Development of temporomandibular joint ankylosis in rats using stem cells and bone graft
Abstract 64 male Wistar rats were used: 24 for the removal of stem cells, 4 as a control group, and 36 for the experiment, in which either stem cells or…
Tongue function in patients treated for malignancies in tongue and/or floor of mouth; a one year prospective study
Abstract Progress in (reconstructive) surgery and radiotherapy tends to improve survival and reduce oral functional deficits. Despite the growing sophistication of cancer treatment, patients still report deterioration in tongue function….
The effects of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (Hylan G-F 20) on experimentally induced temporomandibular joint osteoartrosis: part II
Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of Hylan G-F 20 on experimentally induced osteoarthritic changes in rabbit temporomandibular joint (TMJ). A 3 mg/ml concentration of…
Comparison of local and systemic alendronate on distraction osteogenesis
Abstract This study compared the effect of systemic and local administration of alendronate on distraction osteogenesis in rabbit mandibles. Thirty New Zealand white rabbits were allocated to 3 groups: 10…
The spatial location of the mandibular canal in Chinese: a CT study
Abstract The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is vulnerable to injury from mandible fractures and surgical procedures so anatomical variations of IAN are important. Postoperative sensory alteration of the lip and…
Depth deviation and occurrence of early surgical complications or unexpected events using a single stereolithographic surgi-guide
Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of depth implant insertion and to describe the frequency of early surgical complications or unexpected events, recorded using a…
Postoperative radiographs after maxillofacial trauma: Sense or nonsense?
Abstract The purpose of the present study was to investigate the necessity of routine postoperative radiographic analysis in patients with maxillofacial trauma. Between January 2000 and January 2010, 579 patients…
Are postoperative intravenous antibiotics necessary after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery? A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Abstract Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis is often administered intravenously, despite an increased morbidity rate compared with oral application. This study investigates whether a postoperative oral antibiotic regimen is as effective as…
Temporomandibular disorders in patients with mandibular fractures: a preliminary comparative case–control study between South Australia and Oman
Abstract The status of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in subjects with previously treated mandibular fracture was evaluated in two centres: South Australia (SA) and Oman (O). TMD status was evaluated using…
Customized titanium reconstruction of post-traumatic orbital wall defects: a review of 22 cases
Abstract The authors present the clinical results of their method of customized reconstruction of orbital wall defects using titanium mesh or sheet. High resolution computed tomography (CT) data are imported…
