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. · Jan 2012
An evaluation of patients' knowledge about perioperative information for third molar removal.
Third molar removal is usually accompanied by a high degree of patient anxiety. Lack of knowledge about the procedure is a major contributor to this anxiety. The aim of this study was to investigate the perioperative perceptions of patients who underwent extraction of third molars to assess their concerns during the surgical experience. ⋯ Patients with a history of tooth extraction and those without it presented different patterns of knowledge about third molar surgery. Both groups of patients needed detailed perioperative instructions about the procedure. These results may provide oral and maxillofacial surgeons with useful information about patients' knowledge throughout the surgical process.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jan 2012
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyInferior or double joint spaces injection versus superior joint space injection for temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To compare the effect and safety of inferior or double temporomandibular joint spaces drug injection versus superior temporomandibular joint space injection in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders. ⋯ Inferior or double temporomandibular joint spaces drug injection technique shows better effect than superior space injection technique, and their safety is affirmative. However, more high-quality studies are still needed to test and verify the evidence.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPre-emptive analgesic effectiveness of meloxicam versus tramadol after mandibular third molar surgery: a pilot study.
To compare the pre-emptive analgesic effectiveness of 15 mg of meloxicam and 50 mg of tramadol after mandibular third molar surgery. ⋯ The patients receiving 15 mg of preoperative meloxicam had less pain intensity and total analgesic consumption than those receiving 50 mg of preoperative tramadol.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA double-blind randomized crossover study to evaluate the timing of pregabalin for third molar surgery under local anesthesia.
This double-blind randomized crossover study compared the analgesic efficacy of pre- and postoperative administration of oral pregabalin 75 mg using a postsurgical dental pain model. ⋯ Postoperative administration of oral pregabalin 75 mg appears to offer better analgesic efficacy than preoperative administration after third molar surgery under local anesthesia.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jan 2012
ReviewPercutaneous dilatational tracheostomy: review of technique and evidence for its use.
Tracheostomy is a technique for airway management commonly used by surgeons who care for critically ill patients. Patients with traumatic facial injuries, severe odontogenic infections, and head and neck malignancies are often recipients of tracheostomies. ⋯ However, during the past 20 years, the use of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy has increased. The purpose of the present report is to review the percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy technique, describe the use of intensive care units as proxies for the operating room, and review the available evidence comparing percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy to open tracheostomy.