Strain induced in the condyle by self-tapping screws in the Biomet alloplastic temporomandibular joint: a preliminary experimental study

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Strain induced in the condyle by self-tapping screws in the Biomet alloplastic temporomandibular joint: a preliminary experimental study

Abstract The main aim of this study was to analyze how screws affect the strain concentration induced on the mandibular condyle during implantation, screwing, and drilling, as well as after…

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Ossifying fibroma in the temporomandibular joint: report of an unusual case and treatment perspectives

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Ossifying fibroma in the temporomandibular joint: report of an unusual case and treatment perspectives

Abstract An unusual case of ossifying fibroma involving the right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a 7-year-old girl is presented. The treatment protocol comprised TMJ reconstruction with a costochondral graft following…

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Dependence of cytokine levels on the sex of experimental animals: a pilot study on the effect of oestrogen in the temporomandibular joint synovial tissues

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Dependence of cytokine levels on the sex of experimental animals: a pilot study on the effect of oestrogen in the temporomandibular joint synovial tissues

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of 17β-oestradiol (E2) on cartilage thickness and cytokine levels in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Thirty rats (15 female, 15…

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Changes in the computed tomography (pixel) value of mandibular ramus bone and fixation screws after sagittal split ramus osteotomy

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Changes in the computed tomography (pixel) value of mandibular ramus bone and fixation screws after sagittal split ramus osteotomy

Abstract The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the changes in computed tomography (CT) values of ramus bone and screws after sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) setback surgery….

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Correction of facial asymmetry associated with vertical maxillary excess and mandibular prognathism by combined orthognathic surgery and guiding templates and splints fabricated by rapid prototyping technique

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Correction of facial asymmetry associated with vertical maxillary excess and mandibular prognathism by combined orthognathic surgery and guiding templates and splints fabricated by rapid prototyping technique

Abstract The facial asymmetry associated with vertical maxillary excess and mandibular prognathism is one of the more complicated types in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The purpose of…

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Assessment of nasal obstruction symptoms using the NOSE scale after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Assessment of nasal obstruction symptoms using the NOSE scale after surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion

Abstract The Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale is a reliable and valid instrument used widely in otorhinolaryngology to evaluate nasal obstruction symptoms in patients with nasal disorders. The purpose…

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Condylar reconstruction in the treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: a contribution to the ongoing debate and a plea to join forces for tissue engineering strategies

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Condylar reconstruction in the treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: a contribution to the ongoing debate and a plea to join forces for tissue engineering strategies

The treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a challenging problem. An excellent review paper that highlights recent developments, with a specific focus on graft materials for condylar reconstruction, has…

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