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Purpose: The maxillary advancement using Le Fort I osteotomy directly affects in the positioning of the upper lip (UL) and the nasolabial angle (NLA), which plays an important role in facial expression and aesthetics, because of this, the aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of Dolphin Imaging 11.8 software in predicting changes to the UL position and NLA in patients undergoing maxillary advancement. Materials and Methods: It was a retrospective cohort study. Predictive and final tracings using pre- and postoperative Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of 24 patients undergoing maxillary advancement, regardless of mandibular movement, were compared. Whether the amount of advancement changes this predictability was also analyzed. The predictive and the 12-month postoperative data were evaluated using Dolphin Imaging 11.8 software and compared. Student t test was used to get the results. Results: The vertical analysis of the incisal tip and cementoenamel junction of the upper central incisor (UCI) and of the UL were statistically significant ( P = .001 for all). The horizontal measurements of the same variables ( P = .238, P = .516, P = .930, respectively) and the NLA ( P = .060) showed no statistical significance. The amount of advancement did not interfere with the variables analyzed, except for the exposure ( P = .009) and inclination of the UCI ( P = .010). Conclusion: It was concluded that the amount of maxillary advancement does not interfere with the UL prediction; the prediction capacity of the software was good for the horizontal measurements, but had a significant error index for vertical measurements.

Objective To quantify the bone volume that can be safely withdrawn from 3 donor sites: (1) the mandibular symphysis, (2) the oblique mandibular line and (3) the skullcap. Methodology For the symphysis, 200 tomographic exams were evaluated by the extension of the anterior loop of mental foramen, by the nerve, by the distance of the foramens, by the distance between the vestibular cortical and the lingual plates and by the distance between the apexes, or lower anterior teeth, and the mandibular base, using the “distance” tool of the I-CAT Vision, in the panoramic and parasagittal reformations. For the oblique line, 70 TCFC exams were analyzed retrospectively in panoramic and parasagittal reformations, evaluating the thickness of the vestibular cortical and the distance between the cortical and the mandibular canal. For the cranial bone, a hexagonal donor site located in parietal area was considered. Results The average dimensions of the bone blocks that can be safely removed from the region of the mandibular symphysis are: 32.27 mm in length, 4.87 mm in height and 4 mm in thickness, providing a volume of 628.61 mm3 available for grafting. In the oblique line, the available bone volume for grafting was 859.61 mm3. In the region of the cranial vault, multiplying the average bone thickness by the area of the hexagon, an average volume of 2,499 mm3 was obtained. Conclusions Comparing the donor sites, the bone availability in the cranial vault is 3 times greater than in the mandibular posterior region, and at least 2 times greater than in the mandibular symphysis.

A reabilitação de maxilas atróficas sempre foi um desafio para o cirurgião dentista, e a utilização de implantes zigomáticos tem se popularizado como uma alternativa de tratamento à reconstrução alveolar. O presente trabalho realizou uma revista da literatura buscando complicações trans e pós-cirúrgicas mais comuns relacionadas à cirurgia de implantes zigomáticos. Foi realizada busca na base de dados PubMed por artigos publicados entre 2010 e 2015, sendo encontrados 92 artigos. Destes, foram selecionados estudos que atendessem aos critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Doze dos 92 artigos foram selecionados para revisão, somando um total de 5.425 implantes zigomáticos instalados. Artigos que consideraram apenas as complicações protéticas não foram selecionados. As complicações pós-operatórias relatadas foram: 162 casos de sinusites (2.98%), 129 de infecção dos tecidos moles (2.37%), 16 parestesias (0.29%), 21 fístulas orosinusais (0.38%), 2 enfisemas subcutâneos (0.036%), 1 penetração da cavidade orbital (0.018%), 9 de dor persistente (0.16%), 5 exposições do implante (0.092%) e 16 falhas de osseointegração (0.29%). Artigos de casos clínicos, com um grupo amostral pequeno, relataram ausência de complicações clínicas. O follow-up variou de 1 a 7 anos. A complicação mais frequente é a sinusite maxilar, e a técnica de fixação zigomática pode incorrer em inúmeras complicações se o cirurgião for inexperiente e/ou não tiver bom conhecimento anatômico da região. Faltam estudos com casos controle que discussão as complicações trans e pós-operatórias.

The block anesthesia of the greater palatine foramen (GPF) is largely used in minor oral surgeries, periodontics and general dentistry. Furthermore, the area of the GPF serves as a donor of soft tissue graft. So, the aim of this study was to evaluate the position and characteristics of the GPF in Brazilian patients using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) providing anatomical information for the greater palatine nerve block anesthesia and indicate site to collect palatal donor tissue. Fifty CBCT exams of Brazilian patients with a mean age of 35.8 years (27 male/23 female) were evaluated. All patients had erupted first, second and third upper molars. A total of 100 GPF were evaluated bilaterally. The GPFs were assessed regarding position, diameter and distances to the midline maxillary suture (MMS) and to alveolar ridge (AR). Guidelines were drawn in the CBCT axial image depicting all molar interproximal surfaces, bilaterally. The guidelines were located between first, second and third molar and in the center of the second and third, performing five guidelines in each side. These guidelines and the molars were landmarks to assess the GPF anatomic position. From the 100 GPF analyzed, 92 were located in the third molar region (24 male/22 female). The 92 GPF were distributed as 47 in the left side and 45 in the right side. The average GPF diameter and the distance to both the AR and the MMS were 3.1 mm; 7.9 and 15.3 mm, respectively. Within the limits of this study, we concluded that the in Brazilian patients studied, the GPF location was more closely related to third molar. Therefore, whenever the third molar is erupted, it could be used as landmark for successful GPN block anesthesia. Moreover, harvesting palatal mucosa graft around the third molar should be done cautiously to prevent damage to the GPF vascular-nerve complex.

Dry socket is one of the most studied complications in dentistry, and a great number of studies have searched for an effective and safe method for its prevention and treatment. One of the great clinical challenges since the first case was reported has been the inconsistency and differences in the various definitions of dry socket and the criteria used for diagnosis. The pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of dry socket are very important in the practice of oral surgery. The aim of the present report was to review and discuss each aspect.

PURPOSE: To evaluate two treatment modalities of dry socket in rats and to discuss the first findings of the molecular analysis in this experimental model. METHODS: 84 rats underwent a tooth extraction were divided in 4 groups: I-uninfected socket (control), II-infected socket without any treatment, III-infected socket treated with irrigation of 2% sodium iodide and 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, IV-infected socket submitted to curettage, irrigation with physiological saline solution and fulfilled with metronidazole paste as base. The groups were subdivided in postoperative sacrifice periods: 6/15/28 days. A quantitative and a qualitative microscopic analysis was performed. Also, a quantitative analysis was performed using a RealTimePCR to evaluate the genes expression in the wound healing: Collagen Type I/COL-I, vascular endothelial growth factor/VEGF, osteocalcin/OCN, alkaline phosphatase/ALP, runt-related transcription factor 2/RUNX2 and tumor necrosis factor alpha/TNF-α. RESULTS: The group I showed higher bone formation, followed by groups IV, III, II respectively. The group II presented higher inflammatory infiltrate and the wound healing was delayed compared with other groups. It was obtained a significant positive correlation between bone neoformation and the expression of OCN and RUNX2, inflammatory infiltrate with TNF-α and a negative correlation between bone neoformation and TNF-α. CONCLUSION: No significant difference was found between the treatments. OBJETIVO: Avaliar duas modalidades de tratamento da alveolite em ratos e discutir os primeiros achados de uma análise molecular neste modelo experimental. MÉTODOS: 84 ratos foram submetidos a uma extração dentária e foram divididos em quatro grupos: I- alvéolo não infectado (controle), II- alvéolo infectado sem tratamento, III- alvéolo infectado tratado com irrigação de iodeto de sódio a 2% e solução de peróxido de hidrogênio a 3%, IV- alvéolo infectado submetido à curetagem, irrigação com solução salina fisiológica e preenchimento com pasta a base de metronidazol. Os grupos foram subdivididos em períodos de sacrifício pós-operatório: 6/15/28 dias. Uma análise quantitativa e qualitativa microscópica foi realizada. Além disso, uma análise quantitativa foi realizada utilizando RealTimePCR para avaliar a expressão de genes no reparo alveolar: o colágeno tipo I / COL-I, o fator de crescimento endotelial vascular / VEGF, osteocalcina / OCN, fosfatase alcalina / ALP, fator de transcrição runt relacionados 2 / RUNX2 e fator de necrose tumoral alfa / TNF-α. RESULTADOS: O grupo I mostrou maior formação óssea, seguido pelos grupos IV, III, II, respectivamente. O grupo II apresentou maior infiltrado inflamatório e a cicatrização foi atrasada em comparação com outros grupos. Foi obtida uma correlação positiva entre a neoformação óssea e a expressão de OCN e RUNX2, infiltrado inflamatório com TNF-α e uma correlação negativa entre a neoformação óssea e TNF-α. CONCLUSÃO: Nenhuma diferença significativa foi encontrada entre os tratamentos.