Abstract Many intraoperative complications occurring during third molar surgery are described in the literature. Unilateral trochlear nerve palsy secondary to dental anaesthesia is a rare complication. We report the case…
Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential benefit of an ultrasonic device for cutting soft tissue in the surgical exposure of impacted canines. Forty-eight patients aged…
Abstract The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term skeletal stability of the maxillary quadrangular Le Fort I osteotomy, and secondarily to determine patient overall experience and…
Abstract The purpose of this article is to present a new surgical technique – the double-barrel approach – employed for the extraction of dental implants from the maxillary sinus, and…
Abstract The goal of the present clinical study was to evaluate new bone formation in human extraction sockets augmented with enamel matrix derivatives (EMD) and Bio-Oss Collagen. Patients with symmetrical…
Abstract Retrobulbar haemorrhage is a sight-threatening condition that can occur after orbital trauma. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and outcome of orbital haemorrhages following orbital…
Abstract Long-term changes in trabecular bone structure during the 10 years following onlay grafting with simultaneous mandibular implant placement were studied. Extraoral radiographs of both mandibular sides in eight patients…
Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and stability of bioresorbable plates in condylar fractures in adults. Twelve adult patients who had sustained a condylar fracture,…
Abstract There are no clear, evidence-based guidelines that dictate when it is safe for a patient to fly after sustaining a midface fracture. From January 2006 to December 2009, the…
We read with great interest the study of Shen et al., entitled “Mandibular coronoid fractures: treatment options”. We congratulate the authors on their work on coronoid fractures. We do agree…
