Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The use of TMJ Concepts prostheses to reconstruct patients with major temporomandibular joint and mandibular defects

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The use of TMJ Concepts prostheses to reconstruct patients with major temporomandibular joint and mandibular defects

Abstract Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction may be required in complex cases in which there are additional mandibular or zygomatic arch defects. The reconstructive options include autogenous tissue, alloplastic material, or…

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Clinical-radiographic and histological evaluation of two hydroxyapatites in human extraction sockets: a pilot study

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Clinical-radiographic and histological evaluation of two hydroxyapatites in human extraction sockets: a pilot study

Abstract After tooth extraction the healing process involves bone resorption and soft tissue contraction, events that can compromise the ideal implant placement with functional and aesthetic limitations. Following tooth extraction,…

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Clinicopathological features and proliferation markers in tongue squamous cell carcinomas

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Clinicopathological features and proliferation markers in tongue squamous cell carcinomas

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinicopathological features and immunohistochemical expression of proliferation markers in oral tongue squamous cell carcinomas (OTSCC). Sixty-three patients without previous treatment…

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Respiratory distress in Pierre Robin sequence: an experience with mandible traction by wires

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Respiratory distress in Pierre Robin sequence: an experience with mandible traction by wires

Abstract Congenital retrognathia and glossoptosis characterize isolated Pierre Robin sequence (iPRS); the small mandible and its retracted position cause retrodisplacement of the tongue and reduction of the oropharyngeal airway. These…

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Orthognathic surgery for the Asian patient and the influence of the surgeon’s background on treatment

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Orthognathic surgery for the Asian patient and the influence of the surgeon’s background on treatment

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine whether there are differences in esthetic preferences and orthognathic treatment for Asian patients between US- and Asian-trained surgeons. Twenty-five Caucasian-American, 23…

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A new way to anchor the external device in mandibular distraction: three case reports with a Pierre Robin sequence

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A new way to anchor the external device in mandibular distraction: three case reports with a Pierre Robin sequence

Abstract Pierre Robin sequence is a pathology derived from alteration in the first and second branchial arch. Patients have breathing problems due to micrognathia and glossoptosis, causing severe upper airway…

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Effect of replacement of mandibular defects with a modular endoprosthesis on bone mineral density in a monkey model

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effect of replacement of mandibular defects with a modular endoprosthesis on bone mineral density in a monkey model

Abstract The effect of mandibular modular endoprostheses on bone mineral density (BMD) in the stem regions was studied. Modular endoprostheses were inserted into standardized mandibular condyle or body defects in…

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Complication of adenoid cystic carcinoma and sialolithiasis in the submandibular gland: report of a case and its etiological background

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Complication of adenoid cystic carcinoma and sialolithiasis in the submandibular gland: report of a case and its etiological background

Abstract The authors report a case of adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) complicated with sialolithiasis of the submandibular gland. The patient was a 43-year-old female with a history of papillotubular carcinoma…

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Cartilage changes link retrognathic mandibular growth to TMJ disc displacement in a rabbit model

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Cartilage changes link retrognathic mandibular growth to TMJ disc displacement in a rabbit model

Abstract Recent experimental research demonstrated that non-reducing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement in growing rabbits impaired mandibular growth. TMJ disc displacement is also shown to induce histological changes of the…

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Displacement of a maxillary third molar into the buccal space: anatomical implications apropos of a case

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Displacement of a maxillary third molar into the buccal space: anatomical implications apropos of a case

Abstract A few cases of accidental displacement of molars into adjacent anatomical spaces, such as the infratemporal fossa, the pterygomandibular space, the maxillary sinus, or the lateral pharyngeal space, during…

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In vivoproduction of mineralised tissue pieces for clinical use: a qualitative pilot study using human dental pulp cell

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on In vivoproduction of mineralised tissue pieces for clinical use: a qualitative pilot study using human dental pulp cell

Abstract Numerous previous studies have investigated the production of mineralised tissues by transplanting human dental pulp cells with calcium based scaffolds. The potential of alternative setups remains largely uninvestigated, therefore…

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Angiopoietin-2 inhibits the growth of tongue carcinoma without affecting expression of vascular endothelial growth factor

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Angiopoietin-2 inhibits the growth of tongue carcinoma without affecting expression of vascular endothelial growth factor

Abstract Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) has been identified as an important factor in tumour angiogenesis through its action in blocking the stabilizing actions of Ang-2 and leading to new tumour vessel growth…

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