Response to ‘Two different opinions on a published systematic review’
We appreciate the interest of Wu et al. in our systematic review and we wish to discuss some aspects raised in their letter. The method we used in the meta-analysis,…
Two different opinions on a published systematic review
We read the published systematic review by Mattos et al. with interest. The authors used the methods of systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the changes in the airway of…
Prolonged matrix metalloproteinase-3 high expression after cyclic compressive load on human synovial cells in three-dimensional cultured tissue
Abstract Excessive mechanical stress is thought to be a factor in the development of joint disorders through the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and related cytokines. Although studies revealed that…
BMP4 localization and PCNA expression during distraction osteogenesis of the porcine mandible
Abstract This study characterized sequential molecular and cellular events in the porcine mandibular distraction osteogenesis (DO) wound. Nineteen Yucatan minipigs were divided into three treatment groups: Group A, unilateral mandibular…
Presentation of a cone-beam CT scanning protocol for preprosthetic cranial bone grafting of the atrophic maxilla
Abstract The use of autologous calvarian split thickness bone grafts is a well accepted preprosthetic surgical procedure for reconstruction of the severely atrophied maxilla. Although generally accepted as being a…
A novel root analogue dental implant using CT scan and CAD/CAM: selective laser melting technology
Abstract Direct laser metal forming (DLMF) is a new technique which allows solids with complex geometry to be produced by annealing metal powder microparticles in a focused laser beam, according…
Evaluation of bone volume changes after sinus floor augmentation with autogenous bone grafts
Abstract The aim of this study was to establish an objective method for quantitative evaluation of bone volume change after sinus augmentation. 11 sinuses in 9 patients were evaluated by…
Assessing the influence of chin prominence on perceived attractiveness in the orthognathic patient, clinician and layperson
Abstract The purpose of this investigation was to undertake an objective and quantitative evaluation of how the degree of chin prominence influences perceived attractiveness. The chin prominence of an idealized…
Success rate of dental implants inserted in horizontal and vertical guided bone regenerated areas: a systematic review
Abstract This study assessed the success rate of implants placed in horizontal and vertical guided bone regenerated areas. A systematic review was carried out of all prospective and retrospective studies,…
Changes in the lip closing force of patients with Class III malocclusion before and after orthognathic surgery
Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in lip pressure before and after orthognathic surgery for skeletal Class III patients. The subject groups were 32 female…
Masticatory efficiency in class II and class III dentofacial deformities
Abstract Masticatory efficiency may be impaired in individuals with dentofacial deformities. The objective of the present study was to determine the condition of masticatory efficiency in individuals with dentofacial deformities….
Evaluation of pharyngeal airway space amongst different skeletal patterns
Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the dimensions of the pharyngeal airway space (PAS) in awake, upright children with different anteroposterior skeletal patterns using cone beam…
Changes in posterior airway space, pulmonary function and sleep quality, following bimaxillary orthognathic surgery
Abstract Bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (BOS) is commonly used in the correction of severe Class III deformities (mandibular prognathism with maxillary retrognathism). The postural response of the pharyngeal airway after mandibular…
Multifocal cutaneous metastases from squamous cell carcinoma of hard palate
Abstract Distant metastases from oral squamous cell carcinoma are unusual, but generally occur in lungs, bone, and liver. Cutaneous metastasis is extremely rare, and it often reflects an advanced stage…
Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma with high grade transformation
Abstract Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) is a rare low-grade salivary gland malignancy of presumed intercalated duct origin comprising 1% of all salivary gland tumours. High grade transformation (HGT) in EMC is…
Signs and symptoms of parotid gland carcinoma and their prognostic value
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyse signs and symptoms present in patients with parotid gland carcinoma and to assess their prognostic value. A retrospective study of data…
The impact of case reports in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Abstract This review examines the effect of publishing case reports on journal impact factor and future research. All case reports published in the four major English language oral and maxillofacial…
Value of high-resolution ultrasound in the differential diagnosis of scaphocephaly and occipital plagiocephaly
Abstract Secondary to the increase in deformational plagiocephaly a growing number of infants with cranial deformity present to craniofacial teams. Computed tomography (CT) is diagnostic, but uses ionizing radiation. The…
