This clinical report presents a simplified surgical procedure for accessing the maxillary sinus antrum via lateral approach, which reduces the potential for sinus membrane perforation and subsequent complications when graft materials and dental implants are placed into the sinus. Due to visual limitations,perforations and associated complications can jeopardize the success rate of the graft and the implants. While there is a lack of clinical data, clinical observations suggest that the procedure, described by the authors as lateral bone planing antrostomy, can reduce the possibility of perforation of the maxillary sinus membrane during the lateral approach to the grafting of the maxillary sinus floor. The technique involves the use of specially designed rotary instruments that plane away the bone in thinner layers, with less chance of excess bone removal and membrane perforation. The aim...

This clinical report presents a simplified surgical procedure for accessing the maxillary sinus antrum via lateral approach, which reduces the potential for sinus membrane perforation and subsequent complications when graft materials and dental implants are placed into the sinus. Due to visual limitations,perforations and associated complications can jeopardize the success rate of the graft and the implants. While there is a lack of clinical data, clinical observations suggest that the procedure, described by the authors as lateral bone planing antrostomy, can reduce the possibility of perforation of the maxillary sinus membrane during the lateral approach to the grafting of the maxillary sinus floor. The technique involves the use of specially designed rotary instruments that plane away the bone in thinner layers, with less chance of excess bone removal and membrane perforation. The aim...

The aim of this study was to develop a specific dental age estimation formula for adults in Lima based on Lamendin´s, Prince – Ubelaker´s and Ubelaker – Parra´s methods. The sample consisted in 50 healthy permanent one-root teeth of adult patients between 25 to 75 years old treated in health centers in Lima city. The applicability of the three dental methods (Lamendin, Prince - Ubelaker and Ubelaker-Parra) were validated to estimate the age of the sample. This was done using the Wilcoxon test that showed that the ages estimated by both, Prince – Ubelaker`s and Ubelaker – Parra`s methods did not have significant difference from the real age, compared with the results of Lamendin that actually showed significant differences. Age estimation was better with Prince – Ubelaker`s method (r = 0.935) compared with Ubelaker – Parra`s method (r = 0.918), so the first method was the m...

El tumor odontogénico queratoquístico es un tumor intraóseo benigno uni o multiquístico caracterizado por la presencia de un epitelio escamoso estratificado paraqueratinizado, que tiene un potencial agresivo y un comportamiento infiltrativo. Su importancia se basa en su alta tasa de recurrencia. Se reporta un caso clínico de un paciente masculino de 46 años, asintomático, con aumento de volumen facial del lado derecho. Luego de los exámenes clínico, histopatológico y radiográfico se diagnosticó: Tumor Odontogénico Queratoquístico. Se realizó tratamiento quirúrgico obteniendo resultados satisfactorios.

Antecedentes: El empleo de simuladores de realidad virtual hápticos para el entrenamiento dental es una tendencia actual, por lo cual es necesario demostrar si esta herramienta permite una evaluación consistente y fiable. Objetivo: Comparar la destreza manual en la preparación de una corona cerámica anterior, según el nivel de formación dental, utilizando un simulador virtual háptico en la Facultad de Estomatología de la Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, en el año 2020. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, observacional y transversal. Se evaluó (con una rúbrica propuesta) a 51 estudiantes de pregrado (cuarto y quinto año) y posgrado (primer y segundo año) al realizar un procedimiento de preparación dentaria para una corona cerámica unitaria anterior. Se compararon los puntajes de la evaluación de los procesos, de los resultados y el puntaje total...

The aim of this study was to develop a specific dental age estimation formula for adults in Lima based on Lamendin´s, Prince – Ubelaker´s and Ubelaker – Parra´s methods. The sample consisted in 50 healthy permanent one-root teeth of adult patients between 25 to 75 years old treated in health centers in Lima city. The applicability of the three dental methods (Lamendin, Prince - Ubelaker and Ubelaker-Parra) were validated to estimate the age of the sample. This was done using the Wilcoxon test that showed that the ages estimated by both, Prince – Ubelaker`s and Ubelaker – Parra`s methods did not have significant difference from the real age, compared with the results of Lamendin that actually showed significant differences. Age estimation was better with Prince – Ubelaker`s method (r = 0.935) compared with Ubelaker – Parra`s method (r = 0.918), so the first method was the m...

The odontogenic keratocysts tumor is a benign intraosseous uni- or multicystic tumor, characterized by the presence of stratified squamous parakeratinized epithelium, with a aggressive potential and infiltrative behavior. Its importance lies in its high rate of recurrence. We report a case of a male patient of 46 years, asymptomatic, with a volume augmentation of the right side of the face. After the clinical, histopathological and radiographic examination, it was diagnosed as Odontogenic Keratocysts Tumor. Surgical treatment was performed with satisfactory results.

El objetivo de este trabajo de investigación fue antecedentes: El empleo de simuladores de realidad virtual hápticos para el entrenamiento dental es una tendencia actual, por lo cual es necesario demostrar si esta herramienta ofrece una adecuada satisfacción académica por parte de los estudiantes. Objetivo: Comparar la evaluación de la satisfacción académica, según el nivel de aprendizaje en formación dental, utilizando un sistema de simulador de realidad virtual háptico en la Facultad de Estomatología de la UPCH, en el año 2019. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, correlacional y transversal. 67 estudiantes (46 de pregrado y 21 de posgrado) desarrollaron un cuestionario pre experimental (que evalúa la expectativa) y post experimental (que evalúa el rendimiento percibido) sobre el desarrollo de una hora de entrenamiento en un simulador de realidad vir...

An unusual accident of displacement of the third lower molar towards the left lateral pharyngeal space was reported in a 21-year old female patient, located through the tomographic exam. In order to remove the dental piece, local anesthesia was used (2 % of lidocaine with epinephrine 1:100 000). An incision was made from the distal of the 3,7 piece continuing by the alveolar ridge up to the coronoid process, and through a blunt dissection the dental piece was found, the same that was grasped and then removed with haemostatic clamps. It was concluded that valuation of the potential complexity regarding the dental extraction of the third molars must be made; and that moderate and high-complexity cases must be derived to the specialist to avoid complications.

An unusual accident of displacement of the third lower molar towards the left lateral pharyngeal space was reported in a 21-year old female patient, located through the tomographic exam. In order to remove the dental piece, local anesthesia was used (2 % of lidocaine with epinephrine 1:100 000). An incision was made from the distal of the 3,7 piece continuing by the alveolar ridge up to the coronoid process, and through a blunt dissection the dental piece was found, the same that was grasped and then removed with haemostatic clamps. It was concluded that valuation of the potential complexity regarding the dental extraction of the third molars must be made; and that moderate and high-complexity cases must be derived to the specialist to avoid complications.