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Histologic evaluation of haemostatic agents in rabbit mandibles M. A. C. Gabrielli, E. Hochuli-Vieira, A. G. Paleari, P. S. Cerri, L. E. Klüppel Rev Cir Traumatol Buco-Maxilo-fac 2009: 9: 97–106…
Dislocation of the intact mandibular condyle into the middle cranial fossa: a case report
Abstract Dislocation of the mandibular condyle into the middle cranial fossa is extremely rare. The authors present a case of superior dislocation of left condyle into the middle cranial fossa….
Zygoma implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with a maxillary defect
Abstract This clinical report describes the successful management of a patient who underwent extensive resection of a maxillary cancer, by introduction of a maxillary obturator prosthesis using zygoma implants. The…
Orthognathic surgery in pycnodysostosis: a case report
Abstract Pycnodysostosis is an extremely rare genetic osteosclerosis caused by cathepsin K deficiency. It is a human autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized mainly by osteosclerosis of the skeleton due to…
Use of a custom designed external fixator system to treat ballistic injuries to the mandible
Abstract The authors describe a custom designed mandibular external fixator II system that can be used to treat complex, comminuted fractures. The system is adjustable and lightweight, quick, robust, simple…
Clinical management of angioneurotic oedema patient post-orthognathic surgery
Abstract Angioneurotic oedema is an acute swelling involving the submucosal or subcutaneous tissues; it is most often located in the oral and maxillofacial region, which can result in upper airway…
Temperature changes in a cemented mandibular endoprosthesis: in vitro and in vivo studies
Abstract Using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cement in cemented endoprostheses may cause heat necrosis and prosthesis failure due to the highly exothermic reaction. This study determined the magnitude and duration of temperature…
Miniplate osteosynthesis with four different systems in sheep
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare a combination of a locking system with self-tapping (ST-L) or self-drilling-tapping (SDT-L) screws with a combination of conventional miniplates with self-tapping…
Alveolar split osteotomy for the treatment of the severe narrow ridge maxillary atrophy: a modified technique
Abstract Alveolar bone splitting and immediate implant placement have been proposed for patients with severe atrophy of the maxilla in the horizontal dimension. A new modification of the classical alveolar…
In vitroevaluation of insertion and removal torques of orthodontic mini-implants
Abstract This study evaluated the influence of bone cortical thickness on the maximum torque required for insertion and removal of orthodontic mini-implants of different shapes. Five different types of orthodontic…
