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. · Sep 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyCan autologous platelet-rich plasma gel enhance healing after surgical extraction of mandibular third molars?
This investigation assesses the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel on postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus as well as healing and bone regeneration potential on mandibular third molar extraction sockets. ⋯ The PRP group recorded reduced pain, swelling, and trismus as well as enhanced and faster bone healing compared with those in the control. Hence the study showed that topical application of PRP gel has a beneficial effect in enhancing socket healing after third molar surgery.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Sep 2011
Long-term outcome of trigeminal nerve injuries related to dental treatment.
There is little information available on the long-term effects on patients of permanent involvement of the inferior alveolar or lingual nerve because of dental treatment. This study has attempted to document this information from patients who were reviewed between 3 and 9 years after injury. ⋯ Although most patients continue to have long-term problems that affect the overall quality of life, for most patients there has been improvement in symptoms over time.