Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Mar 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialRemifentanil for use during conscious sedation in outpatient oral surgery.
Remifentanil is a new, short-acting opioid that is similar pharmacodynamically to currently available opioids but differs in its pharmacokinetics. In the present study, we compared the use of remifentanil with the use of meperidine during intravenous conscious sedation for third molar surgery. ⋯ The lower peak heart rate and systolic blood pressure levels indicate that remifentanil may allow for less fluctuation in cardiovascular parameters. This could prove beneficial in patients with cardiovascular compromise.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Mar 2002
Titanium mesh and hydroxyapatite cement cranioplasty: a report of 20 cases.
This article describes the use of titanium mesh and hydroxyapatite cement constructs for the treatment of large through-and-through calvarial defects. ⋯ Titanium mesh and hydroxyapatite cement cranioplasty appears to be a reasonable method for the reconstruction of significant calvarial defects.