Abstract Artificial bones are useful for tissue augmentation in patients with facial deformities or defects. Custom-made artificial bones, produced by mirroring the bone structure on the healthy side using computer-aided…
Abstract The authors propose a new checklist model adapted for ambulatory oral surgery procedures based on the ‘surgical checklist’ proposed by the WHO. The proposed document contains 18 items divided…
Abstract Implant-prosthetic rehabilitation of atrophic maxillae remains a challenging problem. The aim of this paper is to describe a novel treatment for functional rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla and to…
Abstract Free tissue transfer has been the gold standard of extensive skull base reconstruction, but the onlay of free flaps onto skull base defects carries the risk of cerebrospinal fluid…
Abstract Preliminary results were determined for a database on 3-dimensional (3D) cephalometrics using McNamara’s analysis in an adult southern Chinese population based on cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT). 3D dentoskeletal morphology…
Abstract The aim of orthognathic surgery is to produce a more aesthetic facial skeletal appearance, and improve jaw function. This prospective study, aimed to evaluate the impact of orthognathic surgery…
Abstract The aim of this study is to analyse survival and prognostic factors in patients diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) presenting a first episode of cancer-associated hypercalcaemia (CAH). Retrospectively,…
Abstract Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) aims to correct congenital or acquired mandibular abnormities. Temporary or permanent neurosensory disturbance is the most frequent complication of BSSO. To evaluate the influence…
Abstract The aim of this systematic review was to assess if the use of autologous platelet concentrates may be beneficial to the healing of extraction sockets. Medline, Embase and Cochrane…
The causes of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) are various and not clearly proven yet. Since the clinical manifestations also vary in types and extents, reported incidence rate according to subjective…
