Evaluation of postoperative complications after mandibular third molar surgery with the use of platelet-rich fibrin: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Evaluation of postoperative complications after mandibular third molar surgery with the use of platelet-rich fibrin: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The current literature was reviewed to analyze the effects of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on postoperative complications after mandibular third molar surgery (pain, alveolar osteitis, swelling, and bone healing). A…

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Haplotypes of the RANKand OPGgenes are associated with chronic arthralgia in individuals with and without temporomandibular disorders

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Haplotypes of the RANKand OPGgenes are associated with chronic arthralgia in individuals with and without temporomandibular disorders

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between genetic polymorphisms and the comorbid presence of chronic systemic arthralgia in patients with articular temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Subjects…

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The autogenous graft versus transport distraction osteogenesis for reconstruction of the ramus–condyle unit: a prospective comparative study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The autogenous graft versus transport distraction osteogenesis for reconstruction of the ramus–condyle unit: a prospective comparative study

Abstract This study aimed to compare the joint function and morphology achieved following condylar reconstruction using sternoclavicular grafts (SCG) versus transport distraction osteogenesis (TDO) in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis patients….

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Does pterygomaxillary disjunction in surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion influence upper airway volume? A prospective study using Dolphin Imaging 3D

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Does pterygomaxillary disjunction in surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion influence upper airway volume? A prospective study using Dolphin Imaging 3D

Abstract Surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion has been used for the treatment of transverse maxillary deficiency. This prospective study aimed to evaluate the effect of this surgery (with or without…

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The Edinburgh modification of the minimal access zygomatic osteotomy, used for the correction of zygomatic orbital hypoplasia

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The Edinburgh modification of the minimal access zygomatic osteotomy, used for the correction of zygomatic orbital hypoplasia

Abstract Zygomatic hypoplasia can be an exceedingly difficult proposition for the surgeon treating facial deformity. The classical approach would be a coronal access, which is time-consuming, leaves a long scar…

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Nasolabial changes after two different approaches for surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Nasolabial changes after two different approaches for surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion

Abstract This retrospective study evaluated the nasolabial changes in patients who underwent surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) using two different approaches. Nineteen patients were included in the study, divided…

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Multiple central giant cell tumour lesions are exclusively linked to syndromes related to RAS/MAPK pathway anomalies

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Multiple central giant cell tumour lesions are exclusively linked to syndromes related to RAS/MAPK pathway anomalies

We read the article entitled “SH3BP2-encoding exons involved in cherubism are not associated with central giant cell granuloma” by Teixeira et al. with great interest . They claim that SH3BP2-encoding…

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