Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Science topic

Oral and maxillofacial injuries constitute a significant portion of trauma cases in emergency departments, often resulting in life-threatening complications and sometimes death. Effective triage is crucial for prioritizing care, especially in resource-limited settings. Despite the importance of standard protocols, many institutions lack uniform gui...

Objectives During mandibular third molar (MTM) extraction surgery, preoperative analysis to quantify the proximity of the MTM to the surrounding inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is essential to minimize the risk of IAN injury. This study aims to propose an automated tool to quantitatively measure the proximity of IAN and MTM in cone-beam computed tomo...

Introduction In oral maxillofacial surgery, the nasal tracheal tube is mostly used to provide a better surgical field for oral, head and neck operations. Postoperative sore throat and hoarseness are common following tracheal intubation, with an incidence of 11–55%. Then, we previously reported advantage technique of fiberoptic scope to decrease the...

Background: infraorbital nerve injury is very common in patients sustaining Zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures. As a result patient's suffer from paraesthesia, anaesthesia or huperalgesia in the infraorbital region.Objective: To determine the frequency and type (anaesthesia, paraesthesia, dysesthesia and hypoesthesia) of infraorbital nerve injur...

Identifying high-risk patients for developing postoperative delirium (POD) is essential for optimizing the medical field’s human and financial resources through specialty-relevant geriatric assessments that can aid in establishing prehabilitation strategies. This study aims to identify geriatric screening tools to predict preoperative delirium and...

Suturing has been a pillar of plastic surgery since its very foundation. From ancient civilizations to modern practices, hair sutures have resurfaced as vital material for wound closure and tissue approximation. This study aimed to explore the historical evolution and application of hair sutures, particularly in facial reconstruction, skin flaps an...

Purpose: Although bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) possesses potent osteoinductivity, there have been some concerns on the safety of BMP-2 and BMP-2-incorporated bone substitutes used for bone formation. On the other hand, BMP-2-loaded calcium phosphate cement (BMP-2@CPC) has been developed and used for bone regeneration in oral implantology....

Purpose: This exploratory study elicited the procedural considerations and inter-radicular site placement techniques of experts and investigated how the use of a simulator, with and without feedback, influenced novice learners' procedural considerations, placement techniques, and confidence. Methods: Three orthodontic/oral maxillofacial surgery...

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly worldwide, including in Indonesia. As a result, people developed a fear of visiting hospitals and a tendency to ignore symptoms unrelated to COVID-19. A zygomaticomaxillary complex bone fracture is one of the most frequent midface fractures and is often accompanied by infraorbital nerve paresthesia....

In this study, tissue scaffolds mimicking hierarchical morphology are constructed and proposed for bone augmentation. The scaffolds are fabricated using lyophilization, before coating them with collagen (Col). Subsequently, the Col-coated scaffolds undergo a second lyophilization, followed by silk fibroin (SF) coating, and a third lyophilization. T...

Purpose This study aims to compare the outcomes of suture-less and multiple suture closure methods on postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus, and associated complications. Materials and methods This prospective, randomized clinical trial was conducted at the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Goa Dental College & Hospital. Inclusion cr...

Objetivo: Identificar y describir los usos de los compuestos reforzados con fibra de vidrio en las diferentes especialidades clínicas odontológicas. Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda de literatura científica en bases de datos como ScienceDirect, Semantic Scholar, MEDLINE y EBSCO, durante diciembre de 2023, utilizando como descriptores las palabras f...

underdiagnosed due to its nonspecific clinical presentation, which overlaps with other types of rhinosinusitis. The etiopathogenesis involves a complex interplay of factors including iatrogenic causes, periodontal infections, and traumatic events, leading to a persistent inflammatory response in the maxillary sinus. This report details a clinical c...

Background Emergence agitation is a transient confusional state of a child associated with consciousness from general anaesthesia, commonly occurs in the postoperative setting which delays their recovery and exposes them to traumas. The main objective of the current study was to investigate the magnitude of emergence agitation, its interventions an...

Aims And Objectives: The variability of pattern, aetiology, gender predisposition, treatment plan and outcome of mandibular fractures occurred in the district of East Midnapore and surrounding areas is discussed here. The signicance of this study is to understand the pattern and mechanism of mandibular injury that would appear to facilitate choosi...

El osteoma es una lesión benigna caracterizada por la proliferación de tejido óseo, ocurre frecuentemente en la región del complejo maxilofacial, con predilección en los senos paranasales, mandíbula y rara vez en el maxilar. La proliferación se manifiesta en hueso compacto y esponjoso, su crecimiento es lento y asintomático, en la mayoría de los ca...

Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a diverse set of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems involving the temporomandibular joint complex and surrounding muscles 1. TMD prevalence has varied from one location to the next, with estimates ranging from 6 to 68 % in various types Objectives were to compare the efficacy of NSAIDs with...

Objective This study underscores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, particularly the promising applications of Large Language Models (LLMs) in the delivery of post-operative dental care. The aim is to evaluate the performance of an embedded GPT model and its comparison with ChatGPT-3.5 turbo. The assessment focus...

Allogeneic grafts can be preferred to autogenous grafts in plastic and oral-maxillofacial surgery for vertical and horizontal bone deficiencies. Implant surface properties are an important factor in osseointegration. This study aims to evaluate the osseointegration levels of titanium implants with machined, sand-blasted, and acid-etched (SLA) and r...

The ability of machines to carry out tasks that ordinarily require human intelligence is known as artificial intelligence. AI has been included in all dental specialties like prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral & maxillofacial surgery, etc. Most AI applications in dentistry are focused on diagnosing problems based on radiographic or opt...

Learning and meeting the requirements of English language proficiency focused on the Western model of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) are required as essential learning outcomes of higher education programs for English as a foreign language (EFL) learners. However, university students may face difficulties in the process of learni...

Reports of natal and neonatal teeth have been well documented in the literature, although the presence of natal primary molars remains rare, and a clear management strategy does not exist. This is a case study of a female newborn delivered at a gestational age of 41 weeks 1 day to a 31-year-old G1P1001 mother. Apgar scores were 8 and 9 at 1 and 5 m...

El informe de vigilancia competitiva y análisis bibliométrico temático respalda la creación del programa de Especialización en Cirugía Maxilofacial en la Universidad Santo Tomás, seccional Bucaramanga. Se destaca la exploración de la oferta académica a nivel nacional e internacional, el ranking de posgrados Sapiens 2022-2 y las capacidades nacional...

Background: Fibro-osseous lesions of the craniofacial complex are represented by a variety of disease processes that are characterized by the nature of ossifications and calcifications. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the behavior of non-hybrid and hybrid forms of fibro-osseous lesions. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional...

Orthodontic technology has advanced significantly, allowing an orthodontist to precisely design the course of therapy. The software enables the analysis of dental mobility and the provision of digital treatment choices. Cephalometric analysis, digital imaging, intraoral and extraoral image capture, morphing capability to show patients what their te...

Objective: To study the efficacy of triamcinolone injection in the treatment of oral lichen planus patients presented to the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery at KRL General Hospital Islamabad. Method: This study was conducted in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Kahuta Research Laboratories Islamabad. 100 patients who fulf...

OBJECTIVE: To assess the diagnostic role of salivary microRNA for early detection oforal squamous cell carcinoma and to compare the salivary microRNA with Biopsy in thediagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma.Methodology: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of pathology and molecular laboratory, department of oral...

Introduction. Temporary Functional Deficit in oral and maxillofacial surgery is a head of damage that is a function of length of stay or hospitalization. The temporary functional deficit is the period during which the victim cannot lead a normal existence. Its calculation is based on the length of hospitalization. The aim of this study was to deter...

Background The establishment of human identity has always been a concern after mass disasters, and the role of odontology in forensics has greatly evolved. Nowadays, palatal rugoscopy is a widely used method in the recognition of human identity due to its uniqueness in the course, direction, length, form, position, and enduring nature against disin...

RESUMEN Introducción: Las infecciones maxilofaciales son condiciones clínicas que pueden ser graves cuando no se tratan adecuadamente y a tiempo, son de ocurrencia relativamente común, caracterizadas por un inicio lento y puede diseminar rápidamente si las condiciones de defensa del paciente se encuentran alteradas. Esta diseminación del proceso in...

Objectives Speech problems in patients with a cleft palate are often complex and multifactorial. Finding the optimal way of monitoring these problems is challenging. The International Consortium of Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) has developed a set of standardised outcome measures at specific ages for patients with a cleft lip and/or palate, i...

Objective To determine change trajectories and predictors of swallowing function and swallowing-related quality of life (QoL) in perioperative patients with oral cancer. Design Longitudinal observational study. Setting A tertiary cancer hospital in Hunan Province, China. Participants Patients with oral cancer scheduled for surgery were recruited...

Introduction Compensatory mouth breathing, caused by nasopharyngeal obstructive diseases, is the main cause of hyperdivergent mandibular retrognathia in children. Such deformities require effective growth guidance before pubertal growth peaks. The traditional mandibular advancement device, twin block (TB), can guide the forward development of the m...

Background Limited research has suggested that trigeminal neuralgia (TN), an often-idiopathic pain disorder affecting the face and head, may arise from compression of the cervical spinal cord due to involvement of the spinal trigeminal tract. We hypothesized that adults with TN would have a greater likelihood of concurrent degenerative cervical mye...

Background and Objectives: The use of biomaterials in dentistry is extremely common. From a commercial perspective, different types of osteoconductive and osteoinductive biomaterials are available to clinicians. In the field of osteoconductive materials, clinicians have biomaterials made of heterologous bones at their disposal, including biomateria...

Aims and Objectives: To compare the efficacy of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in bone regeneration after removal of impacted bilateral third molars. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out as an open clinical trial on 20 patients chosen from the ones referred to the department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for...

Objectives Dental caries is the most common reason for hospital admissions for children aged 6–10 years in England. The prevalence in the experience of hospital admission is not uniform across all populations. This paper reports on the analysis of secondary data on dental hospital episodes for children residing in London, and its association with o...

Introduction: Oral leukoplakia is a prevalent oral mucosal lesion known to undergo malignant transformation, posing a significant public health concern worldwide, primarily attributable to tobacco use. This study aims to investigate the potential preventive effects of vitamins A, C, and E on oral leukoplakia. We conducted a cross-sectional study at...

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is beneficial radiographic diagnostic tool in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS). It helps maxillofacial surgeons to develop treatment approach in various conditions. Study of head and neck structures three dimensionally allows surgeon to do planning accurately, as a result enhances operative precision, and as...

Idiopathic Trigeminal neuralgia in children is a rare case presentation that poses a challenge in dental practice. This case involved a sequence of multi-management by several departments including Paediatric Dentistry, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) and Paediatric Neurology. Case description: A 10-year-old girl was re...

This comprehensive review explores the advancements in Orthognathic and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, focusing on the integration of 3D Printing and Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP). Traditional surgical methods, while effective, come with inherent risks and complications, and can lead to variability in outcomes due to the reliance on the surgeon’s sk...

Introduction Class II treatment with mandibular retrusion often involves the Herbst appliance due to its efficiency and low requirement of cooperation. Despite its advantages, it causes side effects concerning the occlusal plane and pogonion in terms of clockwise rotation that hinder the desired mandibular advancement for hyperdivergent patients. I...

Objective This study aimed to describe different techniques (vertical, conventional, and surgical) used in routine exodontia as well as the most teeth extracted per procedure. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study using data collected at the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, the Faculty of Dentistry, Sebha University, from March to D...

Background: The integration of clinical, radiographic and pathology findings-based information has long been intrinsic to diagnosis and proper management. Objective: The purpose of study was to observe the imaging features of hybrid and non-hybrid Fibro-Osseous Lesion at Maxillofacial Area among the participants. Methodology: This cross-sectional s...

This comprehensive review explores the advancements in Orthognathic and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, focusing on the integration of 3D Printing and Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP). Traditional surgical methods, while effective, come with inherent risks and complications, and can lead to variability in outcomes due to the reliance on the surgeon's sk...

Reconstruction of Maxillofacial defects following complex resection is common challenge encountered by many maxillofacial surgeons.The important objectives are to restore the normal anatomy and function with proper adaptation in these complex defects. The introduction ofcomputer aided design (CAD) and 3D printing technology has significantly facili...

Objectives: To identify the incidence and risk factors of dry socket after tooth extraction. Material and methods: Patients who underwent extractions during the 6-month period in the department of oral & maxillofacial surgery and fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included in the study. All the patients who came back with the complaint of persis...

Introducción: dada la alta prescripción de bifosfonatos, presentamos sus efectos adversos en la esfera odontológica, siendo una complicación poco frecuente, pero de difícil tratamiento. Sin necesidad de suspender el tratamiento, dado el importante beneficio en cuanto a la prevención de fractura por fragilidad. Estas fracturas causan una alta morbim...

An odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) was first described by Philipsen in 1956. They are benign cysts of odontogenic origin that behave aggressively and have a high recurrence rate. The present case report describes an unusual presentation of OKC as a multi-locular lesion in the anterior mandible. A 14-year-old male patient was referred to the oral maxil...

Los bifosfonatos son un grupo de medicamentos análogos al pirofosfato inorgánico clasificados como antirresortivos. Su mecanismo de acción es inhibir la resorción ósea llevada a cabo por los osteoclastos e inducir su apoptosis. Indicados en la prevención y tratamiento de enfermedades metabólicas óseas (osteoporosis, enfermedad de Paget), enfermedad...

Introduction Benzodiazepines such as midazolam are widely used to moderately sedate patients during impacted wisdom tooth extraction to reduce anxiety in outpatient surgery. This present protocol was designed to determine whether continuous intravenous remimazolam, a new ultrashort-acting benzodiazepine, produces superior postoperative recovery qua...

The Oral Cavity Is Often Called The "Gateway To The Body," Dentist As The "Gatekeepers Of Health." Chronic Kidney Disease Is An Emerging Disease With Increased Mortality In A Low Resource Setting, According To The Global Disease Burden Report (2015)1 Lack Of Infrastructure And Awareness Among The Public Is Diagnosed At A Late Stage, Leading To Incr...

Objective: The study investigated the preoperative anatomical variables that affect the outcome of surgical correction in patients with Class III facial asymmetry. Methods: The study recruited 37 consecutive patients with facial asymmetry who had 2-jaw orthognathic surgery. They were divided into two groups based on the surgical outcome: symmetrica...

Kemiğin bütünlüğündeki eksiklik kemik defekti olarak tanımlanır. Bu defektlerdeki eksikliklerinin giderilmesi en başta fonksiyonel, sonrasında estetik kayıpların yerine konması açısından önemlidir. Oral ve maksillofasiyal cerrahide; cerrahi müdahalelerde onarım, geleneksel yöntemlerin yanında defekt alanına konulan iyileşmeyi hızlandıran materyalle...

Background: To investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the patients' attendance/distribution patterns within different departments and the perception of the dental team providing dental services during the COVID-19 outbreak in a private dental clinic. Moreover, the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on dental professionals next to the role of persona...

Introduction: Children sustain dentoalveolar trauma and lose teeth at the same rate regardless of socioeconomic status; however, debate surrounds these rates in adults. It is known socioeconomic status plays a major role in access and treatment in health care. This study aims to clarify the role of socioeconomic status as a risk factor for dentoal...

Introduction Asymmetric mandibular hypoplasia, microtia, tongue and laryngeal anomalies, and soft palate and facial nerve dysfunction are clinical features observed in children with craniofacial microsomia (CFM). Despite involvement of all these structures in hearing and speech, there is limited evidence reporting speech outcomes in this population...

Introducción: el neurofibroma es una neoplasia benigna de la vaina de los nervios periféricos, eventualmente asociada a la neurofibromatosis tipo I, también llamada enfermedad de Von Recklinghausen. Su presentación a nivel de cabeza y cuello es poco común, por lo cual existen pocos reportes. Objetivo: presentar un caso clínico con diagnóstico de ne...

Background: Conventional methods like Erich’s arch bars and eyelet wires are currently most common methods for achieving temporary inter-maxillary fixation (IMF). Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to compare the efficacy of Self-tapping screws over Erich’s arch bar wiring for inter maxillary fixation in the treatment of mandibular fr...

We report a case of a 25-year-old male who presented with a head injury after a fall at home. A CT scan showed a depressed fracture of the left frontal bone with a hemo-sinus. During the surgical exploration of the injury, a foreign body was found in the frontal sinus. The patient underwent a frontal bone graft and repair of the laceration and was...

Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the prevalence of incidental findings in orthopantomograms (OPG) of a sample of Libyan patients. Material and methods: panoramic radiographs (PRs) obtained for various reasons. Patient's information such as the age, gender and indication of OPG was recorded. The panoramic radiographs had...

Antecedentes: cambios continuos en nuestras condiciones económicas y en el entorno social durante las últimas décadas han contribuido a la aparición de comportamientos que impactan negativamente la práctica profesional y presupone desafíos éticos en cirugía oral y maxilofacial. Objetivo: fomentar la reflexión y recuperar la conciencia sobre los est...

Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a modified pulpotomy (MP) procedure in immature permanent teeth with apical periodontitis (AP). Design Randomised controlled trial. Setting One public hospital in Shanghai, China Participants A total of 33 teeth (31 patients) with a definitive diagnosis of AP with radiog...

Background: Cosmetic surgery is performed to improve an individual’s satisfaction with their appearance and to improve their psychological health by improving self-confidence. Our study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction regarding nose appearance and function. Objective: To evaluate the satisfaction of patients who underwent rhinoplasty by usin...

Congenital and developmental craniofacial deformities often cause bone defects, misalignment, and soft tissue asymmetry, which can lead to facial function and morphologic abnormalities, especially among children born with cleft lip and palate. Joint efforts from oral maxillofacial surgery, oral implantology, and cosmetic surgery are often required...

Background: Treating panfacial fractures (PFFs) can be extremely difficult even for experienced surgeons. Although several authors have attempted to systemize the surgical approach, performing surgery by applying a unidirectional sequence is much more difficult in practice. The purpose of this study was to review the literature on PFF surgery sequ...