Versatility of anchor screws in craniofacial surgery
Dear Editor, We read with interest the article of M eng et al. regarding the use of a temporary titanium screw for fixation and alignment of sagittal mandibular condylar fractures….
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Cyanoacrylate adhesives for fixation of xenografts S. Saska, É. T. Rossi, N. Conte Neto, S. F. Souza, M. A. C. Gabrielli, E. Hochuli-Vieira Rev Cir Traumatol Buco-Maxilo-fac 2009: 9: 93–102…
Surgical management of persistent oromandibular dystonia of the temporalis muscle
Abstract A rare case of unifocal oromandibular dystonia of the temporalis muscle is presented. It was treated with surgical myotomy when initial botulinum toxin A therapy failed after 3 years…
Autotransplantation of two maxillary premolars in a free vascularized fibula reconstructed mandible
Abstract A 10-year-old female patient with a fibula transplant in her left hemimandible due to ameloblastoma treatment was referred for combined orthodontic and surgical planning and treatment to observe and…
An unusual complication of osteotome sinus floor elevation: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Abstract Maxillary sinus floor elevation in cases of reduced vertical bone height in the posterior maxilla allows predictable implant placement. The osteotome sinus floor elevation (OSFE) technique has shorter healing…
A rare case of a glass fragment impacted in the parapharyngeal space associated with neurovascular compromise
Abstract It is rare for foreign bodies to be found in the parapharyngeal space due to the protection of the mandibular ramus and zygomatic bone. The authors describe a rare…
Immediate, single stage, truly anatomic zirconia implant in lower molar replacement: A case report with 2.5 years follow-up
Abstract This report demonstrates the clinical use of a modified, truly anatomic, root-analogue zirconia implant for immediate replacement of a two-rooted, left first mandibular molar. A 50-year-old female patient with…
A better view of the temporomandibular joint: a technical note
Abstract The authors present a method of gaining access to the temporomandibular joint that improves visibility and surgical access. It should reduce operating times and improve results. New methods of…
Biomechanical effect of crestal bone osteoplasty before implant placement: a three-dimensional finite element analysis
Abstract This study investigated the biomechanical effects of crestal bone osteoplasty and flattening procedures carried out in edentulous knife-edge ridges to restore bone width before implant placement on the virtually…
Friction heat during self-drilling of an orthodontic miniscrew
Abstract The aim of this study was to measure the heat generated when using a self-drilling miniscrew at speeds of 50, 100, 150, and 250 rpm. Specimens were classified into…
Reproducibility of volumetric measurements on maxillary sinuses
Abstract Although computer assisted volumetric quantification of human maxillary sinuses is commonly used to measure volumetric changes during life, reliability data for this procedure are lacking. The objective of this…
Insulin-like growth factor-1 suspended in hyaluronan improves cartilage and subchondral cancellous bone repair in osteoarthritis of temporomandibular joint
Abstract This study sought to evaluate the effects of intra-articular injection of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) suspended in hyaluronan (HA) on the cartilage and subchondral cancellous bone repair in osteoarthritis…
A combined superficial inferior epigastric artery flap and vascularized iliac crest flap in the reconstruction of extended composite defects of the posterior mandible and adjacent soft tissue: first clinical results
Abstract The technique of posterior facial reconstruction using a combination of a superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap and a microvascular iliac crest flap (deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) flap)…
Histological fate of abdominal dermis–fat grafts implanted in the temporomandibular joint of the rabbit following condylectomy
Abstract The histological fate of abdominal dermis–fat grafts implanted into the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) following condylectomy was studied. 21 rabbits underwent left TMJ discectomies and condylectomies; 6 were controls (Group…
Povidone-iodine: an anti-oedematous agent?
Abstract Polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine (PVP-I) is a well-known antiseptic, widely used in various preparations and concentrations in all surgical fields. It is also used as an irrigant for open wounds and in…
Transoral carbon dioxide laser sialolithectomy with topical anaesthesia. A simple, effective, and minimally invasive method
Abstract Sialolithiasis frequently causes a variable degree of inflammation of the submandibular gland and stone removal can be a critical issue when incursion is deep, causing neck infection or abscess…
The use of botulinum toxin type A in cosmetic facial procedures
Abstract Over the past decade, facial cosmetic procedures have become more commonplace in dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. An increasing number of patients seek minimal invasive procedures. One of…
Arthroscopic management of intra-articular pigmented villonodular synovitis of temporomandibular joint
Abstract This retrospective study reports on four patients with intra-articular pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) who were managed with arthroscopy between 2002 and 2009. There were…
