Abstract While coronoidotomy and coronoidectomy remain established procedures in maxillofacial surgery, exceptionally enlarged coronoids pose a special challenge, as their intraoral retrieval may be difficult or impossible. Classical coronoidotomy alone…
Abstract Since 2008, a new polyomavirus (MCPyV) in Merkel cell carcinomas (MCC) has been described, but little is known about its impact on the clinical course. The purpose of this…
Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the stability of rigid internal fixation in orthognathic surgery with either bioabsorbable or titanium osteosynthesis. Orthognathic surgery was performed on 101…
Abstract This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the role of bisphosphonates in jaw osteomyelitis. 29 patients were included: 18 had been treated with bisphosphonates (12 with multiple myelomas, 3 with…
Abstract This study analysed the prognostic factors for successful arthrocentesis with and without sodium hyaluronate (SH) injection for the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR) using…
Abstract Bimaxillary protrusion is prevalent among Asians and anterior segmental osteotomies are commonly used for its surgical correction. The objective of this study was to evaluate the soft tissue changes…
Abstract Octacalcium phosphate (OCP) and porcine atelocollagen sponge composites (OCP/Col) markedly enhanced bone regeneration in a rat cranial defect model. To assess clinical application, the authors examined whether OCP/Col would…
Abstract Retrobulbar haemorrhage (RBH) is a well described condition which is said to be a common cause of acute proptosis following trauma, but the evidence for this is not strong….
Abstract Synovial chondromatosis of the joint is a rare benign condition characterized by the formation of metaplastic cartilage in the synovium of the joint resulting in numerous attached and unattached…
Abstract Autotransplantation is often performed to replace a missing tooth, but tooth autotransplantation has been reported in fewer teeth with complete root formation than those with incomplete root formation. The…
Abstract Three series of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) patient data sets were obtained. These data were exported into DICOM and MIMICS (Materialise’s Interactive Medical Image Control System; Materialise, Leuven, Belgium)…
Abstract The authors describe a rare presentation of a spontaneous pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery which mimicked a parotid neoplasm. The clinical presentation, possible aetiology, diagnosis, and management of…
Abstract The authors present five cases of calibre-persistent labial artery (CPLA) all of which were diagnosed clinically as a labial mucocoele. The purpose of this article is to bring this…
Abstract This feasibility study evaluated whether contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEU) was able to assess free flap perfusion following free tissue transfer in the head and neck region. Thirty-six patients underwent…
Abstract Central giant-cell granulomas are benign, but occasionally aggressive, lesions that traditionally have been treated surgically. 21 cases of central giant-cell granuloma of the jaw were treated with intralesional injection…
Cranial vault reconstruction by different materials: comparative histological study in rabbits M.F.R. Gabrielli, M.A.C. Gabrielli, E. Hochuli-Vieira, J.G. Padilha Filho, S. Saska, T. Okamoto, V.A. Pereira Filho, P.D.A. Bolini Rev…
Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by repetitive, episodic collapse of the pharyngeal airway. Over the last two decades, understanding of the pathophysiology of sleep disordered breathing,…
Abstract This study assessed the use of composite autogenous bone and deproteinized bovine bone (DBB) for repairing alveolar cleft compared with autogenous bone alone in terms of clinical outcomes and…
