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We read with interest the article by Rajan et al. reporting five cases of transoral gap arthroplasty. We would like to address some major setbacks of this procedure that may…
The authors wish to advise that Mrs. Laura Flohr made a significant contribution to the manuscript and should have been listed as a co-author. The authors regret her omission in…
We read with interest the queries raised by the authors regarding our article “Gap arthroplasty of temporomandibular joint ankylosis by transoral access: a case series”. Although they refer to “major…
We read with interest the recently published paper by Ma et al. in which they reported the use of transpalatal screw traction for sagittal fractures of the palate and maxilla….
We thank the readers very much for their interest in our paper entitled “Transpalatal screw traction: a simple technique for the management of sagittal fractures of the maxilla and palate”,…
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the capacity of human dental follicle cells (hDFCs) for bone formation in vivo. hDFCs were obtained from wisdom teeth extracted from…
Abstract This study evaluated the effect of a modified Hyrax device and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on osteogenic periosteal distraction (OPD). Twelve adult male New Zealand white rabbits were separated into…
Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effects of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) associated or not with Bio-Oss on bone defects in the calvaria of rats. A critical-size defect of 5-mm…
Abstract Changes in cross-sectional area (CSA), volume (indicating muscle strength), and direction of the masseter and medial pterygoid muscles after surgical mandibular advancement were measured, along with the rotation of…
Abstract The correction of most cases of skeletal class II mandibular deficiency requires surgical advancement of the mandible for treatment of the malocclusion. Often genioplasty is included in the procedure…
Abstract Surgical implant placement in the orbital region for the support of a prosthesis is challenging due to the thin orbital rim and proximity to vital structures. This article reports…
Abstract The current literature was reviewed to evaluate the effect of autologous plasma concentrates on the preservation of extraction sockets. A comprehensive literature search was performed from October 2013 to…
Abstract A randomized clinical trial was carried out to evaluate postoperative stability after mandibular advancements in non-syndromal class II patients with a bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) or distraction osteogenesis…
Abstract A diverse range of techniques is available for reconstruction of full-thickness calvarial defects and the optimum substrate for cranioplasty remains unproven. During a 9-year period, 149 patients underwent insertion…
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the stability of Le Fort I maxillary inferior repositioning surgery in patients with a vertical maxillary deficiency at least 6 months…
Abstract Children with craniofacial microsomia (CFM) are at risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). This systematic review provides an overview of the literature on the prevalence of OSA in children…
Abstract The objective of this study was to determine, retrospectively, the influence of various risk factors on the staging of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) in a population attending…
Abstract The aim of this systematic review was to answer the question: What are the treatments available for bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) and their outcomes? A literature search…
Abstract The wedge-shaped infratemporal fossa is a constricted space and has long been a surgical challenge, mainly due to difficulties in access. Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of the skull, internal carotid…
