Complications associated with inferior alveolar nerve repositioning for dental implant placement: a systematic review

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Complications associated with inferior alveolar nerve repositioning for dental implant placement: a systematic review

Abstract Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) repositioning has been used widely in recent years as an alternative approach for dental implant placement in the atrophic posterior mandible. The aim of this…

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Assessing change in quality of life using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) in patients with different dentofacial deformities undergoing orthognathic surgery: a before and after comparison

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Assessing change in quality of life using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) in patients with different dentofacial deformities undergoing orthognathic surgery: a before and after comparison

Abstract Dentofacial deformities and their treatment have physical and psychological repercussions on quality of life (QOL). Seventy-four patients were evaluated preoperatively (T0) and at 4–6 months postoperatively (T1). Oral health-related…

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Differences in three-dimensional soft tissue changes after upper, lower, or both jaw orthognathic surgery in skeletal class III patients

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Differences in three-dimensional soft tissue changes after upper, lower, or both jaw orthognathic surgery in skeletal class III patients

Abstract The decision is not always straightforward as to which orthognathic procedure is best for a good aesthetic result; three-dimensional imaging has brought new insight into this topic. The aim…

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Functional outcomes and patient satisfaction after vascularized osteocutaneous scapula flap reconstruction of the mandible in patients with benign or cancerous tumours

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Functional outcomes and patient satisfaction after vascularized osteocutaneous scapula flap reconstruction of the mandible in patients with benign or cancerous tumours

Abstract Pre- and postoperative longitudinal assessment of oral functions including masticatory force, masticatory ability with solids, speech intelligibility, and subjective satisfaction was conducted for patients who underwent vascularized osteocutaneous scapula…

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Benefits of maxillectomy with internal dissection of the masticator space by transmandibular approach in the surgical management of malignant tumours of the upper gingiva and hard palate: a clinical review of 10 cases

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Benefits of maxillectomy with internal dissection of the masticator space by transmandibular approach in the surgical management of malignant tumours of the upper gingiva and hard palate: a clinical review of 10 cases

Abstract The aim of this study was to review patients with tumours extending to the posterior portion of the upper gingiva and hard palate, and to evaluate the postoperative outcomes….

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Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the maxillary sinus: a clinical–pathological report of 10 years of experience from a single institution

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the maxillary sinus: a clinical–pathological report of 10 years of experience from a single institution

Abstract Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is the most common malignant salivary gland tumour of the maxillary sinus. The present study describes 24 cases seen over a period of 10 years…

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A parallel-group comparison study of celecoxib with loxoprofen sodium in third mandibular molar extraction patients

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A parallel-group comparison study of celecoxib with loxoprofen sodium in third mandibular molar extraction patients

Abstract Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used widely, but they may damage the upper gastrointestinal mucosa owing to their mechanism of action. Selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors are known to…

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