Submental intubation: a literature review
We appreciate the correspondence from Gadre and Kushte regarding our review article recently published in Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. We would like to mention to the authors that their…
‘Submental intubation: a literature review’ by Jundt et al. [Int. J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 41 (2012) 46–54]
I read with great interest the study of JUNDT et al. Congratulations to the authors for giving a new insight into different type of review of this well-established technique of…
Flap design and mandibular third molar surgery: a split mouth randomized clinical study
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of two commonly used flap designs (envelope and triangular) used for the removal of mandibular third molars (M3) on…
Risk of surgical glove perforation in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Abstract Oral and maxillofacial surgery, which involves several sharp instruments and fixation materials, is consistently at a high risk for cross-contamination due to perforated gloves, but it is unclear how…
Focal epithelial hyperplasia (Heck’s disease) in two Chinese females
Abstract Focal epithelial hyperplasia, or Heck’s disease, is a relatively rare virus-induced benign disease. To the best of the authors’ knowledge it has not been reported in an ethnic Chinese…
Can a single pain rating replace a multiple pain rating in third molar surgery studies? Analysis of 220 patients
Abstract This study describes the comparison of multiple and single pain ratings in patients after surgical removal of the third molar. Correlation and agreement analysis were performed between the average…
Effect of preoperative ibuprofen on pain and swelling after lower third molar removal: a randomized controlled trial
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of preoperative and postoperative administration of ibuprofen after the surgical removal of impacted lower third molars….
Glucocorticoid and calcitonin receptor expression in central giant cell lesions: implications for therapy
Abstract Central giant cell lesion is an uncommon benign jaw lesion, with uncertain aetiology, and variable clinical behaviour. Studies of molecular markers may help to understand the nature and behaviour…
Facial mimicry after conservative parotidectomy: a three-dimensional optoelectronic study
Abstract Facial nerve paralysis is one of several possible complications following conservative parotidectomy. To assess three-dimensional facial movements non-invasively in patients with unilateral facial palsy following parotidectomy for benign tumours,…
Sixty cases of extreme osteonecrosis and osteomyelitis of the mandible and maxilla in a West African population
Abstract A description of 60 cases of extreme osteonecrosis and osteomyelitis of the jaws is presented. The patients attended the dental clinics of the medical charity organisation Mercy Ships, over…
Intraoral carcinosarcoma on the floor of the mouth mimicking a benign lesion
Abstract Carcinosarcoma is a rare malignant disease with aggressive behaviour rarely producing oral manifestations. This article reports a case of an intraoral carcinosarcoma affecting a 71-year-old black male; the diagnosis…
Morbidity and mortality associated with tracheotomy procedure in a university medical centre
Abstract This prospective study assessed the morbidity and mortality associated with 192 consecutive tracheotomies. Complications were assessed including intraoperative and/or postoperative bleeding, infection, tracheoinnominate fistulae, tracheoesophageal fistulae, dislodgement of the…
Ki-67 expression predicts radiosensitivity in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Abstract The prognostic relevance of Ki-67 expression in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is still controversial. As proliferating cells are more susceptible to ionizing radiation, the authors investigated if a…
Primary salivary gland-type carcinomas of the nasopharynx: Prognostic factors and outcome
Abstract Primary salivary gland-type carcinomas of the nasopharynx (SNPC) are a rare malignancy with diverse clinical behaviour and different prognoses. Previous studies have reported on limited patient populations, and few…
Salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma with cervical lymph node metastasis: a preliminary study of 62 cases
Abstract Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is an infrequent malignant neoplasm that originates most commonly in the major and minor salivary glands of the head and neck region. This study provides…
An accurate maxillary superior repositioning technique without intraoperative measurement in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery
Abstract This article describes a simple and accurate technique for maxillary superior repositioning without any intraoperative measurement using reference points that can be the source of error in bimaxillary orthognathic…
Comparison of five different fixation techniques of sagittal split ramus osteotomy using three-dimensional finite elements analysis
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the mechanical stress over hemimandible substrate and hardware after sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) fixed with five different techniques using three-dimensional…
Maxillary stability after Le Fort I osteotomy using three different plate systems
Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare postoperative changes in maxillary stability after Le Fort I osteotomy in three groups: with an unsintered hydroxyapatite (u-HA)/poly- l -lactic acid…
Positional changes of the masseter and medial pterygoid muscles after surgical mandibular advancement procedures: an MRI study
Abstract This study evaluated whether surgical mandibular advancement procedures induced a change in the direction and the moment arms of the masseter (MAS) and medial pterygoid (MPM) muscles. Sixteen adults…
Determination of a safety zone for transbuccal trocar placement: an anatomical study
Abstract The identification of a safe and accurate technique for facial incisions for transbuccal approaches to the mandibular angle fractures remains a challenge. An alternative method of safely and accurately…
