应用穿颊器口内入路微创治疗下颌骨角和升支骨折

目的:观察口内和穿颊的手术入路处理下颌骨角部和升支骨折,并用小钛板坚强内固定的疗效。方法:对2004-01~2005-07间18例连续的下颌骨角部和升支骨折患者,用穿颊器经过颊部小切口联合口内切口复位内固定。随机选取同时期的另外20例同类型骨折患者,仍按照传统口外入路行手术切开复位内固定,2组间进行对比。结果:用口内和穿颊入路患者中有1例内固定术后骨折处仍有小幅动度,还需辅以颌间固定;口外入路行内固定手术的患者中有2例需行术后颌间固定。没有术后感染发生,没有出现需要行切开引流或需取出固定物的病例。结论:通过口内和穿颊入路行坚强内固定适用于不伴有严重错位或粉碎性骨折的下颌骨角部和升支部骨折的病例。     

Comparison of Management of Mandibular Angle Fractures by Three Approaches

Background and Objectives

Various methods have been reported in the literature for treating mandibular angle fractures comparing extra oral, intra oral and transbuccal approaches for achieving the goals of restoration of anatomic form, maintenance of segment position and bony union.

Materials and Methods

This study was conducted to assess the simple and effective surgical approach in treating mandibular angle fractures and the outcome by means of three approaches i.e. intra oral, transbuccal and extra oral approaches.

Results/Conclusion

A total of 45 patients with mandibular angle fracture were divided into three groups. Group I—intra oral approach—15 patients, Group II—transbuccal with intraoral approach—15 patients, Group III—extra oral approach—15 patients. The results of our study found intraoral approach to be much better because it is simple, precise, duration is short, and post operative complications are less with minimal morbidity and pain.     

Comparison of Efficacy of Mandible and Iliac Bone as Autogenous Bone Graft for Orbital Floor Reconstruction

Objective

This study evaluated and compared the efficacy of mandible and iliac bone as autogenous bone graft for correction of orbital floor fractures.

Patients and Methods

Twenty patients who suffered orbital floor fractures took part in the study. The subjects enrolled in the study sustained both isolated orbital floor fracture and orbital floor fracture associated with fracture of zygomatico-maxillary complex. Each inferior orbital wall was reconstructed using either a mandible bone graft or an iliac graft. Mandibular symphysis was opted as a donor site for graft harvest from mandible and anterior iliac crest for the iliac group. CT scans were taken before the operation. Inclusion criteria consisted of at least 2 months postsurgical follow-up, pre- and post-surgical photographic documentation, and complete medical records regarding inpatient and outpatient data. To describe the distribution of complications and facilitate statistical analysis, we categorized our findings into diplopia, enophthalmos, and restriction of ocular movements before and after treatment. We also considered the time required for the harvest of the grafts and the donor site complications. A comparative study was carried out using Chi square test and student t test. We considered P value <0.05 to be statistically significant.

Results

Ten iliac crest grafts and ten mandible bone grafts were placed. The mean age of the patients was 33.1 years. 80 % of the patients were males. The most common complication of orbital floor fracture was diplopia, followed by enophthalmos and restriction of ocular movements. The post operative results were compared after 2 months of the surgery. In iliac crest group, diplopia got corrected in six out of seven patients (85 %), enophthalmos in four out of five patients (80 %) and restricted ocular movement showed 100 % correction. While in mandible group, diplopia and ocular movement showed 100 % correction and enophthalmos got corrected in five out of six patients (83 %). No statistically significant differences were found between the two groups on comparing these variables. On the other hand the mean time required for the harvest of iliac graft and mandible graft was 30.2 ± 3.52 min and 16.8 ± 1.75 min respectively. The difference was statistically significant.

Conclusion

There is no difference in the ability of mandible and anterior iliac crest bone grafts to correct post-traumatic diplopia, enophthalmos and restricted ocular movements. But the time and ease of harvest of the graft from mandible was comparatively less and easy especially when the treating doctor was an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Secondly the post-operative morbidity was low and the quality and contour of the bone graft was very adaptable for the reconstruction of the orbital floor.     

The use of a single titanium microplate in displaced pediatric parasymphysial mandibular fractures

Objective

The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of one titanium microplate in the fixation of displaced pediatric parasymphysial mandibular fractures.

Materials and methods

The study was conducted on 7 children in the mixed dentition stage with displaced parasymphysial fracture. Patients’ age ranged between 5 years 9 months and 8 years 4 months with an average of 7 years 1 month. Fractured bone segments were exposed, reduced and then fixed using 1.5 linear microplates at the inferior border of the mandible using monocortical screws, with 1.5 mm in diameter and 5 mm in length. Stainless steel wire was used as a tension band by ligating the teeth around the fracture line. Patients were followed up for occlusion and stability clinically and radiographically (panoramic X-ray and CT).

Results

According to clinical and radiographic post-operative follow-up, none of the patients showed displacement of the fixed bony segments.

Conclusion

The present study concluded that using one microplate with 1.5 monocortical microscrews and dental tension band by a stainless steel wire could be adequate for fixing displaced pediatric parasymphysial mandibular fractures. This technique has the following advantages: decreases the amount of titanium used, decreases the risk of injury of the roots and teeth buds, and decreases the cost and time of surgery.     

Versatility of Titanium 3D Plate in Comparison with Conventional Titanium Miniplate Fixation for the Management of Mandibular Fracture

Background

In the present study, 20 patients with mandibular fracture were included to evaluate the versatility of titanium 3D plate in comparison with conventional titanium miniplate fixation.

Methods

The patients were alternatively allocated to either the 3D plate group or Miniplate group. The patients were evaluated for the clinical assessment of mobility after fixation, pre and post-surgical occlusal relationship, adequacy of reduction on post operative radiograph and any post surgical complications.

Results

All 25 fractures in 20 patients were found to be adequately fixed when checked intra-operatively. No post-operative IMF was required in either of the groups. The mean radiographic score at post operative time interval in Miniplate group was found to be 2.80 ± 0.42 and in 3D Plate was found to be 2.90 ± 0.32. The mean radiographic score at 3 months time interval in Miniplate group was found to be 2.70 ± 0.48 and in 3D Plate was found to be 2.70 ± 0.48. Radiolucency at 3 months period was found in 1 patient (10%) in the miniplate group and it was not found in any patients in the 3D plate group. None of the patients in both the groups had complications of non-union or mal-union. In miniplate group, 2 patients (20%) had infections and in 3D plate group 1 patient (10%) had infection. 3 patients in miniplate group had occlusal discrepancies (30%) and 1 patient in 3D plate group had occlusal discrepancies (10%). Overall, complications were found in 6 patients (60%) in miniplate group and 2 patients (20%) in 3D plate group. The data when compared was statistically significant (P < 0.05).

Conclusion

The 3D plating system was found to be advantageous over conventional miniplates. It uses lesser foreign material, reduces the operation time and overall cost of the treatment. Thus 3D plate can be used as an alternative to conventional miniplates. The system is reliable and effective treatment modality for mandibular fractures.     

Treatment methods for fractures of the mandibular angle.

Fractures of the mandibular angle are plagued with the highest rate of complication of all mandibular fractures. Over the past 10 years, various forms of treatment for these fractures were performed on an indigent inner city population. Treatment included: 1) closed reduction or intraoral open reduction and non-rigid fixation; 2) extraoral open reduction and internal fixation with an AO/ASIF reconstruction bone plate; 3) intraoral open reduction and internal fixation using a solitary lag screw; 4) intraoral open reduction and internal fixation using two 2.0 mm mini-dynamic compression plates; 5) intraoral open reduction and internal fixation using two 2.4 mm mandibular dynamic compression plates; 6) intraoral open reduction and internal fixation using two non-compression miniplates; 7) intraoral open reduction and internal fixation using a single non-compression miniplate; and 8) intraoral open reduction and internal fixation using a single malleable non-compression miniplate. This paper reviews the results of those modes of treatment when used for the same patient population at one hospital. Results of treatment show that, in this patient population, the use of either an extraoral open reduction and internal fixation with the AO/ASIF reconstruction plate or intraoral open reduction and internal fixation, using a single miniplate, are associated with the fewest complications.     

Bite Force Evaluation of Conventional Plating System Versus Locking Plating System for Mandibular Fracture

Aims and Objectives

To compare and evaluate the variation in recorded bite forces in patients with mandibular fractures undergoing open reduction and rigid internal fixation using standard 2.0 versus 2.0 mm locking miniplates.

Materials and Methods

A prospective randomized study was conducted for the treatment of mandibular fractures. Twenty adult patients with 31 mandibular fractures requiring an open reduction and internal fixation were included in the study. The sample was divided into two groups depending upon whether the patients received 2.0 mm non-locking (standard) or 2.0 mm locking miniplates for rigid fixation respectively. Bite force was evaluated at 1st, 3rd and 6th week after the open reduction and rigid fixation using miniplates.

Results

A statistically significant difference was not found in the clinical parameters such as pain, swelling, infection, paresthesia, hardware failure, and mobility between the fracture segments. The results showed that amongst locking vs non-locking miniplates, the former showed a greater bite force enhancement when compared to baseline values(post-trauma).A comparison between 2nd day post-operative vs 6th week post-operative values showed a significant increase in bite force in Group 1 (non-locking) (p < 0.05) whereas the values Were highly significant (p < 0.001) in Group 2 (locking Plate).

Conclusion

The findings were suggestive that the efficacy of locking miniplates plate in mandibular fracture was superior in terms of bearing the masticatory loads during osteosynthesis of the fracture. However, the clinical results were almost similar to those seen with non-locking miniplate osteosynthesis.     

内镜辅助髁突下骨折的复位与内固定

目的：为减少明显的瘢痕和面神经损伤的机会,采用内镜辅助经口内入路进行成年人髁突下骨折的复位与固定。方法：从2003年4月—2005年12月就诊的11例髁突下骨折病例,全麻下口内切开,内镜辅助下进行髁突下骨折的复位与内固定,同期行其他部位骨折的复位与固定。结果：11例患者中有9例获得了良好的解剖复位,另2例因存在骨质缺损未能达到精确的解剖复位。手术后恢复较快,均无面神经损伤症状。随访期为1.5～3.8a,平均2.2a。术后6个月内关节功能正常,瘢痕不明显;随访期末,平均开口度为3.6cm,2例患者出现关节弹响,但不影响生活。结论：经口内入路内镜辅助的下颌骨髁突下骨折复位与固定可达到开放性手术类似的疗效,并可减少瘢痕的形成和面神经损伤的发生。     

Reliability of Incision Biopsy for Diagnosis of Oral Verrucous Carcinoma: A Multivariate Clinicopathological Study

Introduction

Studies have reported 20 % of conventional squamous cell carcinoma in patients with verrucous carcinoma (VC), later these cancers were termed as hybrid VC. It is important to distinguish both while planning treatment since hybrid VC requires addressing regional lymphatics in addition to respective surgery. Information on odds of missing the foci of invasion on routine incision biopsy might be useful in this regard.

Patients and Methods

Records of all the patients surgically treated for oral cancer from Jan 2010 to Oct 2013 in a Tertiary Cancer Centre was analyzed. Patients diagnosed with primary VC or Verrucous Hyperplasia on incision biopsy were included in the study. Proportion of patients undiagnosed for invasive component on incision biopsy was calculated, multivariate analysis of the sample was performed to find associated cofounders.

Results

Fifty-five patients who reported with the diagnosis of VC (n = 53) or Verrucous Hyperplasia (n = 2) on incision biopsy were included in the study. Twenty-seven were diagnosed as VC and 28 as hybrid VC after excision. This corresponded to 51 % (n = 28) of cases missing invasive component on incision biopsy. VC was significantly more commonly seen in lip and in buccal mucosa, hybrid VC was more commonly seen in tongue and gingiva and this association was statistically significant (p = 0.031) in our study.

Conclusion

Incision biopsy is extremely unreliable to diagnose and differentiate oral Hybrid VC from VC or Verrucous Hyperplasia. Caution is required while planning treatment of these patients regarding possibility of presence of conventional squamous cell carcinoma within these tumors.     

A randomised controlled trial comparing fixation of mandibular angle fractures with a single miniplate placed either transbuccally and intra-orally,or intra-orally alone

This study compared fixation of simple mandibular angle fractures with a single miniplate either placed from a combined transbuccal and intra-oral approach, or intra-orally alone. 140 consecutive patients were randomly allocated to the two treatment groups. Complications were noted and compared. An email questionnaire to all the participating surgeons examined their personal preferences between the two methods.20% of plates needed to be removed during the 3 month study period in the combined transbuccal/intra-oral group compared with 36% in the intra-oral alone group (p ≤ 0.05). For the small number of cases (5) that required additional fixation, there was no significant difference between the groups. The combined transbuccal/intra-oral procedure was safer and more effective than the standard intra-oral technique in terms of complications requiring further surgery.The surgeons expressed a strong preference (11/12) for fixation using the combined transbuccal/oral approach. The principal reasons given were ease of use, minimal requirement to bend the plate and facilitation of placement of the plate in the neutral mid-point area of the mandible.     

Evaluation of Retro Mandibular Approach to Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Condylar Fractures: A Cross-sectional Study

Purpose

The present study was carried out to evaluate the usefulness of mini retromandibular approach on accessibility, scarring and stability in open reduction and internal fixation of sub condylar fractures.

Materials and Methods

Fifteen patients underwent open reduction and rigid fixation of middle and low subcondylar fractures, with mini-retro mandibular approach.

Results

No signs of infection were observed in any patient postoperatively. Surgical scar was imperceptible and esthetically acceptable in all the cases. Out of 15 patients, only one patient had discrepancy in occlusion and after 2 months satisfactory centric occlusion was achieved. Salivary fistula (parotid fistula) was observed in 3 cases within 1 week postoperatively, which was treated spontaneously with the use of hypertonic saline. Transient facial nerve weakness was observed in 2 patients, in one patient it resolved in 4 weeks postoperatively and in second patient 3 months postoperatively. Mouth opening increased in all the patients with time. Average mouth opening at 1 week interval was 19.6 mm, at 2 months interval 28.2 mm, and after 6 months 38.33 mm suggesting that mouth opening gradually increased with time. At the end of 2 months postoperatively none of the patients had any restriction in lateral movements. At 2 months postoperatively 4 patients had deviation but none of the patients had any deviation 6 months postoperatively.

Conclusion

It is evident from the results of our study that open reduction and internal fixation using mini-retromandibular approach is good treatment option in management of mandibular condylar fractures.     

Study of Efficacy and the Comparison Between 2.0?mm Locking Plating System and 2.0?mm Standard Plating System in Mandibular Fractures

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and comparison between 2.0 mm locking plate system and 2.0 mm Champy’s titanium mini plating system in mandible fractures.

Materials and Methods

A total of 20 patients with mandibular fractures were selected and divided into two groups A and B on randomized basis. Group A was treated with open reduction internal fixation using 2.0 mm locking plates and group B with 2.0 mm Champy’s titanium miniplates. All patients were followed up for 12 weeks postoperatively.

Results

Results of the study show less screw loosening, less precision in plate adaptation and less alteration of the osseous or occlusal relationship upon screw tightening in group A. Chi square test was applied to compare the results between the two groups. Statistical analysis did not show significant difference of incidence of malocclusion between the two groups (p value = 0.606). Statistical analysis using un-paired t test showed significant difference of working time between the two groups (p value = 0.00296). When comparing the overall complication rates according to plates used, the χ² test showed no statistically significant difference between the locking and nonlocking plates (p > 0.05).

Conclusion

It is observed in our study that the locking plate/screw system offers significant advantages over the conventional plating system. The precise adaptation required for using conventional plates is not needed when this locking plate/screw system is used. Locking plate/screw system provides better stability than the conventional plate/screw system.     

Radiodensitometric Assessment of the Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation Versus Low Intensity Laser Irradiation on Mandibular Fracture Repair: A Preliminary Clinical Trial

Purpose

Closed reduction of mandibular fractures usually entails a relatively long period of immobilization, with the subsequent delay of rehabilitation. Therefore, shorter immobilization period with various approaches to protect or enhance bone healing have been investigated. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) and low intensity laser irradiation (LILI) on the fracture healing process, through radiodensitometric assessment of the bone callus.

Patients and Methods

Eighteen patients with mandibular fractures at the tooth bearing area participated in this prospective study. They were treated by closed reduction using maxillo–mandibular fixation (MMF) and were consecutively assigned into 1 of 3 groups. In group A, the fracture sites were exposed to PEMF for 2 h daily for 12 days. In group B, the fracture sites were exposed to LILI on the tenth and twelfth postoperative days (2 sessions of 6 min per day 2 h apart). The fracture sites in group C acted as controls. MMF was maintained for 2 weeks in group A and 4 weeks in groups B and C. The bone fracture healing was evaluated clinically by investigating the union of the fractured segments and radiographically using computerized densitometry. The union of the fractured segments was tested by manual manipulation and the occlusion was assessed upon removal of MMF. Standardized digital panoramic radiographs were performed for each patient, immediately postoperatively as well as at 2 and 4 weeks. The digital images were manipulated using the IDRISI software. A rectangular area of 10 × 15 mm was drawn along the center of the fracture line. The obtained densitometry values were expressed in gray levels from 0 to 256. The collected data were then tabulated and statistically analyzed.

Results

After releasing the MMF, the bimanual mobility test of the fractured segments in all patients showed stability of the segments. The preinjury occlusion was maintained in all patients. The postoperative radiographs of all patients revealed good bony alignment of the bony segments. In all groups, comparison between the study intervals with respect to both means and changes percentages of the bone density values showed insignificant differences. At 2nd postoperative week, the mean bone density at the fracture sites decreased by 4.74, 6.6 and 27.89 % in groups A, B and C respectively. The period from the 2nd to the 4th postoperative weeks showed increase in the bone density by 1.49, 1.95 and 14.12 % in groups A, B and C respectively. Insignificant difference was found between the means of bone densities of group A and B throughout the study intervals. On the other hand, both groups showed insignificant difference with group C immediately postoperative and significant increase in bone density at the 2nd and 4th postoperative weeks.

Conclusions

Short period immobilization of mandibular fractures for 2 weeks supplemented with PEMF is recommended. Further studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of LILI as a supplement to reduce the mandibular fracture immobilization period.     

坚硬内固定在下颌骨手术中的应用

目的　提高坚硬内固定在口腔颌面外科的临床应用水平 ,减少并发症。方法　 2 1例下颌骨骨折和肿瘤切除术后骨缺损或骨连续性中断的病人分别采用经穿颊器口内内固定术、接骨板定位后骨截开或截除内固定术。结果　术后外形两侧基本对称 ,无明显功能障碍。 1例近期创口发生感染 ,2例远期螺钉松动而导致局部感染。结论　经穿颊器行下颌骨骨折内固定避免口外切口而有利于美观 ;接骨板塑形定位后再行下颌骨截开或截除的内固定术易维持术前牙合关系和颌骨的外形 ,从而恢复良好的功能和外观?。     

Risk of Ear-Associated Diseases After Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fracture

Purpose

Investigate the risk of ear-associated diseases after zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fracture in a population-based retrospective cohort study.

Materials and Methods

This is a retrospective cohort study using Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database of reimbursement claims. A total of 1,330 ZMC fracture patients and 5,320 non-ZMC fracture participants were included and newly developed ear-associated disease data were collected. A Poisson regression and multivariate Cox proportion hazard regression were used for data analysis.

Results

The ZMC fracture cohort had a higher incidence of tinnitus than non-ZMC fracture cohort (IRR 1.64, 95 % CI 1.37–1.96), particularly in younger patients (≤34 years of age; IRR 4.05, 95 % CI 3.18–5.15) and male patients (IRR 2.08, 95 % CI 1.12–3.73). ZMC fracture patients also showed a significantly increased risk of having trigeminal neuralgia [IRR 4.06, 95 % CI 3.34–4.94, adjusted HR 4.07 (1.02–16.3)]. For sudden hearing loss and peripheral vertigo, the incidence densities were higher in the ZMC fracture cohort, but these relationships were not significant in the multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression analyses (HR 2.69, 95 % CI 0.76–9.53 for risk of sudden hearing loss; HR 1.36, 95 % CI 0.77–2.40 for risk of peripheral vertigo).

Conclusions

The findings of the study suggest an increased risk of ear-associated diseases among individuals with ZMC fractures, particularly within 2-years follow-ups after injury. We suggest performing detailed examinations for ear-associated diseases in patients with ZMC fractures for early diagnosis and adequate treatment.     

Maxillary Sinus Augmentation with Autologous and Heterologous Bone Graft: A Clinical and Radiographic Report of Immediate and Delayed Implant Placement

Purpose

The aim of this study was to evaluate cumulative survival rate of implants placed on augmented maxillary sinus using a mixture of autologous bone harvested from the maxillary tuberosity and bovine-derived HA and to assess the height of the grafted material through radiographic evaluation.

Methods

Thirty-five patients were treated with maxillary sinus augmentation and 93 implant fixtures were installed. The height of the augmented sinus and the gain of bone volume were measured by Cone Beam CT Scan and intraoral radiographs immediately after augmentation and up to 48 months subsequently. Changes in the height of the sinus graft material were calculated radiographically.

Results

The cumulative survival rate was 98.92 % in all 93 implants. Additionally, normal healing process without any complication was observed in all patients. The original sinus height was a mean of 4.52 mm (range 2.0–6.4 mm) and the augmented sinus height was a mean of 14.1 mm (range 12.0–16.5 mm) after the surgery. The bone volume gain was a mean 9.613 mm (range 7–13 mm).

Conclusions

Within the limitations of this study, it would appear from the clinical and radiographic results that the sinus lift procedure with autologous bone graft harvested from the maxillary tuberosity combined with deproteinized bovine bone allows for a predictable outcome regarding the amount of bone formation in sinus floor augmentation and the immediate placement of implants, when possible, is recommended.     

A Study on the Influence of the Osteotomy Slope on Bony Changes after Advancement Genioplasty

Introduction

The slope of the osteotomy used for the genioplasty dictates the vertical change. The horizontal bony changes after advancement genioplasty are not identical to the intercortical bony changes, because the variety of osteotomy slopes result in different vertical changes.

Material and Methodology

Ten of these patients had additional osteotomies as follows: five maxillary, three mandibular and two both maxillary and mandibular. Pre-operative and post-operative (at least 6 months) lateral cephalograms were retrospectively analyzed to assess horizontal and vertical movements of the chin. The following landmarks were used, Hard tissue pogonion (Pog), Occlusal plane (OPL), Menton (Me), Menton plane (MePL). The following parameters were calculated: ΔH = H–H, ΔV = V–V, The ratio between ΔH and ΔV equals tangent α, Calculated α = inverse tangent α .

Results

The Mean Horizontal bony movements was 3.75 mm (SD 1.4 mm, range −6 to 15 mm). The Mean Vertical bony movements was 1.4 mm (SD 0.8 mm, range 0.5–2 mm). The Mean Measured Osteotomy slope angle was 82.2 (SD 7.4, range 75–91). The Calculated Mean Slope Angle based on the ΔH/ΔV ratio was 82.3 (SD 7.0, range 74–95).

Discussion

The slope of the osteotomy used for the genioplasty dictates the vertical change. The osteotomy slope angle was defined as the angle between the osteotomy and a line perpendicular to the occlusal plane. The measured angle was compared with the calculated angle deduced from the horizontal and vertical genial post-operative changes.     

Evaluation of Neurosensory Disturbance Following Orthognathic Surgery: A Prospective Study

Aim and Objectives

The prospective study was to evaluate the incidence, type of neurosensory disturbance (NSD), grade its severity and monitor its recovery occurring in the lower lip and chin due to damage to inferior alveolar nerve following orthognathic surgery involving mandible.

Materials and Methods

The study included 10 patients who have undergone sagittal split osteotomy, genioplasty, and anterior subapical osteotomy (ASO). All the patients examined preoperatively and post operatively 1 week, 1 and 6 months according to standardized test to clarify the subjective and objective neurosensory status of the injured nerve. Pin prick test, blunt test, two-point discrimator test, brush stoke direction, light touch test, warm and cold test were used bilaterally to lower lip and chin area.

Results

Seven patients underwent bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) (70 %), one patient had BSSO with genioplasty (10 %), two patients had BSSO with ASO (20 %). During the operation none of the nerves were transectioned, in 60 % of patients nerve was not visible and in 40 % of patients nerve was seen in distal segment. 70 % of patients underwent setback, 30 % of patients underwent advancement. The subjective evaluation of the patients revealed the incidence of 90 % at 1 week, 30 % at 1 month, 20 % at 6 months and 10 % at 1 year post operatively. The altered sensation reported subjectively was hypoesthesia in 50 % of the patients, anaesthesia in 40 % of the patients. There was 100 % recovery in advancement cases and 93.5 % recovery in setback cases.

Conclusion

There is a high incidence of NSD of the lower lip and chin after BSSO related to advancement, setback, intraoperative nerve encounter and surgical skill. However, recovery of sensation occurs with increasing frequency during the follow-up period. The clinical neurosensory tests are effective guides to study the neurosensory deficit.     

Evaluation of Intra Ocular Pressure in Zygomatico Maxillary Complex Fractures

Purpose

To study effects of zygomatico maxillary fractures and fracture reduction on intra ocular pressure (IOP).

Materials and methods

IOPs of 20 patients with unilateral zygomatico-maxillary complex (ZMC) fractures (divided into 2 groups of 10 undisplaced, 10 displaced) were measured at various time intervals. The relationship between IOPs between the two groups at various time intervals was recorded and evaluated using independent T-tests.

Results

20 subjects were divided into two equal groups (10 each of displaced and undisplaced fractures). Mean age of patients was 33.8 years with 90 % males and 10 % females. The change in IOP at the time of reporting, after 24 h and 7 days for patients with undisplaced ZMC fractures (Group I) was recorded and was found to be significant. The change in IOP at the time of reporting, before and after surgery, after 24 h and 7 days for patients with displaced ZMC fractures (Group II) was recorded and was also found to be significant. The IOPs of the two groups was compared at various time intervals and was found to be significant. Also, a significant increase in IOP was noted just after fracture reduction, which could be attributed to oculocardiac reflex, which has been proven to cause bradycardia, and in some cases, even death.

Conclusion

A cautious eye needs to be kept over IOP while reducing ZMC fractures at regular intervals and the anaesthetist has to be informed to look for any bradycardia that can occur. Tonometers should be a part of standard armamentarium while reducing and fixing ZMC fractures.