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The most important objectives in restoring the maxillofacial patient are the restoration of function and psychological improvement through esthetics. Acquired maxillary and mandibular defects due to significant trauma or surgery represent a major challenge for the clinician and patient. Dental implant-retained prostheses represent a well-documented and reliable treatment option and can also help patients with maxillofacial defects by eliminating denture instability and improving function. Full-arch fixed dental hybrid prostheses provide functional and psychological advantages and also reduce the load on vulnerable soft and hard tissues in the reconstruction area. Two clinical reports are presented describing the prosthetic rehabilitation using dental implant-supported fixed hybrid prostheses with clinical and radiographic follow-up of 3 years., (© 2016 by the American College of Prosthodontists.)

Objectives: Most of the patients treated for temporomandibular joint disorders constituted from the female population, and this situation is generally hypothesized and demonstrated in several studies. Arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint is a minimally invasive and effective treatment method in the management of patients with stage III and stage IV Wilkes syndrome. This study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of this method between menopausal and nonmenopausal female patients., Study Design: A total of 59 patients (25 menopausal and 34 nonmenopausal) were evaluated according to the visual analog scale for pain and chewing function scores, joint sound, and maximum mouth opening., Results: In both groups, the parameters were detected statistically significant according to follow-up periods. The menopausal group showed better results than the nonmenopausal group at 6-month controls., Conclusion: In conclusion, arthrocentesis is a satisfactory treatment modality in the management of temporomandibular joint derangements. Female reproductive hormone levels may affect the success of this procedure.