Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jul 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyCorrelation of radiographic signs, inferior dental nerve exposure, and deficit in third molar surgery.
To identify the specific radiographic signs on orthopantomograms that are positive predictors of intraoperative inferior dental nerve (IDN) exposure and postoperative IDN deficit in lower third molar surgery. ⋯ Darkening of the root and displacement of the inferior dental canal by the root were positive predictors of intraoperative IDN exposure. Darkening of the root or the presence of 2 or more radiographic signs were positive predictors of a postoperative IDN deficit.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jul 2011
A retrospective analysis of submental intubation in maxillofacial trauma patients.
The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the frequency, indications, and outcomes of airway management by submental intubation in maxillofacial trauma patients. ⋯ Submental intubation is a simple, safe, with low morbidity technique for operative airway management in maxillofacial trauma patients when there are fractures involving the nasal region and concomitant dental occlusion disturbances.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jun 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialA comparison of the effects of midazolam/fentanyl and midazolam/tramadol for conscious intravenous sedation during third molar extraction.
This study evaluated the effects of fentanyl and tramadol, used in combination, as sedation for third molar surgical extraction. ⋯ Tramadol has a better analgesic effect in third molar surgery than fentanyl and placebo.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jun 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes tranexamic acid in an irrigating fluid reduce intraoperative blood loss in orthognathic surgery? A double-blind, randomized clinical trial.
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of tranexamic acid in an irrigant fluid in decreasing intraoperative blood loss during orthognathic surgery. ⋯ Tranexamic acid in an irrigant fluid does not significantly decrease intraoperative blood loss compared with placebo during orthognathic surgery.
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The purpose of this study was to analyze impalement injuries of the oral cavity in children. ⋯ Most impalement injuries in the oral cavity in children heal spontaneously or with minimal intervention. These children can be followed on an outpatient basis with instructions to their parents about possible complications, except for a few selected cases.