فهرست مطالب mohamadali ghavimi

Studies have shown a significant relationship between the width and thickness of keratinized gingiva around the implant and changes in marginal bone level, with a significant effect on the health and esthetic of tissues around the implant, especially in the anterior region of the maxilla, which is an esthetic area.

Ten patients referring to the Faculty of Dentistry seeking implant placement in the anterior maxilla were included in the study. The connective tissue of the palatal gingiva of the surgical site was folded to the buccal aspect with the buccal base, and the thickness and width of keratinized gingiva around the buccal surface of each implant were measured in three time intervals, including before surgery and 6 and 12 weeks after surgery. Based on the results of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Friedman test and repeated-measures ANOVA were used to analyze the data.

The intervention significantly affected changes in the gingival thickness. After the intervention, gingival thickness significantly increased compared to the baseline (P<0.05). The results also showed that the intervention did not significantly affect the width of keratinized gingiva. The width of keratinized gingiva at baseline was not significantly different from the two time intervals after intervention (P>0.05).

Buccal-based modified palatal flap in anterior maxillary implants increased the thickness of keratinized gingiva, with no significant effect on the keratinized gingiva width.

Ultrasonography (USG) allows to the examination of soft tissue and osseous tissues in the head‑and‑neck region. This study compared the accuracy of USG and computed tomography (CT) scan in the diagnosis of mandibular fractures.

In this prospective observational study, spiral CT scan was prescribed for the lower face and, if necessary, midface and upper face in 42 trauma patients suspected of mandibular fractures, referring to Imam Reza Hospital in Tabriz. Two radiologists evaluated the CT scans. Then, another radiologist examined all the patients with USG with a frequency of 7–12 MHz. Ultrasonographic diagnostic results were recorded and compared with the results of the CT scan examinations. The results were reported using descriptive statistical methods

The specificity and sensitivity of USG were 100% and 91.1%, respectively. The USG sensitivities in the angle, condyle, condylar neck, and symphysis fractures were 100%, 91.6%, 85.7%, and 80%, respectively, and the specificity was 100% in all that anatomical regions. Among the confounding factors, the sensitivity of the USG (84.6%) was the lowest in the presence of hematoma; however, its specificity remained 100%. One case of symphysis fracture was not detected in the absence of any confounding factors in USG examination.

Although the sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of the USG were at high levels, there were some limitations, making it difficult to definitively replace USG with CT scans, especially in the case of condylar fractures and in the presence of confounding factors such as hematoma and swelling.

The ideal position of the plates and the need for additional plates are discussed continuously. In mandible, the tensile forces at the fracture line should be neutralized with a tension band. This study evaluated the role of the mandibular arch bar as a tension band eliminating the need for an upper miniplate (tension band plate) in cases of parasymphysis fractures. In this randomized control trial, a total of 90 patients with mandibular parasymphysis fractures underwent treatment in two groups. Group A was treated with one titanium miniplate along with Erich’s arch bar. In Group B, two titanium miniplates were placed across the fracture site along with Erich’s arch bar. Then, the complications and duration of the operation time were compared between two groups. The results were considered statistically significant when the P < 0.05. No significant difference was observed between the groups regarding postoperative complication rate. 1 month after surgery in Group A, number of patients with sensory impairment (17%) was significantly lower than Group B (37%) (P = 0.029). Furthermore, the operation time of Group A was significantly shorter than Group B (P < 0.001). In the presence of arch bar, placing one miniplate instead of the routine technique of placing two, do not increase complication rates. Furthermore, it reduces the operation time and costs and results in a better neurosensory recovery outcome in short time.