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. · Feb 2011
Endoscopic treatment of salivary glands affected by autoimmune diseases.
To asses the possibility of an endoscopic technique to diagnose, treat, and maintain the salivary glands in patients with Sjögren syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus. ⋯ The pathologic features of the salivary glands resulting from Sjögren syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus can be managed successfully using an endoscopic approach.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jan 2011
Effect of platelet-rich plasma on a rabbit model of nicotine-compromised bone healing.
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on nicotine-compromised bone healing. ⋯ PRP injection at an early stage of active distraction does not significantly enhance bone healing in the nicotine-compromised rabbit model of mandibular lengthening.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jan 2011
Evaluation for clinical predictors of positive temporal artery biopsy in giant cell arteritis.
To examine the clinical predictors of a positive temporal artery biopsy (TAB) among patients suspected of having giant cell arteritis. ⋯ Patients suspected of having giant cell arteritis were more likely to have a positive TAB finding if they presented with weight loss or jaw claudication. In the present series, corticosteroid therapy before biopsy did not affect the rate of positive TAB findings.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jan 2011
Office accreditation experiences with 3 accrediting agencies and suggestions for changes in private oral and maxillofacial surgery facility evaluations.
Historically, oral and maxillofacial surgeons have had considerable autonomy in operating their offices. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons have had a singular history of safety, training, and success in outpatient anesthesia in their offices. However, preventable patient morbidity and mortality in private office-based surgical facilities of a variety of professions have brought increased scrutiny to the office environment. The present report describes the experiences of 3 oral and maxillofacial surgeons with 3 accrediting agencies in obtaining office accreditation and offers recommendations to be considered for the future of our specialty in terms of private office certification.