Abstract Vascular anomalies are amongst the most common congenital abnormalities observed in infants and children. Their occurrence in the head and neck region is a source of functional and aesthetic…
Abstract Numerous previous studies have investigated the production of mineralised tissues by transplanting human dental pulp cells with calcium based scaffolds. The potential of alternative setups remains largely uninvestigated, therefore…
Abstract Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) has been identified as an important factor in tumour angiogenesis through its action in blocking the stabilizing actions of Ang-2 and leading to new tumour vessel growth…
Abstract This study investigated the extent of complete anaesthesia from buccal nerve block. 40 healthy Thai patients (20 males; 20 females) requiring buccal nerve block for surgery were studied. After…
Abstract Bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (BONJ) is a complication in patients taking bisphosphonate (BP) that affects their quality of life and compliance. In this cohort study, patients with…
Abstract Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is often surrounded by epithelial dysplasia; leaving it unresected can result in local recurrence. Staining with Lugol’s iodine solution detects epithelial dysplasia in oral…
Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the effects of mandibular setback surgery on pharyngeal airway space and respiratory function during sleep. The subjects were 22 patients in…
Abstract Sublingual lymph node metastasis of early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue (SCCT) is seldom reported. Lymphatic tissue in the floor of mouth, which intervenes between the tongue…
Abstract Picibanil (OK-432) and bleomycin have been used as alternative sclerosing agents for lymphatic malformations. This study evaluated the clinical curative effect of sclerotherapy using fibrin glue combined with OK-432…
Abstract The purpose of this study was to analyse the masticatory patterns and range of motion (maximal incisal opening (MIO), protrusion and lateral excursion) in patients who have had unilateral…
Abstract The aim of this critical review is to determine what constitutes an ideal disc replacement material and whether any of the existing materials reported in the literature satisfy the…
Abstract Jacob’s disease is a rare condition consisting of pseudojoint formation between enlarged coronoid process and the inner surface of the zygoma. The authors report a 45-year-old female patient who…
Abstract Clear cell carcinoma is a rare type of salivary gland carcinoma. It has a low degree of malignancy and long-term prognosis is favourable after surgical removal. The authors describe…
Abstract Mini-implants are widely used as skeletal anchorage in orthodontics. To reduce implant loss rate, sufficient primary stability is required. This study quantitatively analysed the impact of bone quality and…
Abstract This study evaluated the advantages and complications associated with immediate reconstruction of maxillary defects after maxillectomy and the relationship between defect tissues classification and postoperative results after using the…
Abstract Nasal osteotomies are the most important cause of periorbital edema and ecchymosis. Injection of lidocaine and adrenaline is recommended to reduce bleeding. Whilst the lidocaine and adrenaline combination (LAC)…
Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) is commonly used through the United Kingdom in the treatment of mandibular fractures both peri-operatively, to maintain occlusal stability and post-operatively either rigidly or elastically. The use…
Abstract The authors report an intraosseous maxillary arteriovenous malformation (AVM) treated with direct sac injection of n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate and transarterial embolization. The case is presented because of its rarity and the…
Abstract The anatomy of the buccal region of the face is complex and injuries in this region can lead to significant complications. Trauma in this region can easily injure the…
Abstract Oncocytomas are unusual neoplasms of the head and neck that occur mainly in the parotid gland. The authors report a case of bilateral submandibular gland oncocytoma in a patient…
