Orbital apex disorders: a case series
Abstract Orbital apex syndrome is an uncommon disorder characterized by ophthalmoplegia, proptosis, ptosis, hypoesthesia of the forehead, and vision loss. It may be classified as part of a group of…
Effects of lateral osteotomy on surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion
Abstract This study aimed to assess the potential effects of two different osteotomy designs of the maxillary lateral wall on dental and skeletal changes after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion…
Pure orbital blowout fractures reconstructed with autogenous bone grafts: functional and aesthetic outcomes
Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the ophthalmic clinical findings following surgical reconstruction with autogenous bone grafts of pure blowout fractures. A retrospective review of 211 patients…
Factors affecting survival following self-inflicted head and neck gunshot wounds: a single-centre retrospective review
Abstract Self-inflicted head and neck gunshot wounds are a common modality of suicide in the USA. This study reviewed all self-inflicted head and neck gunshot wound patients with complete records…
Effect of preoperative autologous blood donation on patients undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery: a retrospective analysis
Abstract The efficacy of preoperative autologous blood donation (PABD) was evaluated according to preoperative haemoglobin (Hb) values. The records of 295 patients who underwent bimaxillary orthognathic surgery between July 2007…
Surgical navigation-assisted mandibular reconstruction with fibula flaps
Abstract The mandible has an important role in appearance and function. The aim of this study was to describe and evaluate surgical navigation-assisted mandibular reconstruction with the fibula flap. Patients…
Upper airway dimensions in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the effect of different types of orthognathic surgery on the dimensions of the upper airways assessed using three-dimensional images. An…
Assessment of the changes in quality of life of patients with class II and III deformities during and after orthodontic–surgical treatment
Abstract The aim of this longitudinal study was to assess and compare the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients with class II and III deformities during and after…
Continuous postoperative pain control using a multiple-hole catheter after iliac bone grafting: comparison between ropivacaine and levobupivacaine
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the analgesic effects of ropivacaine and levobupivacaine in continuous infiltration anaesthesia delivered via a multiple-hole catheter for the purpose of postoperative…
Mandible-first sequence in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery: a systematic review
Abstract The sequencing of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery remains controversial, although the traditional maxilla-first approach is performed routinely. The goal of this study was to present a systematic review of the…
Clinical impact of radiographic carotid artery involvement in neck metastases from head and neck cancer
Abstract The treatment of lymph node metastases involving the carotid artery is controversial. The aim of the present study was to determine the outcomes of head and neck cancer patients…
Mandibular growth after paediatric mandibular reconstruction with the vascularized free fibula flap: a systematic review
Abstract The reconstruction of mandibular defects with vascularized fibula flaps remains challenging in the paediatric population. The ability of the reconstructed mandible to grow remains controversial, and associated factors are…
Validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Speech Handicap Index in patients with oral cavity cancer
Abstract The aims of this study were to evaluate the cross-cultural adaptation of the Speech Handicap Index (SHI) for Korean subjects and to determine its reliability and utility in patients…
A novel approach to neoplasms medial to the condyle: a condylectomy with anterior displacement of the condyle
Abstract Resecting neoplasms involving the infratemporal space has a high risk of damaging critical nerves and vessels, in addition to joint form and function. The purpose of this study was…
Predicting extracapsular spread of head and neck cancers using different imaging techniques: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract This study compared the diagnostic ability of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonography (US), and positron emission tomography/CT (PET/CT) for extracapsular spread. MEDLINE, EMBASE, China National Knowledge…
Treatment of large bone defects with a novel biological transport disc in non-vascular transport distraction osteogenesis
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate a potential novel biological transport disc that avoids secondary injury to the body and facilitates bone healing. Twenty-seven dogs were divided…
Three-dimensional maxillary and mandibular regional superimposition using cone beam computed tomography: a validation study
Abstract This study aimed to validate a novel method for fast regional superimposition of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. The method can be used with smaller field of view…
Removal of dental implants: review of five different techniques
Abstract The aims of this study were to review five different explantation techniques for the removal of failing implants and to propose a practical clinical protocol. During a 10-year period,…
Outcome of orthodontic mini-implant loss in relation to interleukin 6 polymorphisms
Abstract Mini-implants (MIs) are used increasingly for orthodontic anchorage and their success may require some osseointegration, which is affected by the underlying host immune-inflammatory response. Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a…
Ridge augmentation in an organ transplant patient
Abstract With the continuing progress in medicine, the number of successful organ transplantations has continued to increase, a fact that also concerns dentists and implantologists. Implantology after organ transplantation remains…
