Facial feminization surgery: current state of the art
Abstract Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is a group of surgical procedures; the objectives of which are to change the features of a male face to that of a female face….
Gun orientation in self-inflicted craniomaxillofacial gunshot wounds: risk factors associated with fatality
Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether orientation of a firearm predicts survival, and to identify risk factors associated with fatality in subjects with self-inflicted craniomaxillofacial gunshot…
Octacalcium phosphate collagen composites with titanium mesh facilitate alveolar augmentation in canine mandibular bone defects
Abstract This study was designed to investigate whether bone regeneration by implantation of octacalcium phosphate and porcine atelocollagen composite (OCP/Col) would be enhanced if mechanical stress to the implanted OCP/Col…
Static and dynamic loading of mandibular condyles and their positional changes after bilateral sagittal split advancement osteotomies
Abstract This study analysed the effects of change of direction of masseter (MAS) and medial pterygoid muscles (MPM) and changes of moment arms of MAS, MPM and bite force on…
Endocultivation: the influence of delayed vs.simultaneous application of BMP-2 onto individually formed hydroxyapatite matrices for heterotopic bone induction
Abstract When bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is delivered to matrices in vivo may affect tissue engineered bone constructs for jaw reconstruction after cancer surgery. This study compared the effects of…
One year postoperative hard and soft tissue volumetric changes after a BSSO mandibular advancement
Abstract In this study, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and three dimensional (3D) stereophotogrammetry are used to compare the 3D skeletal and soft tissue changes caused by a bilateral sagittal…
Effect of cultured autologous oral keratinocyte suspension in fibrin glue on oral wound healing in rabbits
Abstract The effect of cultured autologous oral keratinocyte suspension in fibrin glue on the healing of surgically produced oral mucosal wounds was assessed in the rabbit model. Using the light…
Changes in facial appearance after maxillomandibular advancement for severe obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome in Chinese patients: a subjective and objective evaluation
Abstract This study evaluates the outcome and change in facial appearance after maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) in Chinese adults with severe obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS). Twelve patients underwent MMA…
Cephalometric and three-dimensional assessment of superior posterior airway space after maxillomandibular advancement
Abstract The purpose of this study was to quantify cephalometric and three-dimensional alterations of the posterior airway space of patients who underwent maxillomandibular advancement surgery. 20 patients treated by maxillomandibular…
Strategies for surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion according to the region of transverse maxillary deficiency
Abstract This study evaluated different techniques for surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) according to the type of transverse maxillary deficiency using computed tomography (CT). Six adult patients with bilateral…
