Prevention of Frey syndrome with superficial temporal fascia interpositioning: a retrospective study

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Prevention of Frey syndrome with superficial temporal fascia interpositioning: a retrospective study

Abstract Frey syndrome (FS) is a commonly documented postoperative complication following parotidectomy. The aim of this study was to clinically evaluate the efficacy of superficial temporal fascia (STF) as interpositioning…

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Unicystic ameloblastoma in children: systematic review of clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Unicystic ameloblastoma in children: systematic review of clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes

Abstract The purpose of this study was to review the clinical, radiological, and histopathological profile of unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) in children using data from available case reports and reviews published…

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Preoperative plasma fibrinogen predicts cervical metastasis in patients with stage I/II carcinoma of the tongue

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Preoperative plasma fibrinogen predicts cervical metastasis in patients with stage I/II carcinoma of the tongue

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of preoperative plasma fibrinogen levels with clinico-pathological parameters and disease-free survival in patients with oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma…

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The use of only one hand for the reduction of a temporomandibular joint dislocation: a technique suitable for self-reduction

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The use of only one hand for the reduction of a temporomandibular joint dislocation: a technique suitable for self-reduction

We read with interest the case report on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation by Baur et al. We believe that a surgical intervention is one of the options for the long-term…

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Comparison of the accuracy of digital stereophotogrammetry and projection moiré profilometry for three-dimensional imaging of the face

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Comparison of the accuracy of digital stereophotogrammetry and projection moiré profilometry for three-dimensional imaging of the face

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the three-dimensional (3D) imaging accuracy between a digital stereophotogrammetry device and a projection moiré profilometry setup using anatomical models in conjunction…

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Effect of the route of administration of methylprednisolone on oedema and trismus in impacted lower third molar surgery

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effect of the route of administration of methylprednisolone on oedema and trismus in impacted lower third molar surgery

Abstract Due to their anatomical position, the surgical removal of impacted third molars results in oedema, pain, and trismus. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of…

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Surgical treatment of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with erosion of the skull base: a case report and review of the literature

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Surgical treatment of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with erosion of the skull base: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare metaplastic disease of the larger joints. It is rarely observed in smaller joints, especially in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This disease is considered…

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Reconstruction of the extremely atrophied mandible with iliac crest onlay grafts followed by two endosteal implants: a retrospective study with long-term follow-up

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Reconstruction of the extremely atrophied mandible with iliac crest onlay grafts followed by two endosteal implants: a retrospective study with long-term follow-up

Abstract Treatment outcomes of implant-retained lower dentures on two endosseous implants placed in severely atrophied mandibles after reconstruction with iliac crest onlay grafts were assessed in a retrospective observational study….

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Are there specific indications for the different alveolar bone augmentation procedures for implant placement? A systematic review

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Are there specific indications for the different alveolar bone augmentation procedures for implant placement? A systematic review

Abstract Bone resorption following tooth loss often interferes with dental implant placement in a desired position, and requires additional bone augmentation procedures. Many techniques have been described to augment and…

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Volumetric upper airway assessment in patients with transverse maxillary deficiency after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Volumetric upper airway assessment in patients with transverse maxillary deficiency after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion

Abstract Transverse maxillary deficiency is commonly found in patients with sleep apnea and is also related to abnormal breathing patterns. Maxillary expansion procedures promote widening of the nasal floor and…

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