We thank the authors for the letter and comments regarding our article. We agree that traumatic neuroma development involves simultaneous nerve repair and defensive mechanisms (i.e. reactive proliferation of perineurial…
Abstract Myoepithelial carcinoma with predominantly clear cell morphology is rare. A review of the literature identified 15 unequivocal cases, only two of which were of minor salivary gland origin. A…
Abstract Intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO) is a useful surgical procedure for mandibular setback in patients with mandibular prognathism or mandibular asymmetry. IVRO has some intraoperative complications, such as the…
Abstract Recent literature contains numerous articles on osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) associated with bisphosphonate treatment (BPT), with most advocating a conservative approach to management. A prospective study was designed…
Abstract Le Fort I osteotomy is a routine procedure for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Following advances in instrumentation and anaesthesia, it is usually carried out safely as an elective procedure…
Abstract Experimental data and limited patient experience suggest that rhBMP-2 can be used to regenerate bone in acquired segmental defects of the mandible. Most of these defects are caused by…
Abstract The Small Integrin-Binding LIgand, N-linked Glycoprotein (SIBLING) family is one category of non-collagenous proteins closely related to osteogenesis. In this study, the authors systematically evaluated the presence and distribution…
