Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Perioperative evaluation of glycaemic status in neck dissection: a retrospective analysis at a single hospital centre

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Perioperative evaluation of glycaemic status in neck dissection: a retrospective analysis at a single hospital centre

Abstract Diabetes mellitus is generally considered a risk factor for impaired wound healing. This study aimed to evaluate the glycaemic status of patients undergoing neck dissection and describe its impact…

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Effects of postoperative chemotherapy and radiotherapy on patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity and multiple regional lymph node metastases

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effects of postoperative chemotherapy and radiotherapy on patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity and multiple regional lymph node metastases

Abstract Nodal metastasis in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is considered to be a predictor of a poor prognosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between…

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Discrepancy between preoperative MRI evaluation and intraoperative or postoperative pathological findings for the extent of local invasion in maxillary squamous cell carcinoma

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Discrepancy between preoperative MRI evaluation and intraoperative or postoperative pathological findings for the extent of local invasion in maxillary squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract Preoperative radiological evaluation of the extent of local invasion in maxillary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is very important in planning curative surgery. The aim of this study was to…

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Prognostic factors in primary salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma: an analysis of 376 cases in an Eastern Chinese population

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Prognostic factors in primary salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma: an analysis of 376 cases in an Eastern Chinese population

Abstract Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is an infrequent malignant neoplasm that originates most commonly in the salivary glands. The present study aimed to provide new information on prognostic factors in patients…

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The clinical application of three-dimensional motion capture (4D): a novel approach to quantify the dynamics of facial animations

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The clinical application of three-dimensional motion capture (4D): a novel approach to quantify the dynamics of facial animations

Abstract The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility of measuring the change in magnitude, speed, and motion similarity of facial animations in head and neck oncology…

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Resveratrol improves bone repair by modulation of bone morphogenetic proteins and osteopontin gene expression in rats

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Resveratrol improves bone repair by modulation of bone morphogenetic proteins and osteopontin gene expression in rats

Abstract This study investigated the effect of resveratrol on bone healing and its influence on the gene expression of osteogenic markers. Two calvarial defects were created and one screw-shaped titanium…

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Assessment of lingual nerve injury using different surgical variables for mandibular third molar surgery: a clinical study

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Assessment of lingual nerve injury using different surgical variables for mandibular third molar surgery: a clinical study

Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate the incidence of sensory impairment of the lingual nerves following lower third molar removal and to compare the outcome with various…

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Is buccolingual angulation of maxillary anterior implants associated with the crestal labial soft tissue thickness?

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Is buccolingual angulation of maxillary anterior implants associated with the crestal labial soft tissue thickness?

Abstract We aimed to examine the relationship between crestal labial soft tissue thickness (CLSTT, measured with a digital calliper at the crestal level of casts) and implant buccolingual angulation (IBLA)….

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Morphological changes in the pharyngeal airway of female skeletal class III patients following bimaxillary surgery: A cone beam computed tomography evaluation

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Morphological changes in the pharyngeal airway of female skeletal class III patients following bimaxillary surgery: A cone beam computed tomography evaluation

Abstract Using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), the present study compared three-dimensional (3D) changes in the pharyngeal airway and surrounding tissues in female skeletal class III patients treated with bimaxillary…

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Biomechanical evaluation of a new design titanium miniplate for the treatment of mandibular angle fractures

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Biomechanical evaluation of a new design titanium miniplate for the treatment of mandibular angle fractures

Abstract The optimal management of mandibular angle fractures remains controversial. The aim of this experimental study was to test the stability and resistance to mechanical force of a new titanium…

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Superior border versus inferior border fixation in displaced mandibular angle fractures: prospective randomized comparative study

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Superior border versus inferior border fixation in displaced mandibular angle fractures: prospective randomized comparative study

Abstract A prospective randomized comparative study was conducted to compare open reduction and internal fixation of displaced fractures (>2 mm) via intraoral approach with application of a single monocortical miniplate…

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