Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an uncommon benign entity characterized by the formation of calcified loose bodies within the joint. The standard treatment is arthrotomy of…
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of TMJ pain and bone status on the activities of daily living (ADL). Material and methods: The study included…
Introduction: Haemoglobin sickle-beta thalassemia (HbS/β-thalassemia) is a rare variant of sickle cell disease (SCD) occurring when both HbS and β-thalassemia genes are inherited. The severity of the condition depends on…
Introduction: Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is characterised by episodes of acute self-limiting pain due to vaso-occlusion. Around two-thirds of SCD patients are HbSS homozygotes whilst most of the remainder have HbSC…
TMJ ankylosis as a complication of infection is a known but extremely rare presentation, with scientific literature reporting very few published cases. Septic arthritis infections occurring in a neonate with…
Introduction: Many of temporomandibular joint disorders patients are managed with non-surgical therapies, but some patients require surgical TMJ repair or reconstruction. Reconstruction is indicated when the joint is severely damaged….
Condylar hyperplasia is considered a rare pathology which is characterized by progressive facial asymmetry, defined as a non-neoplastic growth which affects both size and morphology of the mandibular condyle. With…
The corticosteroids; antienflamatuar, immunosuppressive and antineoplastic activities, are used widely in the treatment of nonhormonal diseases and also have side effects. TMJ has similar features with other diarthrodial joints. Pathologic…
Aim/Objective/Purpose: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is extensively used in oral and maxillofacial surgery to stimulate and accelerate bone healing. However, contradictory results were reported. In order to clarify this inconsistency, this…
Central Giant Cell Lesion is an uncommon benign jaw lesion, with uncertain etiology, and a variable clinical behavior. Studies of molecular markers of CGCL, may help understanding better the nature…
Objective: Animal models offer an unprecedented opportunity to preclinically evaluate the efficacy and safety of newly developed human surgical therapies. In order to develop maxillofacial surgical research including tissue engineering…
Introduction: Stem cells based therapies are the most promising and powerful method to provide patients specific tissue substitutes for the regeneration or reconstruction of tissue and organs. Aim: Using bone…
Introduction: Titanium surface modifications can influence the osseointegration process, the final goal being accelerate bone formation around implants. Purpose: This study aimed at evaluating the effect of Ti surface modification…
Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the expression of genes involved in bone remodeling process finding in dental pulp, and in particular the expression of, COL1A1, MMP9…
Introduction: In clinical practice different bone substitute biomaterials are used for maxillary sinus floor augmentation. Due to biocompatibility with living body and bioactivity hydroxyapatite (HAP), tricalcium phosphate (TCP) and biphasic…
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the osteorigenerative properties of AFSc associated with hydroxyapatite, and compare their behaviour with the use of biomaterial in sinus grafts on…
Introduction: Nowadays different manufacturers of bone graft materials are known. Hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate (HAP/TCP) biphasic bone graft materials are the most promoting due to particular biodegradation. Literature data of…
Purpose: Mechanical stress is known to be important for regulation of bone turnover, though the detailed mechanisms are not fully understood. In the present study, we examined the effect of…
Objective: The goal in this study is to investigate the safety of a photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT) protocol, which we have found to be efficient against Porphyromonas gingivalis in a…
Introduction: It has been suggested that nitric oxide (NO) promotes angiogenesis and tumor progression and CXC Chemokine Recepter-4 (CXCR4) is involved in cell migration in cancer metastasis. Efficacy of single…
