Abstract This clinical randomized controlled trial was performed to compare the effects of distraction osteogenesis (DO) and conventional orthognathic surgery (CO) on velopharyngeal function and speech outcomes in cleft lip…
Abstract Cervical necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon but potentially fatal infection characterized by rapidly progressive, widespread necrosis of the superficial fascia. The authors report a case of cervical necrotizing fasciitis…
Abstract Alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) accounts for less than 1% of all sarcomas. More frequently encountered within the lower limbs, the authors present a 24-year-old male with ASPS presenting…
Abstract Maxillary sinus membrane lifting is a common procedure aimed at increasing the volume of the maxillary sinus osseous floor prior to inserting dental implants. Clinical observations of bone formation…
Abstract The authors present a case of a rare highly malignant condition that initially appeared clinically and histologically to be the relatively common and benign condition necrotizing gingivitis. Conditions that…
Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the maximum amount of harvestable bone graft in the mandibular symphysis and the augmentation volume needed for different sinus lift levels…
Thank you for having the opportunity to reply on the letter-to-the editor ‘Atraumatic placement of circummandibular wires: A technical note.’ We really appreciate the interest shown to read our article…
I read the article ‘Atraumatic placement of circummandibular wires: a technical note’ by T homas & Y uvaraj with great interest. The technique described by the authors using intravenous catheter…
Abstract The authors describe a 34-year-old man who presented with an unapparent swelling on the right preauricular zygomatic region, with progressive limitation of mouth opening and slight temporomandibular joint pain….
Abstract Photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) is a form of cancer detection based on the administration of an exogenous photo-activated compound that accumulates in malignant cells, followed by appropriate photo irradiation. The…
Abstract Recent studies show that P2X 3 may play a role in neuropathic pain, including orofacial pain. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic neuropathic pain condition affecting 0.6–12% of…
Abstract Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is common in many Asian countries. The immunopathogenesis of OSCC is unclear. The authors analyzed the lymphocyte subtypes and surface activation markers in healthy…
Abstract Fracture of the alveolar process is a common injury. In some cases, traditional fixation may not be possible. The teeth needed for splinting or mandibulo-maxillary fixation may be missing….
Abstract Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare disease characterized by the presence of calcified loose bodies within the joint, and few systematically gathered data are…
Abstract Using a CO 2 laser beam for biopsy is compromised by thermal cytological artefacts that could be critical when assessing dysplastic changes, as they may simulate cytological atypia. This…
Abstract This study evaluated the effects of visual input on surface electromyography (sEMG) of some stomathognatic and neck muscles (anterior temporalis, masseter, anterior digastric and sternocleidomastoid muscles) in patients experiencing…
Abstract The aim of this retrospective study was to clarify the occurrence and types of dental injuries in 389 patients who had been diagnosed with facial fractures, and to analyze…
