Arthroscopy versus arthrocentesis in the management of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Arthroscopy versus arthrocentesis in the management of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess whether arthroscopy or arthrocentesis is most effective and feasible in the management of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), specifically…

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Closed reduction of the isolated anterior frontal sinus fracture via percutaneous screw placement

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Closed reduction of the isolated anterior frontal sinus fracture via percutaneous screw placement

Abstract Fractures of the frontal sinus are a common maxillofacial trauma and constitute 5–15% of all maxillofacial fractures. Conventional surgical approaches include the coronal flap, direct cutaneous incision, and endoscopic…

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Wound ballistics of firearm-related injuries—Part 2: Mechanisms of skeletal injury and characteristics of maxillofacial ballistic trauma

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Wound ballistics of firearm-related injuries—Part 2: Mechanisms of skeletal injury and characteristics of maxillofacial ballistic trauma

Abstract Maxillofacial firearm-related injuries vary in extent and severity because of the characteristics and behaviour of the projectile(s), and the complexity of the anatomical structures involved, whereas the degree of…

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Complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for developmental deformities: a systematic review of the literature

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for developmental deformities: a systematic review of the literature

Abstract A systematic review of English and non-English articles on the complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) for patients with developmental deformities was performed, in accordance with the PRISMA statement….

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Impact of primary palatoplasty on the maxillomandibular sagittal relationship in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Impact of primary palatoplasty on the maxillomandibular sagittal relationship in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The study objective was to evaluate, through a meta-analysis, the impact of primary palatoplasty on the sagittal maxillary and mandibular relationship among patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and…

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Complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for congenital deformities: a systematic review of the literature and proposal of a new classification for complications

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for congenital deformities: a systematic review of the literature and proposal of a new classification for complications

Abstract A systematic review of English and non-English language articles on the complications of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) for patients with congenital deformities was performed, in accordance with the PRISMA…

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