The Path to Becoming a Dentist: A Student’s Guide
Let’s be honest—deciding to become a dentist probably didn’t come from a childhood dream of cleaning tartar. Maybe it was the solid paycheck. Or maybe you liked braces so much,…
Preparing for Dental School: What Students Need to Know
So, you’ve decided to become a dentist. Congratulations—your future includes teeth, toothpaste, and probably an obscene amount of coffee-fueled nights. But before you get to wear the white coat and…
How Students Balance Life and Learning in Dental School
Let’s be honest: dental school is not for the faint of heart—or gums. It’s a whirlwind of lectures, labs, late nights, and the occasional panic over whether you’re holding a…
Double-cinch suturing during Le Fort Ⅰ osteotomy
1 Introduction Le Fort I osteotomy, which is a common surgical procedure for correcting midface deformities [ ], can lead to soft-tissue and bone alterations, particularly around the nasolabial area…
Social deprivation and severe cervicofacial abscess: A retrospective review of patients presenting to a tertiary oral and maxillofacial surgery unit
Abstract Background Severe cervicofacial abscesses require emergency incision and drainage under general anaesthetic to avoid life-threatening sequelae. There is a well-described association between dental disease and socioeconomic status (SES), and…
Rare and challenging; diagnosing lip myiasis in the UK
Abstract Myiasis, an infestation of human tissue by fly larvae, can occur in travellers returning from endemic regions such as Africa and the Americas. In the head and neck, myiasis…
Evaluation of lateral and axial forces in atrophic maxilla with angled pterygoid implant using three dimensional finite element analysis
Abstract The purpose of this research is to identify the angle of pterygoid implant that have minimum equivalent stress and minimum equivalent strain using the finite element analysis (FEA) technique,…
Is alginate obsolete?
The surgical management of facial fractures by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is commonly open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) and intermaxillary fixation (IMF). IMF has been a well-documented method of management…
Case report: Mysterious neck metastasis – Role of the dental clinician
Abstract This report presents an unusual neck lesion, initially seen by a dental surgeon. The lesion had been present for more than 4 weeks, was asymptomatic, slowly increasing in size…
Inclusion Body Myositis presenting with macroglossia: A diagnostic challenge
Abstract Patients with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) may present with symptoms such as dysarthria and dysphagia, often before a formal diagnosis. Increased awareness and understanding of IBM among clinicians can…
Pseudoankylosis as a complication of reanimation with neuro-vascular anastomosed gracilis muscle: A case report
Abstract Pseudoankylosis is an uncommon condition characterized by painless restriction of jaw mobility. It is a pathological condition outside the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) articular structure, with myogenic, osteologic, neurogenic, and…
Endotracheal tube damage during Le Fort I osteotomy: Diagnosis and management
Technical note Iatrogenic damage to the endotracheal tube is a rare and potentially life-threating complication of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery. Proximity of the endotracheal tube to the surgical field poses…
Parotid sialolithiasis: a case report
Abstract Sialolithiasis is one of the most common condition affecting the major salivary glands. This benign disorder is characterized by a partial or complete obstruction of the salivary glands or…
Managing airway emergencies on the Ward: Lessons learned from Rapid Rhino pack herniation
Abstract Managing epistaxis is a skill encountered by both maxillofacial and ENT trainees. This case report details an incident where a patient’s airway was compromised due to the herniation of…
Neurovascular hamartoma of the tongue: Case report and current concepts
Abstract Neurovascular hamartoma (NVH) is a hamartomatous proliferation of neural, perineural, and vascular tissue, typically solitary, superficial, or deep. While odontomas are the most common hamartomas in the head and…
Locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the hard palate invading the maxillary sinus with ipsilateral maxillary chromoblastomycosis: Simply a rare coexistence or a causal relationship?
Abstract Chromoblastomycosis is a rare chronic fungal infection typically affecting the cutaneous regions of the lower extremities, predominantly in male agricultural workers. However, its extracutaneous manifestations, particularly in the maxillary…
Postoperative nasal airway resistance is correlated with changes in anterior nasal cavity volume following posterior and superior movement caused by Le Fort I osteotomy
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to analyse the relationship between changes in the anterior nasal cavity volume and nasal airway resistance following posterosuperior movement of the maxilla. Materials and methods…
Management of restricted mouth opening due to Temporomandibular joint disorders
Abstract Background Restricted mouth opening, which is also known as Limited mouth opening, trismus, or lockjaw, has several causes and Temporomandibular joint disorders are considered as the main cause. Purpose…
Impact of surgical consultation and counseling on patients perspectives regarding nasal shape and expectations from rhinoplasty
Abstract Background and objectives Surgical rhinoplasty is a challenging aesthetic procedure, where patient satisfaction is the primary measure of success. This study assessed patients’ perceptions of their nose shapes before…
Oral epithelial dysplasia: Do we have a management solution? A systematic review
Abstract Currently there is no definite approved guidelines over the treatment and follow-up required for patients with oral epithelial dysplasia (OED). There are ample controversies based on predicting the malignant…
