Abstract Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used widely, but they may damage the upper gastrointestinal mucosa owing to their mechanism of action. Selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors are known to…
Abstract We investigated the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on rat muscles during tibial distraction osteogenesis (DO) at normal and hyperdistraction rates. Animals in groups 1 and 2 were…
Abstract The objective of this study was to assess the impact of low-level laser therapy on wound swelling, wound temperature changes, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) after surgical…
Abstract Nowadays, upper denture instability secondary to severe maxillary atrophy is treated, in most cases, with dental implants. However, a significant number of patients cannot afford this procedure. Palatal bone…
Abstract We present the preliminary results of a study involving a group of consecutive patients who underwent lower border onlay grafting, limited to the symphyseal area, in preparation for implant…
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical and radiographic results of submerged and non-submerged implants for posterior single-tooth replacements and to assess patient-based outcomes. Twenty patients were…
Abstract Osteochondroma of the temporomandibular joint is a rare condition that most frequently affects the mandibular condyle. Fixed osteochondroma originating from the glenoid fossa is extremely rare and a literature…
Abstract Developmental deformity of the mandible is one of the most common craniofacial malformations and is closely related to abnormal condylar growth. In this study, the role of PI3K/Akt signalling…
Abstract This article describes a technique of gap arthroplasty in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis performed by transoral access. The treatment of TMJ ankylosis by creating an adequate gap is of…
Abstract Hyenas are effective hunters and will consider humans as potential prey if the need and opportunity arise. This study describes the circumstances of hyena attacks, the patterns of injuries…
