Influence of temporomandibular joint disc displacement on mandibular advancement in patients without pre-treatment condylar resorption

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Influence of temporomandibular joint disc displacement on mandibular advancement in patients without pre-treatment condylar resorption

Abstract The purpose of this study was to clarify the correlation between pre-treatment anterior disc displacement and mandibular stability after orthognathic and orthodontic treatment among patients with a skeletal class…

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Effect of an early supervised rehabilitation programme compared with home-based exercise after temporomandibular joint condylar discopexy: a randomized controlled trial

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effect of an early supervised rehabilitation programme compared with home-based exercise after temporomandibular joint condylar discopexy: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract The goal of rehabilitation after temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery is to achieve a normal range of motion. The aim of this study was to compare the impact of a…

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Clinical outcomes of Botox injections for chronic temporomandibular disorders: do we understand how Botox works on muscle, pain, and the brain?

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Clinical outcomes of Botox injections for chronic temporomandibular disorders: do we understand how Botox works on muscle, pain, and the brain?

Abstract The main objective of this retrospective review was to analyze the clinical outcomes following the use of botulinum toxin (onabotulinumtoxinA, Botox) injections to relieve the symptoms of chronic temporomandibular…

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Short-term complications after surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion: a retrospective cohort study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Short-term complications after surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) has been considered a safe procedure with minimal patient morbidity. The aim of this study was to identify short-term complications encountered after tooth-borne…

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Accuracy of three-dimensional soft tissue prediction for Le Fort I osteotomy using Dolphin 3D software: a pilot study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Accuracy of three-dimensional soft tissue prediction for Le Fort I osteotomy using Dolphin 3D software: a pilot study

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) soft tissue prediction is replacing two-dimensional analysis in planning for orthognathic surgery. The accuracy of different computational models to predict soft tissue changes in 3D, however, is…

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Evaluation of the accuracy of linear measurements on multi-slice and cone beam computed tomography scans to detect the mandibular canal during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Evaluation of the accuracy of linear measurements on multi-slice and cone beam computed tomography scans to detect the mandibular canal during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of linear measurements of the distance between the mandibular cortical bone and the mandibular canal using 64-detector multi-slice computed…

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Cleft relapse and oronasal fistula after Furlow palatoplasty in infants with cleft palate: incidence and risk factors

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Cleft relapse and oronasal fistula after Furlow palatoplasty in infants with cleft palate: incidence and risk factors

Abstract This study was performed to investigate the incidence of and risk factors for postoperative cleft relapse and oronasal fistula after Furlow palatoplasty in infants. Sixty-two infants with cleft palate,…

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Autotransplantation of third molars with completely formed roots into surgically created sockets and fresh extraction sockets: a 10-year comparative study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Autotransplantation of third molars with completely formed roots into surgically created sockets and fresh extraction sockets: a 10-year comparative study

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the long-term clinical outcomes of mature third molar autotransplantation in surgically created sockets and fresh extraction sockets with regard…

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Effect of submucosal dexamethasone injection on postoperative pain, oedema, and trismus following mandibular third molar surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effect of submucosal dexamethasone injection on postoperative pain, oedema, and trismus following mandibular third molar surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the submucosal injection of 1 ml dexamethasone (4 mg/ml) on pain, swelling, and trismus following the extraction of…

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Use of autogenous bone and beta-tricalcium phosphate in maxillary sinus lifting: histomorphometric study and immunohistochemical assessment of RUNX2 and VEGF

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Use of autogenous bone and beta-tricalcium phosphate in maxillary sinus lifting: histomorphometric study and immunohistochemical assessment of RUNX2 and VEGF

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the use of beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) (chronOS) with autogenous bone grafts alone in maxillary sinus elevation surgery. The test samples were…

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An accuracy study of computer-planned implant placement in the augmented maxilla using osteosynthesis screws

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on An accuracy study of computer-planned implant placement in the augmented maxilla using osteosynthesis screws

Abstract Previous research on the accuracy of flapless implant placement of virtually planned implants in the augmented maxilla revealed unfavourable discrepancies between implant planning and placement. By using the osteosynthesis…

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of pre-clinical studies assessing the effect of nicotine on osseointegration

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A systematic review and meta-analysis of pre-clinical studies assessing the effect of nicotine on osseointegration

Abstract Nicotine has been associated with vasoconstriction and an impaired cellular healing response. It is therefore likely that nicotine jeopardizes osseointegration. This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to assess…

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Maxillary advancement versus mandibular setback in class III dentofacial deformity: are there any differences in aesthetic outcomes?

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Maxillary advancement versus mandibular setback in class III dentofacial deformity: are there any differences in aesthetic outcomes?

Abstract A retrospective evaluation of maxillary advancement and mandibular setback in class III patients was performed and their aesthetic outcomes compared. Patients with a sella–nasion–A-point angle (SNA) of 80–84° were…

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