Effects of lidocaine and adrenaline combination on postoperative edema and ecchymosis in rhinoplasty

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effects of lidocaine and adrenaline combination on postoperative edema and ecchymosis in rhinoplasty

Abstract Nasal osteotomies are the most important cause of periorbital edema and ecchymosis. Injection of lidocaine and adrenaline is recommended to reduce bleeding. Whilst the lidocaine and adrenaline combination (LAC)…

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Bilateral submandibular gland oncocytoma in a patient with multiple endocrine neoplasia 2B syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1: an unusual case

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Bilateral submandibular gland oncocytoma in a patient with multiple endocrine neoplasia 2B syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1: an unusual case

Abstract Oncocytomas are unusual neoplasms of the head and neck that occur mainly in the parotid gland. The authors report a case of bilateral submandibular gland oncocytoma in a patient…

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A preliminary study of the effect of low intensity pulsed ultrasound on new bone formation during mandibular distraction osteogenesis in rabbits

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A preliminary study of the effect of low intensity pulsed ultrasound on new bone formation during mandibular distraction osteogenesis in rabbits

Abstract This study assesses the effect of low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on new bone formation during mandibular distraction osteogenesis (DO) in rabbits. 24 rabbits underwent DO on the right…

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Craniofacial and dental dysmorphology in patients with median facial dysplasia: long-term follow-up

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Craniofacial and dental dysmorphology in patients with median facial dysplasia: long-term follow-up

Abstract Median facial dysplasia affects a subset of patients with cleft lip and palate exhibiting certain characteristics of median facial structure deficiencies without definable gross abnormalities of the brain. The…

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3D evaluation of postoperative swelling using two different cooling methods following orthognathic surgery: a randomised observer blind prospective pilot study

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on 3D evaluation of postoperative swelling using two different cooling methods following orthognathic surgery: a randomised observer blind prospective pilot study

Abstract Orthognathic surgery is associated with side effects including severe postoperative swelling, pain, neurological dysfunction and trismus. The beneficial effects of localised cold treatment on postoperative swelling have been described….

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Temporomandibular joint involvement in rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Temporomandibular joint involvement in rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis

Abstract The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms and clinical findings in Albanian patients with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and…

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A systematic review of the diagnostic role of ultrasonography in maxillofacial fractures

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A systematic review of the diagnostic role of ultrasonography in maxillofacial fractures

Abstract This systematic review assessed the diagnostic value of ultrasonography in maxillofacial fractures. A computerized literature search of MEDLINE, PubMed and GoogleMed databases was conducted for publications on diagnostic ultrasound…

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