Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Clear cell myoepithelial carcinoma of minor salivary gland: a case report
Abstract Myoepithelial carcinoma with predominantly clear cell morphology is rare. A review of the literature identified 15 unequivocal cases, only two of which were of minor salivary gland origin. A…
Intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy: a simple method to prevent medial trapping of the proximal fragment
Abstract Intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO) is a useful surgical procedure for mandibular setback in patients with mandibular prognathism or mandibular asymmetry. IVRO has some intraoperative complications, such as the…
Surgical management of bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis of the jaws
Abstract Recent literature contains numerous articles on osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) associated with bisphosphonate treatment (BPT), with most advocating a conservative approach to management. A prospective study was designed…
A complication of Le Fort I osteotomy
Abstract Le Fort I osteotomy is a routine procedure for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Following advances in instrumentation and anaesthesia, it is usually carried out safely as an elective procedure…
Effects of bone morphogenetic protein-2 on proliferation and angiogenesis in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Abstract Experimental data and limited patient experience suggest that rhBMP-2 can be used to regenerate bone in acquired segmental defects of the mandible. Most of these defects are caused by…
Distribution of Small Integrin-Binding LIgand, N-linked Glycoproteins (SIBLING) in the condylar cartilage of rat mandible
Abstract The Small Integrin-Binding LIgand, N-linked Glycoprotein (SIBLING) family is one category of non-collagenous proteins closely related to osteogenesis. In this study, the authors systematically evaluated the presence and distribution…
The effect of a single dose of bupivacaine on donor site pain after anterior iliac crest bone harvesting
Abstract Transplants from the anterior iliac crest are used for most reconstructive procedures in cranio-maxillofacial surgery. The advantages are easy accessibility, the ability to work in two teams and the…
