Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Arthroscopy versus arthrocentesis in the management of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Arthroscopy versus arthrocentesis in the management of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess whether arthroscopy or arthrocentesis is most effective and feasible in the management of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), specifically…

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Closed reduction of the isolated anterior frontal sinus fracture via percutaneous screw placement

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Closed reduction of the isolated anterior frontal sinus fracture via percutaneous screw placement

Abstract Fractures of the frontal sinus are a common maxillofacial trauma and constitute 5–15% of all maxillofacial fractures. Conventional surgical approaches include the coronal flap, direct cutaneous incision, and endoscopic…

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Wound ballistics of firearm-related injuries—Part 2: Mechanisms of skeletal injury and characteristics of maxillofacial ballistic trauma

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Wound ballistics of firearm-related injuries—Part 2: Mechanisms of skeletal injury and characteristics of maxillofacial ballistic trauma

Abstract Maxillofacial firearm-related injuries vary in extent and severity because of the characteristics and behaviour of the projectile(s), and the complexity of the anatomical structures involved, whereas the degree of…

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Complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for developmental deformities: a systematic review of the literature

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for developmental deformities: a systematic review of the literature

Abstract A systematic review of English and non-English articles on the complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) for patients with developmental deformities was performed, in accordance with the PRISMA statement….

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Impact of primary palatoplasty on the maxillomandibular sagittal relationship in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Impact of primary palatoplasty on the maxillomandibular sagittal relationship in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The study objective was to evaluate, through a meta-analysis, the impact of primary palatoplasty on the sagittal maxillary and mandibular relationship among patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and…

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Complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for congenital deformities: a systematic review of the literature and proposal of a new classification for complications

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for congenital deformities: a systematic review of the literature and proposal of a new classification for complications

Abstract A systematic review of English and non-English language articles on the complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) for patients with congenital deformities was performed, in accordance with the PRISMA…

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Prognostic impact of perineural invasion and lymphovascular invasion in advanced stage oral squamous cell carcinoma

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Prognostic impact of perineural invasion and lymphovascular invasion in advanced stage oral squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract Perineural invasion (PNI) and lymphovascular invasion (LVI) have been associated with the risk of local recurrences and lymph node metastasis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the…

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Performance of cone beam computed tomography in comparison to conventional imaging techniques for the detection of bone invasion in oral cancer

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Performance of cone beam computed tomography in comparison to conventional imaging techniques for the detection of bone invasion in oral cancer

Abstract Detecting bone invasion in oral cancer is crucial for therapy planning and the prognosis. The present study evaluated cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for detecting bone invasion in comparison…

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The role of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis, lymph node staging and assessment of treatment response of head and neck cancer

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The role of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis, lymph node staging and assessment of treatment response of head and neck cancer

Abstract Standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography continue to be the imaging modalities of choice in staging and reviewing patients with head and neck cancer. Diffusion-weighted MRI (DW-MRI)…

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Effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on healing of mandibular bone defects: an experimental study in rabbits

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on healing of mandibular bone defects: an experimental study in rabbits

Abstract Research evidence suggests that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPU) produces significant osteoinductive effects, accelerating the healing of bone defects. The authors investigated the effects of LIPU on mandibular bone defects…

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Survival rate of osseointegrated implants in atrophic maxillae grafted with calvarial bone: a retrospective study

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Survival rate of osseointegrated implants in atrophic maxillae grafted with calvarial bone: a retrospective study

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical survival rate of osseointegrated implants placed in the atrophic maxilla that has been reconstructed by means of autogenous bone…

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Diagnostic investigation of parotid neoplasms: a 16-year experience of freehand fine needle aspiration cytology and ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Diagnostic investigation of parotid neoplasms: a 16-year experience of freehand fine needle aspiration cytology and ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy

Abstract This study aimed to examine the diagnostic yield of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy (USCB) in the diagnosis of parotid neoplasia. A 16-year retrospective…

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VEGF transfer based on gene-modified fibroblasts using a hypoxia-induced vector to modulate neoangiogenesis in ischaemic regions of myocutaneous transplants

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on VEGF transfer based on gene-modified fibroblasts using a hypoxia-induced vector to modulate neoangiogenesis in ischaemic regions of myocutaneous transplants

Abstract The effect of a hypoxia-inducible VEGF-expressing on wound healing in an ischaemic hind leg rat model was evaluated in this study. 180 Wistar rats were assigned randomly to three…

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Low condylectomy as the sole treatment for active condylar hyperplasia: facial, occlusal and skeletal changes. An observational study

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Low condylectomy as the sole treatment for active condylar hyperplasia: facial, occlusal and skeletal changes. An observational study

Abstract The purpose of this study was to measure the changes in facial, occlusal, and skeletal relationships in patients with active unilateral condylar hyperplasia whose sole treatment was a low…

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