Abstract Anterior dislocation of the mandibular condyle is commonly seen in patients with chronic dislocation of their temporomandibular joints. Posterior, superior and lateral dislocation is rare. Superolateral dislocation of an…
Abstract Congenital causes of limited mouth opening involving fusion of maxilla and mandible (syngnathia) are rare anomalies that often present as part of syndromes such as Van der Woude and…
Abstract The authors present a case of inferior alveolar nerve morbidity attributable to use of bone wax to control haemorrhage during third molar surgery. The patient presented after 11 symptom-free…
We thank you for your comments regarding our article analyzing the recent American Heart Association guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis . It is satisfying to know that one’s efforts at least…
Abstract Treatment of palato-nasal fistula following primary palatoplasty in patients with nonsyndromic cleft palate is often complicated by recurrence. The authors have tested the feasibility of a surgical technique adding…
Abstract The aim of this study was to report 2 novel clinical cases of reactive lesions of the peri-implant mucosa associated with titanium dental implants where metal-like particles were observed…
In a recent issue of this journal F arbod et al. analyzed the A merican H eart A ssociation’s (AHA) guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis (IE) through antibiotic…
I read the article on the treatment of dentinogenic ghost cell tumours (DCGT) by S un et al. with great interest. In the article, S un et al. reached to…
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the letter regarding the article by S un et al. on the treatment of the dentinogenic ghost cell tumor (DGCT). The DGCT…
Abstract Calcium phosphate has high osteotransductive potential. The injectable form of calcium phosphate cement (ICAP) can be used as an adjunctive supportive agent for dental implants. The aim of this…
Abstract Accurate preoperative planning is mandatory for orthognathic surgery. One of the most important aims of this planning process is obtaining good postoperative dental occlusion. Recently, 3D image-based planning systems…
Abstract The anatomy of the pterygopalatine fossa pertinent to the technique of maxillary nerve block at the foramen rotundum was investigated and the ability of inexperienced surgeons to apply the…
Abstract To determine whether the measurement of staining with 3% Lugol’s solution provided efficient criteria for determining the area of resection for oral carcinomas and oral potentially malignant disorders, the…
Abstract This prospective cohort study investigates the types and duration of neurosensory disturbances (NDs) related to mandibular nerve (MN) lateralization for placement of implants. From March 2001 to March 2007,…
Abstract Analysis of peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) offers a non-invasive means of studying the host response in peri-implant disease and may provide an early indication of patients at risk for…
Abstract Alveolar reconstruction of bony defects in cleft lip and palate patients is a widely accepted treatment regimen for which multiple donor sites can be used. For 25 years, autogeneous…
Abstract Removal of miniplates is a controversial topic in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Originally, miniplates were designed to be removed on completion of bone healing. The introduction of low profile…
