Surgery is still the primary choice of treatment for patients with functionally resectable oral cancers. In the past few years however, new treatments such as induction chemotherapy and postoperative chemoradiation…
Objectives: 1. The stage of presentation of oral cancers in Bedfordshire, UK; 2. The treatment these patients received; 3. And analysis of outcome of treatment including recurrence and survival. Methods:…
Objective: Increased experience in sinus lifting procedures has led to a number of literature reports, but the potential effects of sinus lifting on voice quality is not clearly addressed in…
Introduction: This study examines 10-year treatment outcomes in this patient population over the time-span of the changing treatment paradigm. Methods: A cohort of 290 patients was followed for 344 months…
Bioglasses are considered osteoconductive and osteoproductive biomaterials and some types also exhibit angiogenic, bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory properties. Despite these facts, bioglasses have only a few commercial applications, mainly because they…
Background and objectives: To describe an endoscopic technique applicable to dental implantation and sinus lift procedures using a newly developed dental implant – the dynamic implant valve approach. Methods: Closed…
Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the long-term reliability of Locator®-retained mandibular or maxillary overdentures and to examine clinical and radiographic parameters of the supporting implants. Patients…
For a century, autologous bone grafts have been used in maxillofacial reconstruction. Best harvest site and grafting procedure remain discussed to ensure stable bone quantity and density, without serious complications….
Background and objectives: There are many ways to litf the maxillary sinus mucosa in order to obtain adequate bony conditions prior to implantation. Among these ‘sinus graft’ and ‘sinus lift’,…
Background objectives: Implant supported over dentures vastly improve oral functions in patients with reconstructed mandibles. However, the quality of the peri-implant soft tissues is often not optimal. The aim of…
