International Journal of Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018

  • Benign Migratory Glossitis: Case Report and Literature Review

    Sarfaraz Khan, Syed Asif Haider Shah, Muhammad Ishaq

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 1-3
    Received: 28 December 2017
    Accepted: 29 January 2018
    Published: 02 March 2018
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Benign migratory glossitis (BMG) is a benign, usually asymptomatic mucosal lesion of dorsal surface of the tongue, characterized by depapillated erythematous patches separated by white irregular borders. Etiology of BMG is unknown. Risk factors include psoriasis, fissured tongue, diabetes mellitus, hypersensitivity and psychological factors. We rep... Show More
  • Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A Review with Presentation of a Case with Temporomandibular Extra-Articular Ankylosis

    Cárcamo Idiáquez Osmar Adán, Cortes Flores Michelle, Anchecta Castro Diana Marielos, Vivanco Pérez Israel, Navarro Zarate Adolfo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 4-10
    Received: 31 January 2018
    Accepted: 16 February 2018
    Published: 19 March 2018
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is a connective tissue disorder that progressively affects tendons, ligaments, aponeurosis, fasciae and muscles which undergo fibrous cell proliferation that progresses to mature bone. It has a prevalence of 1 case per 2 million habitants, having reported less than 1000 cases worldwide. In the maxillofaci... Show More
  • A Survey of Wound Carein a Surgical Department in an Urban Clinical Setting in Northern Part of Nigeria

    Modupe Iretiola Builders, Edwin Oseni-Momodu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 11-18
    Received: 29 December 2017
    Accepted: 30 January 2018
    Published: 14 April 2018
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify, quantify the demographic, wound characteristics and treatment objectives of patients admitted in the surgical department of this tertiary hospital. Study design: A pre-prepared questionnaire was used for data collection. The questions were related to patient socio-demographic characteristics and... Show More
  • Comparative Clinical Study of Local Submucosal Corticosteriod Versus Diclofenac Sodium Injections Before Odontectomy of Mandibular Impacted Third Molar

    Ahmed Mohamed El Zayat, Eman Abdelhalem El Sharrawy, Amr Ali El Swify, Abdel Bade Abd Allah Abdel Maabod

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 19-24
    Received: 17 April 2018
    Accepted: 02 May 2018
    Published: 02 June 2018
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: The aim of this comparative clinical study was to investigate the effects of preoperative injections of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate versus Diclofenac Sodium. The study includes 60 patients (age range 16-35) who were randomly distributed into three equal groups. Edema and trismus was measured preoperatively, immediate, 24 h, 2 week, 1 month posto... Show More
  • Revascularization of Temporomandibular Joint After Surgical Intervention Using CT Volume Rendering Technique (Clinical Study)

    Heba Abdul Wahed Sleem, Mona Gamalludin Alkaphoury

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 25-29
    Received: 01 July 2018
    Accepted: 17 July 2018
    Published: 27 August 2018
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: The present study aimed to trace the arterial blood supply of Tempromandibular joint after open joint procedures using CT volume rendering technique. To achieve this goal six operated joints with residual symptoms radiographed one year post-operatively. Computed tomographic scanning with intravenous contrast, were examined. The direct volume render... Show More
  • Tobacco Smoke and Alcohol Consumption in Relation to Oral Cancer in Albania

    Canga Mimoza, Malagnino Antonio Vito

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 30-34
    Received: 03 July 2018
    Accepted: 17 July 2018
    Published: 31 August 2018
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between tobacco, alcohol and other viruses in increasing the risk of being affected by oral carcinomas. Material and method: In our study the sample was composed by 200 patients, all Albanians. The experiment was conducted in the time period 2014-2018, in Albania. The participa... Show More