Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Lightwand-guided nasotracheal intubation in oromaxillofacial surgery patients with anticipated difficult airways: a comparison with blind nasal intubation

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Lightwand-guided nasotracheal intubation in oromaxillofacial surgery patients with anticipated difficult airways: a comparison with blind nasal intubation

Abstract In oromaxillofacial surgery patients, the incidence of difficult airways is up to 15.4–16.9%. Blind nasal intubation remains a safe technique for difficult airway management in some remote areas where…

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Postoperative infection associated with mandibular angle fracture treatment in the presence of teeth on the fracture line: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jan 24, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Postoperative infection associated with mandibular angle fracture treatment in the presence of teeth on the fracture line: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this review was to answer the question: Which is the best procedure to follow when there is tooth involvement in the line of mandibular angle fracture,…

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In vitro resistance of titanium and resorbable (poly l-co- dllactic acid) osteosynthesis in mandibular body fracture

Jan 21, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on In vitro resistance of titanium and resorbable (poly l-co- dllactic acid) osteosynthesis in mandibular body fracture

Abstract This study was a comparative evaluation of the bending resistance of metallic and resorbable plates and screws in a mandibular body fracture model. Forty polyurethane synthetic hemimandibles were used;…

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Zoledronic acid impairs re-epithelialization through down-regulation of integrin αvβ6 and transforming growth factor beta signalling in a three-dimensional in vitro wound healing model

Jan 21, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Zoledronic acid impairs re-epithelialization through down-regulation of integrin αvβ6 and transforming growth factor beta signalling in a three-dimensional in vitro wound healing model

Abstract This study examined the negative effects of zoledronic acid on the re-epithelialization of oral mucosa in a three-dimensional in vitro oral mucosa wound healing model. A living oral mucosa…

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The osteogenic activity of human mandibular fracture haematoma-derived cells is stimulated by low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in vitro

Jan 21, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The osteogenic activity of human mandibular fracture haematoma-derived cells is stimulated by low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in vitro

Abstract Low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) stimulation is a clinically established treatment method used to accelerate long bone fracture healing; however, this method is currently not applied to mandibular fractures….

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Analgesic efficacy of lysine clonixinate plus tramadol versus tramadol in multiple doses following impacted third molar surgery

Jan 21, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Analgesic efficacy of lysine clonixinate plus tramadol versus tramadol in multiple doses following impacted third molar surgery

Abstract This study compared the analgesic and anti-inflammatory efficacy, trismus control, and tolerability of the combination of lysine clonixinate and tramadol (LCT) versus tramadol (T) alone after surgical removal of…

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