Evaluation of the effect of different mandibular fractures on the temporomandibular joint using magnetic resonance imaging: five years of follow-up

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Evaluation of the effect of different mandibular fractures on the temporomandibular joint using magnetic resonance imaging: five years of follow-up

Abstract A prospective cohort study was performed to investigate concurrent and delayed temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries following different types of mandibular fracture using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). One hundred adult…

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Three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography analysis of maxillary sinus and alveolar bone anatomy in the restorative axis of dental implants using radiopaque drill guides

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography analysis of maxillary sinus and alveolar bone anatomy in the restorative axis of dental implants using radiopaque drill guides

Abstract The objectives were to assess the sinus anatomy and alveolar ridge dimensions and to identify clinical factors and morphological relationships that may predict the characteristics of the sinus anatomy….

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Thermal evaluation by infrared measurement of implant site preparation between single and gradual drilling in artificial bone blocks of different densities

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Thermal evaluation by infrared measurement of implant site preparation between single and gradual drilling in artificial bone blocks of different densities

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of bone density and drilling protocol on heat generation during implant bed preparation. Ten single and 10 gradual implant…

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Histological outcomes of sinus augmentation for dental implants with calcium phosphate or deproteinized bovine bone: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Histological outcomes of sinus augmentation for dental implants with calcium phosphate or deproteinized bovine bone: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract This study compared the histological outcomes of deproteinized bovine bone (DBB) and technically derived calcium phosphate for sinus floor augmentation. MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Google Scholar databases were…

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Three-dimensional fracture pattern analysis of the Obwegeser and Dal Pont bilateral sagittal split osteotomy

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Three-dimensional fracture pattern analysis of the Obwegeser and Dal Pont bilateral sagittal split osteotomy

Abstract The Obwegeser and Dal Pont modification of the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) is a well-established procedure in orthognathic surgery. The purpose of this retrospective study was to analyze…

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Prevalence and risk factors of tooth discolouration after orthognathic surgery: a retrospective study of 1455 patients

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Prevalence and risk factors of tooth discolouration after orthognathic surgery: a retrospective study of 1455 patients

Abstract This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of tooth discolouration and to examine the factors that may pose a higher risk for tooth discolouration after orthognathic surgery. This…

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Modified alar base cinch suture fixation at the bilateral lower border of the piriform rim after a maxillary Le Fort I osteotomy

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Modified alar base cinch suture fixation at the bilateral lower border of the piriform rim after a maxillary Le Fort I osteotomy

Abstract Classic cinch suture narrowing of the nasal alar base by medially suturing the bilateral nasolabial soft tissue with one long suture has a limited effect. The modified cinch method…

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Lingual nerve injury in association with sagittal ramus osteotomy and bicortical screw fixation: a review of 523 procedures in 262 subjects

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Lingual nerve injury in association with sagittal ramus osteotomy and bicortical screw fixation: a review of 523 procedures in 262 subjects

Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess the frequency of irreversible lingual nerve (LN) injury in patients undergoing sagittal ramus osteotomies (SRO) with bicortical screw fixation. A retrospective…

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