Maxillary sinus floor elevation with simultaneous implant placement without grafting materials: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Maxillary sinus floor elevation with simultaneous implant placement without grafting materials: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The present study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of maxillary sinus floor elevation and immediate implant installation without the use of grafting material….

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Does additional cone beam computed tomography decrease the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury in high-risk cases undergoing third molar surgery?Does CBCT decrease the risk of IAN injury?

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Does additional cone beam computed tomography decrease the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury in high-risk cases undergoing third molar surgery?Does CBCT decrease the risk of IAN injury?

Abstract The objectives of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of additional cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging on decreasing the risk of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury during…

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Pre-emptive analgesic effect of lornoxicam in mandibular third molar surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Pre-emptive analgesic effect of lornoxicam in mandibular third molar surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial

Abstract The aim of this study was to establish whether the pre-emptive use of lornoxicam (16 mg) in third molar surgery ensures successful postoperative analgesia and reduces rescue analgesic intake…

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Efficacy of oral diclofenac with or without codeine for pain control after invasive bilateral third molar extractions

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Efficacy of oral diclofenac with or without codeine for pain control after invasive bilateral third molar extractions

Abstract Postoperative pain and inflammation after oral surgery is mostly managed using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, opioids combined with NSAIDs may improve pain management in patients, especially after traumatic…

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Three-dimensional surgical planning and simulation to improve surgical accuracy and reduce invasiveness of cranioplasties

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Three-dimensional surgical planning and simulation to improve surgical accuracy and reduce invasiveness of cranioplasties

Abstract Patients with too large a frontal prominence may suffer discomfort and subsequent self-esteem problems. The case of a 29-year-old male with a prominent forehead is presented. After three-dimensional (3D)…

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Comparison of the effectiveness of three different treatment methods for temporomandibular joint disc displacement without reduction

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Comparison of the effectiveness of three different treatment methods for temporomandibular joint disc displacement without reduction

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of three treatment methods for unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR). One hundred and twenty patients…

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Histopathological and scanning electron microscopy findings of retrieved porous polyethylene implants

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Histopathological and scanning electron microscopy findings of retrieved porous polyethylene implants

Abstract Porous polyethylene (PPE) implants are biocompatible alloplastic materials commonly used for facial augmentation. However, the effect of sub-periosteal PPE application on the surrounding tissues has not been analyzed clearly….

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Effect of hyaluronic acid on the regulation of inflammatory mediators in osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint: a systematic review

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effect of hyaluronic acid on the regulation of inflammatory mediators in osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint: a systematic review

Abstract Osteoarthritis is one of the most frequent pathologies affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). There is evidence that the use of intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) for the treatment of this…

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