We read the article ‘Changes in oropharyngeal airway and respiratory function during sleep after orthognathic surgery in patients with mandibular prognathism’ by H asebe et al. with keen interest. Our…
With interest, I have read the article by H uang , regarding a simple method to expand the joint space for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery which is a welcome alternate…
Abstract In most rhinoplasty procedures, osteotomies are usually required. The osteotomy areas are innervated by sensory branches of the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminocardiac reflex (TCR) is clinically defined as the…
Abstract The role of insulin during the formation of bone in the augmented space of the maxillary sinus in patients with diabetes is unclear. The authors compared the differences in…
Abstract This manuscript reports an uncommon case of inferior third molar facial abscess with purulent secretion drainage through the left external acoustic meatus. The patient’s left external acoustic meatus was…
Abstract This study evaluated histological changes in masseter muscle fibres following reduced masticatory function by injection of botulinum toxin type A (BTX). Sixty 30-day-old Long-Evans male rats were randomly separated…
Abstract Pain, swelling, trismus, and alveolar osteitis often occur after removal of impacted third molar teeth. To minimize these complications a number of mucoperiosteal flap designs have been advocated, but,…
Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effects of dexamethasone intramuscular injection 1 h preoperatively, in reducing facial swelling, pain and trismus after lower impacted third molar (LITM) surgery. Twenty…
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the psychological profiles of patients with recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAUs). 50 patients (27 men and 23 women, mean age 31.44 ±…
Abstract Sinonasal papillomas are relatively rare, benign epithelial tumours of the nasal cavity. These lesions generate considerable interest because they are locally aggressive, have a tendency to recur and are…
