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. · Nov 2013
Comparative StudyShort- and long-term changes of condylar position after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy for mandibular advancement in combination with Le Fort I osteotomy evaluated by cone-beam computed tomography.
Bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSO) may change condylar position, which can be one of the factors contributing to skeletal relapse. This study evaluated short- and long-term changes in condylar position using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and investigated changes in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) signs after BSSO for mandibular advancement in combination with Le Fort I osteotomy. ⋯ There were obvious changes in condylar position after BSSO in combination with Le Fort I osteotomy. Condyles tended to be located in a concentric position in relation to the glenoid fossa 3 months after surgery and remained stable during the 1-year follow-up. These changes did not cause an increase of TMD signs.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Nov 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe safety and efficacy of intranasal dexmedetomidine during electrochemotherapy for facial vascular malformation: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial.
Intranasal dexmedetomidine is noninvasive and has been reported as premedication for children undergoing surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intranasal dexmedetomidine during electrochemotherapy for facial vascular malformation under local anesthesia. ⋯ Intranasal dexmedetomidine has a sedative effect under local anesthesia and offers a noninvasive, better-tolerated alternative to intravenous administration.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Nov 2013
Outcome of treatment of implant-retained overdenture in patients with extreme mandibular bone resorption treated with bone grafts using a modified tent pole technique.
To evaluate the outcome (prosthetic maintenance, survival of implants, patient satisfaction, and quality of life) of prosthetic treatment using an implant-retained overdenture and a modified tent pole procedure for severe mandibular resorption. ⋯ Implant placement with bone grafting using a modified tent pole technique enables the achievement of a good prosthetic solution and the rehabilitation of occlusion, thereby improving the functionality of the prostheses and quality of life.