Abstract Nasal dermoids are uncommon developmental abnormalities. Median upper lip fistulas are even rarer and recognized as a separate pathology. The authors present the unusual case of a child with…
Abstract Primary carcinoid tumours of the oral cavity are rare, with only one case of atypical carcinoid tumour reported in the literature. In this article, a case of primary typical…
Abstract When performing open surgery for internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint, it is essential to expand the joint spaces to access the lesions and perform various procedures. This paper…
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of benzydamine hydrochloride bioadhesive gel on healing of oral mucosal ulceration in an animal model. For in vivo determination…
Abstract Rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging facial aesthetic procedures. Achieving a desirable result depends on correct planning and execution and the tissue characteristics of the patient. Dorsal augmentation…
Abstract The authors investigated the association between cellular phone use and epithelial parotid gland malignancy. The subjects were 136 cases who were treated for this condition at the authors’ hospital…
Abstract This study evaluated the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the bone formation of marrow stromal cells (MSCs) in porous coral. MSCs in 50 μl of PRP were seeded…
Abstract In a prospective study, a large number of patients with basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) underwent surgery using three dimensional (3D) histology and were evaluated…
Abstract Artificial bones are useful for tissue augmentation in patients with facial deformities or defects. Custom-made artificial bones, produced by mirroring the bone structure on the healthy side using computer-aided…
Abstract The authors propose a new checklist model adapted for ambulatory oral surgery procedures based on the ‘surgical checklist’ proposed by the WHO. The proposed document contains 18 items divided…
Abstract Implant-prosthetic rehabilitation of atrophic maxillae remains a challenging problem. The aim of this paper is to describe a novel treatment for functional rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla and to…
Abstract Free tissue transfer has been the gold standard of extensive skull base reconstruction, but the onlay of free flaps onto skull base defects carries the risk of cerebrospinal fluid…
Abstract Preliminary results were determined for a database on 3-dimensional (3D) cephalometrics using McNamara’s analysis in an adult southern Chinese population based on cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT). 3D dentoskeletal morphology…
Abstract The aim of orthognathic surgery is to produce a more aesthetic facial skeletal appearance, and improve jaw function. This prospective study, aimed to evaluate the impact of orthognathic surgery…
Abstract The aim of this study is to analyse survival and prognostic factors in patients diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) presenting a first episode of cancer-associated hypercalcaemia (CAH). Retrospectively,…
Abstract Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) aims to correct congenital or acquired mandibular abnormities. Temporary or permanent neurosensory disturbance is the most frequent complication of BSSO. To evaluate the influence…
Abstract The aim of this systematic review was to assess if the use of autologous platelet concentrates may be beneficial to the healing of extraction sockets. Medline, Embase and Cochrane…
The causes of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) are various and not clearly proven yet. Since the clinical manifestations also vary in types and extents, reported incidence rate according to subjective…
Introduction: Osteochondroma (OC) is one of the most common benign tumours of the axial skeleton, but is rarely found in the facial bones. There is debate whether this represents a…
