Management of Curved Bone Defects in the Anterior Maxilla Using Bone Bending with the Kerfed Khoury Split Bone Block Technique

Sep 27, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Management of Curved Bone Defects in the Anterior Maxilla Using Bone Bending with the Kerfed Khoury Split Bone Block Technique
Key points • Alveolar bone resorption after tooth loss is especially challenging in the anterior maxilla due to ridge curvature and esthetic demands. • The Khoury split bone block technique…
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“Implant Solutions for Complex Cases: Solutions with Grafting” – Posterior Vertical Bone Regeneration Techniques

Sep 27, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on “Implant Solutions for Complex Cases: Solutions with Grafting” – Posterior Vertical Bone Regeneration Techniques
Key points • The absence of mechanical stimulation from teeth leads to reduced osteoblastic activity, activation of osteoclasts, and alveolar ridge resorption, with up to 50% dimensional loss in 6…
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Dental Implant Failures

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Dental Implant Failures
Dental implant failures can be biologic, mechanical, or esthetic, occurring when the implant no longer functions as intended. Early failures often stem from surgical or biologic issues like poor osseointegration…
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Artificial Intelligence

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Artificial Intelligence
This review focuses on the current applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry. The integration of AI into diagnosis, treatment planning, histopathology, imaging interpretation, prognosis prediction, and related areas have…
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Nanotechnology and Nanoparticles

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Nanotechnology and Nanoparticles
Nanodentistry involves the use of nanoparticles (NPs) and nanomaterials to innovate and enhance dental treatment modalities. By modifying materials at the nanoscale, their physicochemical and biologic properties are significantly improved,…
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Toothaches of Non-odontogenic Origin

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Toothaches of Non-odontogenic Origin
Nonodontogenic toothaches (NOTAs) are toothaches of nondental origin with etiologies including but not limited to myofascial, cardiac, neurovascular, trigeminal neuralgia, sinus origin, infections, drugs, systemic conditions, and psychogenic. Reproduction of…
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Implant Failures

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Implant Failures
Dental implants are a predictable and effective modality for replacing missing teeth, with high long-term survival rates. However, implant failure can occur due to biologic, mechanical, or patient-related factors. Risk…
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