We thank you for the opportunity to respond to the comments and suggested alternate method of viewing the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The space between the lower limit of the root…
We thank the author very much for their constructive comments to our published paper, titled “Risk factors of neurosensory deficits in lower third molar surgery: a literature review of prospective…
I have read with great interest the article “Risk factors of neurosensory deficits in lower third molar surgery: a literature review of prospective studies” by L eung & C heung…
Abstract An antral pseudocyst on the maxillary sinus has previously been a contraindication for sinus augmentation. The authors report the case of a patient with an antral pseudocyst (16.7 mm…
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Abstract Primary carcinoid tumours of the oral cavity are rare, with only one case of atypical carcinoid tumour reported in the literature. In this article, a case of primary typical…
Abstract When performing open surgery for internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint, it is essential to expand the joint spaces to access the lesions and perform various procedures. This paper…
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Abstract Rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging facial aesthetic procedures. Achieving a desirable result depends on correct planning and execution and the tissue characteristics of the patient. Dorsal augmentation…
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Abstract In a prospective study, a large number of patients with basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) underwent surgery using three dimensional (3D) histology and were evaluated…
Abstract Artificial bones are useful for tissue augmentation in patients with facial deformities or defects. Custom-made artificial bones, produced by mirroring the bone structure on the healthy side using computer-aided…
Abstract The authors propose a new checklist model adapted for ambulatory oral surgery procedures based on the ‘surgical checklist’ proposed by the WHO. The proposed document contains 18 items divided…
Abstract Implant-prosthetic rehabilitation of atrophic maxillae remains a challenging problem. The aim of this paper is to describe a novel treatment for functional rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla and to…
Abstract Free tissue transfer has been the gold standard of extensive skull base reconstruction, but the onlay of free flaps onto skull base defects carries the risk of cerebrospinal fluid…
Abstract Preliminary results were determined for a database on 3-dimensional (3D) cephalometrics using McNamara’s analysis in an adult southern Chinese population based on cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT). 3D dentoskeletal morphology…
