Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Temporomandibular joint replacement periprosthetic joint infections: a review of early diagnostic testing options

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Temporomandibular joint replacement periprosthetic joint infections: a review of early diagnostic testing options

Abstract The incidence of a periprosthetic joint infection is uncommon after total joint replacement. Since the clinical, psychological, and economic consequences of this complication are substantial, the development of management…

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Arthrocentesis followed by intra-articular autologous blood injection for the treatment of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Arthrocentesis followed by intra-articular autologous blood injection for the treatment of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation

Abstract Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is an excessive forward movement of the condyle beyond the articular eminence with complete separation of the articular surfaces and fixation in that position. This…

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A prospective, single-centre study on patient outcomes following temporomandibular joint replacement using a custom-made Biomet TMJ prosthesis

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A prospective, single-centre study on patient outcomes following temporomandibular joint replacement using a custom-made Biomet TMJ prosthesis

Abstract This study describes the clinical variables in 61 patients following total alloplastic temporomandibular joint reconstruction (TJR) in which the Biomet Microfixation Patient-Patient-Matched TMJ Implant was used. All patients were…

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Effectiveness of treatment with viscosupplementation in temporomandibular joints with or without effusion

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effectiveness of treatment with viscosupplementation in temporomandibular joints with or without effusion

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine whether the effectiveness of viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid (HA) in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) degenerative disorders depends on the presence…

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Detection of mutation-specific epidermal growth factor receptor (E746–A750del) and lack of detection of human papillomavirus in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Detection of mutation-specific epidermal growth factor receptor (E746–A750del) and lack of detection of human papillomavirus in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract The clinical impact of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) (E746–A750del) mutation and human papillomavirus (HPV) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is unclear. EGFR (E746–A750del) expression was analyzed in…

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Proliferative index activity in oral squamous cell carcinoma: indication for postoperative radiotherapy?

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Proliferative index activity in oral squamous cell carcinoma: indication for postoperative radiotherapy?

Abstract The predictive value of the Ki-67 labelling index and its relationship with radiosensitivity in oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) remains controversial. We sought to evaluate whether the expression of…

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Selective versus comprehensive neck dissection in the treatment of patients with a pathologically node-positive neck with or without microscopic extracapsular spread in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Selective versus comprehensive neck dissection in the treatment of patients with a pathologically node-positive neck with or without microscopic extracapsular spread in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract The objective of this study was to compare the prognosis and complications between selective neck dissection (SND) and comprehensive neck dissection (CND) for patients with a pathologically node-positive neck…

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Internal mandibular distraction to relieve airway obstruction in children with severe micrognathia

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Internal mandibular distraction to relieve airway obstruction in children with severe micrognathia

Abstract Congenital craniofacial malformations such as Pierre Robin sequence or Treacher Collins syndrome are associated with mandibular micrognathia, resulting in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to a decreased pharyngeal airway;…

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Reply to comments on “New protocol to prevent TMJ reankylosis and potentially life threatening complications in triad patients”

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Reply to comments on “New protocol to prevent TMJ reankylosis and potentially life threatening complications in triad patients”

We respond to the comments received by the Editor concerning our publication, “New protocol to prevent TMJ reankylosis and potentially life threatening complications in triad patients”. We appreciate the comments…

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Mandibular distraction as a first stage procedure prior to gap arthroplasty for the management of obstructive sleep apnoea secondary to TMJ ankylosis—not a new protocol

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Mandibular distraction as a first stage procedure prior to gap arthroplasty for the management of obstructive sleep apnoea secondary to TMJ ankylosis—not a new protocol

We refer to the article “New protocol to prevent TMJ reankylosis and potentially life threatening complications in triad patients” by Andrade et al., published in your esteemed journal. Although the…

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Comparative study of the osseous healing process following three different techniques of bone augmentation in the mandible: an experimental study

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Comparative study of the osseous healing process following three different techniques of bone augmentation in the mandible: an experimental study

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the osseointegration of three different bone grafting techniques. Forty-eight mature New Zealand rabbits were divided randomly into three groups of 16…

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Efficacy of hyaluronic acid spray on swelling, pain, and trismus after surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Efficacy of hyaluronic acid spray on swelling, pain, and trismus after surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars

Abstract The aim of this study was compare the efficacies of two oral sprays in reducing swelling, pain, and trismus after the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. This prospective…

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Effectiveness of green tea mouthwash in comparison to chlorhexidine mouthwash in patients with acute pericoronitis: a randomized clinical trial

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effectiveness of green tea mouthwash in comparison to chlorhexidine mouthwash in patients with acute pericoronitis: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of green tea mouthwash in controlling the pain and trismus associated with acute pericoronitis in comparison to chlorhexidine (CHX)…

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Aperture width of the osteomeatal complex as a predictor of successful treatment of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Aperture width of the osteomeatal complex as a predictor of successful treatment of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis

Abstract Odontogenic maxillary sinusitis (OMS) is an inflammatory disease caused by the spread of dental inflammation into the sinus. The long-term administration of antibiotic medicine and/or treatment of the causative…

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