Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Simulation of three surgical techniques combined with two different bone-borne forces for surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion of the maxillofacial complex: a finite element analysis

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Simulation of three surgical techniques combined with two different bone-borne forces for surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion of the maxillofacial complex: a finite element analysis

Abstract Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) is a common treatment to correct transverse maxillary deficiencies. Finite element analysis was simulated for six designs of SARPE based on a computed…

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A new approach of splint-less orthognathic surgery using a personalized orthognathic surgical guide system: A preliminary study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A new approach of splint-less orthognathic surgery using a personalized orthognathic surgical guide system: A preliminary study

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate a personalized orthognathic surgical guide (POSG) system for bimaxillary surgery without the use of surgical splint. Ten patients with dentofacial deformities…

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Method of osteotomy fixation and need for removal following bimaxillary orthognathic, osseous genioplasty, and intranasal surgery: a retrospective cohort study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Method of osteotomy fixation and need for removal following bimaxillary orthognathic, osseous genioplasty, and intranasal surgery: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and causes of fixation hardware removal after bimaxillary orthognathic, osseous genioplasty, and intranasal surgery. A retrospective study was performed,…

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Characteristics of mandibular injuries caused by bullets and improvised explosive devices: a comparative study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Characteristics of mandibular injuries caused by bullets and improvised explosive devices: a comparative study

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in mandibular trauma caused by two mechanisms for the delivery of missile injuries: firearms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs)….

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Postoperative nausea and vomiting in facial fracture patients: A Randomized and controlled trial on the effect of dexamethasone

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Postoperative nausea and vomiting in facial fracture patients: A Randomized and controlled trial on the effect of dexamethasone

Abstract This study aimed to establish the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in facial fracture patients. The specific aim was to investigate the effect of perioperative dexamethasone on…

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Natriuretic peptide receptor A is related to the expression of vascular endothelial growth factors A and C, and is associated with the invasion potential of tongue squamous cell carcinoma

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Natriuretic peptide receptor A is related to the expression of vascular endothelial growth factors A and C, and is associated with the invasion potential of tongue squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract Natriuretic peptide receptor A (NPRA) is one of the natriuretic peptide receptors. NPRA has been reported to play a role in the carcinogenesis of various tumours, as well as…

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Importance of chewing, saliva, and swallowing function in patients with advanced oral cancer undergoing preoperative chemoradiotherapy: a prospective study of quality of life

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Importance of chewing, saliva, and swallowing function in patients with advanced oral cancer undergoing preoperative chemoradiotherapy: a prospective study of quality of life

Abstract The primary objective of this study was to investigate the quality of life (QOL) of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) undergoing curative neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by radical…

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Usefulness of 11C-methionine-PET for predicting the efficacy of carbon ion radiation therapy for head and neck mucosal malignant melanoma

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Usefulness of 11C-methionine-PET for predicting the efficacy of carbon ion radiation therapy for head and neck mucosal malignant melanoma

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine whether l -methyl-[ 11 C]-methionine (MET) positron emission tomography (PET) allows the prediction of outcomes in patients with head and neck…

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Cytoplasmic neuropilin 2 is associated with metastasis and a poor prognosis in early tongue cancer patients

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Cytoplasmic neuropilin 2 is associated with metastasis and a poor prognosis in early tongue cancer patients

Abstract Neuropilin 2 (Nrp2) plays an important role in regulating lymphangiogenesis. Nrp2 expression in early tongue cancer was investigated to predict lymph node metastasis and the long-term prognosis. The relationships…

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The accuracy of three-dimensional prediction of soft tissue changes following the surgical correction of facial asymmetry: An innovative concept

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The accuracy of three-dimensional prediction of soft tissue changes following the surgical correction of facial asymmetry: An innovative concept

Abstract The accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) predictions of soft tissue changes in the surgical correction of facial asymmetry was evaluated in this study. Preoperative (T1) and 6–12-month postoperative (T2) cone…

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Pain-relieving effects of clonazepam and amitriptyline in burning mouth syndrome: a retrospective study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Pain-relieving effects of clonazepam and amitriptyline in burning mouth syndrome: a retrospective study

Abstract This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of clonazepam and amitriptyline in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome (BMS). A single-centre retrospective cohort study was performed among patients…

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Assessment of vertical ridge augmentation in anterior aesthetic zone using onlay xenografts with titanium mesh versus the inlay bone grafting technique: A randomized clinical trial

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Assessment of vertical ridge augmentation in anterior aesthetic zone using onlay xenografts with titanium mesh versus the inlay bone grafting technique: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the final vertical gain at the deficient anterior maxillary alveolar ridges using onlay bone grafts with titanium mesh versus inlay bone…

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Impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy on the prevalence of oral lesions in HIV-positive patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy on the prevalence of oral lesions in HIV-positive patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine whether highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is associated with the prevalence of oral lesions in HIV-positive patients. This systematic review and…

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