Problems in treating coronoid hyperplasia
We would like to comment on the article: “Wedge subcoronoid ostectomy: an alternative to coronoidotomy. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2010;39(November (11)):1127–9, Prabhu S, et al . As our work…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Three-dimensional analysis of labial morphology: Effect of sex and age
Abstract Morphological changes in the lips during ageing, including labial volume, area and thickness were assessed in healthy individuals. 40 healthy volunteers (20 men and 20 women) were selected and…
Management of long-standing mandibular dislocation
Abstract Long-standing dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is rare. The management of this disorder is still controversial. This paper presents the authors’ experience of managing long-standing dislocation of the…
Evaluation of the capability of a new water lift system to reduce the risk of Schneiderian membrane perforation during sinus elevation
Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new water lift system used as a surgical instrument in the crestal approach of the sinus membrane…
The use of cone beam CT for the removal of wisdom teeth changes the surgical approach compared with panoramic radiography: a pilot study
Abstract This prospective study evaluated the role of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the treatment of patients with impacted mandibular third molars at increased risk of inferior alveolar nerve…
SH3BP2-encoding exons involved in cherubism are not associated with central giant cell granuloma
Abstract Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is a benign lesion with unpredictable biological behaviour ranging from a slow-growing asymptomatic swelling to an aggressive lesion associated with pain, bone and root…
One germline mutation of PTCHgene in a Chinese family with non-syndromic keratocystic odontogenic tumours
Abstract Keratocystic odontogenic tumours (KOCTs) are common benign cystic tumours that arise sporadically or associated with nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS). PTCH mutation can be found in sporadically or…
Carcinoma of the parotid gland: developing prognostic indices
Abstract Prognosis for parotid carcinomas is not-well defined. The authors have developed models that could be useful to define subgroups of patients with differential risks. Clinical and pathological variables, and…
Psychometric functions for efficient and effective psychophysical testing of sensory function
Abstract An efficient test for sensory function has been reported using random order pairs of real and sham stimuli. The constant magnitude of the real stimulus is chosen such that…
Occlusal alterations in unilateral coronal craniosynostosis
Abstract There are few studies on maxillomandibular skeletal alterations. Twenty-one patients with unilateral coronal craniosynostosis were analysed and compared with controls. Landmarks analysed were: sella-nasion-point A and B angles, point…
A two-centre study on facial morphology in patients with complete bilateral cleft lip and palate at nine years of age
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare craniofacial morphology and soft tissue profiles in patients with complete bilateral cleft lip and palate at 9 years of age, treated…
Oral health-related quality of life, and satisfaction with treatment and treatment outcomes of adolescents/young adults with cleft lip/palate: an exploration
Abstract The objectives of this correlational study were to explore whether the oral health-related quality of life (ohrqol) of adolescents/young adults with cleft lip/palate (CL/P) relates to their own and…
Implants in the pterygoid region: a systematic review of the literature
Abstract This systematic review aimed to identify clinical studies on the short-term and long-term survival of implants placed in the pterygoid region. A structured literature search was conducted using PubMed,…
Using Ferguson mouth gag to improve the visibility and surgical access in TMJ surgery (Arakeri’s TMJ Technique)
We thank you for the opportunity to respond to the comments and suggested alternate method of viewing the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The space between the lower limit of the root…
Response to comments on IJOMS publication
We thank the author very much for their constructive comments to our published paper, titled “Risk factors of neurosensory deficits in lower third molar surgery: a literature review of prospective…
Risk factors of neurosensory deficits in lower third molar surgery: a literature review of prospective studies
I have read with great interest the article “Risk factors of neurosensory deficits in lower third molar surgery: a literature review of prospective studies” by L eung & C heung…
Implants placed simultaneously with maxillary sinus floor augmentations in the presence of antral pseudocysts: a case report
Abstract An antral pseudocyst on the maxillary sinus has previously been a contraindication for sinus augmentation. The authors report the case of a patient with an antral pseudocyst (16.7 mm…
Facial artery pseudoaneurysm without evidence of trauma
Abstract False aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm is usually a result of blunt trauma causing laceration of part of the vessel wall and extravasation of blood into surrounding tissue, followed by tamponade…
Oral squamous cell carcinoma in a 7-year-old Brazilian boy
Abstract Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are amongst the commonest malignancies in adults but in paediatric patients are exceptionally rare, particularly those involving the oral mucosa. The aim of the present…
