An evidence summary of the management of patients taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) undergoing dental surgery

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on An evidence summary of the management of patients taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) undergoing dental surgery

Abstract Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) drugs (dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban) have emerged in the last decade to overcome some of the drawbacks of existing medications. To date, little is known…

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Histopathological analysis of unilateral condylar hyperplasia: difficulties in diagnosis and characterization of the disease

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Histopathological analysis of unilateral condylar hyperplasia: difficulties in diagnosis and characterization of the disease

Abstract The aim of this study was to perform a histological analysis of the conditions in patients undergoing surgery for unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH) using different histopathological analytical techniques and…

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Relationship between facial nerve damage and transbuccal trocar placement: an anatomical cohort study

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Relationship between facial nerve damage and transbuccal trocar placement: an anatomical cohort study

Abstract The surgical treatment of ramus and mandibular angle fractures is typically performed by intraoral and transbuccal approaches. As these approaches may result in nerve damage, this anatomical study was…

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Does the presence of an unerupted lower third molar influence the risk of mandibular angle and condylar fractures?

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Does the presence of an unerupted lower third molar influence the risk of mandibular angle and condylar fractures?

Abstract It has been suggested that unerupted lower third molars (M3) increase the fragility of the mandibular angle and simultaneously decrease the risk of condylar fracture. However, it is unknown…

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Removal versus retention of asymptomatic third molars in mandibular angle fractures: a randomized controlled trial

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Removal versus retention of asymptomatic third molars in mandibular angle fractures: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract The treatment dilemma provided by asymptomatic third molars in mandibular angle fractures remains controversial. This prospective randomized controlled trial was undertaken to determine whether there is an advantage to…

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