background and aims. pathological fractures are rare in the maxillofacial region and account for less than 2% of all frac-tures in this site. they are defined as fractures that take place when bone has been weakened by an underlying pathologic process. among all pathoses, cysts (although so common in the maxillofacial region) constitute a very small part. here we report a case of a dentigerous ...

Chapter 2: " Aetiology and incidence of maxillofacial trauma in Amsterdam: A retrospective analysis of 579 patients. " All patients treated in the VU University Medical Center (Amsterdam), for maxillofacial trauma, were identified retrospectively (period 2000-2010). A total of 579 patients were identified (408 men and 171 women), with a mean age of 35.9 ± 16.3 years. Mandibular and zygomatic bo...

Aim of the study was to find out the number of miniplates used by Indian Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for parasymphysis fractures. A survey was done among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India at the 34th annual meeting of Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India. Four questions were given to each individual to find out their opinion regarding use of miniplates in parasymph...

BACKGROUND There is significant prevalence of physical injuries sustained by civilian recruits at military training garrisons. Civilian recruits sustain these injuries mostly during the intensive and rigorous military combat-training period. OBJECTIVES We sought to determine the prevalence and causes of oral and maxillofacial injuries as the first step in reducing and preventing them in civil...

Advancements in diagnostic and treatment modalities for oral and maxillofacial surgery have allowed veterinarians to offer clients a range of alternatives for their pets. Categories of oral and maxillofacial surgery reviewed in this article include jaw fracture management, management of palatal/oronasal defects, recognition and treatment of oral masses, and management of several miscellaneous p...

Beware of the black eye! Orbital injuries are often missed or misdiagnosed. The underlying bony injury and or globe injury are often more serious than initial examination suggests.