Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of two point rigid internal fixation in the immobilization of zygomatic complex fractures. Patients and methods 30 patients with zygomatic complex fractures were managed by open reduction and internal fixation using titanium mini bone plate screws at the frontozygomatic and zygomatic buttress region. This prospective study was carried out at the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, India between 1st August 2005 to 1st August 2007. Isolated unilateral zygomatic complex fractures of less than six weeks duration were included in the study. Result Clinically and radiologically satisfactory results were achieved in all 30 patients using two point rigid internal fixation at the frontozygomatic and zygomatic buttress region of zygomatic complex fracture. Conclusions Stable fixation and immobilization of isolated zygomatic complex can be achieved with two point fixation using titanium mini bone plate and screws at the frontozygomatic and zygomatic buttress region of zygomatic complex fracture. Postoperative complications like scarring, ectropion and neurological deficit can be avoided by not using infraorbital rim as the third point of fixation.

Introduction:Surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars is one of the most commonly performed dentoalveolar surgeries by dental surgeons around the globe. It is known to be associated with clinically significant postoperative morbidity including swelling, pain, trismus, fever, and infection. In addition, the residual bony defect takes 7 months to 1 year to gradually fill with bone and to reossify.Aims and Objective:(1) To carry out a prospective study to evaluate differences in soft tissue healing and bony regeneration of impacted mandibular third molar extraction sites, with and without the incorporation of autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) within the surgical wounds. (2) To also compare the incidence of short- and long-term posttreatment complications in both cases.Materials and Methods:Sixty patients were randomly inducted into two groups, consisting of 30 patients each. The first group, which served as the study group, consisted of patients in whom fresh autologous PRF were placed within the extraction site immediately following the surgical removal of the impacted mandibular third molar, before suturing of the mucoperiosteal flap. The second group, which served as the control froup, included those patients in whom the mucoperiosteal flaps were closed without incorporation of PRF within site. Both groups were evaluated and compared for postoperative pain, swelling, trismus, soft tissue healing, as well as bone fill of the extraction socket.Results:It was found that the study group in which autologous PRF had been incorporated into the operative site exhibited quick and complication-free soft tissue healing as well as a much quicker reossification and bone fill of the extraction socket, as compared to the control group in which no PRF was used.Conclusion:Incorporation of PRF within extraction sockets of impacted third molars proved to be beneficial for patients, yielding a quicker postoperative recovery with fewer complications such as postoperative swelling and edema, pain, and trismus; better overall postoperative results in terms of faster soft tissue healing as well as an earlier bony regeneration.

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Chronic protracted dislocation of the TMJ is a relatively uncommon but extremely unpleasant and distressing condition for a patient. It is also particularly challenging and difficult to treat as it worsens with time due to continuing spasm of the masticatory muscles and progressive fibrosis, adhesions and consolidation in and around the dislocated joint. No definite guidelines or treatment protocols have been laid down in literature till date, towards management of such dislocations. A range of extensive and invasive surgical procedures such as eminectomy, condylectomy, menisectomy, and various osteotomies of the mandibular ramus and body have been performed to reduce these dislocations. A chronic longstanding unilateral TMJ dislocation in a 64-year-old woman was managed successfully and effectively using a modified, rather conservative surgical technique. The aim was to reduce the dislocated condyle (without excessive manipulation of the intra-articular space or extra-articular joint components); and at the same time, to limit further excessive translation of the condyle and restore physiological TMJ biomechanical constraints, to prevent future recurrence. This was achieved by surgically exposing the dislocated joint and manipulating the anterosuperiorly positioned condyle back into the glenoid fossa, aided by a downward distraction of the mandible; followed by soft tissue tethering of the meniscus and fibrous capsule of the joint to the temporal fascia above. The procedure yielded excellent results without any functional limitations or recurrence, and can hence constitute a viable and effective treatment option which can be attempted prior to resorting to the more invasive surgical procedures as described in literature.

As RTA especially two wheelers accidents appeared to be the most common cause of mandibular fractures, use of suitably designed protective head gear (crash helmets) is advisable. Moreover open reduction and rigid internal fixation appears to be the suitable treatment modality in successful treatment of mandibular fractures in reducing morbidity and complications and ensuring early return to normalcy.