Uptake and kinetics of 5-aminolevulinic acid in oral squamous cell carcinoma
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…
Sensory purinergic receptor P2X 3is elevated in burning mouth syndrome
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…
Changes in peripheral blood lymphocyte phenotypes distribution in patients with oral cancer/oral leukoplakia in Taiwan
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…
Transgingival lag-screw osteosynthesis of alveolar process fracture
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….
Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint: a case description with systematic literature review
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…
Pseudodysplastic epithelial artefacts associated with oral mucosa CO 2laser excision: an assessment of margin status
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…
Effects of myogenous facial pain on muscle activity of head and neck
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…
Occurrence and types of dental injuries among patients with maxillofacial fractures
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…
Transpalatal distraction osteogenesis prior to alveolar bone grafting in cleft lip and palate patients
Abstract Alveolar bone grafting is a standard method for treating alveolar cleft. To ensure the best outcome, improving the arch form as well as soft tissue quality in the area…
Bilateral sagittal split osteotomies versus mandibular distraction osteogenesis: a prospective clinical trial comparing inferior alveolar nerve function and complications
Abstract The aim of this study was to conduct a prospective clinical trial comparing the neurosensory function of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) after mandibular advancement surgery with either bilateral…
Report of a case of Zimmermann–Laband syndrome with new manifestations
Abstract Zimmermann–Laband syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by gingival fibromatosis, abnormalities of the nose and/or ears, absence and/or hyperplasia of the nails or terminal phalanges of the hands and…
Congenital fusion of the maxilla and mandible (congenital bony syngnathia)
Abstract A rare case of syngnathia (maxillomandibular fusion) is described in a 2-year-old boy who presented from a rural area of Saudi Arabia. The child had the problem since birth…
Congenital zygomatico-maxillo-mandibular fusion: a brief case report and review of literature
Abstract Congenital maxillomandibular fusion (syngnathia) is rare. The first case was reported in 1936. By 2004, only 25 cases of syngnathia had been reported including 6 cases with fusion of…
Congenital fusion of the jaws: a management protocol
Abstract Congenital fusion of the jaws is the inability to open the mouth at the time of birth. It occurs as a result of fusion of the jaws or fusion…
