The accuracy of three-dimensional prediction of soft tissue changes following the surgical correction of facial asymmetry: An innovative concept

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The accuracy of three-dimensional prediction of soft tissue changes following the surgical correction of facial asymmetry: An innovative concept

Abstract The accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) predictions of soft tissue changes in the surgical correction of facial asymmetry was evaluated in this study. Preoperative (T1) and 6–12-month postoperative (T2) cone…

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Pain-relieving effects of clonazepam and amitriptyline in burning mouth syndrome: a retrospective study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Pain-relieving effects of clonazepam and amitriptyline in burning mouth syndrome: a retrospective study

Abstract This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of clonazepam and amitriptyline in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome (BMS). A single-centre retrospective cohort study was performed among patients…

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Assessment of vertical ridge augmentation in anterior aesthetic zone using onlay xenografts with titanium mesh versus the inlay bone grafting technique: A randomized clinical trial

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Assessment of vertical ridge augmentation in anterior aesthetic zone using onlay xenografts with titanium mesh versus the inlay bone grafting technique: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the final vertical gain at the deficient anterior maxillary alveolar ridges using onlay bone grafts with titanium mesh versus inlay bone…

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Impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy on the prevalence of oral lesions in HIV-positive patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy on the prevalence of oral lesions in HIV-positive patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine whether highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is associated with the prevalence of oral lesions in HIV-positive patients. This systematic review and…

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Influence of needle bevel design on injection pain and needle deformation in dental local infiltration anaesthesia – randomized clinical trial

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Influence of needle bevel design on injection pain and needle deformation in dental local infiltration anaesthesia – randomized clinical trial

Abstract The aims of this in vivo study were to evaluate the impact of needle bevel design on patients’ pain perception and the mechanical deformation of the needle tip after…

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Combined preoperative measurement of three inferior alveolar canal factors using computed tomography predicts the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury during lower third molar extraction

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Combined preoperative measurement of three inferior alveolar canal factors using computed tomography predicts the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury during lower third molar extraction

Abstract A retrospective cohort study was performed to assess the clinical usefulness of combination assessment using computed tomography (CT) images in patients undergoing third molar extraction. This study included 85…

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Autotransplantation of teeth using computer-aided rapid prototyping of a three-dimensional replica of the donor tooth: a systematic literature review

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Autotransplantation of teeth using computer-aided rapid prototyping of a three-dimensional replica of the donor tooth: a systematic literature review

Abstract This systematic review provides an overview of studies on autotransplantation techniques using rapid prototyping for preoperative fabrication of donor tooth replicas for preparation of the neo-alveolus. Different three-dimensional autotransplantation…

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The application of a delayed expansion technique for horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation in dental implantation

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The application of a delayed expansion technique for horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation in dental implantation

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the application of delayed expansion of the alveolar ridge in dental implantation. This method avoids the need to harvest autogenous bone…

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Does local delivery of bisphosphonates influence the osseointegration of titanium implants? A systematic review

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Does local delivery of bisphosphonates influence the osseointegration of titanium implants? A systematic review

Abstract The aim of this study was to systematically review the influence of the local delivery of bisphosphonates on the osseointegration of titanium implants in humans. A search of health…

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A comparison of the outcomes of four minimally invasive treatment methods for anterior disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A comparison of the outcomes of four minimally invasive treatment methods for anterior disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint

Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of four non-surgical conservative treatment methods for temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The study group comprised 40 patients with unilateral TMD…

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Localized myofascial pain responds better than referring myofascial pain to botulinum toxin injections

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Localized myofascial pain responds better than referring myofascial pain to botulinum toxin injections

Abstract Myofascial pain of the muscles of mastication is a common temporomandibular disorder. Patients unresponsive to conservative treatment modalities pose a therapeutic challenge to the treating clinician. The efficacy of…

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Biomechanical evaluation of different osteosynthesis methods after mandibular sagittal split osteotomy in major advancements

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Biomechanical evaluation of different osteosynthesis methods after mandibular sagittal split osteotomy in major advancements

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the biomechanical stability of six different osteosynthesis methods after sagittal split osteotomy. Sixty polyurethane hemimandibles were divided into two groups, with…

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