Cleft characteristics and treatment outcomes in hemifacial microsomia compared to non-syndromic cleft lip/palate

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Cleft characteristics and treatment outcomes in hemifacial microsomia compared to non-syndromic cleft lip/palate

Abstract The goal of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients with hemifacial microsomia (HFM) and cleft lip/palate (CL/P), and to compare them to…

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Correlation between hyoid bone position and airway dimensions in Chinese adolescents by cone beam computed tomography analysis

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Correlation between hyoid bone position and airway dimensions in Chinese adolescents by cone beam computed tomography analysis

Abstract This study aimed to investigate the correlation between upper airway dimensions and hyoid bone position in Chinese adolescents based on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. CBCT images from…

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Osseous genioplasty in conjunction with bimaxillary orthognathic surgery: a review of 262 consecutive cases

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Osseous genioplasty in conjunction with bimaxillary orthognathic surgery: a review of 262 consecutive cases

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of osseous genioplasty with bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. A retrospective consecutive case series of patients treated by a single surgeon…

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Incidence and recovery of neurosensory disturbances after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy in different age groups: a retrospective study of 263 patients

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Incidence and recovery of neurosensory disturbances after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy in different age groups: a retrospective study of 263 patients

Abstract This study aimed to investigate the incidence of neurosensory disturbance (NSD) after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) in different age groups and to assess the probability of sensory recovery…

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Application of buccal fat pad-derived stem cells in combination with autogenous iliac bone graft in the treatment of maxillomandibular atrophy: a preliminary human study

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Application of buccal fat pad-derived stem cells in combination with autogenous iliac bone graft in the treatment of maxillomandibular atrophy: a preliminary human study

Abstract Stem cell therapy for the treatment of bone defects is an alternative or adjunct to autologous bone grafting. This study assessed the efficacy of buccal fat pad-derived stem cells…

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‘Canalization’ of the frontal sinus: a functional approach for the management of post-traumatic sinusitis with lateral bony septa. Report of two cases and long-term follow-up

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on ‘Canalization’ of the frontal sinus: a functional approach for the management of post-traumatic sinusitis with lateral bony septa. Report of two cases and long-term follow-up

Abstract The patency of the naso-frontal duct is a key issue in the surgical management of chronic frontal sinusitis. Most of the current operative techniques only provide access to the…

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The effect of direction of force to the craniofacial skeleton on the severity of brain injury in patients with a fronto-basal fracture

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The effect of direction of force to the craniofacial skeleton on the severity of brain injury in patients with a fronto-basal fracture

Abstract The skull base is uniquely positioned to absorb force imparted to the craniofacial skeleton, thereby reducing brain injury. Less well understood is the effect of the direction of force…

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Implant survival and complications in cases of inferior alveolar nerve lateralization and atrophied mandibles with 5-year follow-up

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Implant survival and complications in cases of inferior alveolar nerve lateralization and atrophied mandibles with 5-year follow-up

Abstract The objectives of this study were to evaluate the survival after 5 years of implants placed using inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) lateralization in cases of mandibular atrophy and to…

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