Alloplastic total temporomandibular joint replacements: do they perform like natural joints? Prospective cohort study with a historical control

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Alloplastic total temporomandibular joint replacements: do they perform like natural joints? Prospective cohort study with a historical control

Abstract The aim of this study was to qualitatively and quantitatively describe the biomechanics of existing total alloplastic reconstructions of temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Fifteen patients with unilateral or bilateral TMJ…

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Are bicortical screw and plate osteosynthesis techniques equal in providing skeletal stability with the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy when used for mandibular advancement surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Are bicortical screw and plate osteosynthesis techniques equal in providing skeletal stability with the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy when used for mandibular advancement surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to test the null hypothesis that there is no difference in postoperative skeletal stability between bicortical…

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Occurrence of a ‘bad’ split and success of initial mandibular healing: a review of 524 sagittal ramus osteotomies in 262 patients

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Occurrence of a ‘bad’ split and success of initial mandibular healing: a review of 524 sagittal ramus osteotomies in 262 patients

Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of a ‘bad’ split after sagittal ramus osteotomies (SRO) and report the results of initial mandibular healing. A retrospective…

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Evaluation of the effect of different mandibular fractures on the temporomandibular joint using magnetic resonance imaging: five years of follow-up

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Evaluation of the effect of different mandibular fractures on the temporomandibular joint using magnetic resonance imaging: five years of follow-up

Abstract A prospective cohort study was performed to investigate concurrent and delayed temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries following different types of mandibular fracture using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). One hundred adult…

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Three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography analysis of maxillary sinus and alveolar bone anatomy in the restorative axis of dental implants using radiopaque drill guides

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography analysis of maxillary sinus and alveolar bone anatomy in the restorative axis of dental implants using radiopaque drill guides

Abstract The objectives were to assess the sinus anatomy and alveolar ridge dimensions and to identify clinical factors and morphological relationships that may predict the characteristics of the sinus anatomy….

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Thermal evaluation by infrared measurement of implant site preparation between single and gradual drilling in artificial bone blocks of different densities

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Thermal evaluation by infrared measurement of implant site preparation between single and gradual drilling in artificial bone blocks of different densities

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of bone density and drilling protocol on heat generation during implant bed preparation. Ten single and 10 gradual implant…

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