Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Complaints related to mandibular function impairment after closed treatment of fractures of the mandibular condyle

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Complaints related to mandibular function impairment after closed treatment of fractures of the mandibular condyle

Abstract This study analysed the relationship between complaints and mandibular function after closed treatment of fractures of the mandibular condyle in a prospective study. In a 1-year follow-up, complaints were…

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Maxillary distraction versus orthognathic surgery in cleft lip and palate patients: effects on speech and velopharyngeal function

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Maxillary distraction versus orthognathic surgery in cleft lip and palate patients: effects on speech and velopharyngeal function

Abstract This clinical randomized controlled trial was performed to compare the effects of distraction osteogenesis (DO) and conventional orthognathic surgery (CO) on velopharyngeal function and speech outcomes in cleft lip…

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Cervical necrotizing fasciitis due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a case report

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Cervical necrotizing fasciitis due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a case report

Abstract Cervical necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon but potentially fatal infection characterized by rapidly progressive, widespread necrosis of the superficial fascia. The authors report a case of cervical necrotizing fasciitis…

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The innate osteogenic potential of the maxillary sinus (Schneiderian) membrane: an ectopic tissue transplant model simulating sinus lifting

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The innate osteogenic potential of the maxillary sinus (Schneiderian) membrane: an ectopic tissue transplant model simulating sinus lifting

Abstract Maxillary sinus membrane lifting is a common procedure aimed at increasing the volume of the maxillary sinus osseous floor prior to inserting dental implants. Clinical observations of bone formation…

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Simulation of sinus floor augmentation with symphysis bone graft using three-dimensional computerized tomography

Feb 8, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Simulation of sinus floor augmentation with symphysis bone graft using three-dimensional computerized tomography

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the maximum amount of harvestable bone graft in the mandibular symphysis and the augmentation volume needed for different sinus lift levels…

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