Prognostic indicators of the outcome of arthrocentesis with and without sodium hyaluronate injection for the treatment of disc displacement without reduction: a magnetic resonance imaging study

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Prognostic indicators of the outcome of arthrocentesis with and without sodium hyaluronate injection for the treatment of disc displacement without reduction: a magnetic resonance imaging study

Abstract This study analysed the prognostic factors for successful arthrocentesis with and without sodium hyaluronate (SH) injection for the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR) using…

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Bone regeneration by octacalcium phosphate collagen composites in a dog alveolar cleft model

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Bone regeneration by octacalcium phosphate collagen composites in a dog alveolar cleft model

Abstract Octacalcium phosphate (OCP) and porcine atelocollagen sponge composites (OCP/Col) markedly enhanced bone regeneration in a rat cranial defect model. To assess clinical application, the authors examined whether OCP/Col would…

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Arthroscopically guided removal of large solitary synovial chondromatosis from the temporomandibular joint

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Arthroscopically guided removal of large solitary synovial chondromatosis from the temporomandibular joint

Abstract Synovial chondromatosis of the joint is a rare benign condition characterized by the formation of metaplastic cartilage in the synovium of the joint resulting in numerous attached and unattached…

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A rare cause of a parotid mass: spontaneous pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A rare cause of a parotid mass: spontaneous pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery

Abstract The authors describe a rare presentation of a spontaneous pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery which mimicked a parotid neoplasm. The clinical presentation, possible aetiology, diagnosis, and management of…

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Power modulation contrast enhanced ultrasound for postoperative perfusion monitoring following free tissue transfer in head and neck surgery

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Power modulation contrast enhanced ultrasound for postoperative perfusion monitoring following free tissue transfer in head and neck surgery

Abstract This feasibility study evaluated whether contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEU) was able to assess free flap perfusion following free tissue transfer in the head and neck region. Thirty-six patients underwent…

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