Sistema Regional de Información
en línea para Revistas Científicas de América Latina,
el Caribe, España y Portugal

Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst was recently reclassified in 2017 by the World Health Organization as a cystic lesion of epithelial development derived from the enamel organ or the dental lamina. It shows common characteristics to cysts such as slow and continuous growth; however, it arouses attention for its high aggressiveness and recurrence rate. Objective: To show marsupialization followed by enucleation as a definitive treatment of odontogenic keratocysts. Clinical case: A 63-year-oldwoman with odontogenic keratocyst on the left side of the mandible, treated by the marsupialization technique followed by enucleation. Conclusions: Although there are various treatment options, the dental surgeon may prefer the conservative method in the approach of the odontogenic keratocyst, because it presents the lowest rate of morbidity and relapse within the standards presented in the literature.

Introduction: deforming oral habits are closely related to the time of breastfeeding; there are beneficial or functional habits and the incorrect or deforming ones. Objective: to describe the influence of type and time of breastfeeding in the onset of deforming oral habits in children aged 2-4 years. Methods: across-sectional and retrospective descriptive study was carried out. The universe consisted of 1021 mothers with children aged 2-4 years and the sample was made up by 300 mothers with their respective children, selected by simple random sampling; age, sex, deforming oral habits, breastfeeding time, and breastfeeding type were obtained. Results: the group of 3 years (44.7 %) and the female sex (55.7 %), with the use of pacifiers and baby bottles (45.7 %), as deforming buccal habit in females, mixed lactation (65.3 %) in children with habits, breastfeeding for less than 3 months (40.8 %). Predominantly, the habit of pacifiers and baby bottles (45.7 %) at all breastfeeding time was observed to decrease as breastfeeding time increases (4.9 %). Conclusions: mixed breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding time of less than 3 months favor the practice of deforming oral habits. Keywords: breastfeeding; maternal breastfeeding; habits.

Introduction: midface fractures are a serious medical problem due to their complexity, frequency and socioeconomic impact. Objective: conduct a literature review about the anatomical considerations, diagnosis, classification, treatment and complications of midface fractures. Methods: A literature review was conducted in September 2016. The evaluation included high impact journals from the Web of Science (25 journals) and 2 books. The databases MEDLINE, PubMed and SciELO were consulted, using the descriptors "maxillary fracture", "treatment", " lefort fracture". Papers written in English in the last five years were included. Of the 98 papers obtained, the study considered 40. Data analysis and integration: the middle third of the face is characterized by anatomical weakness, since it is formed by scantily protected spongy bone with multiple sutures. There are many classifications for midface fractures, and diagnosis is based on clinical findings, particularly ophthalmological, which alongside those of auxiliary diagnostic devices, make it possible to choose the most appropriate therapeutic mode and prevent complications. Conclusions: the anatomical characteristics of the facial middle third justify the frequency and impact of these fractures. Diagnosis should be based on interrogation, physical examination and the use of auxiliary diagnostic imaging, mainly tomography. Upon classification of the fracture, a treatment plan may be devised based on individual assessment of each case to prevent future complications.

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Introduction: Vascular disorders affect the head and neck regions with high incidence. When they affect the oral region, there is a predilection for lips, tongue and mouth commissure, predominantly in the female. Objective: To analyze oral vascular lesions, emphasizing the clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods and therapeutic approach. Methods: A bibliographic review was carried out in the databases PubMED/Medline, Lilacs, Science Direct andSciELO (Scientific Electronic Library). We used the descriptors hemangioma, vascular malformations, sclerotherapy and photocoagulation, in Portuguese, English and Spanish. We obtained 262 complete articles, of which 18 were used as appropriate scientific basis for this topic, based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Oral vascular lesions are clinically characterized as single lesions of the nodes or blotches, whose color varies from deep red to purple and are of variable size. In order to diagnose these lesions, clinical examinations associated with the periodontal disease are commonly used, although in most cases they do not require complementary examinations. The therapeutic intervention is justified due to aesthetic deformities, possible bleeding, ulcerations and infections. For such changes, there are several therapeutic modalities, including sclerotherapy, cryotherapy, surgical removal and laser photocoagulation therapy. Conclusions: Oral vascular lesions show peculiar clinical characteristics, presenting as nodules or spots, whose coloration varies from intense red to purple. Diascopy is the most used and reliable semi-technical method for establishing the clinical diagnosis of these lesions. The use of sclerosing solutions is the most described treatment in the literature, followed by laser photocoagulation.

Introducción: el carcinoma de células escamosas primario intraóseo es una neoplasia maligna poco frecuente. Objetivo: presentar un caso clínico de un carcinoma primario intraóseo derivado de un quiste odontogénico en las regiones del cuerpo a la rama mandibular izquierdas. Caso clínico: acude a consulta paciente masculino de 68 años quien refiere una "molestia" en la mandíbula. Al examen bucal se detecta expansión cortical a nivel del 37. Se realiza estudio de ortopantomografía donde se observó un área radiolúcida con borde definidos, y bajo la impresión diagnóstica de quiste residual se efectúa curetaje y estudio histopatológico, que confirma lo sospechado. Al cabo de unos 4 meses el paciente acude nuevamente refiriendo dolor muy intenso en la región del ángulo mandibular con ligera parestesia del labio inferior izquierdo que se asociaba al examen físico facial, con edema geniano bajo y submandibular, y al examen bucal con movilidad anormal ósea mandibular izquierda. Se realiza ortopantomografía donde se observa imagen radiolúcida de bordes irregulares, poco precisos, y fractura patológica mandibular. Se decide inmovilización y toma de muestra para biopsia, que informa un carcinoma epidermoide moderadamente diferenciado, por lo que se realiza tratamiento quirúrgico radical con manejo del cuello, más radioterapia y quimioterapia posoperatorias. Conclusión: la transformación en un carcinoma primario intraóseo a partir de un quiste residual es una entidad infrecuente en la región maxilofacial. El diagnóstico en el caso presentado se realizó por exclusión. La sintomatología de dolor intenso y parestesia fueron elementos clave en la sospecha diagnóstica. El enfoque oncológico mediante cirugía radical con manejo del cuello, radio y quimioterapia permitieron el control loco-regional.

Introduction: the clinical ability to modify the dentofacial form through orthodontic treatment, maxillofacial surgery, or plastic surgery requires an understanding of facial beauty, including the evaluation of facial aesthetics, proportions, and symmetry. Objective: to analyze the relationship between the components of the golden ratio and the facial parameter of students in the province of Chiclayo. Methods: the study population was represented by 88 students who met the following inclusion criteria: age between 17 and 28 years, both sexes, without orthodontic treatment, with class I malocclusion and complete dentition. A data collection form for craniofacial anthropometric measurements was designed. The examiners were calibrated, the stability of the intra- and inter-rater concordance was evaluated using the Cohen's Kappa coefficient. For the contrast of the hypothesis, the correlation coefficient square chi was used. For all statistical tests, the level of significance was 5 % (p< 0.05). Results: 65.91 % of all the patients were observed to have a divine proportion in their external dimension: 48.86 % are brachifacial, 13.64 % mesofacial, and 3.41 % dolichofacial. 57.95 % of the total number of patients presented divine proportion in its vertical relation: 42.05 % are brachifacial, 10.23 % mesofacial, and 5.68 % dolichofacial. Regarding the harmonic profile, 70.45 % of the total number of patients did not present a divine proportion: 53.41 % are brachifacial, 10.23 % are mesofacial, and 6.82 % are dolichofacial. Conclusions: there is only a relationship between the golden ratio in its external dimension component and the facial parameter. The golden ratio was fulfilled in all its components, in a greater percentage in the brachifacial individuals, and there was a predominance of the golden ratio in the female sex.  

Introducción: el cóndilo representa un punto estructural débil en el esqueleto mandibular. Objetivo: realizar una revisión bibliográfica sobre consideraciones anatómicas, diagnóstico, clasificación, tratamiento y complicaciones de las fracturas condíleas. Métodos: se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en agosto de 2016. Se evaluaron revistas de impacto de Web of Sciencies (17 revistas), 2 libros y 1 CD. Se consultaron las bases de datos MEDLINE, PubMed y SciELO con los descriptores: "condilar fracture", "treatment", " epidemiology". Se incluyeron artículos en idioma inglés, preferentemente de los últimos 5 años. Se obtuvieron 111 artículos. El estudio se circunscribió a 34. Análisis e integración de la información: las consideraciones anatómicas de la región condílea son un punto de partida en este tema. El diagnóstico se basa en el interrogatorio, examen físico y medios auxiliares de diagnóstico. La clasificación precisa permite escoger la modalidad terapéutica a emplear y evitar complicaciones. Conclusiones: la revisión de la bibliografía permite precisar que hay razones anatómicas para la alta incidencia de las fracturas del proceso condilar mandibular. El primer objetivo del interrogatorio es obtener una historia exacta del paciente. El examen físico regional debe ser exhaustivo. La radiografía panorámica es una buena opción en el diagnóstico. El primer paso en el desarrollo de un plan de tratamiento es establecer qué tipo de lesión se ha sufrido para proporcionar una solución adecuada usando técnicas abiertas y cerradas, y evitar complicaciones posteriores.

Introduction: Despite the vast literature reporting the prevalence of oral and maxillofacial diseases in the last decades, few studies have focused on lesions biopsied in the pediatric population. Objective: To determine the prevalence of oral and maxillofacial lesions that were biopsied in children and adolescents aged 0-19 years. Methods: Observational and descriptive study. We carried out a retrospective review of 862 reports of pathological examinations performed in an oral pathology laboratory of the northeast of Brazil, during the period from March 2001 to December 2009. The categories were neoplasms, hyperplastic/reactionary lesions, salivary gland lesions, bone lesions, healthy tissues and teeth, oral mucosal lesions, cystic lesions, odontogenic tumors, periapical inflammation, dental alteration and conclusive diagnosis. Results: The epidemiological profile of patients was characterized by females (53.24 %), Caucasian (45.12 %), with a mean age of 13.06 years. Salivary gland lesions were the category with the largest number of cases (182), and mucocele was the most prevalent histopathological diagnosis (18.44 %), with an average size of 1.97 cm. Most cases were asymptomatic (70.88 %). Conclusions: This study showed a predominance of lesions diagnosed as benign, the most prevalent lesions were associated with the salivary gland. Females were the most affected.

Stomatology is a Health Science that is projected obeying contextual, political, social and organizational issues of health services, although it is recognized that it can be more effective if it is directed towards population health and develops in the setting of the strategy of Primary Health Care.1-3Due to their professional profile, stomatologists (or dentists), technologists and technicians must contribute to the care of population health, demonstrating leadership within the health team, for decision making and the formulation of healthy public policies that benefit the population's oral health. at a local, national and global level. This makes knowledge and scientific updating essential not only in technical aspects but also in matters of public health, social sciences, behavioral sciences; as well as in bioethical principles and the right to health, so as to reinforce the commitment to social welfare.4-6The actions for oral health care should be developed throughout the life cycle, adapt to different contexts and circumstances. To increase oral health levels, it is necessary to ensure that health professionals, the population and sectors of society assume a favorable behavior to their maintenance or recovery 1,7,8 and to employ more conservative technologies ─ in diagnosis, prevention and restoration─; together with the offer of quality services, accessible to the entire population, with projection and social impact.The stomatological profession, at a global level, continues to provide greater attention to the so-called "art" that reveres the aesthetics of restorative treatments and tends to reduce the patient to the structure to be treated in the clinic, decontextualizing it from its social environment.