Abstract Tumors originating in the parapharyngeal space are rare; they comprise approximately 0.5% of head and neck tumors. Most (70–80%) are benign and the most frequent origins are salivary and…
Abstract There is little information in the English-language literature about the epidemiology of salivary gland neoplasms in the eastern Chinese population. A large retrospective study (6982 primary salivary tumors during…
Abstract Extensive resorption of the mandible increases the interarch space and rehabilitation with traditional dentures is often unsatisfactory due to the superficialization of intraoral muscles. A study of 19 patients…
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze and describe the intrapapillary capillary loops (IPCL), which are a feature of early oral neoplastic lesions, using a narrowband imaging (NBI)…
Abstract Complete resection is usually impossible for fibrous dysplasia (FD) involving the cranial base. Incomplete resection could be followed by regrowth of FD, but there is no method for indicating…
Abstract During the first counselling after the birth of a child with cleft lip and palate (CLP) information about the malformation should be delivered and a long-standing relationship between the…
Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a bacterial toxin that could be used as a medicine. Clinical applications of BTX have been expanding over the last 30 years and novel applications reported….
Abstract The authors report the case of a 62-year-old man referred to the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery because of a clinical suspicion of palate carcinoma. Incidentally, diagnostic radiology…
Abstract Two Russian brothers presented with recurring benign facial bone tumors and progressive limb bowing. The association of fibro-osseous jawbone lesions and long-bone bowing with cortical thickening suggested the diagnosis…
Abstract Placement of dental implants in the interforaminal region of the edentulous mandible is considered a safe and routine surgical procedure. Hemorrhage in the floor of the mouth has been…
Abstract The key elements for bioartificial bone formation in 3D matrices are large numbers of osteogenic cells and supplies of oxygen and nutrition. Vascularization becomes more important with the increasing…
Abstract Primary intraosseous venous malformations are rare benign tumors that account for approximately 1% of all primary osseous tumors. They are rarely found in the midface. The authors report a…
Abstract Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the temporalis muscle are an extremely rare subgroup of head and neck AVMs. The authors report two cases presenting with temporal fossa tumor-like lesions. MRI…
Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of the disc in the healing of condylar fractures in the growing period. 40 growing and adult male Wistar…
Abstract The authors report their experience with 34 patients who had large full thickness nasal defects reconstructed with an implant-retained prosthesis. Their technique of modifying post-rhinectomy defects is described and…
I read with great interest the study of S ugar et al . Their aim was to compare the outcomes following fixation of mandibular angle fractures with a combined transbuccal…
Abstract Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), containing various growth factors, may speed up wound and bone healing. Using osteoconductive alloplastic materials in reconstructive surgery, the amount of autogenous bone needed can be…
