Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Temporomandibular joint replacement periprosthetic joint infections: a review of early diagnostic testing options

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Temporomandibular joint replacement periprosthetic joint infections: a review of early diagnostic testing options

Abstract The incidence of a periprosthetic joint infection is uncommon after total joint replacement. Since the clinical, psychological, and economic consequences of this complication are substantial, the development of management…

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Arthrocentesis followed by intra-articular autologous blood injection for the treatment of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Arthrocentesis followed by intra-articular autologous blood injection for the treatment of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation

Abstract Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is an excessive forward movement of the condyle beyond the articular eminence with complete separation of the articular surfaces and fixation in that position. This…

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A prospective, single-centre study on patient outcomes following temporomandibular joint replacement using a custom-made Biomet TMJ prosthesis

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A prospective, single-centre study on patient outcomes following temporomandibular joint replacement using a custom-made Biomet TMJ prosthesis

Abstract This study describes the clinical variables in 61 patients following total alloplastic temporomandibular joint reconstruction (TJR) in which the Biomet Microfixation Patient-Patient-Matched TMJ Implant was used. All patients were…

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Effectiveness of treatment with viscosupplementation in temporomandibular joints with or without effusion

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effectiveness of treatment with viscosupplementation in temporomandibular joints with or without effusion

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine whether the effectiveness of viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid (HA) in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) degenerative disorders depends on the presence…

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Detection of mutation-specific epidermal growth factor receptor (E746–A750del) and lack of detection of human papillomavirus in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Detection of mutation-specific epidermal growth factor receptor (E746–A750del) and lack of detection of human papillomavirus in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract The clinical impact of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) (E746–A750del) mutation and human papillomavirus (HPV) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is unclear. EGFR (E746–A750del) expression was analyzed in…

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Proliferative index activity in oral squamous cell carcinoma: indication for postoperative radiotherapy?

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Proliferative index activity in oral squamous cell carcinoma: indication for postoperative radiotherapy?

Abstract The predictive value of the Ki-67 labelling index and its relationship with radiosensitivity in oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) remains controversial. We sought to evaluate whether the expression of…

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