The mandible is the only movable bone of the facial skeleton, as the condyle portion articulates with the temporal bone to form the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). A myriad of benign and malignant lesions (Tumours/Pseudotumours) may affect the TMJ, and many remain undiagnosed until they become symptomatic or are incidentally discovered through imaging. Further complicating diagnosis … Read more
The prevention of oral cancer has been a key topic in oral health care for many years, as many oral cancer patients still present de novo at an advanced stage, often thereby jeopardising their ultimate prognosis. Lesion size at presentation remains a key factor in management outcome. Similarly, the main etiological factors still remain present, … Read more
The mass vaccination programs, which have developed in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, have for the most part been a great success with a few complications. However, we report on an “unusual adverse event,” which required dental/oral surgery consultation. Case Report A healthy 36-year-old male presented to the Emergency Room following a post injection … Read more
Viewpoint: Everyone knows that breathing is mandatory to sustain life, yet we rarely think about it, and often take it for granted! However, the current Flu Pandemic has certainly made us all too aware of its importance. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) involves compromised breathing during sleep and is most often managed with Positive Airway Pressure … Read more
The removal of impacted third molars has become a standard procedure for oral and maxillofacial surgeons as well as for some general dentists. Generally, their surgical removal is completed without difficulty; however, there sometimes can be intraoperative as well as postoperative complications. Although rare, intraoperative damage to adjacent teeth, sensory nerve damage, and mandibular fracture … Read more
Osteochondroma (OC) is also known as osteocartilaginous exostosis. It arises from the bone cortex as an exophytic lesion with a hyaline cartilaginous cap. It is one of the most common benign tumors of the axial skeleton. It accounts for approximately one-third of benign bony lesions. OC may arise in any bone that develops from endochondral … Read more
On October 12th 2019, the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry embarked on its first mission to Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. The goal of this mission was not only to provide direct care to patients in need, but also to provide an opportunity for the education of … Read more
For years, the conversation about technology was built around an emphasis on specific tools and functions. It was necessary justifying something new required specificity. That’s why, when I first became aware of the company MMG Fusion, the most efficient way to communicate its value to the dental community was to focus on its most innovative … Read more
Abstract Immediately following tooth extraction, a sequence of events takes place that often results in both alveolar ridge resorption (loss of volume and geometry) and a soft tissue defect. This can impact the correct 3D positioning of the implant when placed at a subsequent treatment with long term functional and aesthetic success affected. Thus, procedures … Read more
Introduction Normal pneumatization of the maxillary sinus frequently when combined with the loss of teeth provides inadequate volume of bone, specifically related to height to house an implant. This process is further complicated with periodontally failing posterior teeth are to be extracted. To achieve sufficient bone height to allow implant usage, augmentation of the maxillary … Read more
Dental implant therapy has made progress toward a truly digital workflow via cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging and fabricated physical guides.1,2 The latest development, however, toward an ultimately digital implant therapy workflow is robotic assistance. Robotic assistance has spread across many medical surgical disciplines with strong evidence for its utility in augmenting and enhancing … Read more
Local oral surgeons are now offering a new, innovative way for patients to preserve their stem cells through their wisdom teeth. Dr. Robert Bryan and Dr. Jeremy Goodson of Oral Surgery Specialists of Oklahoma, near Meridian and Memorial, are offering patients the opportunity to bank their dental stem cells through a company called Stemodontics. “We … Read more
The B.C. government plans to increase the number of dental surgeries done in the province by 15 per cent this year, as part of a strategy to improve access to dental care for vulnerable patients including disabled children and adults. The strategy, announced on Monday by B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix, follows years of lobbying … Read more
Welcome to YOUR June Top Picks! Each month we find out what YOU have been viewing, reading and watching the most. If you’re looking for a little throwback, check out the ODA ASM150 Overview video – it’s a must-see, even if you missed the event. Our blog of the month discusses a delicate, but crucial … Read more
Splint therapy has become one of the most prevalent aspects of dentistry over the last number of years. Patients are presenting with multiple reasons for needing this type of dental intervention. From TMJ pain to severely wearing away the enamel of their natural teeth, the devastation and destruction that bruxing and clenching (parafunction) can cause … Read more
Following the Extraction of an Impacted Maxillary Wisdom Tooth The on-call team of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was notified to assess and treat a complication of retrobulbar hemorrhage and hematoma following the extraction of a left impacted maxillary wisdom tooth. This case is unusual as an ophthalmologic complication secondary to a dental extraction is very … Read more
Foreign bodies in the cheek, face or oral cavity may be the result of traumatic injuries, self-inflicted or iatrogenic dental or surgical procedures. Penetrating pencil and pen injuries have been reported in the literature, most commonly in children, with the head and neck being the most common site. 1 Injuries from pens and pencils can … Read more
The retrieval of a broken dental needle demands a detailed knowledge of the relevant anatomy and the application of a meticulous surgical technique. These factors are emphasized in the following article. Case Report Our oral surgery office received a phone call from a dental office regarding a needle that broke off at the hub while … Read more
Abstract Tetanus is a serious, life threatening infection caused by the bacterium, Clostridium tetani. Due to almost widespread vaccination against tetanus toxoid the incidence in the developed world is extremely low. Vaccination in childhood does not result in lifelong immunity and requires “booster” doses of the vaccination every ten years. In the United States, the … Read more
Abstract Inadvertent displacement of teeth or fragments of teeth beyond the tooth socket during extraction is an uncommon occurrence. In this paper, we present two cases of displacement of impacted third molars, one maxillary and one mandibular. We outline our removal technique as well as some general management considerations, should this situation arise. Most importantly … Read more