Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Genetic polymorphisms and other risk factors associated with bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis of the jaw

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Genetic polymorphisms and other risk factors associated with bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis of the jaw

Abstract Bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (BONJ) is a complication in patients taking bisphosphonate (BP) that affects their quality of life and compliance. In this cohort study, patients with…

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Clinical evaluation of Lugol’s iodine staining in the treatment of stage I–II squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Clinical evaluation of Lugol’s iodine staining in the treatment of stage I–II squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue

Abstract Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is often surrounded by epithelial dysplasia; leaving it unresected can result in local recurrence. Staining with Lugol’s iodine solution detects epithelial dysplasia in oral…

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Changes in oropharyngeal airway and respiratory function during sleep after orthognathic surgery in patients with mandibular prognathism

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Changes in oropharyngeal airway and respiratory function during sleep after orthognathic surgery in patients with mandibular prognathism

Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the effects of mandibular setback surgery on pharyngeal airway space and respiratory function during sleep. The subjects were 22 patients in…

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Percutaneous sclerotherapy of massive macrocystic lymphatic malformations of the face and neck using fibrin glue with OK-432 and bleomycin

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Percutaneous sclerotherapy of massive macrocystic lymphatic malformations of the face and neck using fibrin glue with OK-432 and bleomycin

Abstract Picibanil (OK-432) and bleomycin have been used as alternative sclerosing agents for lymphatic malformations. This study evaluated the clinical curative effect of sclerotherapy using fibrin glue combined with OK-432…

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A critical review of interpositional grafts following temporomandibular joint discectomy with an overview of the dermis-fat graft

Feb 7, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A critical review of interpositional grafts following temporomandibular joint discectomy with an overview of the dermis-fat graft

Abstract The aim of this critical review is to determine what constitutes an ideal disc replacement material and whether any of the existing materials reported in the literature satisfy the…

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Impact of bone quality, implant type, and implantation site preparation on insertion torques of mini-implants used for orthodontic anchorage

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Impact of bone quality, implant type, and implantation site preparation on insertion torques of mini-implants used for orthodontic anchorage

Abstract Mini-implants are widely used as skeletal anchorage in orthodontics. To reduce implant loss rate, sufficient primary stability is required. This study quantitatively analysed the impact of bone quality and…

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Temporalis muscle flap for immediate reconstruction of maxillary defects: Review of 39 cases

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Temporalis muscle flap for immediate reconstruction of maxillary defects: Review of 39 cases

Abstract This study evaluated the advantages and complications associated with immediate reconstruction of maxillary defects after maxillectomy and the relationship between defect tissues classification and postoperative results after using the…

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Effects of lidocaine and adrenaline combination on postoperative edema and ecchymosis in rhinoplasty

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effects of lidocaine and adrenaline combination on postoperative edema and ecchymosis in rhinoplasty

Abstract Nasal osteotomies are the most important cause of periorbital edema and ecchymosis. Injection of lidocaine and adrenaline is recommended to reduce bleeding. Whilst the lidocaine and adrenaline combination (LAC)…

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Bilateral submandibular gland oncocytoma in a patient with multiple endocrine neoplasia 2B syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1: an unusual case

Feb 5, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Bilateral submandibular gland oncocytoma in a patient with multiple endocrine neoplasia 2B syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1: an unusual case

Abstract Oncocytomas are unusual neoplasms of the head and neck that occur mainly in the parotid gland. The authors report a case of bilateral submandibular gland oncocytoma in a patient…

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