic mandibles with and without segmentation using finite element analysis (FEA).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Strength and force quality in the mandible were also determined. The atrophic mandible models with and without segmentation were divided into four groups, and the behavior of each plate was analyzed using finite element analysis. In the atrophic mandible without segmentation using the type 2.4 reconstruction plate, the highest stress concentration in the plate was observed in the posterior region of the mandibular body and in the grid type 3D reconstruction plate was observed in the mandibular angle.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the segmented atrophic mandible with the 2.4 reconstruction plate, higher stress concentration was observed in the mandibular segment defect. Analysis of the 3D grid-like reconstruction plate revealed that the geometry of the plate conferred greater stiffness to the assembly, as the most significant stress concentration was observed at the mandibular angle.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The width of the plate design may influence the strength, not the thickness.</p>","PeriodicalId":47251,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Heidelberg","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9892000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}