Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Jul 2014
Long-term prospective teaching effectivity of practical skills training and a first OSCE in cranio maxillofacial surgery for dental students.
Basic skills in oral/CMF surgery should be taught effectively to dental students as surgical skills training is traditionally under-represented in the dental curriculum compared to its later need in daily clinical practice. Rigid curricular time frames and prospectively condensed professional education foster new effective teaching and examination formats. Transmitting and assessing clinical competence objectively (independent of subjective bias), reliably (repeatable, inter-rater consistency) and valid (representative, structured task selection) was intended and evaluated in oral/CMF surgery skills acquisition starting in summer 2009. ⋯ Knowledge diffusion between sittings on the same test date and between consecutive semesters was insignificant. Students and faculty rated their learning/teaching experience "very good" to "good". PST was effective in optimizing clinical skills as evaluated by OSCE.
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Jul 2014
Maxillofacial fractures in the province of Latina, Lazio, Italy: review of 400 injuries and 83 cases.
A retrospective study was performed to assess maxillofacial fractures in patients treated at the public "S. M. Goretti Hospital" hospital from 2011 to 31/8/2012. ⋯ Accidents were the most frequent cause of maxillofacial fractures in the age group between 18 and 39 years and interpersonal violence was the most frequent cause of maxillofacial fractures in the age group between 40 and 59 years. Facial fractures occurred primarily among men under 30 years of age, and the most common sites of fractures in the face were the mandible and the zygomatic complex. Road traffic collisions were the main aetiologic factor associated with maxillofacial trauma.
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Jul 2014
The use of resorbable plates in association with dental arch stabilization in the treatment of mandibular fractures in children.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of resorbable plate fixation in association with dental arch stabilization in the treatment of displaced mandibular fractures in children. ⋯ Resorbable plates use in association with dental arch stabilization can provide good stabilization for mandibular fractures and is a promising approach for the treatment of displaced mandibular fractures in children.
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Jul 2014
Comparative StudyTreatment of positional plagiocephaly--helmet or no helmet?
Positional plagiocephaly has attained widespread attention. There is a lot of data on helmet therapy available, but the natural course of the deformity has not been investigated in depth. The decision for or against helmet therapy can be controversial. This study examined the outcome of both options. ⋯ Despite concerns against helmet therapy (comfort, finances), it should be the treatment of choice for moderate to severe cases. Only mild cases (modified CVAI ≤ 6.5%) can be adequately treated by conservative, i.e. non-helmet, management.
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Jul 2014
Distraction osteogenesis for management of obstructive sleep apnoea in temporomandibular joint ankylosis patients before the release of joint.
To evaluate the effects of distraction osteogenesis in management of obstructive sleep apnoea patients secondary to temporomandibular joints ankylosis. ⋯ Distraction osteogenesis is a stable and beneficial treatment option for temporomandibular joint ankylosis patients with obstructive sleep apnoea.