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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
