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 2011
Explaining pain after lower third molar extraction by preoperative pain assessment.
To evaluate whether preoperative pain sensitivity testing and emotional perception of pain could explain the level of postoperative pain after lower third molar extraction. ⋯ These results show that a simple preoperative test is useful to identify patients at risk of developing greater pain after third molar surgery. They are characterized by a higher level of reported pain or unpleasantness after exposure to a nociceptive stimulus. This test may be tailored to specific patient needs for postoperative treatment.
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Injuries resulting from accidents are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. The objective of this study was to present epidemiologic estimates of hospital-based emergency department (ED) visits for facial fractures in the United States. ⋯ The management of maxillofacial fractures in EDs across the United States uses considerable resources. The public health impact of facial fractures is highlighted in the present study.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Oct 2011
Review Meta AnalysisEffectiveness of postoperative antibiotics in orthognathic surgery: a meta-analysis.
To conduct a systematic review of published clinical trials on the effectiveness of extended postoperative antibiotics in orthognathic surgery. ⋯ Extended postoperative antibiotic treatment does have a place in decreasing the risk of postoperative wound infection in orthognathic surgery. More trials are needed to standardize a proper regimen.