Incidence and grading of cranio-facial osteosarcomas
Abstract Osteosarcoma of the cranio-facial structures and skull is rare. In children, only 5.6% of cases are localized in these areas. It is claimed that the mean age at presentation…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Sinonasal squamous cell carcinomas: Clinical outcomes and predictive factors
Abstract This was a retrospective study of 33 patients treated for sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma between 1995 and 2008. Epidemiological, clinical, histological, and therapeutic aspects of this series of patients…
L-PRP diminishes bone matrix formation around autogenous bone grafts associated with changes in osteocalcin and PPAR-γ immunoexpression
Abstract Leucocyte- and platelet-rich plasma (L-PRP) is an autogenous platelet concentrate enriched with leukocytes that releases various growth factors responsible for the proliferation, regulation, and differentiation of mesenchymal cells during…
Evaluation of bone response to various anorganic bovine bone xenografts: an experimental calvaria defect study
Abstract This in vivo study investigated the in vivo performance of two newly developed synthetic bone substitutes and compared them to commercially available xenografts (Bio-Oss, Geistlich Pharma AG, Switzerland; OsteoGraf,…
Bone sparing implant removal without trephine via internal separation of the titanium body with a carbide bur
Abstract A novel technique was developed to remove osseointegrated implants without enlarging the bony socket. Immediate replacement was performed simultaneously using a same-size implant with good primary stability. The prosthesis…
Transport distraction osteogenesis as a method of reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint following gap arthroplasty for post-traumatic ankylosis in children: a clinical and radiological prospective assessment of outcome
Abstract This clinical and radiographic study investigated the use of transport distraction osteogenesis in unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis patients. Six patients aged between 4 and 8 years were selected…
Treatment of the edentulous atrophic maxilla using zygomatic implants: evaluation of survival rates over 5–10 years
Abstract The aim of this retrospective observational cohort study was to analyse and report the 5–10-year survival rates of endosseous zygomatic implants used in the rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla….
Maxillary sinus floor elevation surgery with BioOss ®mixed with a bone marrow concentrate or autogenous bone: test of principle on implant survival and clinical performance
Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess implant survival and 1-year clinical performance of implants placed in the posterior maxilla that had been subjected to maxillary sinus floor…
Effects of four treatment strategies for temporomandibular joint closed lock
Abstract A previous randomized controlled trial (RCT) by Schiffman et al. (2007) compared four treatments strategies for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement without reduction with limited mouth opening (closed lock)….
Changes in border movement of the mandible in skeletal Class III before and after orthognathic surgery
Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in border movement of the mandible before and after mandibular ramus osteotomy in patients with prognathism. The subjects were…
Soft and hard tissue changes in skeletal Class III patients treated with double-jaw orthognathic surgery—maxillary advancement and mandibular setback
Abstract The soft tissues of the facial profile may change after skeletal movement in orthognathic surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the differences and correlation…
Validity of three-dimensional computed tomography measurements for Le Fort I osteotomy
Abstract The purpose of this study was to test the precision and accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) linear measurements for Le Fort I osteotomy, obtained from multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) and…
Effect of ageing on healing of bilateral mandibular condyle fractures in a rat model
Abstract To examine the hypothesis that conservative treatment is applicable to younger patients with bilateral mandibular condylar fractures, we studied the effect of ageing on the healing of bilateral mandibular…
A new role for stereolithic models in the management of complex mandibular fractures
Abstract The author discusses a new role for stereolithic models in the management of complex mandibular fractures with reference to two case studies. The use of stereolithic models has become…
Pedicle length in the inferiorly based buccinator myomucosal island flap: a cadaveric study
Abstract The inferiorly based buccinator myomucosal island flap is a useful reconstructive option for medium-sized intraoral mucosal defects. The pedicle length of this flap has not yet been determined. Thirteen…
The retromandibular transparotid approach for reduction and rigid internal fixation using two locking miniplates in mandibular condylar neck fractures
Abstract We evaluated the safety, efficacy, and morbidity associated with the treatment of displaced mandibular condylar neck fractures using a retromandibular transparotid approach to reduce and rigidly fix using two…
The feasibility of using Patients Concerns Inventory (PCI) in managing Malaysian oral cancer patients
Abstract The feasibility of using the Patients Concerns Inventory (PCI) to identify oral cancer patient concerns during consultation in oral and maxillofacial specialist clinics in Malaysia was assessed. A cross-sectional…
Optimization of the interface between radiology, surgery, radiotherapy, and pathology in head and neck tumor surgery: a navigation-assisted multidisciplinary network
Abstract A navigation-assisted multidisciplinary network to improve the interface between radiology, surgery, radiotherapy, and pathology in the field of head and neck cancer is described. All implicated fields are integrated…
En bloc prefabrication of vascularized bioartificial bone grafts in sheep and complete workflow for custom-made transplants
Abstract The aim of this pilot study was to determine, in a new experimental model, whether complex bioartificial monoblocs of relevant size and stability can be prefabricated in a defined…
Anatomical restrictions in the surgical excision of scalp squamous cell carcinomas: does this affect local recurrence and regional nodal metastases?
Abstract Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) of the skin of the scalp have the potential for regional metastases. Microscopically, clearance may be less than the optimal dimensions. We report 101 SCCs…
