Ghost-writing in oral and maxillofacial literature: facilitator of progress or ethical erosion?

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Ghost-writing in oral and maxillofacial literature: facilitator of progress or ethical erosion?
The escalating demands of academic productivity, clinical responsibilities, and research expectations in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) have quietly given rise to a controversial practice: ghost-writing. As clinicians strive to…
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Novel clinical classification system for peripheral facial nerve defects after oncological resection

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Novel clinical classification system for peripheral facial nerve defects after oncological resection
Abstract Peripheral facial nerve defects resulting from oncological resection necessitate early repair, and underscore the need for accurate intraoperative assessment of their extent. This study proposes a span-based classification system…
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Characteristics of imaging findings for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients with cemento-osseous dysplasia

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Characteristics of imaging findings for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients with cemento-osseous dysplasia
Abstract The present study aimed to elucidate the characteristics of imaging findings for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in patients with cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD). Images from patients with MRONJ…
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A call for fixed standards: a decade of orthognathic surgery, biting into revision rates and metalwork removal

Jul 12, 2026 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A call for fixed standards: a decade of orthognathic surgery, biting into revision rates and metalwork removal
Abstract The removal rate of titanium miniplates following orthognathic surgery varies widely (3.2–27.5%) due to inconsistent study designs and mixed samples. Plate removal is not routinely conducted in the UK….
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Interleukin-33 and superoxide dismutase 3 mediates co-achieved tooth movement acceleration and root protection

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Interleukin-33 and superoxide dismutase 3 mediates co-achieved tooth movement acceleration and root protection
Background Achieving co-occurrence of tooth movement acceleration and root protection has been a fascinating challenge. This study investigated how interleukin-33 (IL-33)-superoxide dismutase 3 (SOD3) crosstalk affects the alveolar bone and…
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Vertical settling elastics for resolving posterior open bite during the fine-tuning staging for clear aligner therapy: A prospective clinical study

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Vertical settling elastics for resolving posterior open bite during the fine-tuning staging for clear aligner therapy: A prospective clinical study
Background Posterior open bite (POB) is a common and challenging complication during clear aligner therapy, primarily because of the biomechanical susceptibility of posterior teeth to intrusion, occlusal block effect, and…
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Does the maxillary sinus floor affect orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption after premolar extraction? A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Jun 27, 2026 by in Orthodontics Comments Off on Does the maxillary sinus floor affect orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption after premolar extraction? A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study
Background This study aimed to evaluate the impact of maxillary sinus-root relationship (SRR) on orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption measured by using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) during first premolar…
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