Deep learning–assisted cone-beam computed tomographic analysis of condylar changes after mandibular setback surgery

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Deep learning–assisted cone-beam computed tomographic analysis of condylar changes after mandibular setback surgery
Abstract This study aimed to assess condylar changes using a fully automated deep learning–based cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) workflow. Preoperative and postoperative CBCT scans of 50 skeletal Class III patients…
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Nerve function outcomes following inferior alveolar nerve-preserving mandibulectomy for osteoradionecrosis: a case series

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Nerve function outcomes following inferior alveolar nerve-preserving mandibulectomy for osteoradionecrosis: a case series
Abstract Preservation of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) during segmental mandibulectomy for osteoradionecrosis (ORN) may improve postoperative sensory function and quality of life, yet outcomes remain poorly described. We report…
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Enriching the virtual twin: clinical benefits of facial scan integration in orthognathic surgery planning

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Enriching the virtual twin: clinical benefits of facial scan integration in orthognathic surgery planning
Abstract The aim of this report was to present a reproducible workflow for integrating three-dimensional (3D) facial scans into computed tomography-based virtual surgical planning of orthognathic surgery, thereby enriching the…
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Ghost-writing in oral and maxillofacial literature: facilitator of progress or ethical erosion?

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Ghost-writing in oral and maxillofacial literature: facilitator of progress or ethical erosion?
The escalating demands of academic productivity, clinical responsibilities, and research expectations in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) have quietly given rise to a controversial practice: ghost-writing. As clinicians strive to…
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Novel clinical classification system for peripheral facial nerve defects after oncological resection

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Novel clinical classification system for peripheral facial nerve defects after oncological resection
Abstract Peripheral facial nerve defects resulting from oncological resection necessitate early repair, and underscore the need for accurate intraoperative assessment of their extent. This study proposes a span-based classification system…
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Characteristics of imaging findings for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients with cemento-osseous dysplasia

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Characteristics of imaging findings for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients with cemento-osseous dysplasia
Abstract The present study aimed to elucidate the characteristics of imaging findings for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in patients with cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD). Images from patients with MRONJ…
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