Aims:A study was conducted to evaluate the benefits of cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive as an alternative to suturing in management of pediatric lacerations.Materials and Methods:A total of 7 patients were evaluated and followed for 3-month. The wound was evaluated on 1st, 3rd, and 7th postoperative day for swelling, infection, gaping and pain and at 1st and 3rd postoperative month for scar evaluation. The evaluation was based on different superficial facial wound repairs (i.e., low tension) with an average length <3 cm; and if the surgeon subjectively felt that subcuticular sutures were justified to reduce wound tension, then these were used. Isoamyl 2-cyanoacrylate glue was applied over lacerated wound margins after cleaning the wound and holding together for 15 s by means of tissue holding forceps.Statistical Analysis:Statistical analysis was done using Chi-square test after collection of data. Mean and standard error were estimated from the sample.Results:The mean total time taken for skin closure was 1–2.5 min. There was no wound infection in any of the cases; only one case showed wound dehiscence on 3rd postoperative day. The cosmetic was better as there were no suture marks.Conclusion:Isoamyl 2-cyanoacrylate can be considered as excellent “no needle” alternative for closure of selected pediatric lacerations, those that are short, clean and under low tension.
A dentigerous cyst or follicular cyst is an odontogenic cyst - thought to be of developmental origin - associated with the crown of an unerupted tooth. Such cyst remain initially completely asymptomatic unless when infected. The purpose of this case report was to describe the diagnosis and management of dentigerous cyst in a 9-year-old boy. The chosen treatment was cyst enucleation and tooth extraction.
The treatment of TMJ ankylosis poses a significant challenge because of technical difficulties and a high incidence of recurrence. Its treatment includes the orthodontist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, pediatric dentist, and psychologist and physical therapist as part of the healthcare team.
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