Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Comparison of the computed tomography values of the bone fragment gap after sagittal split ramus osteotomy in mandibular prognathism with and without asymmetry

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Comparison of the computed tomography values of the bone fragment gap after sagittal split ramus osteotomy in mandibular prognathism with and without asymmetry

Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare computed tomography (CT) Hounsfield unit values of bone fragment gaps after sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) in patients with and without…

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Implant stability after sinus floor augmentation with deproteinized bovine bone mineral particles of different sizes: a prospective, randomized and controlled split-mouth clinical trial

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Implant stability after sinus floor augmentation with deproteinized bovine bone mineral particles of different sizes: a prospective, randomized and controlled split-mouth clinical trial

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare implant stability after maxillary sinus floor augmentation using small- or large-sized particles of Bio-Oss. Ten partially edentulous patients requiring bilateral maxillary…

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Is arthrocentesis plus platelet-rich plasma superior to arthrocentesis plus hyaluronic acid for the treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Is arthrocentesis plus platelet-rich plasma superior to arthrocentesis plus hyaluronic acid for the treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract A randomized clinical trial was implemented in adult patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA). The sample comprised 49 osteoarthritic joints in 31 consecutive patients. Patients were divided randomly…

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Are intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid effective for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Are intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid effective for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review

Abstract This systematic review aimed to investigate whether intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid (HA) are better than other drugs used in temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis, for the improvement of temporomandibular disorder…

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Comparison of different hypotensive anaesthesia techniques in orthognathic surgery with regard to intraoperative blood loss, quality of the surgical field, and postoperative nausea and vomiting

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Comparison of different hypotensive anaesthesia techniques in orthognathic surgery with regard to intraoperative blood loss, quality of the surgical field, and postoperative nausea and vomiting

Abstract Sixty-three consecutive patients undergoing bimaxillary surgery between June and August 2015 were included in this study. Twenty-one patients were included in each of three study groups. In group 1,…

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Skeletal stability of maxillary advancement with and without a mandibular reduction in the cleft lip and palate patient

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Skeletal stability of maxillary advancement with and without a mandibular reduction in the cleft lip and palate patient

Abstract The stability of surgical maxillary advancement in a consecutive series of patients with cleft lip and palate who underwent Le Fort I osteotomy with and without simultaneous mandibular setback…

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Effects of surgical correction of class III malocclusion on the pharyngeal airway and its influence on sleep apnoea

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effects of surgical correction of class III malocclusion on the pharyngeal airway and its influence on sleep apnoea

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate, through cone beam computed tomography, the immediate changes in pharyngeal airway space (PAS) after orthognathic surgery in class III patients, and…

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In reply to commentary on “Does the piezoelectric surgical technique produce fewer postoperative sequelae after lower third molar surgery than conventional rotary instruments? A systematic review and meta-analysis”

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on In reply to commentary on “Does the piezoelectric surgical technique produce fewer postoperative sequelae after lower third molar surgery than conventional rotary instruments? A systematic review and meta-analysis”

Thank you for giving us the chance to reply to the Letter to the Editor critiquing certain aspects of our article “Does the piezoelectric surgical technique produce fewer postoperative sequelae…

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Inferior subapical osteotomy for dentoalveolar decompensation of class III malocclusion in ‘surgery-first’ and ‘surgery-early’ orthognathic treatment

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Inferior subapical osteotomy for dentoalveolar decompensation of class III malocclusion in ‘surgery-first’ and ‘surgery-early’ orthognathic treatment

Abstract Increasing experience with alternative timing protocols in orthognathic surgery has given way to new surgical and orthodontic techniques to shorten treatment times, reduce biological costs, and improve the final…

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Re: “Does the piezoelectric surgical technique produce fewer postoperative sequelae after lower third molar surgery than conventional rotary instruments? A systematic review and meta-analysis”

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Re: “Does the piezoelectric surgical technique produce fewer postoperative sequelae after lower third molar surgery than conventional rotary instruments? A systematic review and meta-analysis”

The recently published article by Al-Moraissi et al. has a number of technical errors, which we wish to draw to the attention of readers. The authors clearly stated the intervention…

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Painful temporomandibular disorders and central sensitization: implications for management—a pilot study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Painful temporomandibular disorders and central sensitization: implications for management—a pilot study

Abstract The objective was to investigate the presence of cutaneous allodynia and hyperalgesia in the trigeminal and extra-trigeminal areas, as a surrogate for central sensitization (CS), in women with a…

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Reduction in maximum pain after surgery in temporomandibular joint patients is associated with decreased beta-endorphin levels – a pilot study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Reduction in maximum pain after surgery in temporomandibular joint patients is associated with decreased beta-endorphin levels – a pilot study

Abstract The mechanisms of relief from persistent pain after temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery are not well studied. It was hypothesized that if persistent pain is relieved by TMJ surgery, up-regulated…

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Status of alloplastic total temporomandibular joint replacement procedures performed by members of the American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Status of alloplastic total temporomandibular joint replacement procedures performed by members of the American Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons

Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess the number of alloplastic total temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJ TJR) devices implanted and the complications encountered by members of the American…

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