Three-dimensional aesthetic assessment of class II patients before and after orthognathic surgery and its association with quantitative surgical changes

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Three-dimensional aesthetic assessment of class II patients before and after orthognathic surgery and its association with quantitative surgical changes

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare evaluations of the aesthetic outcome of class II orthognathic patients, as performed by observers with varying expertise using three-dimensional (3D) facial…

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Sclerosing odontogenic carcinoma: current diagnostic and management considerations concerning a most unusual neoplasm

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Sclerosing odontogenic carcinoma: current diagnostic and management considerations concerning a most unusual neoplasm

Abstract Sclerosing odontogenic carcinoma (SOC) is a primary intraosseous carcinoma of the jaws that has been listed as a separate entity for the first time in the latest version of…

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High-flow paediatric mandibular arteriovenous malformations: case reports and a review of current management

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on High-flow paediatric mandibular arteriovenous malformations: case reports and a review of current management

Abstract High-flow vascular malformations in the paediatric population are potentially life-threatening and are challenging to treat. This paper describes the management of three cases of mandibular arteriovenous malformations and reviews…

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The horizontal inclination angle is associated with the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury during the extraction of mandibular third molars

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The horizontal inclination angle is associated with the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury during the extraction of mandibular third molars

Abstract The extraction of mandibular third molars can lead to injury to the inferior alveolar nerve. Hence, it is important to assess the proximity of the root to the inferior…

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Immediate full-arch rehabilitation of the severely atrophic maxilla supported by zygomatic implants: a prospective clinical study with minimum follow-up of 6 years

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Immediate full-arch rehabilitation of the severely atrophic maxilla supported by zygomatic implants: a prospective clinical study with minimum follow-up of 6 years

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of immediate full-arch prostheses supported by zygomatic implants alone or in combination with standard fixtures after a minimum of…

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Effect of pre-emptive analgesia on clinical parameters and tissue levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in third molar surgery: a triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effect of pre-emptive analgesia on clinical parameters and tissue levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in third molar surgery: a triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate whether pre-emptive analgesia modifies the tissue expression of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), and whether there is an association…

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Short implants (6mm) vs. vertical bone augmentation and standard-length implants (≥9mm) in atrophic posterior mandibles: a 5-year retrospective study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Short implants (6mm) vs. vertical bone augmentation and standard-length implants (≥9mm) in atrophic posterior mandibles: a 5-year retrospective study

Abstract This retrospective study compared the 5-year clinical and radiographic outcomes of short implants (6 mm) (short group), and standard-length implants (≥9 mm) placed after a vertical augmentation with autologous…

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Immediate implant placement: the fate of the buccal crest. A retrospective cone beam computed tomography study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Immediate implant placement: the fate of the buccal crest. A retrospective cone beam computed tomography study

Abstract This retrospective study aimed to analyse the fate of the buccal crest after immediate implant placement (IIP) through the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). In 16 consecutive…

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Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with intracranial extension—report of two cases

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with intracranial extension—report of two cases

Abstract Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint is a rare condition, and only 10 cases with intracranial extension have been reported in the literature. Two cases of synovial chondromatosis with…

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Counterclockwise maxillomandibular advancement surgery and disc repositioning: can condylar remodeling in the long-term follow-up be predicted?

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Counterclockwise maxillomandibular advancement surgery and disc repositioning: can condylar remodeling in the long-term follow-up be predicted?

Abstract This study investigated predictive risk factors of condylar remodeling changes after counterclockwise maxillomandibular advancement (CCW-MMA) and disc repositioning surgery. Forty-one female patients (75 condyles) treated with CCW-MMA and disc…

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Success rate and complications associated with dental implants in the incisive canal region: a systematic review

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Success rate and complications associated with dental implants in the incisive canal region: a systematic review

Abstract A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the success rate of dental implants placed in the incisive canal region and the complications related to this procedure. An electronic search…

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How do geometry-related parameters influence the clinical performance of orthodontic mini-implants? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on How do geometry-related parameters influence the clinical performance of orthodontic mini-implants? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate how parameters related to geometry influence the clinical performance of orthodontic mini-implants (MIs). Systematic searches were performed in…

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Restoration of Sleep Architecture after Maxillomandibular Advancement: Success Beyond the Apnea–Hypopnea Index

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Restoration of Sleep Architecture after Maxillomandibular Advancement: Success Beyond the Apnea–Hypopnea Index

Abstract While effects of maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) on respiratory parameters for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are well described, effects on sleep architecture before and after MMA are not….

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Three-dimensional volumetric changes in the upper airway after maxillomandibular advancement in obstructive sleep apnoea patients and the impact on quality of life

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Three-dimensional volumetric changes in the upper airway after maxillomandibular advancement in obstructive sleep apnoea patients and the impact on quality of life

Abstract Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder, characterized by repetitive airway obstructions, causing disruptive snoring and daytime sleepiness. Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA), which enlarges the upper airway, is…

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