Use of Silicone Block as a Pellet in the Treatment of Minor Malocclusion

Ergün, Selma Sönmez

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“…The use of silicone blocks for intermaxillary fixation has already been documented in the report by Ergün (2003). 30 But in their study, it was a different type of silicon block, namely medical grade silicone block which is carved by surgeon depending on the surgical needs of the clinical situation. Such type of carved medical grade silicone block was applied as a pellet for the treatment of minor malocclusion upon the mandible condyle fracture management with a purpose to restore functional occlusion.…”

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“…J DIAGN TREAT ORAL MAXILLOFAC PATHOL 2024; 8(3):[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32] …”

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J. Diagn. Treat. Oral Maxillofac. Pathol.

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This is a monthly open access and peer-reviewed oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The journal is focused on trauma, microvascular and jaw reconstructive surgery, dental implants, salivary gland tumors/diseases, TMJ lesions, virtual surgical planning, implementation of ultrasonography into the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Editorial Board (EB) CompositionEB shows significant geographic diversity representing 34 opinion leaders from 14 countries: Brazil,

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Partially Edentulous Arches and Bilateral Mandibular Fracture: Application of Condensation-Silicone Bite Block-Splint, Mandibulo-Maxillary Fixation Screws, and Elastics for Intraoral Immobilization

Fesenko,

Rybak,

Mastakov

2024

J. Diagn. Treat. Oral Maxillofac. Pathol.

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Each mandibular fracture is unique. It requires individual treatment solutions due to different number of fracture sites, fracture terms, level of dislocation, presence/absence of the infection, number, location, and condition of teeth, etc. Management of jaw fractures in partially edentulous arches are even more complicated and typically can involve assistance of a dental technician. Published English language literature lacks information about application of condensation silicone (C-silicone) bite block-splint with mandibulo-maxillary fixation (MMF) screws and elastics for management of bilateral mandibular fracture. This is why we present this novel technique developed by our team based on fracture treatment in a 38-year-old male partially edentulous patient. Also, we introduce a Kyiv’s Modification of the Kennedy Classification System of the partially edentulous arches useful for mandible fracture cases. The Kennedy–Kyiv Classification System considers the non-treated teeth roots as supporting locking points (temporary additional retention points) that increase the stability of the bite block-splint and decrease probability of micromovements. Moreover, it contraindicates extracting such teeth roots immediately before the block-splint fixation as extraction of such roots can provoke the alveolar osteitis upon the fracture site(s) healing and immobilization period what will increase the risk of the block removal for the treatment of osteitis. A review of published MMF techniques and appliances designed for mandible fracture treatment is performed. Multiple appliances for partially and totally edentulous mandibles are considered as well as for the dentulous jaws. The Gunning-type splints and its modifications were considered. An in-chair fabrication of C-silicone bite block-splint and its combined application with MMF screws and elastics is a novel alternative for the Gunning splint. This appliance allows to decrease the time typically required for the Gunning splints fabrication, decreases number of the involved specialists, decreases cost of treatment, and easy for performance.

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Use of Silicone Block as a Pellet in the Treatment of Minor Malocclusion

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March’s 2024 Full Issue PDF

March’s 2024 Full Issue PDF

Partially Edentulous Arches and Bilateral Mandibular Fracture: Application of Condensation-Silicone Bite Block-Splint, Mandibulo-Maxillary Fixation Screws, and Elastics for Intraoral Immobilization

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