Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Literature review and clinical study on the treatment of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ)

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Literature review and clinical study on the treatment of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ)

Introduction: Bisphosphonates are compounds widely used in the treatment of various metabolic and malignant bone disease. Despite the clinical benefits, osteonecrosis of the jaws has recently emerged as a significant…

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Foreign bodies

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Foreign bodies

Foreign bodies in the head and neck region are interesting and at times challenging to locate and remove. This can be complicated by patient’s co-operation especially when they are under…

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Study of the relations between progressive/idiopathic condylar resorption and impaired bone/cartilage metabolism caused by chemokine receptor disorder

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Study of the relations between progressive/idiopathic condylar resorption and impaired bone/cartilage metabolism caused by chemokine receptor disorder

Object: Progressive condylar resorption (PCR) is defined as diminishing condylar head volume with changes in condylar shape, often associated with decreased mandibular ramus height, mandibular retrusion and counter clockwise rotation,…

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Exodontia related complications at a Japanese hospital with a major HIV/AIDS treatment center

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Exodontia related complications at a Japanese hospital with a major HIV/AIDS treatment center

Objective and methods: In order to investigate exodontia related complications with HIV-1 immunodeficiency, a retrospective observational analysis reviewed patients’ chart for age, co-morbidity and blood test results before and after…

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The correlation between mallampati classification and technical difficulties of inferior alveolar nerve blockage

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The correlation between mallampati classification and technical difficulties of inferior alveolar nerve blockage

Objectives: Mallampati classification is a standard preoperative airway examination assessing mouth opening and structures within the oral cavity. Hypothesis of this study was there is a positive correlation between mallampati…

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Paediatric facial injuries in Scotland 2001–2009: epidemiological and sociodemographic aspects

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Paediatric facial injuries in Scotland 2001–2009: epidemiological and sociodemographic aspects

Background: Paediatric facial injury can lead to significant morbidity. Sociodemographic determinants in Scotland have not previously been reported. Aim: To analyse the pattern, time trends, and key sociodemographic determinants in…

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