The treatment of dentinogenic ghost cell tumor
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the letter regarding the article by S un et al. on the treatment of the dentinogenic ghost cell tumor (DGCT). The DGCT…
Virtual occlusion in planning orthognathic surgical procedures
Abstract Accurate preoperative planning is mandatory for orthognathic surgery. One of the most important aims of this planning process is obtaining good postoperative dental occlusion. Recently, 3D image-based planning systems…
The effect of injectable calcium phosphate cement on bone anchorage of titanium implants: an experimental feasibility study in dogs
Abstract Calcium phosphate has high osteotransductive potential. The injectable form of calcium phosphate cement (ICAP) can be used as an adjunctive supportive agent for dental implants. The aim of this…
Anatomical study of the pterygopalatine fossa pertinent to the maxillary nerve block at the foramen rotundum
Abstract The anatomy of the pterygopalatine fossa pertinent to the technique of maxillary nerve block at the foramen rotundum was investigated and the ability of inexperienced surgeons to apply the…
Colorimetric analysis of unstained lesions surrounding oral squamous cell carcinomas and oral potentially malignant disorders using iodine
Abstract To determine whether the measurement of staining with 3% Lugol’s solution provided efficient criteria for determining the area of resection for oral carcinomas and oral potentially malignant disorders, the…
Neurosensory function following mandibular nerve lateralization for placement of implants
Abstract This prospective cohort study investigates the types and duration of neurosensory disturbances (NDs) related to mandibular nerve (MN) lateralization for placement of implants. From March 2001 to March 2007,…
Proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and TNF-α) and chemokines (IL-8 and MIP-1α) as markers of peri-implant tissue condition
Abstract Analysis of peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) offers a non-invasive means of studying the host response in peri-implant disease and may provide an early indication of patients at risk for…
