Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Biometric parameters of the temporomandibular joint and association with disc displacement and pain: a magnetic resonance imaging study

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Biometric parameters of the temporomandibular joint and association with disc displacement and pain: a magnetic resonance imaging study

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between biometric parameters of the components of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), articular disc displacement, and TMJ pain. Magnetic resonance…

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TMD before and after correction of dentofacial deformities by orthodontic and orthognathic treatment

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on TMD before and after correction of dentofacial deformities by orthodontic and orthognathic treatment

Abstract The aims of the study were to investigate the alteration of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) after correction of dentofacial deformities by orthodontic treatment in conjunction with orthognathic surgery; and to…

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Evaluation of fracture healing and subimplant bone response following fixation with a locking miniplate and screw system for mandibular angle fractures in a sheep model

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Evaluation of fracture healing and subimplant bone response following fixation with a locking miniplate and screw system for mandibular angle fractures in a sheep model

Abstract This study aims to establish a mandible fracture model, and to review fracture healing following fixation with a locking miniplate system. Eighteen 2-year-old sheep were divided into three groups…

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Decreased postoperative pain after reduction of fractured nasal bones using a nerve block of the anterior ethmoidal nerve

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Decreased postoperative pain after reduction of fractured nasal bones using a nerve block of the anterior ethmoidal nerve

Abstract There is consensus that all patients should experience minimal pain following reduction of a fractured nasal bone. The issue requiring further study is what technique will provide patients with…

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Metastatic epithelioid angiosarcoma to the mandible: report of a case and review of the literature

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Metastatic epithelioid angiosarcoma to the mandible: report of a case and review of the literature

Abstract Angiosarcoma and its epithelioid variant are vascular malignancies that rarely affect the facial skeleton. Epithelioid angiosarcoma resembles carcinoma and can be difficult to diagnose. A case is presented of…

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