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G M Nor

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PubMed2000

The prevalence of post-extraction complications in an outpatient dental clinic in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia--a retrospective survey.

The aim of this retrospective study is to report on the prevalence of post-extraction complications among patients attending the Oral Surgery outpatient clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya over a 12-month period from January to December, 1992. The prevalence of post-extraction complications which required further treatment was only 3.4% (n = 100), out of a total of 2968 patients who had extraction of one or more permanent teeth. Analysis based on complete clinical reports (n = 79) showed that dry socket accounted for nine out of ten cases of post-extraction complications. However the aetiology was largely unknown. No obvious association with medical history could be made. Lower teeth were more likely to have complications. The most common teeth associated with dry socket were the molars (76%) and premolars (19%). The most common molars to be affected are the first, followed by the third and lastly the second molars. A brief review of current aetiological factors of dry socket was discussed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1990

Suprofen: its usefulness in the control of pain following surgical removal of impacted wisdom tooth.

The results of the present investigation have shown the usefulness of suprofen in the control of pain following surgical removal of impacted wisdom tooth. The regime of 200 mg. q.d.s. orally, was shown to be satisfactory in the control of postoperative pain. Pain was rapidly controlled by the 1st hour after ingestion and subsequently maintained at a low profile until is was completely abolished by the 8th hour of the postoperative period.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

Trends in tooth loss due to caries and periodontal disease by tooth type.

Although the patterns of dental disease is gradually changing, caries and periodontal disease still account for the most important reason for extractions in most countries. However their relative contributions towards overall tooth mortality figures varies. The aim of this study is to investigate the types of teeth usually associated with extractions due to caries or periodontal disease and its relation to the age at which the tooth was lost. The highest proportion of extractions due to caries occurred between 21 to 30 years of age while that for periodontal disease occurred between 41 to 50 years. For caries, the greatest proportion of extractions involved the posterior teeth. The most frequently extracted teeth due to caries are the molars, in particular the first permanent molar. However, for periodontal disease a slightly greater proportion of anterior teeth were lost than the posteriors. This trend is more marked in the lower jaw than the upper. Overall, extractions related to caries tend to increase posteriorly, while that for periodontal disease tend to increase anteriorly.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

Ludwig's angina--a case report.

Ludwig's angina is a potentially lethal oro-facial cellulitis due to oro-dental infection. The aetiology and management of a case of Ludwig's angina are briefly discussed.

Adult↗
PubMed1989

Peripheral complex odontome with ghost cell epithelium. A case report.

Odontomes are malformations of dental tissues found commonly within jaw-bones and to a lesser extent in the soft tissue. A case of peripheral complex odontome exhibiting ghost cell epithelium is presented here. The significance of the ghost cells and origin of the odontome are briefly commented upon.

Child↗
PubMed1988

Middle third fractures of facial skeleton at University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur: a retrospective study.

This is a retrospective study of 80 patients with major central and lateral middle third fractures of facial skeleton treated at University Hospital from 1981 to 1985. The most common was the fractures of zygomatic complex. The peak incidence was in the 20-29 year age group and males were involved more than females (ratio 9: 1). Road traffic accidents were to be blamed for most of the fractures which was 82.25%.

Accidents, Traffic↗
PubMed1988

Tuberculous osteomyelitis of the mandible.

A case of tuberculous osteomyelitis of the mandible in a three and a half year old boy is presented. Multiple swellings developed and eventually ruptured leaving discharging sinuses and formed puckered scars. The management and mode of spread are discussed.

Child, Preschool↗
PubMed1988

Oral lichenoid drug reaction.

This is a case report of an oral lichenoid drug reaction of the buccal sulci in a female diabetic patient who was on an anti-hypertensive drug, alpha-methyldopa (Aldomet) and an oral hypoglycaemic drug, chlorpropamide (Diabinese). The clinical features, histological findings and management are presented.

Chlorpropamide↗