Facial asymmetry due to growth disturbances of the jaws almost always requires orthognathic surgical correction. The cause of facial asymmetry in most cases is trauma to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)…
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of patients with dentofacial deformity who needed surgical treatment, through translation and validation of the Orthognathic Quality of…
The aim of this study was evaluate the mechanical effect over teeth and bone structures of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) in photoelastic skull analogs by comparing stress produced…
Introduction: Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is among the most variable maxillofacial syndromes showing unpredictable growth patterns. Therefore the severity of deformity greatly differs from total absence of ramus/condylar unit to neglectable…
Angioneurotic edema is an acute swelling involving the submucosal or subcutaneous tissues, being most often located in the oral and maxillofacial region, which can result in upper airway obstruction. Its…
The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical effect over teeth and bone structures of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) in photoelastic skull analogs by comparing stress…
The preconditions in patients to be treated by orthognatic surgery are mostly focussed on malformation of the dental alveolar ridge as well as the deformity of the jaws. In some…
Purpose: This study was to evaluate the change of condylar position after BSSRO with posterior bending osteotomy (PBO) to minimize the interferences between proximal and distal segment in facial asymmetry….
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a autosomal dominant disease, characterized by recurrent episodes of angioedema and caused by deficiency or functional alteration of the plasma protein C1 inhibitor (C1-INH), an enzyme…
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) form a unique group of proteins within the transforming Growth Factor beta (TGF-β) superfamily. These proteins are directly related to the regulation of bone induction, maintenance…
