Autotransplantation of teeth using computer-aided rapid prototyping of a three-dimensional replica of the donor tooth: a systematic literature review

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Autotransplantation of teeth using computer-aided rapid prototyping of a three-dimensional replica of the donor tooth: a systematic literature review

Abstract This systematic review provides an overview of studies on autotransplantation techniques using rapid prototyping for preoperative fabrication of donor tooth replicas for preparation of the neo-alveolus. Different three-dimensional autotransplantation…

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The application of a delayed expansion technique for horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation in dental implantation

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The application of a delayed expansion technique for horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation in dental implantation

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the application of delayed expansion of the alveolar ridge in dental implantation. This method avoids the need to harvest autogenous bone…

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Does local delivery of bisphosphonates influence the osseointegration of titanium implants? A systematic review

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Does local delivery of bisphosphonates influence the osseointegration of titanium implants? A systematic review

Abstract The aim of this study was to systematically review the influence of the local delivery of bisphosphonates on the osseointegration of titanium implants in humans. A search of health…

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A comparison of the outcomes of four minimally invasive treatment methods for anterior disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A comparison of the outcomes of four minimally invasive treatment methods for anterior disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint

Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of four non-surgical conservative treatment methods for temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The study group comprised 40 patients with unilateral TMD…

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Localized myofascial pain responds better than referring myofascial pain to botulinum toxin injections

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Localized myofascial pain responds better than referring myofascial pain to botulinum toxin injections

Abstract Myofascial pain of the muscles of mastication is a common temporomandibular disorder. Patients unresponsive to conservative treatment modalities pose a therapeutic challenge to the treating clinician. The efficacy of…

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