Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics
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Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod · Aug 2011
Comparative StudyMirror imaging and preshaped titanium plates in the treatment of unilateral malar and zygomatic arch fractures.
The aim of this study is to discuss the application of mirror imaging and preshaped titanium plates in the treatment of unilateral malar and zygomatic arch fractures. ⋯ Mirror imaging and preshaped titanium plates are viable choices for the treatment of unilateral malar and zygomatic arch fractures. Combined use of these techniques can improve facial symmetry.
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Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod · Aug 2011
Case ReportsLong buccal nerve block: a previously unreported complication.
Although local anesthetic injections are commonly used in dental practice, the complex neurovascular anatomy of the face can present the practitioner with unexpected complications. Several reports document adverse events related to inferior dental blocks (IDBs), whereas long buccal nerve blocks are usually performed without incident. ⋯ We had previously reported an identical event resulting from an IDB. We discuss the facial vascular relationships that might explain this complication and how to manage it.
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Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod · Aug 2011
The effect of aging on luminance of standard liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the luminance level of monitors as a function of the burning time of the lamp in the monitor and further to evaluate if different areas of the monitor varied in luminance levels at a specific time. ⋯ Standard liquid crystal display monitors undergo gradual deteriorations in luminance levels over time, and these deteriorations are correlated with the time that the monitors have been switched on. The degradation in luminance is similar over all areas of the monitors.