A dental implant in the anterior cranial fossae
Abstract Foreign bodies in the anterior cranial fossa are unusual. This is a case of a 50-year-old man who presented with a dental implant displaced into the anterior cranial fossae,…
Posterior dislocation in intact mandibular condyle: an unusual case
Abstract Dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) represents 3% of all reported dislocated joints. Traditionally, dislocation of the TMJ occurs when the mandibular condyle is displaced anteriorly beyond the articular…
An unusual anatomical variant of the vascular anatomy in the anterolateral thigh free flap
Abstract The anterolateral thigh flap is a fasciocutaneous flap based on the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery. The vascular pedicle and its perforators have a varied anatomical…
Computer-assisted three-dimensional surgical planning: 3D virtual articulator: technical note
Abstract This study presents a computer-assisted planning system for dysgnathia treatment. It describes the process of information gathering using a virtual articulator and how the splints are constructed for orthognathic…
Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint accompanied by loose bodies in both the superior and inferior joint compartments: case report
Abstract Synovial chondromatosis (SC) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a benign lesion characterized by the formation of metaplastic cartilaginous nodules. SC of the TMJ usually only affects the superior…
Atraumatic placement of circummandibular wires: A technical note
Abstract Fractures of the mandible are relatively uncommon in children as compared to that of adults. When they occur, the problems associated with their management are complicated due to the…
Identification of a truncated cystatin SA-I as a saliva biomarker for oral squamous cell carcinoma using the SELDI ProteinChip platform
Abstract New and more consistent biomarkers of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) are needed to improve early detection of the disease and to monitor patient management. The aim of this…
