Abstract Myoepithelial carcinoma with predominantly clear cell morphology is rare. A review of the literature identified 15 unequivocal cases, only two of which were of minor salivary gland origin. A…
Abstract Intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO) is a useful surgical procedure for mandibular setback in patients with mandibular prognathism or mandibular asymmetry. IVRO has some intraoperative complications, such as the…
Abstract Recent literature contains numerous articles on osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) associated with bisphosphonate treatment (BPT), with most advocating a conservative approach to management. A prospective study was designed…
Abstract Le Fort I osteotomy is a routine procedure for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Following advances in instrumentation and anaesthesia, it is usually carried out safely as an elective procedure…
Abstract Experimental data and limited patient experience suggest that rhBMP-2 can be used to regenerate bone in acquired segmental defects of the mandible. Most of these defects are caused by…
Abstract The Small Integrin-Binding LIgand, N-linked Glycoprotein (SIBLING) family is one category of non-collagenous proteins closely related to osteogenesis. In this study, the authors systematically evaluated the presence and distribution…
Abstract Transplants from the anterior iliac crest are used for most reconstructive procedures in cranio-maxillofacial surgery. The advantages are easy accessibility, the ability to work in two teams and the…
Abstract The Small Integrin-Binding LIgand, N-linked Glycoprotein (SIBLING) family is one category of non-collagenous proteins closely related to osteogenesis. In this study, the authors systematically evaluated the presence and distribution…
Abstract This study retrospectively investigates the incidence and risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery. Data were obtained from patients treated between January 2005 and June…
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…
