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Trigeminal nerve injury is a rare, but serious complication of a common procedure, which results in a clinically relevant problem that deserves attention. The emergence of microsurgical repair of trigeminal injury has provided clinicians with treatment options for patients who experience persistent neurosensory deficits. The area of microsurgical repair of trigeminal nerves is now in its adolescence. While great strides have been made in the field since its conception, it is certain that a new generation of oral and maxillofacial surgeons wil bring further progress to the field...

PURPOSE: The best researched method to decrease nerve injury during the removal of lower third molars is Intentional Partial Odontectomy or Standard coronectomy (SC). Despite an excellent track record, complications still exist. The purpose of this article is to introduce a case series of modified and grafted coronectomy (MGC), designed to minimize the drawbacks of SC. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixteen patients, with total of 20 teeth, were followed for 6 to 49 months...

This article is intended to be a review of current studies on the effectiveness of antibiotics in limiting postoperative complications after third molar exractions; in search of conclusions above and beyond Ren and Malmstroms' excellent meta-analysis.

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Dental extractions are commonly performed procedures in dentistry. For a number of different reasons, there can be serious complications both during surgical procedures and during patient recovery. Many of these complications can be avoided by recognizing "red flags" in advance of untoward events and by taking steps to prevent or manage such problems. Prior to surgery, the dentist needs quality radiographs, must be familiar with the patient's health conditions and medications, and have the knowledge and expertise to perform routine and "surgical" extractions safely, expeditiously, and with minimal (if any) loss of adjacent bone...

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Sleep bruxism (SB) is a parafunctional oromotor activity that can sometimes pose a threat to the integrity of the structures of the masticatory system if the magnitude and direction of the forces exerted exceed the system's adaptive capacity. Over the years science has tried to provide a consistent explanation of the etiopathogenesis and physiopathology of SB, although the pathophysiological mechanisms are, even now, not fully understood yet. There is at present no specific, effective treatment to permanently eliminate the habit of SB...

Myofascial trigger point pain is an extremely prevalent cause of persistent pain disorders in all parts of the body, not just the head, neck, and face. Features include deep aching pain in any structure, referred from focally tender points in taut bands of skeletal muscle (the trigger points). Diagnosis depends on accurate palpation with 2-4 kg/cm2 of pressure for 10 to 20 seconds over the suspected trigger point to allow the referred pain pattern to develop. In the head and neck region, cervical muscle trigger points (key trigger points) often incite and perpetuate trigger points (satellite trigger points) and referred pain from masticatory muscles...

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