Abstract A 33-year-old man was referred by a local dentist for autotransplantation of the right mandibular third molar to the site of the left mandibular first molar. Before the operation,…
Abstract Giant cell angiofibroma was first described as a distinctive orbital soft-tissue tumour in male adults; it is now recognized that this mesenchymal tumour can present in other anatomical regions….
Abstract Carcinosarcoma is a rare malignant tumour composed of a mixture of carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements. Carcinosarcoma metastatic to the tongue is extremely rare. An 84-year-old woman presented with a…
Abstract Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction with a TMJ Concepts total joint prosthesis (TMJ Concepts, Ventura, USA) requires a precise 3D model of the jaws in centric occlusion. The authors present…
We would like to thank to the authors of the Letter to the Editor regarding our article on the pterygopalating fossa anatomy in which they try to bring more accuracy…
Pediatric tracheostomy in Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe (October 1999 to June 2003) I. C. V. Velásquez. M. I. H, Restrepo, G. H. Sánchez, G.T. Arredondo, N. G. Rondón Acta Otorrinolaringol…
Abstract In this study the authors evaluate and quantify the residual bony defect in the mandibular symphysis and its effect on the soft tissue contour a minimum of 1 year…
Abstract The bone particles collected during osteotomy could be used as autogenous bone graft materials for implant placement surgery. This study examined the effect of drill design on the quantity…
Abstract 12 patients underwent temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction with Biomet total joint prostheses. Indications for TMJ reconstruction included ankylosis, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease and condylar resorption. Five patients had…
Application of mandibular bone grafts in reconstruction of the alveolar process in cleft palate patients J. R. Carlini, K. U. Gomes, C. Biron, A. Gebert, G. Strujak, M. Romanowski Rev…
Abstract This study evaluated local tissue reaction around the β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) block and compared results with β-TCP block grafting and periosteal expansion osteogenesis (PEO). The mandibular premolars were extracted…
Abstract To assess sex- and age-related characteristics in standardized facial movements, 40 healthy adults (20 men, 20 women; aged 20–50 years) performed seven standardized facial movements (maximum smile; free smile;…
Abstract Cleft size at the time of palate repair might affect the difficulty of surgical repair and, thus, indirectly postoperative maxillary growth. This retrospective study aimed to determine whether a…
Abstract Parapharyngeal tumors account for 0.5% of head and neck tumors. They are difficult to diagnose because they have few symptoms and are surgically inaccessible. This retrospective study included 61…
Abstract WHO has adopted the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to assess functioning and disability. A Brief ICF Core Set for head and neck cancer comprises 19…
Abstract This study evaluated differences in pain sensitivities and psychological profiles among different temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain subtypes. Evaluation was done on 36 normal subjects and 39 TMD patients with…
