Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate the utility of toluidine blue and brush cytology in patients with clinically detected oral mucosal lesions. Clinical examination of 35 patients…
Abstract This study compares internal and external distraction devices in the treatment of midface retrusion. 20 patients were treated with midface distraction (12 Crouzon, 4 Apert, 4 others); 12 with…
Abstract This retrospective study evaluated the potential influence of the sagittal fracture pattern and articular disc displacement on the development of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. 33 sagittal fractures of mandibular…
Abstract Orthognathic surgery has varying effects on respiratory parameters. The authors undertook a prospective study of patients requiring mandibular advancement, mandibular setback and maxillary Le Fort I advancement, and surgically…
Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the effect of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 on bone repair after craniofacial fracture in mice. A 4-mm fracture was created in the parietal…
Abstract A case of prolonged unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation, which was treated by open surgical reduction and post-surgical orthodontic therapy, is presented. A 58-year-old woman presented complaining of facial…
Abstract Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a metaplastic disorder characterized by the formation of cartilaginous nodules inside the articular space. SC is uncommon in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). A few reports…
Abstract A Le Fort I osteotomy is widely used to correct dentofacial deformity because it is a safe and reliable surgical method. Although rare, various complications have been reported in…
I read with great interest an article by W oodhouse et al. about spontaneous superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm mimicking as a parotid mass. The case is very interesting but I…
Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare, by mechanical in vitro testing, a 2.0-mm system made with poly- l – dl -lactide acid with an analogue titanium-based system….
