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Oral diseases are widespread around the world, posing a major challenge to public health and policy makers. Although improvements in oral health have been found in some countries, this is only an isolated trend. Even in countries with visible phenomena of declining prevalence of oral diseases, there are disadvantaged population groups that are marginalized from an economic, medical and social perspective.

Anatomical knowledge of the facial vasculature is crucial for successful plastic, reconstructive, and minimally invasive procedures of the face. The facial artery is palpated as it crosses the inferior mandibular rim immediately anterior to the insertion of the masseter muscle. This point is also helpful in locating the course of the mandibular branch of the facial nerve. After crossing the mandibular rim, the facial artery and vein then follow an anterosuperior course in the direction of the oral commissure. Near the angle of the mouth, the inferior labial artery and then the superior labial artery branch off medially The facial vein, also referred to as the anterior facial vein, is a paired vessel and the main vein of the face. The facial veins stem from the angular veins on each side of the root of the nose. Some sources claim that the angular vein, which arises from the confluence of the supratrochlear and supraorbital veins, is only an initial segment of the facial vein.

The major challenge in prosthodontics is restoring the function while maintaining the esthetics, especially considering the cases of full mounth rehabilitation. The use of a complete denture was thought to be the best solution in the past for these conditions but the perfect fit of the dentures raised questions in many cases. The advent of implants in dentistry proved tobe a boon for such patients. Dental implants are one of the most prefffered treatment options for such cases as they help to support and retain the fixed or removable prosthesis. Implant-supported prosthesis gives an opportunity to such patients to lead a normal and healthy considering their functional and esthetic demands. The success of implant osseointegration depends on both the surgeons experience and the patients anatomical-clinical and general characteristics. Therefore, only a well-trained team made up of an implantologist, a prosthetist in close contact with the patients wishes and his degree of acceptance can lead to the success of the implant-prosthetic treatment

Aims and Objectives: To investigate the trends in access to dental services among adults from the N-E region of Romania and to evaluate the factors that influence access to dental care. Material and Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was used to evaluate the access and utilization of dental care among a sample of adults. We collected data on their demographic characteristics, their type of medical insurance, their monthly income, the type of dental office they visited, their reasons for choosing a certain type of dentist office, and their oral hygiene habits. It was found that their financial status determined by the occupation of the individual, as well as their monthly income, influenced their access to medical services. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0. Results: Of a total of 696 participants, 55.6% were female, 83.3% were from urban areas, 42.1% were retired, 62.3% of the subjects utilized dental emergency services, and 67.9% of the subjects self-funded their treatment. The reasons for women not attending dental offices included costs (24.3%) and dental fear (9.8%), while men’s reasons were high costs (26.4%) and lack of time (5.9%). Significant differences were recorded between gender and reasons for visiting the dentist (p = 0.018), payment for dental services (p = 0.009), and preferred clinic (p = 0.010). In relation to occupation, there were significant differences for most of the variables evaluated (reasons to visit a dentist, payment for dental services, preferred dental clinic, self-rated oral health, etc.). Conclusions: Gender, occupation, and monthly income levels were found to influence access to dental medicine services of Romanians in the N-E region. Dental services were frequently accessed for emergency reasons. Dental services were found to be paid for by state insurance for those with low monthly incomes and self-funded for those with higher monthly incomes.

This article from the Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation explores the connection between temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, obesity, and stress disorders in patients. The study found that TMJ dysfunction can occur even without dental issues, due to unfavorable biomechanics in prosthetic treatments. The article emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive treatment approach that considers the relationship between obesity, stress, and TMJ dysfunction. The study involved 22 patients and focused on clinical and paraclinical evaluations to develop a treatment protocol. The text also discusses the diagnosis and treatment plan for an impacted tooth in the mandible, attributing the cause to genetics. The recommended treatment involves maintaining good oral hygiene and does not require specific interventions. The article concludes by highlighting the potential connection between obesity and dental health, stressing the need for early interventions and further research. [Extracted from the article]