Background Several osteotomies are required for orthognathic surgery to reposition the jaws correctly. This study aimed to evaluate whether Kinesiotaping can reduce swelling, pain, and trismus following orthognathic surgery of the facial skull. Materials and methods The present study consists of two phases. In the split-mouth phase, 16 skeletal class III patients underwent Bimax Orthognathic surgery, and Kinesiological tape (KT) was applied on one half of the face. In the prospective case–control phase, 30 patients were divided into two groups. Kinesio tape was applied on both sides of the face of the Kinesio group, and pressure dressing and ice therapy were used for the second group. The tape was parallel to the lower border of the mandible along its entire length, tangent to the labial commissure area on the studied side. The tape was placed in place for 5 days. Edema was evaluated by measuring the distance from the menton to the lower edge of the tragus. The maximum mouth-opening trismus was evaluated, and the VAS index was used to evaluate pain. Results There was evidence of swelling reduction after KT; within the same study, differences between the left and right sides as well as for the same side were statistically significant (p < 0.001). As a result of tapping lymphatic Kinesio tape on the affected area, tension was reduced, and lymphatic circulation was restored. Blood and lymph microcirculation was improved, enabling the body to heal itself. Conclusion Kinesio tape reduced swelling after orthognathic surgery in a positive way. As a simple, non-traumatic, economical method, Kinesio taping seems promising.
Dentigerous cyst is one of the most common odontogenic cysts of the jaw that slowly grows around an unerupted tooth crown. Nasopalatine duct cyst is a non-odontogenic common jaw cyst. Co-occurrence of nasopalatine duct cyst and dentigerous cyst in the same location of the same jaw is extremely rare.
BACKGROUND: Educating dental students in practical skills are a difficult task that has become increasingly demanding since the outbreak of COVID-19. Today, the use of digital media plays an essential role in teaching practical skills. AIM: This study investigated the effect of educational videos on oral and maxillofacial surgery basics on dental student’s satisfaction. METHODS: Six subjects were chosen from the principles of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and according to the necessary standards, educational videos were made based on the needs assessment of students. Fellow attending evaluated and approved each video. Students were shown videos in six 2-h sessions. Students were given a researcher-created questionnaire with proven validity and reliability. Students filled out questionnaires to evaluate the impact of educational videos as well as the structure of educational videos. RESULTS: Two hundred and three students participated in this study in their 4th−6th years. In this study, 203 students in their 4th to the 6th year participated. Most students were satisfied with the structure of educational videos (73.9%); in general, 84.7% of students expressed their satisfaction with this method. Half of the students preferred video training over face-to-face training in oral and maxillofacial surgery (50.4%). Many students suggested that these videos be included in the curriculum (80.7%). CONCLUSION: Students’ overall satisfaction with the structure and impact of educational videos indicates that educational videos made and evaluated by dental professors can help teach practical topics as a part of the curriculum.
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