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. · Aug 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyA double-blind randomized controlled trial of rofecoxib and multidose oxycodone/acetaminophen in dental impaction pain.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jul 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialPre-emptive analgesic effect of tramadol after mandibular third molar extraction: a pilot study.
We compared the efficacy of tramadol given before or immediately after surgical extraction of an impacted mandibular third molar under local anesthesia. ⋯ This study suggests the preemptive use of tramadol as an alternative for the acute pain treatment after the removal of an impacted mandibular third molar carried out under local anesthesia.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · May 2007
The submental flap in facial reconstruction: advantages and limitations.
Complex defects resulting from surgical excision of facial cancer sometimes require reconstruction using microvascular free tissue transfer. Tissue transfer from areas distant from the face can resolve many problems, but often provides a poor cosmetic match with facial skin. The submental flap helps surmount this problem. Cervical skin has similarities with face skin, and because this is a regional flap, it helps eliminate microsurgical risks. In this article we present a series of 9 cases, review the anatomy and the surgical technique, and explain the advantages and limitations of the submental flap. ⋯ The submental artery island flap is a useful reconstructive procedure that offers options to the reconstructive surgeon and has definite advantages over distant flaps in terms of ease of dissection and donor site appearance.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · May 2007
Comparative Study Clinical TrialNitrous oxide does not aggravate postoperative emesis after orthognathic surgery in female and nonsmoking patients.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of supplemental nitrous oxide on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after propofol anesthesia for orthognathic surgery in female and nonsmoking patients. ⋯ It is suggested that supplemental nitrous oxide does not aggravate PONV after propofol anesthesia for orthognathic surgery in female nonsmoking patients.