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. · Jul 2010
Controlled Clinical TrialEarly implant survival in posterior maxilla with or without beta-tricalcium phosphate sinus floor graft.
The sinus lift procedure provides a way to increase the amount of available bone and the placement of longer implants. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the survival rates of implants inserted in the posterior maxilla (without sinus lift) to simultaneous implant insertion with sinus lift. ⋯ Simultaneous implant insertion and sinus lift with beta-tricalcium phosphate is a safe surgical procedure, and survival rates of implants inserted in the augmented sinus were similar to those of implants inserted in the posterior maxilla without sinus lift.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jul 2010
Comparative StudyPrevalence of temporomandibular disorders in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: a case-controlled study.
The present study estimated the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). ⋯ The increased TMD prevalence in patients with GERD should be explored further to better characterize the association between TMD and GERD. The physicians treating the 2 disorders should consider the clinical implications of this association.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jul 2010
Mandibular distraction osteogenesis for pediatric airway management.
Mandibular retrognathia may cause upper airway obstruction in the pediatric patient due to tongue collapse and physical obstruction in the hypopharyngeal region. Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (DO) may be a useful treatment option to avoid tracheostomy. This study reviews 35 patients who underwent DO as treatment for concomitant jaw discrepancy and corrective airway management. ⋯ Mandibular distraction osteogenesis is a viable option for the pediatric patient with upper airway obstruction due to mandibular deficiency to avoid a tracheostomy or other surgical intervention. Mandibular DO treats the etiology of the disease process and may allow for future growth.
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The purpose of this study was to bring attention to craniocerebral maxillofacial perforating/penetrating injuries due to AK-47 Kalashnikov falling bullets (FBs); these dangerous injuries to both civilians and soldiers are rare. A review of the literature shows no reports on AK-47 FBs leading to double craniocerebral perforation and settling into the maxillofacial region. The number of victims, the AK-47's availability, the associated morbidity and mortality rates, and the rarity of cases prompted this article. ⋯ The required identification of such injuries can be difficult, and the removal of the lodged bullet to prevent secondary complications and reduce the chance of secondary infection can be graver than in other parts of the body. AK-47 FBs are a major public health concern internationally and require serious attention in terms of protection and management for civilians and soldiers in uniform.