A systematic review of the recurrence rate for keratocystic odontogenic tumour in relation to treatment modalities

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A systematic review of the recurrence rate for keratocystic odontogenic tumour in relation to treatment modalities

Abstract This systematic review was undertaken to determine the overall and detailed recurrence rate of keratocystic odontogenic tumour in relation to specific treatment methods. Online electronic databases were searched to…

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Lip reconstruction: an anthropometric and functional analysis of surgical outcomes

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Lip reconstruction: an anthropometric and functional analysis of surgical outcomes

Abstract Postoperative evaluation of results of reconstructive procedures of the lips mainly consists of describing the technique, complications and subjectively interpreted patient photographs. The authors present a photo-assisted pre- to…

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Microvascular free flaps in head and neck surgery: complications and outcome of 1000 flaps

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Microvascular free flaps in head and neck surgery: complications and outcome of 1000 flaps

Abstract This study analyzed the surgical outcome and complications of 1000 microvascular free flaps performed at the authors’ institution in Germany, between 1987 and 2010. 972 patients underwent reconstruction with…

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Soft tissue morphology of the naso-maxillary complex following surgical correction of maxillary hypoplasia

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Soft tissue morphology of the naso-maxillary complex following surgical correction of maxillary hypoplasia

Abstract Orthognathic surgery is undergone to improve facial and dental aesthetics and to improve function. Three dimensional (3D) soft tissue analysis based on stereophotogrammetry provides a realistic measurement of facial…

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Life-threatening haemorrhage after 750 Le Fort I osteotomies and 376 SARPE procedures

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Life-threatening haemorrhage after 750 Le Fort I osteotomies and 376 SARPE procedures

Abstract This study assessed the incidence, presenting symptoms, diagnosis, and management of patients with life-threatening postoperative haemorrhage after total Le Fort I osteotomy and surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE)….

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Evaluation of the efficacy of tranexamic acid on blood loss in orthognathic surgery. A prospective, randomized clinical study

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Evaluation of the efficacy of tranexamic acid on blood loss in orthognathic surgery. A prospective, randomized clinical study

Abstract The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double blind study was to assess the effect of tranexamic acid on blood loss, quality of surgical field and duration of surgery in…

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The prevalence of TMJ osteoarthritis in asymptomatic patients with dentofacial deformities: a cone-beam CT study

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The prevalence of TMJ osteoarthritis in asymptomatic patients with dentofacial deformities: a cone-beam CT study

Abstract Osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be described as non-inflammatory arthritic condition that results in degenerative changes of the joint structures. The aim of this study was to…

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