Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and stability of bioresorbable plates in condylar fractures in adults. Twelve adult patients who had sustained a condylar fracture,…
Abstract There are no clear, evidence-based guidelines that dictate when it is safe for a patient to fly after sustaining a midface fracture. From January 2006 to December 2009, the…
We read with great interest the study of Shen et al., entitled “Mandibular coronoid fractures: treatment options”. We congratulate the authors on their work on coronoid fractures. We do agree…
We read the article by Nooh et al. entitled “Intranasal atomized dexmedetomidine for sedation during third molar extraction” with great interest. We performed a similar experiment with intranasal dexmedetomidine administration,…
Abstract The PainDETECT questionnaire (PD-Q), originally developed and validated in a multicentre study of neuropathic pain (NeP) patients with back pain, is increasingly being applied to other pain conditions. The…
Abstract A pilot study was performed to examine the presence of nerve fibres in minor salivary gland tissue samples obtained by two procedures: punch and linear incisional techniques. The study…
Abstract Masticatory muscle tendon–aponeurosis hyperplasia (MMTAH) is a new disease associated with limited mouth opening that is often misdiagnosed as a temporomandibular disorder; subsequently, patients are mistakenly treated with irreversible…
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on vascular function and tissue oxygenation in irradiated facial skin and gingival mucosa. Twenty-two…
Abstract Controversy exists concerning the suspension or maintenance of anti-platelet drugs before elective surgical procedures. We assessed the association of the risk of prolonged postoperative bleeding with anti-platelet therapy by…
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the effect of dexamethasone 8 mg and methylprednisolone 40 mg for the control of pain, swelling, and trismus following the extraction…
