Sialadenitis as a possible risk factor for salivary gland cancer
We appreciate Dr. Ide’s interest in our recent article and wish to respond to questions raised in his letter. It is desirable to figure out any causative factors of salivary…
Does calculus-related chronic sialadenitis represent a risk state for adenoid cystic carcinoma?
The article by H asegawa et al. aroused my interest and simultaneously raised the following question: Is sialolithiasis an acceptable underlying condition for adenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC)? The authors understated…
A case of destructive calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease of the temporomandibular joint: a diagnostic challenge
Abstract The authors present the case of a 64-year-old woman with a destructive calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystal deposition disease of the temporomandibular joint. Progressive pain, swelling and a malocclusion…
Danger of proposing a new technique in intermaxillary fixation
I read the paper of K harkar et al. with great interest. I think this novel technique is a good alternative for other ligature techniques (Ernst, Ivy loop, etc.) used…
Response to: ‘Danger of proposing a new technique in intermaxillary fixation’
Thank you for the critical evaluation of my article. I am grateful to you for your appreciation of my technique to achieve buccolingual intermaxillary fixation. Nasal bleeding, vomiting, airway obstruction…
Management of serious isolated gingival synechia in a newborn: case report and review of the literature
Abstract Congenital synechia of the gums is a rare malformation. The fusion may be partial or complete and may be associated with other facial dysmorphologic malformations. The synechia can be…
Treatment of chronic mandibular dislocations using a new miniplate
Abstract Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is defined as an excessive forward movement of the condyle beyond the articular eminence with complete separation of the articular surfaces and fixation in that…
