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Fulltext Variation in Lingual Nerve Course: A Human Cadaveric Study

Al-Amery SM, Nambiar P, Naidu M, Ngeow WC

PLoS One, 2016 09 23;11(9):e0162773.
PMID: 27662622 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0162773

The lingual nerve is a terminal branch of the mandibular nerve. It is varied in its course and in its relationship to the mandibular alveolar crest, submandibular duct and also the related muscles in the floor of the mouth. This study aims to understand the course of the lingual nerve from the molar area until its insertion into the tongue muscle. This cadaveric research involved the study of 14 hemi-mandibles and consisted of two parts: (i) obtaining morphometrical measurements of the lingual nerve to three landmarks on the alveolar ridge, and (b) understanding non-metrical or morphological appearance of its terminal branches inserting in the ventral surface of the tongue. The mean distance between the fourteen lingual nerves and the alveolar ridge was 12.36 mm, and they were located 12.03 mm from the lower border of the mandible. These distances were varied when near the first molar (M1), second molar (M2) and third molar (M3). The lingual nerve coursed on the floor of the mouth for approximately 25.43 mm before it deviated toward the tongue anywhere between the mesial of M1 and distal of M2. Thirteen lingual nerves were found to loop around the submandibular duct for an average distance of 6.92 mm (95% CI: 5.24 to 8.60 mm). Their looping occurred anywhere between the M2 and M3. In 76.9% of the cases the loop started around the M3 region and the majority (69.2%) of these looping ended at between the first and second molars and at the lingual developmental groove of the second molar. It gave out as many as 4 branches at its terminal end at the ventral surface of the tongue, with the presence of 2 branches being the most common pattern. An awareness of the variations of the lingual nerve is important to prevent any untoward complications or nerve injury and it is hoped that these findings will be useful for planning of surgical procedures related to the alveolar crest, submandibular gland/ duct and surrounding areas.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Fulltext Big Radicular Cyst In A 12 Year-Old Girl: A Case Report

Irfan Mohamad, Alauddin, M. Husin, Saifulizan, A. Rahman

International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2007;6(1):1-4.
MyJurnal

Radicular cyst is the most common cyst in the mandible. It usually presents in the later age of life because the formation of the cyst is the last step in a progression of inflammatory events following a periapical inflammatory lesion. The cyst usually goes unnoticed because of the size that is rarely palpable, and it is often painless. In this paper, we present a 12 year-old girl who developed a relatively large cyst for the age. The outline of management is discussed.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Fulltext Odontogenic Keratocysts in a Malaysian Population: Clinical, Radiological and Histological Considerations

Ong, Siew Tin, Chong, Huat Siar

Ann Dent, 1995;2(1):-.
MyJurnal

This paper represents a study of35casesofodontogenic keratocyst (OKC) diagnosed in a Malaysian population. The clinical, radiological and histopathological features, treatment modalities and recurrence of this lesion were analysed. There was a higher prevalence rate among Malaysian Chinese (51.42 percent), while the Malays and Indians accounted for22.86 percent and 25.72 percent respectively. The male to female ratio was 16 : 19.Age at presentation ranged from nine to 71 year,with about 70percent occurring between ages ten to 39 years. A total of40cysts were analysed. Of these, 67.5 percent occurred in the mandible and 32.5 percent in the maxilla. About 88percent of OKC presented as unilocular radiolucencies and 42.0 percent were associated with unerupted or impacted teeth. Histologically, the parakeratinized OKC was the predominant variant found (75.8 percent). The majority of caseswere treated by enucleation (85 percent), and a recurrence rate of20percent was recorded.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Fulltext The incidence of tori in Malaysians- a retrospective analysis

Shareif Alan, Mohammed Subhi

International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2017;16(21):15-15.
MyJurnal

The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of torus palatinus and torus
mandibularis in Malaysians. The objectives are to evaluate the incidence of tori according to
ethnicity, to assess the incidence of tori according to gender and to determine the incidence of
torus palatinus vs torus mandibularis. (Copied from article).

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Three-dimensional pharyngeal airway changes in dento-skeletal class II patients after two-jaw orthognathic surgery with segmentation - a pilot study

Tan SK, Tang ATH, Leung WK, Zwahlen RA

J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2018 Dec;119(6):461-468.
PMID: 30099221 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2018.07.004

PURPOSE: To investigate short- and long-term post-surgical three-dimensional changes of pharyngeal airway morphology and hyoid bone position in dento-skeletal class II deformity patients after two-jaw surgery with segmentation.
METHODS: Relations between skeletal movement, hyoid bone position and three-dimensional pharyngeal airway changes were retrospectively analyzed on pre- and post-surgical CBCTs in dento-skeletal class II patients who underwent orthognathic two-jaw surgery with segmentation.
RESULTS: While long-term significant reductions in length (P= 0.003), surface area (P= 0.042) and volume (P= 0.004) were found in the nasopharynx, the highly significant increases in oropharyngeal airway length, surface area, volume and the minimal cross-sectional area (P

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Mandibular third molar and angle of mandible fractures: an unsolved clinical dilemma

Rajandram R, Nabil S, Shareif M, Ishak I, Marhazlinda J, Nordin R, et al.

Sains Malaysiana, 2013;42:39-43.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between partially erupted impacted mandibular third and the risk for angle of mandible fracture. We designed a retrospective cohort study composed of patients who presented with mandible fractures. The predictor variables were the presence and angulation of the partially erupted impacted mandibular third molar and the distance between the apices of the mandibular third molar and the inferior border of the mandible. The outcome variable was the presence or absence of an angle fracture. Patients with a partially erupted impacted mandibular third molars had a 3.3 times greater chance of an angle fracture than patients without mandibular third molars (p<001). No significant association was found between the distance of the apices and angulation of the mandibular third molars to the inferior border of the mandible with angle of mandible fractures. Our findings highlight the need for enforcement of proper protective gear in young individuals who are at high risk for facial trauma.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Frequency, size and location of apical and lateral foramina in anterior permanent teeth

Abdullah D, Kanagasingam S, Luke D

Sains Malaysiana, 2013;42:81-84.

The aim of the study was to determine the frequency, size and location of apical and lateral foramina on anterior teeth. A total of 100 anterior teeth consisting of maxillary and mandibular incisors and canines were fixed in 10% formalin. Periodontal tissue remnants were mechanically removed and teeth were stained in 2% aqueous silver nitrate. The teeth were dried and examined using a Leica MZ 7.5 zoom stereomicroscope. The size of apical and lateral foramina and their distance from the anatomical apex of the tooth were measured directly using a calibrated eyepiece scale. Accessory foramina more than 1.8 mm from the apex were regarded as lateral foramina. Eighteen percent of teeth possessed more than one apical foramen. Seven teeth (three maxillary centrals, three maxillary canines, one mandibular lateral) had 11 lateral foramina each. The mean diameter of the lateral foramina was 0.14 mm (SD = 0.08) and their mean distance from the apex was 4.49 mm (SD = 2.63, range 1.9-10.5 mm). Multiple foramina were most common on maxillary canines and least common on maxillary laterals. The mean diameter of apical foramina for all teeth possessing a single foramen was 0.35 mm (SD = 0.10) and the mean apical foramen diameter for all teeth with multiple apical foramina was 0.22 mm (SD = 0.08). Most anterior teeth possess one apical foramen and no lateral foramina; about 20% possessed more than one apical foramen and about 10% possessed one or more lateral foramina. These findings should be considered when root-treating anterior teeth.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Fulltext Unusual Presentation of Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Mandible

Shanmugasundaram K, Subramanian S, Vedam V, Kumar V

Case Rep Pathol, 2016;2016:9154309.
PMID: 28078158 DOI: 10.1155/2016/9154309

Carcinoma arising primarily from the jaw is a locally aggressive lesion with poor prognosis. Primary intraosseous carcinoma (PIOC) lesion develops either de novo remnants of odontogenic epithelium, odontogenic cyst/tumor, epithelium remnants, or/and salivary gland residues. We describe very interesting case of primary intraosseous carcinoma of mandible. This extensive lesion was sent for oncological opinion and further management. Due to the uncertainty of diagnostic criteria of PIOC, only few cases of this lesion with a typical presentation have been reported. This article presents a case of primary intraosseous carcinoma with a unique appearance and detailed review stating its clinicopathological correlation.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Fulltext Treatment of Extensively Comminuted Mandibular Fracture with the Aid of a Condylar Positioning Device

Nazimi AJ, Ezulia T, Rajaran JR, Mohd Yunus SS, Nabil S

Case Rep Dent, 2017;2017:2732907.
PMID: 29391956 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2732907

We describe a case of extensively comminuted mandibular fracture that extends bilaterally to the angle of mandible successfully treated with the use of condylar positioning device (CPD). This simple, yet effective, technique that almost exclusively described in orthognathic surgery is useful when advance surgical techniques such as pre- or intraoperative landmark identification may not be readily available. CPD technique optimizes the manual manipulations of the comminuted distal segments during fracture reduction and internal fixation. At the same time, it allows greater control of the proximal segments to avoid further surgical complication.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Fulltext Severe presentation of non-ossifying fibroma of the femur in osteoglophonic dysplasia

Kumar A, Chong YT, Jamil K, Rusli E

BMJ Case Rep, 2021 Nov 05;14(11).
PMID: 34740908 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245415

Osteoglophonic dwarfism, also known as osteoglophonic dysplasia (OD), is an uncommon skeletal dysplasia with an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance, which equally affects boys and girls. OD is saliently featured by craniosynostosis, dysmorphic facial features, impacted mandibular teeth, rhizomelic limb shortening and non-ossifying fibromas habitually at the metaphyseal regions, which usually disappear after skeletal maturity. The long bones in OD are portrayed by this distinguishable 'hollowed-out' appearance with metaphyseal cystic defects that have a natural history of spontaneous resolution. We report a case of a rare and unusual presentation of OD in a 23-year-old woman whom has been diagnosed with OD during her early childhood. She presented with a progressively enlarging right thigh swelling associated with pain for the past 1 year. Her right femur plain radiograph revealed diffuse lysis of the whole femur with cortical thinning. MRI revealed multiple bilateral femur benign cystic lesion synonymous with a severe spectrum of OD. She was started on a trial of oral bisphosphonates, which led to a significant improvement in pain.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Comparative effectiveness of types of denture adhesives in enhancing retention and function of complete dentures: a systematic review with network meta-analysis

Giok KC, Veettil SK, Menon RK

Clin Oral Investig, 2024 Jan 06;28(1):78.
PMID: 38183500 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05467-4

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this systematic review with network meta-analysis was to assess the comparative efficacy of various types of denture adhesives in complete denture patients.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A search was conducted for trials published in Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from inception until July 2023 (PROSPERO: CRD42023451045). A network meta-analysis was performed to assess the comparative efficacy of different denture adhesive types and ranked using the Surface Under the Cumulative Ranking (SUCRA) system. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) approach was used to assess the level of certainty of evidence.
RESULTS: Seventeen articles were included in the quantitative analysis. Cream denture adhesives significantly increased bite force in both incisal region (RR = 7.63[95%CI: 3.34, 11.91]) (P

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Fulltext Compound Odontoma in Anterior Mandible-A Case Report

Uma E

Malays J Med Sci, 2017 May;24(3):92-95.
PMID: 28814937 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2017.24.3.11

Odontomas are the most common odontogenic hamartomas worldwide. Depending on the level of organisation of the tissues inside, these can be differentiated into compound type or complex type. As these are asymptomatic and do not cause any changes in the bone, they are often diagnosed during the routine dental examination. Complex odontomas are commonly found to occur in posterior mandible while compound odontomas are found in the anterior maxilla. A nine-year-old female child reported for a routine dental check-up, when a missing left permanent mandibular lateral incisor [32] was noticed. Further investigations revealed compound odontoma and unerupted 32, which is an unusual location. Early detection of these tumours is essential to avoid lengthy corrective treatments.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible
Fulltext In-vivo effect of andrographolide on alveolar bone resorption induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis and its relation with antioxidant enzymes

Al Batran R, Al-Bayaty FH, Al-Obaidi MM

Biomed Res Int, 2013;2013:276329.
PMID: 24151590 DOI: 10.1155/2013/276329

Alveolar bone resorption is one of the most important facts in denture construction. Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) causes alveolar bone resorption, and morphologic measurements are the most frequent methods to identify bone resorption in periodontal studies. This study has aimed at evaluating the effect of Andrographolide (AND) on alveolar bone resorption in rats induced by Pg. 24 healthy male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups as follows: normal control group and three experimental groups challenged orally with Pg ATCC 33277 five times a week supplemented with 20 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg of AND for twelve weeks. Alveolar bones of the left and right sides of the mandible were assessed by a morphometric method. The bone level, that is, the distance from the alveolar bone crest to cementumenamel junction (CEJ), was measured using 6.1 : 1 zoom stereomicroscope and software. AND reduced the effect of Pg on alveolar bone resorption and decreased the serum levels of Hexanoyl-Lysine (HEL); furthermore the reduced glutathione/oxidised glutathione (GSH/GSSG) ratio in AND treated groups (10 and 20 mg/kg) significantly increased when compared with the Pg group (P < 0.05). We can conclude that AND suppresses alveolar bone resorption caused by Pg in rats.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible/drug effects*; Mandible/pathology
In vivo study of CORAGRAF: a preliminary results

Rosdan S, Al-Salihi KA, Suzina AH, Samsudin AR

Med J Malaysia, 2004 May;59 Suppl B:111-2.
PMID: 15468843

The main objective of the study was to determine the biodegradability, resorption and osteoconductivity potency of coral implant. Coral blocks (CORAGRAF) were prepared from sea coral Porites species. The blocks were implanted in the right mandible of rabbit model. Implants were harvested at 2 and 4 weeks intervals and subjected for light and scanning electron microscopy. Dense hydroxyapatite (DHA) was implanted in the left mandible as a control. The results of this study demonstrated that CORAGRAF is a good implant material that can accelerates bone healing and be resorbed in an acceptable time. The mechanisms of the resorption seemed to be the same (crumbling process), a first step where the edge of the coral become powdery then a second step which could be phagocytosis and dissolution in extracellular fluid.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible/pathology; Mandible/surgery
Hypoglossia congenita with anterior maxillo-mandibular fusion

Arshad AR, Goh CS

Br J Plast Surg, 1994 Mar;47(2):139-41.
PMID: 8149059

Two cases of hypoglossia congenita with anterior maxillo-mandibular fusion are reported. One is a case of hypoglossia with anterior maxillo-mandibular fusion and the other is a case of hypoglossia-hypodactylia with anterior maxillo-mandibular fusion. This condition presents the anaesthetist with the problem of airway management during the surgery. A simple technique using a nasopharyngeal tube was used for these two cases, with satisfactory results.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible/abnormalities*; Mandible/surgery
Anomalous Course of Facial Artery Through the Submandibular Gland and its Redundant Loop at the Base of Mandible

Nayak SB, Vasudeva SK, Pamidi N, Sirasanagandla SR

J Craniofac Surg, 2020 Oct;31(7):2015-2016.
PMID: 32472879 DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000006539

Knowledge of variant course and branching pattern of the facial artery gains importance in the surgeries of upper neck and face. The authors report a unilateral anomalous course and a redundant loop of right facial artery as seen in an adult male cadaver. The right facial artery had its origin from the external carotid artery. It pierced through the submandibular salivary gland and formed a redundant loop at the base of the mandible. Its further course and branching pattern was normal. This case could be important for radiologists, plastic surgeons and craniofacial surgeons.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible/blood supply*; Mandible/surgery*
Maxillae and mandibles of male mosquitoes and female autogenous mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae)

Wahid I, Sunahara T, Mogi M

J Med Entomol, 2003 Mar;40(2):150-8.
PMID: 12693842

Maxillae and mandibles of males of 44 species of 12 mosquito genera and females of three autogenous genera and two partially autogenous species were examined under light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The maxillae and mandibles of male mosquitoes are delicate, tape-like structures with lengths characterizing genera or higher level classification units. Five patterns are recognized: (A) long maxillae and mandibles with mandibles longer than maxillae in Anopheles; (B) long maxillae and mandibles with maxillae longer than mandibles in Toxorhynchites; (C) short or intermediate lengths of maxillae with short mandibles in Aedes, Armigeres, Culex, Ochlerotatus, Orthopodomyia, and Uranotaenia; (D) short or intermediate length of maxillae with no mandibles in Mimomyia and Tripteroides; and (E) no maxillae and mandibles in Malaya and Topomyia. Maxillary and mandibular lengths of male mosquitoes show a positive correlation. Length of maxillae and mandibles of autogenous females are reduced to the same level as conspecific males. In contrast, females of partially autogenous species have complete maxillae and mandibles as in females of anautogenous species.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible/anatomy & histology; Mandible/cytology
Fulltext Effects of mandibular setback with or without maxillary advancement osteotomies on pharyngeal airways: An overview of systematic reviews

Tan SK, Leung WK, Tang ATH, Zwahlen RA

PLoS One, 2017;12(10):e0185951.
PMID: 29016682 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0185951

BACKGROUND: Mandibular setback osteotomies potentially lead to narrowing of the pharyngeal airways, subsequently resulting in post-surgical obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
OBJECTIVE: To summarize current evidence from systematic reviews that has evaluated pharyngeal airway changes after mandibular setback with or without concomitant upper jaw osteotomies.
METHODOLOGY: PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched with no restriction of language or date. Systematic reviews studying changes in pharyngeal airway dimensions and respiratory parameters after mandibular setback with or without concomitant upper jaw osteotomies have been identified, screened for eligibility, included and analyzed in this study.
RESULTS: Six systematic reviews have been included. While isolated mandibular setback osteotomies result in reduced oropharyngeal airway dimensions, the reduction is lesser in cases with concomitant upper jaw osteotomies. Only scarce evidence exists currently to what happens to naso- and hypo-pharyngeal airways. There is no evidence for post-surgical OSA, even though some studies reported reduced respiratory parameters after single-jaw mandibular setback with or without concomitant upper jaw osteotomies.
CONCLUSION: Although mandibular setback osteotomies reduce pharyngeal airway dimensions, evidence confirming post-surgical OSA was not found. Nevertheless, potential post-surgical OSA should be taken into serious consideration during the treatment planning of particular orthognathic cases. As moderate evidence exists that double-jaw surgeries lead to less compromised post-surgical pharyngeal airways, they should be considered as the method of choice especially in cases with severe dentoskeletal Class III deformity.
STUDY REGISTRATION: PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42016046484).

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible/physiopathology; Mandible/surgery
Fulltext 3D mapping of safe and danger zones in the maxilla and mandible for the placement of intermaxillary fixation screws

Purmal K, Alam MK, Pohchi A, Abdul Razak NH

PLoS One, 2013;8(12):e84202.
PMID: 24367643 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0084202

Intermaxillary (IMF) screws feature several advantages over other devices used for intermaxillary fixation, but using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans to determine the safe and danger zones to place these devices for all patients can be expensive. This study aimed to determine the optimal interradicular and buccopalatal/buccolingual spaces for IMF screw placement in the maxilla and mandible. The CBCT volumetric data of 193 patients was used to generate transaxial slices between the second molar on the right to the second molar on the left in both arches. The mean interradicular and buccopalatal/buccolingual distances and standard deviation values were obtained at heights of 2, 5, 8 and 11 mm from the alveolar bone crest. An IMF screw with a diameter of 1.0 mm and length of 7 mm can be placed distal to the canines (2 - 11 mm from the alveolar crest) and less than 8 mm between the molars in the maxilla. In the mandible, the safest position is distal to the first premolar (more than 5 mm) and distal to the second premolar (more than 2 mm). There was a significant difference (p<0.05) between the right and left quadrants. The colour coding 3D template showed the safe and danger zones based on the mesiodistal, buccopalatal and buccolingual distances in the maxilla and mandible.The safest sites for IMF screw insertion in the maxilla were between the canines and first premolars and between the first and second molars. In the mandible, the safest sites were between the first and second premolars and between the second premolar and first molar. However, the IMF screw should not exceed 1.0 mm in diameter and 7 mm in length.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible/radiography*; Mandible/surgery
Duplication of lower lip and mandible--a rare diprosopus

Suhaili DN, Somasundaram S, Lau SH, Ajura AJ, Roslan AR, Ramli R

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 2011 Jan;75(1):131-3.
PMID: 21067822 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.10.004

Diprosopus or duplication of the lower lip and mandible is a very rare congenital anomaly. We report this unusual case occurring in a girl who presented to our hospital at the age of 4 months. Surgery and problems related to this anomaly are discussed.

Matched MeSH terms: Mandible/abnormalities*; Mandible/surgery

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