15,106 research outputs found
Oral piercing and oral diseases: a short time retrospective study.
No full textBody piercing indicates the puncturing of a part of the body in which jewelry may be worn. In recent years, oral piercing is increasingly popular especially among young people. Body piercing has to be considered as a surgical procedure to all intents and purposes and, as such, has to be performed only by qualified personnel able to assure high standards of professionalism in facilities subject to sanitary inspections. The aim of the present work is to verify what risks patients may be exposed to and what complications may occur after a healthcare professional performs oral piercing. Our retrospective study includes 108 patients (74 males and 34 females) aged between 14 and 39 years, who had oral piercing done 12±4 months earlier. All the patients underwent clinical examination to reveal the possible presence of late complications. After piercing, none of the 108 patients developed widespread complications. Although all patients said they had followed the piercers' instructions, 96% of them reported postoperative local complications such as bleeding within 12 hours of piercing (90%), perile-sional edema for 3±2 days after piercing surgery (80%), and persistent mucosal atrophy (70%). © Ivyspring International Publisher
Severe anisocoria after oral surgery under general anesthesia
No full textIntroduction. Anisocoria indicates a difference in pupil diameter. Etiologies of this clinical manifestation usually include systemic causes as neurological or vascular disorders, and local causes as congenital iris disorders and pharmacological effects. Case Report. We present a case of a 47-year-old man, suffering from spastic tetraparesis. After the oral surgery under general anesthesia, the patient developed severe anisocoria: in particular, a ~4mm diameter increase of the left pupil compared to the right pupil. We performed Computed Tomography (CT) in the emergency setting, Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) of the brain and Magnetic Resonance Angiography of intracranial vessels. These instrumental examinations did not show vascular or neurological diseases. The pupils returned to their physiological condition (isocoria) after about 180 minutes. Discussion and Conclusions. Literature shows that the cases of anisocoria reported during or after oral surgery are rare occurrences, especially in cases of simple tooth extraction. Anisocoria can manifest in more or less evident forms: therefore, it is clear that knowing this clinical condition is of crucial importance for a correct and timely resolution. © Ivyspring International Publisher
Use of a diode laser in an excisional biopsy of two spoonlike neoformations on the tongue tip.
No full textClinical trial with bromelain in third molar exodontia
No full textBackground and Objective: Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme, particularly effective in the treatment of soft tissue inflammations and traumas, in localized inflammations, especially in presence of hydropsy and also in postoperative tissue reactions. The aim of the present study is to assess the efficacy of bromelain in controlling the edema and its related pain in the inflamed area after upper third molar exodontia. Materials and Methods: The effectiveness of our protocol was evaluated by a clinical assessment of the profile of the hemiface corresponding to the treated area: indeed, the linear values of the trago-pogonion distances were measured. Algogens were determined by VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) (Figure 1) with integers ranging from 1 (no pain) to 8 (maximum pain) up to a maximum of 10 (paroxysmal and unbearable pain). Results and Conclusions: The obtained results clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of bromelain in treating postoperative edema after third molar surgery
Short report of an unusual ballistic trauma.
No full textIntroduction: Portable firearms have a relevant medico-legal interest, being a major cause of injury. Bullet entry wounds generally have a particular appearance, including contusion, skin introflection, and simple or excoriated ecchymosis. The skin wound is typically a hole with frayed margins, whose diameter is smaller than that of the bullet. Presentation of case: We report the case of a 19-year-old man with ballistic trauma. Examination of the patient's lesions indicated that the bullet had entered from the left mandibular parasymphysis, creating a small hole without the typical bullet wipe and blackening. Subsequently, the bullet seemed to have fractured the left chin region immediately below the lower alveolar process, and it finally stopped in the submandibular area in the suprahyoid region of the neck. Discussion: This case is peculiar because the distinctive features of a firearm injury were absent; the lack of bleeding and edema made the case difficult to interpret without additional diagnostic investigations. Conclusion: Ballistic trauma can manifest in different ways; therefore, internal trauma should be suspected even in the absence of clear external signs. This case report shows how an unusual bullet entry hole can mask quite serious injuries. © 2011 Surgical Associates Ltd
Odontostomatologic management of patients receiving oral anticoagulant therapy: a retrospective multicentric study
No full textIntroduction: Today, we frequently find patients taking oral anticoagulant therapy (OAT), a prophylaxis against the
occurrence of thromboembolic events. An oral surgeon needs to know how to better manage such patients, in
order to avoid hemorrhagic and thromboembolic complications.
Materials and methods: A group of 193 patients (119 men aged between 46 and 82 and 74 women aged
between 54 and 76) undergoing OAT for more than 5 years were managed with a standardized management
protocol and a 2-months follow-up. The aim of the present study was to apply a protocol, which could provide a
safe intra- and postoperative management of patients on OAT.
Results: Among the 193 patients, only 2 had postoperative complications.
Conclusions: We think that the protocol used in the present study can be used for complete safety in the
treatment of this type of patients.
Keywords: Oral Anticoagulant Therapy (OAT), Tranexamic Acid, Oral Surger
Regenerative surgery performed with platelet-rich plasma used in sinus lift elevation before dental implant surgery: an useful aid in healing and regeneration of bone tissue
No full textOBJECTIVES: Aim of this work is to show the effectiveness of a protocol involving the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a grafting material in bone regeneration before dental implant rehabilitation.MATERIALS AND METHODS: 127 patients, requiring maxillary sinus lift, were enrolled in a follow-up study plan, which established clinical and radiological examinations on the day after surgery and six months later. PRP, in combination with autogenous bone, anorganic bone material and organic bone substitutes, was used before implant-prosthetic rehabilitation.RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: After implant placement, 63 patients, previously treated with PRP, reached a statistically significant improvement in implant-prosthetic rehabilitation, established by primary stability and radiographic integration criteria, in comparison with the other 64 patients receiving implant-prosthetic rehabilitation without PRP treatment
Salivaomics: New Frontiers in Studying the Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease
No full textBackground: This study explores the link between oral biofluids, microbial dysbiosis, and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), highlighting saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) as non-invasive diagnostic sources. AD onset and progression appear to be influenced not only by genetic and environmental factors but also by changes in the oral microbiome and related inflammatory and metabolic alterations. As global populations age, the incidence of AD is projected to rise significantly. Emerging evidence implicates the oral microbiome and salivary metabolites in neurodegenerative pathways, suggesting that oral health may mirror or influence brain pathology. Materials and Methods: A systematic review of recent multi-omics studies was performed, focusing on salivary and GCF analysis in patients with AD, those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and cognitively healthy individuals. Databases searched included PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, following PRISMA guidelines. Results: Across the 11 included studies, significant alterations were reported in both the salivary microbiome and metabolome in AD patients. Notable microbial shifts involved increased abundance of Veillonella parvula and Porphyromonas gingivalis, while key metabolites such as L-tyrosine, galactinol, and mannitol were consistently dysregulated. These biomarkers correlated with cognitive performance and systemic inflammation. Conclusions: Oral biofluids represent promising, accessible sources of biomarkers for early AD detection. Multi-omics integration reveals the oral–brain axis as a potential target for diagnosis, monitoring, and therapeutic strategies
Link stability estimation based on link connectivity changes in mobile ad-hoc networks
No full textDear Wang,
Re: Link Stability Estimation Based on Link Connectivity Changes in Mobile Ad-hoc Networks
I have not been able to assess if this is an author version peer-reviewed or is it an author version non peer reviewed. Could you please clarify this so I can proceed to add your paper to Spiral. Spiral digital repository only accept peer-reviewed papers.
30/11/12 author has confirmed peer reviewe
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