Effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma as an adjunctive material to bone graft: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma as an adjunctive material to bone graft: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials

Abstract The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become a strategic therapy in tissue regeneration medicine. PRP represents a good source of growth factors. Due to this property, it has…

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Temporoparietal fascia flap and total temporomandibular joint replacement for the management of patent foramen of Huschke

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Temporoparietal fascia flap and total temporomandibular joint replacement for the management of patent foramen of Huschke

Abstract Spontaneous herniation of the condylar head into the external auditory canal (EAC) through the foramen of Huschke is extremely rare, with approximately 30 cases reported in the international literature….

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Clinical effects of an avocado–soybean unsaponifiable extract on arthralgia and osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint: preliminary study

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Clinical effects of an avocado–soybean unsaponifiable extract on arthralgia and osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint: preliminary study

Abstract The aim of the present preliminary study was to investigate the effectiveness of an avocado–soybean unsaponifiable extract (ASU) in patients with arthralgia and osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)….

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Comparison of different approaches to the reduction of anterior temporomandibular joint dislocation: a randomized clinical trial

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Comparison of different approaches to the reduction of anterior temporomandibular joint dislocation: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract This randomized clinical trial was designed to compare three different reduction methods for anterior temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation. The three methods evaluated were the conventional method, wrist pivot method,…

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Does mandibular osteotomy affect gonial angle in patients with class III deformity? Vertical ramus osteotomy versus sagittal split osteotomy

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Does mandibular osteotomy affect gonial angle in patients with class III deformity? Vertical ramus osteotomy versus sagittal split osteotomy

Abstract The mandibular angle represents an important part of facial aesthetics. Mandibular osteotomy can affect the gonial angle. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of sagittal…

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Relationships among maxillofacial morphologies, bone properties, and bone metabolic markers in patients with jaw deformities

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Relationships among maxillofacial morphologies, bone properties, and bone metabolic markers in patients with jaw deformities

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the relationships among bone properties, bone metabolic markers, and types of jaw deformity. The subjects were 55 female patients with jaw…

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