Abstract This in vitro study evaluated the influence of the type of miniplate and the number of screws installed in the proximal and distal segments on the stability and resistance…
Abstract While coronoidotomy and coronoidectomy remain established procedures in maxillofacial surgery, exceptionally enlarged coronoids pose a special challenge, as their intraoral retrieval may be difficult or impossible. Classical coronoidotomy alone…
Abstract Since 2008, a new polyomavirus (MCPyV) in Merkel cell carcinomas (MCC) has been described, but little is known about its impact on the clinical course. The purpose of this…
Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the stability of rigid internal fixation in orthognathic surgery with either bioabsorbable or titanium osteosynthesis. Orthognathic surgery was performed on 101…
Abstract This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the role of bisphosphonates in jaw osteomyelitis. 29 patients were included: 18 had been treated with bisphosphonates (12 with multiple myelomas, 3 with…
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…
Abstract Bimaxillary protrusion is prevalent among Asians and anterior segmental osteotomies are commonly used for its surgical correction. The objective of this study was to evaluate the soft tissue changes…
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…
Abstract Retrobulbar haemorrhage (RBH) is a well described condition which is said to be a common cause of acute proptosis following trauma, but the evidence for this is not strong….
Abstract Autotransplantation is often performed to replace a missing tooth, but tooth autotransplantation has been reported in fewer teeth with complete root formation than those with incomplete root formation. The…
