Third molars and second molar distal caries
With interest, I read the article of Ö zeç et al. regarding the second molar distal caries and the relation with impacted wisdom teeth. Because of the controversies in the…
Parathyroid carcinoma radiographically mimicking a carotid body tumour
Abstract Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare malignancy and is a cause of primary hyperparathyroidism in less than 1% of cases. The authors present a case in which a lesion, radiologically…
The influence of masticatory hypofunction on developing rat craniofacial structure
Abstract The purpose of this study was to use botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT/A) selectively to evaluate the influence of localized masticatory atrophy and paresis on craniofacial growth and development….
Efficacy of nimesulide versus meloxicam in the control of pain, swelling and trismus following extraction of impacted lower third molar
Abstract This study compared the efficacy of nimesulide and meloxicam in the control of pain, swelling and trismus, following the extraction of impacted inferior third molars. Twenty patients with two…
Comparison of zirconia and titanium implants after a short healing period. A pilot study in minipigs
Abstract The aim of this animal study was to investigate and compare the osseointegration of zirconia and titanium dental implants. 14 one-piece zirconia implants and 7 titanium implants were inserted…
Use of a temporary screw for alignment and fixation of sagittal mandibular condylar fractures with lateral screws
Abstract This study introduced and evaluated the clinical application of a temporary and lateral screw technique for open reduction and internal rigid fixation of sagittal mandibular condylar fractures. A preauricular…
Hemimandibulectomy and therapeutic neck dissection with radiotherapy in the treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma involving mandible: a critical review of treatment protocol in the years 1994–2004
Abstract This retrospective non-randomized 10-year follow-up study compared 147 patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity requiring hemimandibulectomy, treated by surgical resection, therapeutic neck dissection and radiotherapy….
