I read the article ‘Early extraction: a silver bullet to avoid nerve injury in lower third molar removal?’ by Zhang et al. with great interest. The authors concluded that ‘lower…
The recent article by Oreadi and Carlson assessed the complication rate of tracheotomy in a large case series, and we fully agree with their conclusions about the safety and efficacy…
Abstract The purpose of this study was to measure the depth and location of the sublingual fossa, a potential site of sublingual bleeding/lingual cortical perforation during endosseous implant placement in…
The letter by Dr. Szalma replying to our article reveals his substantial and important work in this area, which further highlights the early extraction of lower third molars in order…
We are pleased to respond to the letter from Stoelinga regarding our recent systematic review and we appreciate the opportunity to address the concerns and criticisms he raised. Stoelinga states…
Abstract This study evaluated the effects of Escherichia coli -derived rhBMP-2 (ErhBMP-2) coated onto anodized implants to stimulate bone formation, osseointegration and vertical bone growth in a vertical bone defect…
I read with great interest the paper by Kaczmarzyk et al. The authors should be commended for their mammoth task of reviewing the existing literature on this topic and trying…
Abstract Tooth loss is followed by a natural bone resorption process that often leads to defects in the alveolar ridge, making the installation of dental implants unfeasible. Correction of such…
Abstract This study reports the case of a patient with a severely resorbed mandible who was treated without a bone graft, using short implants, internal rigid fixation, rhBMP-2 and β-tricalcium…
Abstract Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an inherited disease characterized by hypogammaglobulinaemia and impaired humoural immunoresponse and is mainly associated with recurrent infections of the airway and the digestive tract….
Abstract The purpose of this case control study is to determine the impact of screw-retained fixed cross-arch prostheses, supported by four osseointegrated implants, on articulation and oromyofunctional behaviour. Objective (acoustic…
Abstract Quality of life outcomes among patients receiving implants have been well studied, but little is known about the effects of bone augmentation in this therapy. The purpose of this…
Abstract Orofacial pain is a common complaint with multiple diagnoses. There is controversy about the effectiveness of antidepressants for the management of orofacial pain disorders. In order to be able…
Abstract This study investigated the safety and efficacy of botulinum neurotoxin type-A (BNT-A) injections into the salivary glands for treatment of sialorrhea in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and assessed…
Abstract Osteochondroma or osteocartilaginous exostosis is one of the most common benign bone tumours. It usually develops in the metaphyses of long flat bones, but rarely occurs in the oral…
Abstract This study evaluated the performance of an upgrading of the micro-marsupialisation technique for the management of mucus extravasation or retention phenomena. This study presents a prospective case series of…
Abstract The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) gel in combination with torus mandibularis offers a potentially useful treatment for periodontal osseous defects. Whether this combination enhances the outcome of…
Abstract Trigeminal nerve injury is the most problematic consequence of dental surgical procedures with major medico-legal implications. This study reports the signs and symptoms that are the features of trigeminal…
Abstract This retrospective longitudinal study evaluated the long-term stability of reconstructed condyles by transport distraction osteogenesis of the mandibular ramus in patients with unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. 7 patients…
Abstract The relationship between temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) finding of articular disc displacement is debated. The purpose of this study is to investigate the…
