Abstract Acute temporomandibular joint dislocation is a common occurrence that is generally treated by conservative therapy. In some patients, this can become a chronic recurrent condition. This recurrent temporomandibular joint…
We appreciate the interest of Wu et al. in our systematic review and we wish to discuss some aspects raised in their letter. The method we used in the meta-analysis,…
We read the published systematic review by Mattos et al. with interest. The authors used the methods of systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the changes in the airway of…
Abstract Excessive mechanical stress is thought to be a factor in the development of joint disorders through the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and related cytokines. Although studies revealed that…
Abstract This study characterized sequential molecular and cellular events in the porcine mandibular distraction osteogenesis (DO) wound. Nineteen Yucatan minipigs were divided into three treatment groups: Group A, unilateral mandibular…
Abstract The use of autologous calvarian split thickness bone grafts is a well accepted preprosthetic surgical procedure for reconstruction of the severely atrophied maxilla. Although generally accepted as being a…
Abstract Direct laser metal forming (DLMF) is a new technique which allows solids with complex geometry to be produced by annealing metal powder microparticles in a focused laser beam, according…
Abstract The aim of this study was to establish an objective method for quantitative evaluation of bone volume change after sinus augmentation. 11 sinuses in 9 patients were evaluated by…
Abstract The purpose of this investigation was to undertake an objective and quantitative evaluation of how the degree of chin prominence influences perceived attractiveness. The chin prominence of an idealized…
Abstract This study assessed the success rate of implants placed in horizontal and vertical guided bone regenerated areas. A systematic review was carried out of all prospective and retrospective studies,…
Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in lip pressure before and after orthognathic surgery for skeletal Class III patients. The subject groups were 32 female…
Abstract Masticatory efficiency may be impaired in individuals with dentofacial deformities. The objective of the present study was to determine the condition of masticatory efficiency in individuals with dentofacial deformities….
Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the dimensions of the pharyngeal airway space (PAS) in awake, upright children with different anteroposterior skeletal patterns using cone beam…
Abstract Bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (BOS) is commonly used in the correction of severe Class III deformities (mandibular prognathism with maxillary retrognathism). The postural response of the pharyngeal airway after mandibular…
Abstract Distant metastases from oral squamous cell carcinoma are unusual, but generally occur in lungs, bone, and liver. Cutaneous metastasis is extremely rare, and it often reflects an advanced stage…
Abstract Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) is a rare low-grade salivary gland malignancy of presumed intercalated duct origin comprising 1% of all salivary gland tumours. High grade transformation (HGT) in EMC is…
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyse signs and symptoms present in patients with parotid gland carcinoma and to assess their prognostic value. A retrospective study of data…
Abstract This review examines the effect of publishing case reports on journal impact factor and future research. All case reports published in the four major English language oral and maxillofacial…
Abstract Secondary to the increase in deformational plagiocephaly a growing number of infants with cranial deformity present to craniofacial teams. Computed tomography (CT) is diagnostic, but uses ionizing radiation. The…
Abstract This study evaluated the long term effectiveness of pedicled buccal fat pad (BFP) with or without buccal advancement flap in the closure of oroantral fistula (OAF). A prospective clinical…
