Monteggia fracture dislocations can be classic or equivalents. Equivalents, also known as like lesions, are very rare especially type III and IV, which have been added to the literature after Luis Bado presented original classification system of dislocations. Type equivalent is classically defined a proximal ulna associated with lateral condyle humerus. In only seven such cases reported so far....

In reviewing the literature relative to the development of Class II malocclusions, it can be learned that "not every Class II is a Class II." We must remember that behind the soft tissue drape of the patient’s face is a totally dynamic process that can be influenced by our heritage and altered by our environment. We realize when performing an occlusal evaluation of our young patients, findings ...

BACKGROUND Elbow fractures are one of the most common traumatic fractures in the pediatric population. Since severe complications may occur, appropriate diagnosis and treatment are imperative when dealing with this type of fracture. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of elbow fracture in children admitted in Alzahra hospital, Isfahan, IR Iran over a one year per...

Mandibular fractures are among the most common trauma injuries of the craniomaxillofacial region. This study evaluated the late results of mandibles fractures treated with arch bar. Forty-nine patients were examined clinically and by questionnaires for late results of arch bar treatment. Demographic data (age, sex, etc), trigeminal nerve sensation (Weber test), temporomandibular joint evaluatio...

statement of problem: condylar hyperplasia of the mandible is a self limiting abnormality which can cause facial asymmetry, temporomandibular joint (tmj) dysfunction and esthetic problems. treatment planning is based on the results of isotope scanning, clinical findings and patient age. single photon emission tomography (spect) is considered to be a sensitive method in the calculation of condyl...