Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Recurrence rate following treatment for primary multicystic ameloblastoma: systematic review and meta-analysis

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Recurrence rate following treatment for primary multicystic ameloblastoma: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Opinions regarding the treatment of multicystic ameloblastoma are divergent due to its benign nature and the high rate of recurrence if not adequately excised. The aim of the present…

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Effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on swelling and pain after implant surgery: a double-blind, randomized study

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on swelling and pain after implant surgery: a double-blind, randomized study

Abstract The aim of this split-mouth, double-blind, randomized study was to determine whether pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) can improve swelling and the management of pain after full-arch immediate loading…

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ESRRBpolymorphisms are associated with comorbidity of temporomandibular disorders and rotator cuff disease

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on ESRRBpolymorphisms are associated with comorbidity of temporomandibular disorders and rotator cuff disease

Abstract Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are associated with comorbidity. Shoulder pain is among the symptoms associated with TMD. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between TMD and…

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Evaluation of temporomandibular joint disc displacement as a risk factor for osteoarthrosis

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Evaluation of temporomandibular joint disc displacement as a risk factor for osteoarthrosis

Abstract Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement is a clinical sign often found in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and associated with TMJ osteoarthrosis. Osteoarthrosis is a degenerative joint disease that…

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: bacterial diversity in temporomandibular joint synovial fluid in comparison with immunological and clinical findings

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: bacterial diversity in temporomandibular joint synovial fluid in comparison with immunological and clinical findings

Abstract Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) occurs in up to 80% of affected children. The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of bacterial…

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Clinical and radiological outcomes of transoral endoscope-assisted treatment of mandibular condylar fractures

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Clinical and radiological outcomes of transoral endoscope-assisted treatment of mandibular condylar fractures

Abstract Fractures of the mandibular condyle are one of the most common craniofacial fractures. However, the diagnosis and treatment of these fractures is controversial because of the multiple surgical approaches…

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‘Stylo-mandibular complex’ fracture from a maxillofacial surgeon’s perspective – review of the literature and proposal of a management algorithm

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on ‘Stylo-mandibular complex’ fracture from a maxillofacial surgeon’s perspective – review of the literature and proposal of a management algorithm

Abstract The incidence of fractures of styloid process, either in isolation or association with mandibular fractures, is rare, and frequently overlooked. When present, they pose clinical dilemma in diagnosis and…

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Mechanical resistance of the periorbita and the orbital floor complex—are isolated orbital floor fractures only a soft tissue problem?

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Mechanical resistance of the periorbita and the orbital floor complex—are isolated orbital floor fractures only a soft tissue problem?

Abstract The primary aims of orbital floor reconstruction are to prevent enophthalmos and herniation of the orbital contents in order to achieve correct globe position. Theoretically, the mechanical load of…

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Immediate loading of implants inserted in edentulous arches using multiple mucosa-supported stereolithographic surgical templates: a 10-year prospective cohort study

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Immediate loading of implants inserted in edentulous arches using multiple mucosa-supported stereolithographic surgical templates: a 10-year prospective cohort study

Abstract The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate survival and marginal bone loss at 10-year follow-up of implants inserted in completely edentulous arches and immediately loaded using multiple…

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Effects of platelet-rich plasma in association with bone grafts in maxillary sinus augmentation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effects of platelet-rich plasma in association with bone grafts in maxillary sinus augmentation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract This systematic review evaluated the effect on bone formation and implant survival of combining platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with bone grafts in maxillary augmentation. A comprehensive review of articles listed…

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Pure orbital blowout fractures reconstructed with autogenous bone grafts: functional and aesthetic outcomes

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Pure orbital blowout fractures reconstructed with autogenous bone grafts: functional and aesthetic outcomes

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the ophthalmic clinical findings following surgical reconstruction with autogenous bone grafts of pure blowout fractures. A retrospective review of 211 patients…

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