Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Influence of needle bevel design on injection pain and needle deformation in dental local infiltration anaesthesia – randomized clinical trial

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Influence of needle bevel design on injection pain and needle deformation in dental local infiltration anaesthesia – randomized clinical trial

Abstract The aims of this in vivo study were to evaluate the impact of needle bevel design on patients’ pain perception and the mechanical deformation of the needle tip after…

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Combined preoperative measurement of three inferior alveolar canal factors using computed tomography predicts the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury during lower third molar extraction

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Combined preoperative measurement of three inferior alveolar canal factors using computed tomography predicts the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury during lower third molar extraction

Abstract A retrospective cohort study was performed to assess the clinical usefulness of combination assessment using computed tomography (CT) images in patients undergoing third molar extraction. This study included 85…

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Autotransplantation of teeth using computer-aided rapid prototyping of a three-dimensional replica of the donor tooth: a systematic literature review

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Autotransplantation of teeth using computer-aided rapid prototyping of a three-dimensional replica of the donor tooth: a systematic literature review

Abstract This systematic review provides an overview of studies on autotransplantation techniques using rapid prototyping for preoperative fabrication of donor tooth replicas for preparation of the neo-alveolus. Different three-dimensional autotransplantation…

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The application of a delayed expansion technique for horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation in dental implantation

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The application of a delayed expansion technique for horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation in dental implantation

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the application of delayed expansion of the alveolar ridge in dental implantation. This method avoids the need to harvest autogenous bone…

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Does local delivery of bisphosphonates influence the osseointegration of titanium implants? A systematic review

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Does local delivery of bisphosphonates influence the osseointegration of titanium implants? A systematic review

Abstract The aim of this study was to systematically review the influence of the local delivery of bisphosphonates on the osseointegration of titanium implants in humans. A search of health…

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A comparison of the outcomes of four minimally invasive treatment methods for anterior disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A comparison of the outcomes of four minimally invasive treatment methods for anterior disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint

Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of four non-surgical conservative treatment methods for temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The study group comprised 40 patients with unilateral TMD…

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Localized myofascial pain responds better than referring myofascial pain to botulinum toxin injections

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Localized myofascial pain responds better than referring myofascial pain to botulinum toxin injections

Abstract Myofascial pain of the muscles of mastication is a common temporomandibular disorder. Patients unresponsive to conservative treatment modalities pose a therapeutic challenge to the treating clinician. The efficacy of…

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Biomechanical evaluation of different osteosynthesis methods after mandibular sagittal split osteotomy in major advancements

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Biomechanical evaluation of different osteosynthesis methods after mandibular sagittal split osteotomy in major advancements

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the biomechanical stability of six different osteosynthesis methods after sagittal split osteotomy. Sixty polyurethane hemimandibles were divided into two groups, with…

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Long-term stability of limiting nasal alar base width changes with a cinch suture following Le Fort I osteotomy with submental intubation

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Long-term stability of limiting nasal alar base width changes with a cinch suture following Le Fort I osteotomy with submental intubation

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the nasal alar base cinch suture following Le Fort I osteotomy at long-term follow-up. One hundred and forty…

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Maxillomandibular advancement as the initial treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea: Is the mandibular occlusal plane the key?

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Maxillomandibular advancement as the initial treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea: Is the mandibular occlusal plane the key?

Abstract Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) can be effective for managing obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA); however, limited information is available on the predictor surgical variables. This study investigated whether normalization of the…

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Assessment of obstructive sleep apnoea treatment success or failure after maxillomandibular advancement

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Assessment of obstructive sleep apnoea treatment success or failure after maxillomandibular advancement

Abstract Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is an alternative therapeutic option that is highly effective for treating obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). MMA provides a solution for OSA patients that have difficulty accepting…

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Three-dimensional aesthetic assessment of class II patients before and after orthognathic surgery and its association with quantitative surgical changes

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Three-dimensional aesthetic assessment of class II patients before and after orthognathic surgery and its association with quantitative surgical changes

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare evaluations of the aesthetic outcome of class II orthognathic patients, as performed by observers with varying expertise using three-dimensional (3D) facial…

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