Reply to comments on “New protocol to prevent TMJ reankylosis and potentially life threatening complications in triad patients”

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Reply to comments on “New protocol to prevent TMJ reankylosis and potentially life threatening complications in triad patients”

We respond to the comments received by the Editor concerning our publication, “New protocol to prevent TMJ reankylosis and potentially life threatening complications in triad patients”. We appreciate the comments…

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Mandibular distraction as a first stage procedure prior to gap arthroplasty for the management of obstructive sleep apnoea secondary to TMJ ankylosis—not a new protocol

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Mandibular distraction as a first stage procedure prior to gap arthroplasty for the management of obstructive sleep apnoea secondary to TMJ ankylosis—not a new protocol

We refer to the article “New protocol to prevent TMJ reankylosis and potentially life threatening complications in triad patients” by Andrade et al., published in your esteemed journal. Although the…

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Comparative study of the osseous healing process following three different techniques of bone augmentation in the mandible: an experimental study

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Comparative study of the osseous healing process following three different techniques of bone augmentation in the mandible: an experimental study

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the osseointegration of three different bone grafting techniques. Forty-eight mature New Zealand rabbits were divided randomly into three groups of 16…

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Efficacy of hyaluronic acid spray on swelling, pain, and trismus after surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Efficacy of hyaluronic acid spray on swelling, pain, and trismus after surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars

Abstract The aim of this study was compare the efficacies of two oral sprays in reducing swelling, pain, and trismus after the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. This prospective…

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Effectiveness of green tea mouthwash in comparison to chlorhexidine mouthwash in patients with acute pericoronitis: a randomized clinical trial

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effectiveness of green tea mouthwash in comparison to chlorhexidine mouthwash in patients with acute pericoronitis: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of green tea mouthwash in controlling the pain and trismus associated with acute pericoronitis in comparison to chlorhexidine (CHX)…

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Aperture width of the osteomeatal complex as a predictor of successful treatment of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Aperture width of the osteomeatal complex as a predictor of successful treatment of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis

Abstract Odontogenic maxillary sinusitis (OMS) is an inflammatory disease caused by the spread of dental inflammation into the sinus. The long-term administration of antibiotic medicine and/or treatment of the causative…

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Assessment of marginal bone loss using full thickness versus partial thickness flaps for alveolar ridge splitting and immediate implant placement in the anterior maxilla

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Assessment of marginal bone loss using full thickness versus partial thickness flaps for alveolar ridge splitting and immediate implant placement in the anterior maxilla

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of maintaining the periosteal attachment of the facial and palatal cortical plates on crestal bone loss that occurs at…

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Complications associated with inferior alveolar nerve repositioning for dental implant placement: a systematic review

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Complications associated with inferior alveolar nerve repositioning for dental implant placement: a systematic review

Abstract Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) repositioning has been used widely in recent years as an alternative approach for dental implant placement in the atrophic posterior mandible. The aim of this…

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Assessing change in quality of life using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) in patients with different dentofacial deformities undergoing orthognathic surgery: a before and after comparison

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Assessing change in quality of life using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) in patients with different dentofacial deformities undergoing orthognathic surgery: a before and after comparison

Abstract Dentofacial deformities and their treatment have physical and psychological repercussions on quality of life (QOL). Seventy-four patients were evaluated preoperatively (T0) and at 4–6 months postoperatively (T1). Oral health-related…

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Differences in three-dimensional soft tissue changes after upper, lower, or both jaw orthognathic surgery in skeletal class III patients

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Differences in three-dimensional soft tissue changes after upper, lower, or both jaw orthognathic surgery in skeletal class III patients

Abstract The decision is not always straightforward as to which orthognathic procedure is best for a good aesthetic result; three-dimensional imaging has brought new insight into this topic. The aim…

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Functional outcomes and patient satisfaction after vascularized osteocutaneous scapula flap reconstruction of the mandible in patients with benign or cancerous tumours

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Functional outcomes and patient satisfaction after vascularized osteocutaneous scapula flap reconstruction of the mandible in patients with benign or cancerous tumours

Abstract Pre- and postoperative longitudinal assessment of oral functions including masticatory force, masticatory ability with solids, speech intelligibility, and subjective satisfaction was conducted for patients who underwent vascularized osteocutaneous scapula…

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Benefits of maxillectomy with internal dissection of the masticator space by transmandibular approach in the surgical management of malignant tumours of the upper gingiva and hard palate: a clinical review of 10 cases

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Benefits of maxillectomy with internal dissection of the masticator space by transmandibular approach in the surgical management of malignant tumours of the upper gingiva and hard palate: a clinical review of 10 cases

Abstract The aim of this study was to review patients with tumours extending to the posterior portion of the upper gingiva and hard palate, and to evaluate the postoperative outcomes….

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Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the maxillary sinus: a clinical–pathological report of 10 years of experience from a single institution

Jan 19, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the maxillary sinus: a clinical–pathological report of 10 years of experience from a single institution

Abstract Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is the most common malignant salivary gland tumour of the maxillary sinus. The present study describes 24 cases seen over a period of 10 years…

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