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
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.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jan 2002
Comparative StudyA comparison of endotracheal intubation and use of the laryngeal mask airway for ambulatory oral surgery patients.
This study compared current experience with the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) to previous experience with endotracheal intubation for ambulatory patients receiving general anesthesia. ⋯ Use of the LMA has advantages over endotracheal intubation for outpatients receiving general anesthesia for dentoalveolar surgery.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Sep 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe use of intra-articular opioids and bupivacaine for analgesia following temporomandibular joint arthroscopy: a prospective, randomized trial.
This investigation evaluated the efficacy of using intra-articular morphine, bupivacaine, or a combination of both in the management of postarthroscopy temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. ⋯ Bupivacaine alone provides a better analgesic effect than morphine alone or the combination of morphine and bupivacaine. Morphine alone has a longer time of onset, with less effect on the pain scores during the 24-hour observation period.