Backgrounds and objectives: The incidence of mandibular third molar impaction has been reported to be between 18% and 59%. In 2000, their surgical removal was reported to cost the NHS…
Objective: To evaluate the effect of tube drain in relation to pain, swelling and trismus variables following the surgical removal of bilateral impacted mandibular third molar. Materials and methods: Forty…
Background and objective: An audit of patient allocation for oral surgery treatment under local anaesthesia (LA) and intravenous sedation (IVS) in response to the high demand for treatment using IVS….
Objectives: Tooth extractions lead to morphological changes of the alveolar ridge. For oral rehabilitation, a sufficient bone volume of the alveolar ridge is needed. In a clinical study was examined,…
Background: Dento-alveolar procedures under a general anaesthesia are commonly carried out in the secondary care setting. The choices for airway management for this type of surgery include the laryngeal mask…
Background: Office-based Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are commonly faced with lack of availability of commonly used IV anesthetic agents. During a recent shortage, clinical experience both with and without Propofol…
Background and objectives: Third molar surgery (TMS) is commonly performed in the NHS. In 2000 the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) introduced guidelines for TMS, outlining specific…
Introduction: The number of adult patients with complete and partially edentulous which need rehabilitation with the use of dental implants is steel high. More stable and aesthetically satisfactory result, and…
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous preparation of platelets in concentrated plasma. Although PRP has been used as a therapeutic tool to promote wound healing, the mechanisms underlying the wound…
Aim: To compare the prevalence of post extraction bleeding and complications between Surgicel or Gelitaspon dressings in patients taking anticoagulants. Method: Patients referred to the Oral and Maxillo-Facial department, the…
