Effect of the route of administration of methylprednisolone on oedema and trismus in impacted lower third molar surgery

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effect of the route of administration of methylprednisolone on oedema and trismus in impacted lower third molar surgery

Abstract Due to their anatomical position, the surgical removal of impacted third molars results in oedema, pain, and trismus. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of…

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Surgical treatment of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with erosion of the skull base: a case report and review of the literature

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Surgical treatment of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with erosion of the skull base: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare metaplastic disease of the larger joints. It is rarely observed in smaller joints, especially in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This disease is considered…

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Reconstruction of the extremely atrophied mandible with iliac crest onlay grafts followed by two endosteal implants: a retrospective study with long-term follow-up

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Reconstruction of the extremely atrophied mandible with iliac crest onlay grafts followed by two endosteal implants: a retrospective study with long-term follow-up

Abstract Treatment outcomes of implant-retained lower dentures on two endosseous implants placed in severely atrophied mandibles after reconstruction with iliac crest onlay grafts were assessed in a retrospective observational study….

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Are there specific indications for the different alveolar bone augmentation procedures for implant placement? A systematic review

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Are there specific indications for the different alveolar bone augmentation procedures for implant placement? A systematic review

Abstract Bone resorption following tooth loss often interferes with dental implant placement in a desired position, and requires additional bone augmentation procedures. Many techniques have been described to augment and…

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Volumetric upper airway assessment in patients with transverse maxillary deficiency after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Volumetric upper airway assessment in patients with transverse maxillary deficiency after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion

Abstract Transverse maxillary deficiency is commonly found in patients with sleep apnea and is also related to abnormal breathing patterns. Maxillary expansion procedures promote widening of the nasal floor and…

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In vitromechanical assessment of 2.0-mm system three-dimensional miniplates in anterior mandibular fractures

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on In vitromechanical assessment of 2.0-mm system three-dimensional miniplates in anterior mandibular fractures

Abstract This study constituted a comparative assessment of the mechanical resistance of square and rectangular 2.0-mm system three-dimensional miniplates as compared to the standard configuration using two straight miniplates. 90…

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