{"title":"Clarification on the differential diagnosis of giant cell containing lesions of the oral and maxillofacial regions.","authors":"M A Ojo, K Ndukwe, T Diegbe, O Akpata","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A broader overview of the essential differences and overlap in the histopathology and clinical presentation of giant cell containing lesions are discussed. This is an attempt to eliminate some confusions attendant to their diagnosis and possible prognosis. These lesions occur both intraosseously and extraosseously. Langhans' type giant cells have been shown not to be an exclusive preserve of tuberculoid granulomas but also of giant cell lesions. The osteoclast like lesions with the exception of giant cell tumour (GCT) are treated by local curettage while the latter is treated by radical resection.</p>","PeriodicalId":76983,"journal":{"name":"African dental journal : official publication of the Federation of African Dental Associations = Journal dentaire africain","volume":"10 ","pages":"28-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20512589","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}
{"title":"Epidemiological study of some factors related to deciduous tooth eruption.","authors":"T O Lawoyin, D O Lawoyin, J O Lawoyin","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This community based study evaluates the eruption pattern of the Saudi children (0-24 months), living in the North West region of the country. No child under the age of 6 months in this study had any teeth. The number of teeth acquired correlated strongly with age (r = +0.82, t = 18.7, p < 0.001), and moderately with weight (r = +0.63, t = 9.09, p < 0.001). Age and weight having independent effects on the timing of eruption of deciduous teeth. Before teething began, a threshold weight had to be acquired and female teeth emerged with comparatively lower weights than that of males of the same age. Even though age was highly correlated with the number of teeth erupted, the wide range of normal prevents delay in teething from being a useful index of inadequate growth in this community.</p>","PeriodicalId":76983,"journal":{"name":"African dental journal : official publication of the Federation of African Dental Associations = Journal dentaire africain","volume":"10 ","pages":"19-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20512587","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}
{"title":"Variability in upper lip posture to overjet changes in 12-year-old Nigerian children.","authors":"O D Otuyemi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>One thousand and sixteen 12-year-old Nigerian primary school children were examined for upper lip posture at different overjet values. Upper lip positions were assessed using the Jackson's criteria. The most common lip position was Jackson class 3 with 72 per cent. Positions 0 and 1 were not common features. Normal overjet value of 2-4 mm was found in 82 per cent of the sample population. The findings from this investigation also showed very little significant relationship between variation of overjet at different upper lip positions.</p>","PeriodicalId":76983,"journal":{"name":"African dental journal : official publication of the Federation of African Dental Associations = Journal dentaire africain","volume":"10 ","pages":"33-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20512590","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}
{"title":"Epithelial jaw cysts: analysis of 126 Nigerian cases.","authors":"M O Ogunlewe, O Odukoya, J A Akinwande","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>One hundred and twenty-six Nigerian cases of epithelial jaw cysts were retrieved from case notes and biopsy records of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. The cases were analysed for age, sex, site and methods of management. Results show that developmental odontogenic cysts (57.14%) were more common than inflammatory odontogenic cysts (26.94%). Dentigerous cyst (22.22%) was the most common epithelial jaw cyst, followed by radicular cyst (21.43%). Developmental non-odontogenic cysts were more than twice as common in females as in males. Sixty-eight per cent of epithelial jaw cysts were treated by enucleation, 10% by marsupialisation, 13% by jaw resection and 9% by surgical excision.</p>","PeriodicalId":76983,"journal":{"name":"African dental journal : official publication of the Federation of African Dental Associations = Journal dentaire africain","volume":"10 ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20511929","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}
{"title":"Effect of maternal protein deficiency during pregnancy and lactation on the organic matrix composition of the bone and skin of the sucklings of rat.","authors":"A I Akinwande, O A Ebuehi, A E Akinwonmi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Effect of a staple Nigerian diet comprising of cassava flour, vegetable soup and fish, and containing 10% protein on bone and skin organic matrix of the offspring of rats fed the diet during pregnancy and lactation was studied. Two types of the diet were formulated. One contained 10% protein for the poor and the other 21% protein for the rich Nigerians. The two types of diet were dried at 70 degrees C for 24 hrs and ground into powder so that the rat could consume it. Laboratory rat chow was used as the control diet and it contained 21% protein. Each diet was fed to different groups of rats with water ad libitum during gestation and lactation. Chemical composition of the bone and skin matrix of the sucklings of the rats at 10 and 21 days of age were determined. The weights of the femur, humerus and skin as well as nitrogen, hexosamine and uronic acid concentrations in the bone and skin, and calcium concentration in the bone of sucklings whose dams were fed the diet containing 10% protein were lower than those of sucklings of dams fed diet containing 21% protein. Proline:Nitrogen and Hydroxyproline:Nitrogen concentration ratios in the bone and skin, and Calcium:Nitrogen concentration ratio in the bone were not affected by the level of dietary protein given to the dams. The quantity and not the composition of organic matrix constituents, collagen and chondroitin sulphate were reduced by maternal protein deficiency. Improper formation of bone matrix caused reduced calcification. It is concluded that the 10% dietary protein eaten by poor Nigerians is inadequate to support normal bone and skin weight and matrix composition of sucklings from dams consuming the diet.</p>","PeriodicalId":76983,"journal":{"name":"African dental journal : official publication of the Federation of African Dental Associations = Journal dentaire africain","volume":"10 ","pages":"12-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20511931","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}
{"title":"Fractured anterior teeth among mentally handicapped school children in Ibadan, Nigeria.","authors":"O O Denloye","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Prevalence of fractured anterior teeth among 205 mentally handicapped school children in Ibadan, Nigeria is presented. A high prevalence of 20% was found and a higher proportion of females wes found to have fractured anterior teeth than males. The 13-15 years age group had the highest percentage prevalence. Tooth fractures occurred more in the upper jaw. Seizure disorders was found to be a statistically significant predisposing factor among this group of children. Management of these children depends on prevention as there are factors which may prevent the provision of good restorative care for this group of children.</p>","PeriodicalId":76983,"journal":{"name":"African dental journal : official publication of the Federation of African Dental Associations = Journal dentaire africain","volume":"10 ","pages":"24-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20512588","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}
{"title":"Sintering flaws in Flexoceram inlay porcelain.","authors":"B O Olorunfemi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The development of processing flaws within Flexoceram inlay porcelain prior to fracture strength testing was assessed qualitatively. The firing procedure recommended by the manufacturer was used except for the end-firing temperature which was varied. Sintering for 10 minutes produced less porous samples which were better than the manufacturer's recommended time of 9 minutes.</p>","PeriodicalId":76983,"journal":{"name":"African dental journal : official publication of the Federation of African Dental Associations = Journal dentaire africain","volume":"10 ","pages":"9-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20511930","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}
{"title":"Applications of trigeminal somatosensory evoked potentials in the investigation of unilateral lesion of the inferior dental nerve: report of 2 cases.","authors":"O O Fagade","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>2 cases were reported in which trigeminal somatosensory evoked potential (TSEPs) confirmed the presence of unilateral lesions of branches of the trigeminal nerve, and were used to predict the prognosis. The TSEPs allowed an accurate prediction of the prognosis. The first patient regained sensation on the numb side of the tongue as predicted from the TSEPs, whilst the TSEPs also predicted a poorer prognosis for the second patient, who might not regain sensation on the numb side of the tongue unless a successful nerve grafting was done. TSEPs could indeed be very useful in the management of lesions involving the trigeminal nerve, and especially in the follow-up investigations.</p>","PeriodicalId":76983,"journal":{"name":"African dental journal : official publication of the Federation of African Dental Associations = Journal dentaire africain","volume":"9 ","pages":"30-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20511166","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}
{"title":"Ectopic eruption of maxillary first permanent molar: a case report.","authors":"O Ogidan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A case of unilateral ectopic eruption of maxillary first permanent molar with congenital absence of second premolar on the affected side is presented. The treatment of choice in this case, was extraction of the second deciduous molar to permit full eruption of the affected molar. A review of the prevalence, clinical and the radiographic presentation as well as different treatment modalities for this condition is provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":76983,"journal":{"name":"African dental journal : official publication of the Federation of African Dental Associations = Journal dentaire africain","volume":"9 ","pages":"34-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20511167","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}
{"title":"Evaluation of orthodontic treatment outcome: a personal clinical audit using the PAR index (peer assessment rating).","authors":"O D Otuyemi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although various methods have been used to evaluate orthodontic treatment outcome, the PAR index (Peer Assessment Rating) was recently developed for the purpose of assessing treatment standards. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the treatment standard of 52 consecutively treated cases during orthodontic postgraduate training (1991-1993). The pre- and post-treatment study models were collected and analysed using the PAR index. The mean age at start of treatment and the mean treatment duration was 13.6 (+/- 3.6) years and 15.9 (+/- 4.5) months respectively. Dual-arch fixed appliance was the predominant form of treatment employed. A high treatment standard was achieved as indicated by the mean PAR score reduction of 82.6 per cent. Most of the cases (92.3%) showed varying degree of improvement. Of the 4 (7.7%) cases classified as \"worse or no difference\", three were treated with removable appliances. With the exception of buccal occlusions, treatment showed strong improvement on individual PAR components. The shortcomings of the method of assessment are also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":76983,"journal":{"name":"African dental journal : official publication of the Federation of African Dental Associations = Journal dentaire africain","volume":"9 ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"20512591","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}