Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

An accurate maxillary superior repositioning technique without intraoperative measurement in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on An accurate maxillary superior repositioning technique without intraoperative measurement in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery

Abstract This article describes a simple and accurate technique for maxillary superior repositioning without any intraoperative measurement using reference points that can be the source of error in bimaxillary orthognathic…

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Comparison of five different fixation techniques of sagittal split ramus osteotomy using three-dimensional finite elements analysis

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Comparison of five different fixation techniques of sagittal split ramus osteotomy using three-dimensional finite elements analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the mechanical stress over hemimandible substrate and hardware after sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) fixed with five different techniques using three-dimensional…

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Positional changes of the masseter and medial pterygoid muscles after surgical mandibular advancement procedures: an MRI study

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Positional changes of the masseter and medial pterygoid muscles after surgical mandibular advancement procedures: an MRI study

Abstract This study evaluated whether surgical mandibular advancement procedures induced a change in the direction and the moment arms of the masseter (MAS) and medial pterygoid (MPM) muscles. Sixteen adults…

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Is thromboembolism prophylaxis necessary for low and moderate risk patients in maxillofacial trauma? A retrospective analysis

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Is thromboembolism prophylaxis necessary for low and moderate risk patients in maxillofacial trauma? A retrospective analysis

Abstract This study was designed to investigate retrospectively the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and the need for thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing surgery for oral and maxillofacial trauma. Data…

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Gun orientation in self-inflicted craniomaxillofacial gunshot wounds: risk factors associated with fatality

Jan 26, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Gun orientation in self-inflicted craniomaxillofacial gunshot wounds: risk factors associated with fatality

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether orientation of a firearm predicts survival, and to identify risk factors associated with fatality in subjects with self-inflicted craniomaxillofacial gunshot…

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