Effect of pre-emptive analgesia on clinical parameters and tissue levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in third molar surgery: a triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effect of pre-emptive analgesia on clinical parameters and tissue levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in third molar surgery: a triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate whether pre-emptive analgesia modifies the tissue expression of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), and whether there is an association…

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Short implants (6mm) vs. vertical bone augmentation and standard-length implants (≥9mm) in atrophic posterior mandibles: a 5-year retrospective study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Short implants (6mm) vs. vertical bone augmentation and standard-length implants (≥9mm) in atrophic posterior mandibles: a 5-year retrospective study

Abstract This retrospective study compared the 5-year clinical and radiographic outcomes of short implants (6 mm) (short group), and standard-length implants (≥9 mm) placed after a vertical augmentation with autologous…

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Immediate implant placement: the fate of the buccal crest. A retrospective cone beam computed tomography study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Immediate implant placement: the fate of the buccal crest. A retrospective cone beam computed tomography study

Abstract This retrospective study aimed to analyse the fate of the buccal crest after immediate implant placement (IIP) through the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). In 16 consecutive…

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Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with intracranial extension—report of two cases

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with intracranial extension—report of two cases

Abstract Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint is a rare condition, and only 10 cases with intracranial extension have been reported in the literature. Two cases of synovial chondromatosis with…

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Counterclockwise maxillomandibular advancement surgery and disc repositioning: can condylar remodeling in the long-term follow-up be predicted?

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Counterclockwise maxillomandibular advancement surgery and disc repositioning: can condylar remodeling in the long-term follow-up be predicted?

Abstract This study investigated predictive risk factors of condylar remodeling changes after counterclockwise maxillomandibular advancement (CCW-MMA) and disc repositioning surgery. Forty-one female patients (75 condyles) treated with CCW-MMA and disc…

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Success rate and complications associated with dental implants in the incisive canal region: a systematic review

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Success rate and complications associated with dental implants in the incisive canal region: a systematic review

Abstract A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the success rate of dental implants placed in the incisive canal region and the complications related to this procedure. An electronic search…

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How do geometry-related parameters influence the clinical performance of orthodontic mini-implants? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on How do geometry-related parameters influence the clinical performance of orthodontic mini-implants? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate how parameters related to geometry influence the clinical performance of orthodontic mini-implants (MIs). Systematic searches were performed in…

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