The primal sagittal plane of the head: a new concept
Abstract To assess facial form, one has to determine the size, position, orientation, shape, and symmetry of the different facial units. Many of these assessments require a frame of reference….
Virtual occlusal definition for orthognathic surgery
Abstract Computer-assisted surgical simulation is being used increasingly in orthognathic surgery. However, occlusal definition is still undertaken using model surgery with subsequent digitization via surface scanning or cone beam computed…
Mitoxantrone as a contributing factor in medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws
Abstract Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is usually initiated by dental surgery, but is occasionally exacerbated by other antiresorptive (denosumab) and anti-angiogenic therapies, and in such cases is currently…
Efficacy of a single dose of low-level laser therapy in reducing pain, swelling, and trismus following third molar extraction surgery
Abstract The clinical efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for the reduction of pain, swelling, and trismus following the surgical extraction of third molars was evaluated. Mandibular third molars, with…
Paraumbilical fat graft for the correction of contour deformity following parotidectomy and prevention of Frey syndrome
Abstract Following parotidectomy, patients develop retromandibular hollowing. A case series of patients for whom a free paraumbilical graft was used to reconstruct the parotid bed defect is presented here. This…
Does the piezoelectric surgical technique produce fewer postoperative sequelae after lower third molar surgery than conventional rotary instruments? A systematic review and meta analysis
Abstract A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to answer the clinical question “Does the piezoelectric surgical technique produce fewer postoperative sequelae after lower third molar surgery than conventional rotary…
Evaluating the anatomical location of the posterior superior alveolar artery in cone beam computed tomography images
Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the diameter, location, and frequency of the appearance of the posterior superior alveolar artery (PSAA) in preoperative cone beam computed tomography…
Juvenile ossifying fibroma of the jaw: a retrospective study of 15 cases
Abstract The management of patients with juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) remains controversial. To explore the correlations between different treatments and the patient prognosis, 15 cases of JOF of the jaw…
Recurrence rate following treatment for primary multicystic ameloblastoma: systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Opinions regarding the treatment of multicystic ameloblastoma are divergent due to its benign nature and the high rate of recurrence if not adequately excised. The aim of the present…
Platform-switching implants and bone preservation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the possible benefits of platform-switching (PSW) implants when compared to regular platform (RP) implants…
Effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on swelling and pain after implant surgery: a double-blind, randomized study
Abstract The aim of this split-mouth, double-blind, randomized study was to determine whether pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) can improve swelling and the management of pain after full-arch immediate loading…
Radiological follow-up results of untreated anterior disc displacement without reduction in adults
Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the radiographic changes in untreated adults with bilateral anterior disc displacement without reduction. A cohort study was designed to compare the…
ESRRBpolymorphisms are associated with comorbidity of temporomandibular disorders and rotator cuff disease
Abstract Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are associated with comorbidity. Shoulder pain is among the symptoms associated with TMD. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between TMD and…
Evaluation of temporomandibular joint disc displacement as a risk factor for osteoarthrosis
Abstract Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement is a clinical sign often found in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and associated with TMJ osteoarthrosis. Osteoarthrosis is a degenerative joint disease that…
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: bacterial diversity in temporomandibular joint synovial fluid in comparison with immunological and clinical findings
Abstract Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) occurs in up to 80% of affected children. The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of bacterial…
Stability of treatments for recurrent temporomandibular joint luxation: a systematic review
Abstract Temporomandibular joint luxation (TMJ) is the excessive anterior translation of the mandibular condyle out of its normal range of movement and away from the glenoid fossa. Once dislocation occurs,…
Three-dimensional evaluation of healing joint morphology after closed treatment of condylar fractures
Abstract Closed treatment for condylar fractures has long been widely accepted. With closed treatment, the deviated bone fragments heal in their new positions, and this may subsequently cause a range…
Clinical and radiological outcomes of transoral endoscope-assisted treatment of mandibular condylar fractures
Abstract Fractures of the mandibular condyle are one of the most common craniofacial fractures. However, the diagnosis and treatment of these fractures is controversial because of the multiple surgical approaches…
‘Stylo-mandibular complex’ fracture from a maxillofacial surgeon’s perspective – review of the literature and proposal of a management algorithm
Abstract The incidence of fractures of styloid process, either in isolation or association with mandibular fractures, is rare, and frequently overlooked. When present, they pose clinical dilemma in diagnosis and…
Mechanical resistance of the periorbita and the orbital floor complex—are isolated orbital floor fractures only a soft tissue problem?
Abstract The primary aims of orbital floor reconstruction are to prevent enophthalmos and herniation of the orbital contents in order to achieve correct globe position. Theoretically, the mechanical load of…
