Upper airway dimensions in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Upper airway dimensions in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the effect of different types of orthognathic surgery on the dimensions of the upper airways assessed using three-dimensional images. An…

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Assessment of the changes in quality of life of patients with class II and III deformities during and after orthodontic–surgical treatment

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Assessment of the changes in quality of life of patients with class II and III deformities during and after orthodontic–surgical treatment

Abstract The aim of this longitudinal study was to assess and compare the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients with class II and III deformities during and after…

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Continuous postoperative pain control using a multiple-hole catheter after iliac bone grafting: comparison between ropivacaine and levobupivacaine

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Continuous postoperative pain control using a multiple-hole catheter after iliac bone grafting: comparison between ropivacaine and levobupivacaine

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the analgesic effects of ropivacaine and levobupivacaine in continuous infiltration anaesthesia delivered via a multiple-hole catheter for the purpose of postoperative…

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Mandibular growth after paediatric mandibular reconstruction with the vascularized free fibula flap: a systematic review

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Mandibular growth after paediatric mandibular reconstruction with the vascularized free fibula flap: a systematic review

Abstract The reconstruction of mandibular defects with vascularized fibula flaps remains challenging in the paediatric population. The ability of the reconstructed mandible to grow remains controversial, and associated factors are…

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Validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Speech Handicap Index in patients with oral cavity cancer

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Speech Handicap Index in patients with oral cavity cancer

Abstract The aims of this study were to evaluate the cross-cultural adaptation of the Speech Handicap Index (SHI) for Korean subjects and to determine its reliability and utility in patients…

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Predicting extracapsular spread of head and neck cancers using different imaging techniques: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Predicting extracapsular spread of head and neck cancers using different imaging techniques: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract This study compared the diagnostic ability of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonography (US), and positron emission tomography/CT (PET/CT) for extracapsular spread. MEDLINE, EMBASE, China National Knowledge…

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Treatment of large bone defects with a novel biological transport disc in non-vascular transport distraction osteogenesis

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Treatment of large bone defects with a novel biological transport disc in non-vascular transport distraction osteogenesis

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate a potential novel biological transport disc that avoids secondary injury to the body and facilitates bone healing. Twenty-seven dogs were divided…

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