Torque-fitting and resonance frequency analyses of implants in conventional sockets versus controlled bone defects in vitro

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Torque-fitting and resonance frequency analyses of implants in conventional sockets versus controlled bone defects in vitro

Abstract The primary stability of implants should be high on insertion into fresh extraction sockets. Torque-fitting and resonance frequency analyses (RFA) are used to assess primary implant anchorage and stability….

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Craniofacial morphological outcome following treatment with three different surgical protocols for complete unilateral cleft lip and palate: a premilinary study

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Craniofacial morphological outcome following treatment with three different surgical protocols for complete unilateral cleft lip and palate: a premilinary study

Abstract This study compared craniofacial morphology between three groups of children with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate, treated with different surgical protocols. The study included 66 10-year-old children (42…

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Changes in nasal structures following orthopaedic and surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Changes in nasal structures following orthopaedic and surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate and compare changes in the nasomaxillary complex substructures following orthopaedic rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and surgically assisted RME (SARME). 10 patients…

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Obstructive sleep apnea in children with syndromic craniosynostosis: long-term respiratory outcome of midface advancement

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Obstructive sleep apnea in children with syndromic craniosynostosis: long-term respiratory outcome of midface advancement

Abstract Almost 50% of patients with Apert, Crouzon or Pfeiffer syndrome develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), mainly due to midface hypoplasia. Midface advancement is often the treatment of choice, but…

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Antibiotic prophylaxis in third molar surgery: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial using split-mouth technique

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Antibiotic prophylaxis in third molar surgery: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial using split-mouth technique

Abstract The use of prophylactic antibiotics to reduce postoperative complications in third molar surgery remains controversial. The study was a prospective, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. 100 patients were…

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