Treatment of traumatic dislocation of the mandibular condyle into the cranial fossa: development of a probable treatment algorithm

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Treatment of traumatic dislocation of the mandibular condyle into the cranial fossa: development of a probable treatment algorithm

Abstract This study summarizes our experience of treating three rare cases of traumatic superior dislocation of the mandibular condyle into the cranial fossa and provides a potential treatment algorithm. Between…

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Incremental increase in percentage mouth opening after coronoidectomy in temporomandibular joint ankylosis

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Incremental increase in percentage mouth opening after coronoidectomy in temporomandibular joint ankylosis

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the incremental improvement in mouth opening following coronoidectomy. Twenty-three patients with unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis (Sawhney types I–III) were assessed…

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The diagnostic value of high-resolution ultrasonography for the detection of anterior disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint: a meta-analysis employing the HSROC statistical model

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The diagnostic value of high-resolution ultrasonography for the detection of anterior disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint: a meta-analysis employing the HSROC statistical model

Abstract The study aimed to assess the diagnostic value of high-resolution ultrasonography (HR-US) in the detection of anterior disc displacement (ADD) of the temporomandibular joint. Relevant trials reported in MEDLINE,…

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Effects of two alar base suture techniques suture techniques on nasolabial changes after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in Taiwanese patients with class III malocclusions

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effects of two alar base suture techniques suture techniques on nasolabial changes after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in Taiwanese patients with class III malocclusions

Abstract A randomized controlled trial was designed to assess the effectiveness of two alar base cinch techniques on the changes in nasolabial morphology after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. Sixty patients requiring…

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Minimally invasive corticotomy in orthodontics: a new technique using a CAD/CAM surgical template

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Minimally invasive corticotomy in orthodontics: a new technique using a CAD/CAM surgical template

Abstract Accelerating orthodontic tooth movement is a topical issue. Despite the different techniques described in the literature, the corticotomy is the only effective and safe means of accelerating orthodontic tooth…

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Assessment of sagittal split ramus osteotomy rigid internal fixation techniques using a finite element method

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Assessment of sagittal split ramus osteotomy rigid internal fixation techniques using a finite element method

Abstract In this study, finite element analysis (FEA) was used to evaluate nine rigid internal fixation techniques for sagittal split ramus osteotomy. To achieve this, a computed tomography (CT) scan…

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Medial cortex fracture patterns after sagittal split osteotomy using short versus long medial cuts: can we obviate bad splits?

Jan 17, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Medial cortex fracture patterns after sagittal split osteotomy using short versus long medial cuts: can we obviate bad splits?

Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the lingual fracture patterns after sagittal split osteotomy (SSO) using short and long medial osteotomy cuts, via three-dimensional (3D) cone…

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