The use of piezoelectric surgery to lateralize the inferior alveolar nerve with simultaneous implant placement and immediate buccal cortical bone repositioning: a prospective clinical study

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The use of piezoelectric surgery to lateralize the inferior alveolar nerve with simultaneous implant placement and immediate buccal cortical bone repositioning: a prospective clinical study

Abstract A prospective study was conducted to assess a variation of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) lateralization. This study included 13 patients. An osteotomy was made with a piezoelectric device, and…

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Pre-arthroplasty simultaneous maxillomandibular distraction osteogenesis for the correction of post-ankylotic dentofacial deformities

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Pre-arthroplasty simultaneous maxillomandibular distraction osteogenesis for the correction of post-ankylotic dentofacial deformities

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the hard and soft tissue changes after pre-arthroplasty simultaneous maxillomandibular distraction osteogenesis for the correction of post-ankylotic dentofacial deformities. This prospective…

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Does injection of plasma rich in growth factors after temporomandibular joint arthroscopy improve outcomes in patients with Wilkes stage IV internal derangement? A randomized prospective clinical study

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Does injection of plasma rich in growth factors after temporomandibular joint arthroscopy improve outcomes in patients with Wilkes stage IV internal derangement? A randomized prospective clinical study

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of injection of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) after temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy in patients with Wilkes stage…

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Is dextrose prolotherapy superior to placebo for the treatment of temporomandibular joint hypermobility? A randomized clinical trial

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Is dextrose prolotherapy superior to placebo for the treatment of temporomandibular joint hypermobility? A randomized clinical trial

Abstract A randomized clinical trial involving adult patients with bilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) hypermobility referred for treatment was implemented. The sample comprised 30 consecutive patients, who were divided randomly into…

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Juvenile arthritis: current concepts in terminology, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and management

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Juvenile arthritis: current concepts in terminology, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and management

Abstract The latest change in terminology from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) to juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), established by the International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR), has resulted in some…

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The anterior maxilla as a potential source of bone grafts: a morphometric cone beam computed tomography analysis of different anatomical areas

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The anterior maxilla as a potential source of bone grafts: a morphometric cone beam computed tomography analysis of different anatomical areas

Abstract The aim of this research was to use cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to analyze the volume, density, and morphology of the bone available in the anterior region of…

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The use of zygomatic implants for the retention of nasal prosthesis following rhinectomy: the Morriston experience

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The use of zygomatic implants for the retention of nasal prosthesis following rhinectomy: the Morriston experience

Abstract Reconstruction and rehabilitation following rhinectomy remains controversial and presents a complex problem. Although reconstruction with local and microvascular flaps is a valid option, the aesthetic results may not always…

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