A veil in the oral cavity: report of two cases of oral synechiae
Abstract An oral synechia is an adhesion between the maxilla and the mandible; these adhesions can be found at various locations in the oral cavity. The presence of oral synechiae…
Cleft relapse and oronasal fistula after Furlow palatoplasty in infants with cleft palate: incidence and risk factors
Abstract This study was performed to investigate the incidence of and risk factors for postoperative cleft relapse and oronasal fistula after Furlow palatoplasty in infants. Sixty-two infants with cleft palate,…
Parent satisfaction with primary repair of paediatric cleft lip in Southwest China
Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the key factors in relation to parent satisfaction with the primary repair of paediatric cleft lip. One hundred and ninety-five children…
Autotransplantation of third molars with completely formed roots into surgically created sockets and fresh extraction sockets: a 10-year comparative study
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the long-term clinical outcomes of mature third molar autotransplantation in surgically created sockets and fresh extraction sockets with regard…
Effect of submucosal dexamethasone injection on postoperative pain, oedema, and trismus following mandibular third molar surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the submucosal injection of 1 ml dexamethasone (4 mg/ml) on pain, swelling, and trismus following the extraction of…
Use of autogenous bone and beta-tricalcium phosphate in maxillary sinus lifting: histomorphometric study and immunohistochemical assessment of RUNX2 and VEGF
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the use of beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) (chronOS) with autogenous bone grafts alone in maxillary sinus elevation surgery. The test samples were…
Inferior alveolar neurovascular bundle repositioning: a retrospective analysis
Abstract In this study, patients with an insufficient height of bone for implant placement in the posterior mandible were treated by repositioning of the inferior alveolar neurovascular bundle (IANVB). These…
An accuracy study of computer-planned implant placement in the augmented maxilla using osteosynthesis screws
Abstract Previous research on the accuracy of flapless implant placement of virtually planned implants in the augmented maxilla revealed unfavourable discrepancies between implant planning and placement. By using the osteosynthesis…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of pre-clinical studies assessing the effect of nicotine on osseointegration
Abstract Nicotine has been associated with vasoconstriction and an impaired cellular healing response. It is therefore likely that nicotine jeopardizes osseointegration. This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to assess…
Maxillary advancement versus mandibular setback in class III dentofacial deformity: are there any differences in aesthetic outcomes?
Abstract A retrospective evaluation of maxillary advancement and mandibular setback in class III patients was performed and their aesthetic outcomes compared. Patients with a sella–nasion–A-point angle (SNA) of 80–84° were…
