Mandibular reconstruction using a poly( l-lactide) mesh combined with autogenous particulate cancellous bone and marrow: a prospective clinical study

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Mandibular reconstruction using a poly( l-lactide) mesh combined with autogenous particulate cancellous bone and marrow: a prospective clinical study

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the stability and viability of mandibular bone regeneration using a poly( l -lactide) (PLLA) mesh and autogenous particulate cancellous bone and…

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MicroRNA-375 sensitizes tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)-induced apoptosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in vitro

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on MicroRNA-375 sensitizes tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)-induced apoptosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in vitro

Abstract We investigated the effect of microRNA-375 (miR-375) on tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)-induced cell death in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and further explored the potential molecular mechanism underlying…

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Donor-site morbidity after fibula free flap transfer: a comparison of subjective evaluation using a visual analogue scale and point evaluation system

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Donor-site morbidity after fibula free flap transfer: a comparison of subjective evaluation using a visual analogue scale and point evaluation system

Abstract The aims of this study were: (1) to compare the visual analogue scale (VAS) with the point evaluation system (PES) in the subjective evaluation of donor-site morbidity after fibula…

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Non-smoking non-drinking elderly females: a clinically distinct subgroup of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Non-smoking non-drinking elderly females: a clinically distinct subgroup of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients

Abstract There is growing interest in non-smoking non-drinking (NSND) patients presenting with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). There are, however, few published reports of OSCC in the elderly. We describe…

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Three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography definition of the anatomical subregions of the upper airway: a validation study

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography definition of the anatomical subregions of the upper airway: a validation study

Abstract The exact boundaries of the upper airway subregions remain undefined. Consequently, anatomical limits vary greatly among different research groups and impede unbiased comparisons. The aim of this study was…

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The accuracy of three-dimensional model generation. What makes it accurate to be used for surgical planning?

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The accuracy of three-dimensional model generation. What makes it accurate to be used for surgical planning?

Abstract Computerized treatment planning is routinely used in cranio-maxillofacial applications. For these therapeutic applications, it is of critical importance to have a precise model of the structures in question. Improved…

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Response to Letter to the Editor by the American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons (ASTMJS) Re: G. Dimitroulis, A new surgical classification for temporomandibular joint disorders [Int. J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 42 (2013) 218–222]

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Response to Letter to the Editor by the American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons (ASTMJS) Re: G. Dimitroulis, A new surgical classification for temporomandibular joint disorders [Int. J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 42 (2013) 218–222]

Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the letter submitted by the American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons (ASTMJS) concerning my recently published paper ‘A new surgical classification for…

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