The need for surgical removal of parotid tumours
Thank you for the very interesting comments on the statistical methodology related to the article “Fine needle aspiration cytology and frozen section in the diagnosis of malignant parotid tumours” by…
An unusual example of verification bias
I wish to comment on the recent paper by Fakhry et al., “Fine needle aspiration cytology and frozen section in the diagnosis of malignant parotid tumours”. This study illustrates a…
Response to Letter to the Editor—Temporomandibular joint closed lock
The Letter to the Editor to which we are responding refers to two papers published by our research team. In this response, ‘2007 paper’ refers to “Randomized effectiveness study of…
Importance of time as a factor in the management of temporomandibular joint closed lock
The paper entitled “Effects of four treatment strategies for temporomandibular joint closed lock” by Schiffman et al., published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IJOMS) in February…
Dental image replacement on cone beam computed tomography with three-dimensional optical scanning of a dental cast, occlusal bite, or bite tray impression
Abstract The goal of the present study was to compare the accuracy of dental image replacement on a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) image using digital image data from three-dimensional…
Comparative assessment of the therapeutic effects of the topical and systemic forms of Hypericum perforatumextract on induced oral mucositis in golden hamsters
Abstract Oral mucositis is a common and irritating complication of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for malignancies. Current treatments have failed to achieve complete remission of this complication. The St. John’s wort…
Dental implants in patients at high risk for infective endocarditis: a preliminary study
Abstract The safety of dental implant placement in patients at high risk for infective endocarditis (IE) has never been shown. The outcome of osseointegrated implants in patients with artificial heart…
The diagnostic utility of biopsies from the submandibular and labial salivary glands in IgG4-related dacryoadenitis and sialoadenitis, so-called Mikulicz’s disease
Abstract IgG4-related dacryoadenitis and sialoadenitis (IgG4-DS) is characterized by serum IgG4 elevation and the infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells in glandular tissues. For definitive diagnosis of IgG4-DS, biopsies of local…
The combined effects of undersized drilling and implant macrogeometry on bone healing around dental implants: an experimental study
Abstract This study investigated the effect of undersized preparations with two different implant macrogeometries. There were four experimental groups: group 1, conical implant with an undersized osteotomy of 3.2 mm;…
Comparison of median and paramedian regions for planning palatal mini-implants: a study in vivo using cone beam computed tomography
Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the bone height at the median and paramedian sites of the hard palate using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). CBCT images…
Initial bone preparation followed by a 2-week delay before implant placement enhances the clinical and radiographic outcome: a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Initial bone preparation followed by a 2-week delay before implant placement enhances the biological activity at the osteotomy site, which may improve the treatment outcome. The aim of this…
Finite element evaluation of three methods of stable fixation of condyle base fractures
Abstract The surgical treatment of mandibular condyle fractures currently offers several possibilities for stable internal fixation. In this study, a finite element model evaluation was performed of three different methods…
Intermaxillary fixation screw for endotracheal tube fixation in the edentulous patient with facial burns
Abstract Endotracheal tube fixation in patients with severe facial burns and edentulism is a challenge. We describe a simple and elegant method to secure the endotracheal tube in such patients…
Finite element evaluation of three methods of stable fixation of condyle base fractures
Abstract The surgical treatment of mandibular condyle fractures currently offers several possibilities for stable internal fixation. In this study, a finite element model evaluation was performed of three different methods…
Temporomandibular joint replacement periprosthetic joint infections: a review of early diagnostic testing options
Abstract The incidence of a periprosthetic joint infection is uncommon after total joint replacement. Since the clinical, psychological, and economic consequences of this complication are substantial, the development of management…
Arthrocentesis followed by intra-articular autologous blood injection for the treatment of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation
Abstract Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is an excessive forward movement of the condyle beyond the articular eminence with complete separation of the articular surfaces and fixation in that position. This…
A prospective, single-centre study on patient outcomes following temporomandibular joint replacement using a custom-made Biomet TMJ prosthesis
Abstract This study describes the clinical variables in 61 patients following total alloplastic temporomandibular joint reconstruction (TJR) in which the Biomet Microfixation Patient-Patient-Matched TMJ Implant was used. All patients were…
Spreader graft placement: A simplified technique for young surgeons
Abstract The spreader graft is a longitudinal graft placed between the dorsal septum and the upper lateral cartilage in a submucoperichondrial pocket. This graft has functional and aesthetic indications. Although…
Effectiveness of treatment with viscosupplementation in temporomandibular joints with or without effusion
Abstract The objective of this study was to determine whether the effectiveness of viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid (HA) in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) degenerative disorders depends on the presence…
Inferolateral marginal orbitectomy: a simple adjuvant technique for orbital decompression
Abstract The number of patients with mild exophthalmos, without severe eye symptoms, who wish to undergo aesthetic orbital decompression, is increasing. Removal of the lateral and inferior orbital walls is…
