Introduction: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), a chronic debilitating condition of the mouth, has been treated both surgically and non-surgically, but non-surgical methods yield inconsistent results. The surgical methods essentially comprise of bilateral sectioning of fibrous bands with or without coronoidectomy followed by covering of the surgical defect with a graft or a wound dressing material such as collagen sheet.

Aim:The purpose of this study was to determine and compare various postoperative parameters like ease of operability, plate adaptability, stability etc., associated with use of matrix miniplate versus locking miniplate in the treatment of displaced mandibular angle fractures.Materials and Methods:The study was carried out in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, King George's Medical College, GM and Associated Hospital, Lucknow. Total 50 patients were treated and included in the study. These were divided into two groups of 25 each and were treated with two of the standard techniques, i.e., one is matrix miniplate osteosynthesis and other is locking miniplate osteosynthesis. These patients were evaluated for postoperative complications and the differences between the two Groups were assessed.Results:Patients treated by matrix miniplate showed better recovery phase postoperatively as compared to locking miniplate group.Conclusion:Based on this study matrix mini plate osteosynthesis may be considered as the better alternative method available for the treatment of displaced mandibular angle fractures.

Maxillofacial injuries in pediatric population warrant special attention because of anatomic considerations, potential for growth disturbances and rapidity of healing. We report a case of displaced mandibular fracture in a child who tested positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) and, therefore, was managed conservatively by closed reduction stabilized with acrylic dental splints fabricated on reduced dental models.

Introduction: Bone grafts are frequently used for the treatment of bone defects, but can cause postoperative complications, and sometimes a sufficient quantity of bone is not available. Hence, synthetic biomaterials have been used as an alternative to autogenous bone grafts. Recent clinical reports suggest that application of autologous blood plasma enriched with platelets can enhance the formation of new bone. There are very few in vitro or in vivo studies published on the efficiency of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The objective of this study was to evaluate the alloplastic bone substitute for its osteogenic potential with or without PRP.

Surgical fixation of a fracture of the shaft of humerus can be achieved by Plating or Nailing. Plating provides satisfactory result, but requires extensive dissection, and meticulous radial nerve protection. The theoretical advantage of intramedullary nailing included less invasive surgery, an undisturbed fracture hematoma and use of a load sharing device support. This study compares the two more commonly used interventions: locking/dynamic compression plating and locked intramedullary nailing. Patients admitted were randomly assigned to either ILN group (Group A) or DCP group (Group B). In group a, internal fixation with interlocking nail done. In the plating group (Group B), fixation was done with 4.5 mm dynamic/locking compression plates using either anterolateral or posterior approach. All the cases were regularly followed up. Functional outcome is determined on the basis of disability arm shoulder and hand score (DASH). Union was present in 18 (90%) patients in the ILN group whereas in the DCP group, union was present in the 17 (85%) patients. Average union time is 7.83 with standard deviation of 1.54 weeks in the ILN group and 8.64 with standard deviation of 1.96 weeks in the DCP group. DASH score for the ILN group is 33.74 with standard deviation of 14.18 whereas it is 27.66 with standard deviation of 10.32 in the DCP group. The DASH score of the two groups is statistically insignificant (p>.05). Both the modalities of treatment are good as far as union of the fracture is concerned, but considering the rate of complications we concluded that dynamic compression plating offers better result than interlocking nailing with respect to pain and function of the shoulder joint.