Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology
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Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol · Nov 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA comparative evaluation of pain and anxiety levels in 2 different anesthesia techniques: locoregional anesthesia using conventional syringe versus intraosseous anesthesia using a computer-controlled system (Quicksleeper).
The aim of this study was to compare anxiety and pain levels during anesthesia and efficacy of Quicksleeper intraosseous (IO) injection system, which delivers computer-controlled IO anesthesia and conventional inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) in impacted mandibular third molars. ⋯ Although IO injection is a useful technique commonly used during various treatments in dentistry, the duration of injection takes longer than conventional techniques, there is a possibility of obstruction at the needle tip, and, the duration of the anesthetic effect is inadequate for prolonged surgical procedures.
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Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol · Nov 2012
Case ReportsRetrotuberosity versus submentosubmandibular and median submental intubation: patients with maxillofacial surgery.
In certain maxillofacial trauma cases, nasotracheal intubation is contraindicated and the standard method of orotracheal intubation interferes with maxillomandibular fixation. In such cases alternative techniques, such as submental, submentosubmandibular, and retromolar intubation have been used. ⋯ Submental and submentosubmandibular intubation are useful methods with low morbidity. However, both are invasive techniques compared with retrotuberosity intubation secured in place with a circumdental wire placed around the most posterior maxillary tooth.
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Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol · Oct 2012
Topical pregabalin and diclofenac for the treatment of neuropathic orofacial pain in rats.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of topical treatment with pregabalin and diclofenac on neuropathic orofacial pain induced by infraorbital nerve injury in the rat. ⋯ Topical treatment with pregabalin or diclofenac can reduce neuropathic orofacial pain induced by nerve injury.
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Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol · Sep 2012
Burden of facial cellulitis: estimates from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample.
Multitude of maxillofacial infections from odontogenic and nonodontogenic origins can progress to facial cellulitis, which may require an emergency department (ED) visit for appropriate care. The aim of this study was to investigate national prevalence of ED visits attributed primarily to facial cellulitis, to quantify the associated hospital charges, and to identify a cohort of population presenting to the ED with facial cellulitis. ⋯ This study highlights the prevalence of hospital-based ED visits primarily due to facial cellulitis in the USA in year 2007, its significant associated hospital resource utilization for treatment, and characteristics of the patient population who are likely to visit a hospital-based ED for treatment of facial cellulitis.
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Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol · Sep 2012
Evaluation of select neurophysiological, clinical and psychological tests for burning mouth syndrome.
The objective of this study was to identify, among an array of potential risk factors for burning mouth syndrome (BMS), those that are potentially the most significant in the development of the disease. ⋯ The BMS sufferer was characterized as having mild sensory and autonomic small fiber neuropathy with concomitant central disorders.