Portuguese (Brazil)
Application of mandibular bone grafts in reconstruction of the alveolar process in cleft palate patients J. R. Carlini, K. U. Gomes, C. Biron, A. Gebert, G. Strujak, M. Romanowski Rev…
Histological and histomorphometrical comparative study of β-tricalcium phosphate block grafts and periosteal expansion osteogenesis for alveolar bone augmentation
Abstract This study evaluated local tissue reaction around the β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) block and compared results with β-TCP block grafting and periosteal expansion osteogenesis (PEO). The mandibular premolars were extracted…
The effect of age and sex on facial mimicry: a three-dimensional study in healthy adults
Abstract To assess sex- and age-related characteristics in standardized facial movements, 40 healthy adults (20 men, 20 women; aged 20–50 years) performed seven standardized facial movements (maximum smile; free smile;…
Cleft size at the time of palate repair in complete unilateral cleft lip and palate as an indicator of maxillary growth
Abstract Cleft size at the time of palate repair might affect the difficulty of surgical repair and, thus, indirectly postoperative maxillary growth. This retrospective study aimed to determine whether a…
Parapharyngeal space tumors: 61 case reviews
Abstract Parapharyngeal tumors account for 0.5% of head and neck tumors. They are difficult to diagnose because they have few symptoms and are surgically inaccessible. This retrospective study included 61…
Development of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a brief head and neck cancer patient questionnaire
Abstract WHO has adopted the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to assess functioning and disability. A Brief ICF Core Set for head and neck cancer comprises 19…
Analysis of thermal pain sensitivity and psychological profiles in different subgroups of TMD patients
Abstract This study evaluated differences in pain sensitivities and psychological profiles among different temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain subtypes. Evaluation was done on 36 normal subjects and 39 TMD patients with…
The effect of 1-stage versus 2-stage palate repair on facial growth in patients with cleft lip and palate: a review
Abstract The purpose of this review was to evaluate the effect of 1-stage versus 2-stage palate repair with delayed hard palate closure on facial growth in patients with cleft lip…
Tessier type 3 oblique facial cleft with a contralateral complete cleft lip and palate
Abstract Oblique facial clefts are extremely rare congenital deformities with a reported incidence of 0.24% of all facial clefts. This report presents a patient with a right-sided oblique cleft extending…
Temporary eyelash loss following dental treatment
Abstract The isolated absence or loss of eyelashes (madarosis) is associated with many processes including systemic and local diseases. Madarosis of dental origin has not been reported. This paper is…
Facial palsy after inferior alveolar nerve block: case report and review of the literature
Abstract Bell’s palsy is an idiopathic and acute, peripheral nerve palsy resulting in inability to control facial muscles on the affected side because of the involvement of the facial nerve….
Intraoral approach for arthroplasty for correction of TMJ ankylosis
I would like to comment on the interesting article entitled “Intraoral approach for arthroplasty for correction of TMJ ankylosis” by K o et al. In the article, K o et…
Spanish (Mexico)
Clinical effects of platelet rich plasma on random cutaneous flaps R. A. Quintana, J. A. S. Ortiz, S. R. L. Pérez Cir Plast 2007: 17: 150–154 This article reported a…
Biomechanical three-dimensional finite-element analysis of maxillary prostheses with implants. Design of number and position of implants for maxillary prostheses after hemimaxillectomy
Abstract The present study analyzed stress distributions in craniofacial structures around implant-supported maxillary prostheses. Using post-hemimaxillectomy computed tomography (CT) of a patient, the authors constructed a three-dimensional (3D) solid model…
Friend leukaemia insertion (Fli)-1 is a prediction marker candidate for radiotherapy resistant oral squamous cell carcinoma
Abstract Radiotherapy is commonly used to treat oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), but its therapeutic effects are unpredictable. To determine which genes correlate with radiation resistance in oral cancer, the…
Low grade marginal zone B-cell lymphoma presenting as local amyloidosis in a submandibular salivary gland
Abstract An unusual case of a low grade marginal zone B-cell lymphoma is reported and the literature reviewed. This case demonstrates that a diagnosis of lymphoma must be considered when…
