Effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on healing of mandibular bone defects: an experimental study in rabbits

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on healing of mandibular bone defects: an experimental study in rabbits

Abstract Research evidence suggests that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPU) produces significant osteoinductive effects, accelerating the healing of bone defects. The authors investigated the effects of LIPU on mandibular bone defects…

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Survival rate of osseointegrated implants in atrophic maxillae grafted with calvarial bone: a retrospective study

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Survival rate of osseointegrated implants in atrophic maxillae grafted with calvarial bone: a retrospective study

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical survival rate of osseointegrated implants placed in the atrophic maxilla that has been reconstructed by means of autogenous bone…

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Diagnostic investigation of parotid neoplasms: a 16-year experience of freehand fine needle aspiration cytology and ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Diagnostic investigation of parotid neoplasms: a 16-year experience of freehand fine needle aspiration cytology and ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy

Abstract This study aimed to examine the diagnostic yield of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy (USCB) in the diagnosis of parotid neoplasia. A 16-year retrospective…

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VEGF transfer based on gene-modified fibroblasts using a hypoxia-induced vector to modulate neoangiogenesis in ischaemic regions of myocutaneous transplants

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on VEGF transfer based on gene-modified fibroblasts using a hypoxia-induced vector to modulate neoangiogenesis in ischaemic regions of myocutaneous transplants

Abstract The effect of a hypoxia-inducible VEGF-expressing on wound healing in an ischaemic hind leg rat model was evaluated in this study. 180 Wistar rats were assigned randomly to three…

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Low condylectomy as the sole treatment for active condylar hyperplasia: facial, occlusal and skeletal changes. An observational study

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Low condylectomy as the sole treatment for active condylar hyperplasia: facial, occlusal and skeletal changes. An observational study

Abstract The purpose of this study was to measure the changes in facial, occlusal, and skeletal relationships in patients with active unilateral condylar hyperplasia whose sole treatment was a low…

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The effects of steroids in preventing facial oedema, pain, and neurosensory disturbances after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a randomized controlled trial

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The effects of steroids in preventing facial oedema, pain, and neurosensory disturbances after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract A randomized, prospective, controlled trial was conducted to determine the efficacy of single and repeated betamethasone doses on facial oedema, pain, and neurosensory disturbances after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy….

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Low-level laser therapy improves peri-implant bone formation: resonance frequency, electron microscopy, and stereology findings in a rabbit model

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Low-level laser therapy improves peri-implant bone formation: resonance frequency, electron microscopy, and stereology findings in a rabbit model

Abstract Previous studies have reported positive effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on bone healing. This study evaluated the effects of LLLT on peri-implant healing in vivo. Thirty-two rabbits had…

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Management-related outcomes and radiographic findings of idiopathic condylar resorption: a systematic review

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Management-related outcomes and radiographic findings of idiopathic condylar resorption: a systematic review

Abstract Idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR) is progressive resorption of the condyle of unknown aetiology. There is no consensus on the approaches for diagnostic imaging and management of this disease. The…

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Modified maxillomandibular advancement for obstructive sleep apnoea: towards a better outcome for Asians

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Modified maxillomandibular advancement for obstructive sleep apnoea: towards a better outcome for Asians

Abstract Excluding tracheostomy, maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is the most effective surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). However, the anticipated facial changes may prevent acceptance of this procedure by patients…

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Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy versus distraction osteogenesis of the mandible: a randomized clinical trial

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy versus distraction osteogenesis of the mandible: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract A randomized clinical trial was performed to evaluate differences in postoperative neurosensory disturbance (NSD) between two methods of mandibular advancement surgery. A total of 66 non-syndromal class II patients…

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