What is a dry socket? All you need to know

Dry socket is the inflammation of the dental alveolus, and it happens after a post-extraction dental complication, it is very painful, and infrequent, but with the right treatment it disappears in a few days.

The post-surgical recommendations of the dental surgeon are intended to avoid post-operative complications, such as: inflammation and hemorrhage. The patient must take into account the recommendations of the surgeon.

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We share a video that explains everything you need to know about dry socket: signs, symptoms, causes, and the importance of the surgeon's post-operative recommendations.

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Pediatric Anesthesia in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

We start by saying that an adult patient is not the same as a pediatric patient. The anatomy and physiology are completely different, and these values must be taken into account when planning a surgical treatment.

The use of anesthesia reduces stress and anxiety during surgical procedures, but it is important to know how to handle the formulas to calculate the dose in pediatric patients.

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We share a complete article that points out the anatomical and physiological differences of the pediatric patient, the anesthetic techniques for a surgical procedure, and the anesthetic considerations in the case of special patients.

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Deepak G Krishnan. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2018 May.

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Techniques and recommendations for an extraction in pediatric dentistry

Dental extraction is a dental treatment that consists of removing a tooth that has been affected by extensive caries, and that cannot be rehabilitated.

When extracting a primary tooth, we must bear in mind that the technique and patient management is different when this treatment is performed on an adult.

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We share an article that teaches us what are the recommended techniques for dental extraction in children, and offers us several recommendations for a better surgical procedure in pediatric dentistry.

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Handbook of Clinical Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry, First Edition. Edited by Jane A. Soxman. © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Published 2015 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Oral Surgery: Use of laser in lingual frenectomy in pediatric patients

The frenectomy is the surgical act that is performed on the labial or lingual frenulum. This procedure is performed when the frenulum generates limits the movements of the lip or tongue.

Among the benefits of using laser in frenectomy are: a quick surgical procedure, and a shorter and less painful post-operative period. Other benefits are: it promotes hemostasis and sterilizes the surgical site.

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We share an interesting clinical case of a 7-year-old girl referred by the orthodontist for a lingual frenectomy. In the article we can find the benefits of using laser in frenectomy.

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Irineu Gregnanin Pedron., et al. “Diode Laser Lingual Frenectomy in Pediatric Dentistry: Case Report". Scientific Archives Of Dental Sciences 4.1 (2021): 29-33.

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Management of acute orofacial infection of odontogenic origin in children - PDF Guide

In professional practice it is common to find odontogenic infections, both in children and adults. Odontogenic infections are those whose origin is the teeth or supporting tissues.

This infection can invade different neighboring anatomical spaces, compromising the general health of the pediatric patient. That is why early evaluation and treatment of any infection that appears in the oral cavity is important.

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We share an interesting care manual for pediatric patients who present an odontogenic acute infectious process, whose main objective is to contribute to the knowledge and management of orofacial infections in children.

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Oral Health Division. Ministry of Health Malaysia. Management of acute orofacial infeciton of odontogenic origin in children. 1 Edition

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Antimicrobial therapies for odontogenic infections in children and adolescents

Oral infections are common in children and adolescents, and treatment must be treated in an effective and timely manner. Infectious processes occur when there is an imbalance in the patient's oral flora.

The use of antibiotics must be rational to avoid drug resistance of microorganisms (microbial resistance). Odontogenic infections can arise from caries or a periodontal problem, sometimes they can be due to dental trauma or iatrogenesis.

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We share a literature review that establishes guidelines for antimicrobial therapy in infections of odontogenic origin and clinical recommendations.

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Antimicrobial therapies for odontogenic infections in children and adolescents. Literature review and clinical recomendations was published in J Oral Res 2014; 3(1): 50-56 (DOI: 10.17126/joralres.2014.013).

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Surgical excision of mucocele with local anesthesia in an 8-month-old baby

The mucocele is a common cyst of the minor salivary glands, and is produced by the accumulation or retention of mucosa as a consequence of an obstruction or trauma to the salivary duct.

The mucocele has a bluish or translucent color, and its size can be from millimeters to centimeters in diameter. It is rare to find a mucocele in a newborn baby.

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We share the case of the surgical removal of a mucocele in an 08-month-old baby under local anesthesia.

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Gurgel, C.V., Neto, N.L., Geller-Palti, D., Sakai, V.T., Oliveira, T.M., & Machado, M.A. (2012). Surgical excision of mucocele with local anesthesia in an 8-month-old baby.

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