Anatomical study of the pterygopalatine fossa pertinent to the maxillary nerve block at the foramen rotundum

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Anatomical study of the pterygopalatine fossa pertinent to the maxillary nerve block at the foramen rotundum

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…

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Colorimetric analysis of unstained lesions surrounding oral squamous cell carcinomas and oral potentially malignant disorders using iodine

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Colorimetric analysis of unstained lesions surrounding oral squamous cell carcinomas and oral potentially malignant disorders using iodine

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…

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Proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and TNF-α) and chemokines (IL-8 and MIP-1α) as markers of peri-implant tissue condition

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and TNF-α) and chemokines (IL-8 and MIP-1α) as markers of peri-implant tissue condition

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…

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Early secondary closure of alveolar clefts with mandibular symphyseal bone grafts and β-tri calcium phosphate (β-TCP)

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Early secondary closure of alveolar clefts with mandibular symphyseal bone grafts and β-tri calcium phosphate (β-TCP)

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…

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Risk factors contributing to symptomatic miniplate removal: a retrospective study of 153 bilateral sagittal split osteotomy patients

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Risk factors contributing to symptomatic miniplate removal: a retrospective study of 153 bilateral sagittal split osteotomy patients

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…

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Intra-articular injection of tenoxicam following temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis: a pilot study

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Intra-articular injection of tenoxicam following temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis: a pilot study

Abstract This study examined the clinical and radiological effects of intra-articular tenoxicam injection following arthrocentesis and compared them with arthrocentesis alone in patients with disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR). 24…

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Cone-beam CT in the assessment of mandibular invasion by oral squamous cell carcinoma: results of the preliminary study

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Cone-beam CT in the assessment of mandibular invasion by oral squamous cell carcinoma: results of the preliminary study

Abstract This preliminary retrospective study evaluates the diagnostic value of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), as a potential standard preoperative procedure, in assessing mandibular invasion by oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC)…

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