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Clinical Progress in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 696

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Luis M. Junquera

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Department of Surgery, Oviedo University, Julian Clavería, 33009 Oviedo, Spain
Interests: oral cancer; oral surgery; oral and maxillofacial surgery; dentistry
Dr. Giuseppe Consorti

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Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
Interests: oral squamous cell carcinoma; orbital surgery; craniomaxillofacial reconstructive surgery
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Dear Colleagues,

Oral and maxillofacial surgery has witnessed significant clinical advancements, merging technological innovation with refined therapeutic strategies to address a spectrum of conditions involving the oral cavity, jaws, face, and associated structures. Recent progress includes the integration of 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for precise preoperative planning, the adoption of minimally invasive techniques to reduce patient morbidity, and breakthroughs in regenerative therapies for bone and soft tissue repair.

Additionally, improved perioperative protocols and personalized treatment approaches have optimized outcomes in complex cases, including trauma, oncological resections, and congenital deformities. These developments collectively elevate surgical efficiency, patient safety, and post-operative quality of life, underscoring the field’s evolution as a critical component of interdisciplinary healthcare.

This Special Issue seeks innovative, clinically impactful research in oral and maxillofacial surgery, covering the latest advances in diagnosis, technical innovation, and mechanistic exploration. Topics include precision repair of complex maxillofacial trauma, digital technology breakthroughs in implantology, jaw tumors, and optimized therapies for congenital deformities.

We are looking forward to your contributions for this special issue.

Dr. Luis M. Junquera
Dr. Giuseppe Consorti
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • craniofacial surgery
  • facial deformity
  • cleft lip and palate
  • TMJ surgery

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Sedation and General Anesthesia in Non-Cooperative Dental Patients: An Italian Clinical Experience
by Giulio Cirignaco, Giorgio Lo Giudice, Angela Rosa Caso, Marco Gasperoni, Simone Clementi, Luca Gentili, Marco Messi, Stefania Troise, Luigi Angelo Vaira, Roberto Lo Giudice and Giuseppe Consorti
J. Clin. Med. 2026, 15(7), 2532; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15072532 - 26 Mar 2026
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Background: Dental care for non-cooperative patients is a major clinical and organizational challenge, particularly in individuals with intellectual or neurodevelopmental disabilities and in patients with severe dental anxiety or phobia. When behavioral techniques are insufficient, conscious or deep sedation or general anesthesia [...] Read more.
Background: Dental care for non-cooperative patients is a major clinical and organizational challenge, particularly in individuals with intellectual or neurodevelopmental disabilities and in patients with severe dental anxiety or phobia. When behavioral techniques are insufficient, conscious or deep sedation or general anesthesia may be required, but practical guidance on selection and care pathways remains fragmented. Methods: We combined a retrospective observational analysis from a single Italian academic center with a narrative review of the international literature. Forty-one sedation-assisted dental sessions were included. Demographics, indication for non-cooperation, sedation regimens, procedures, completion rates, and adverse events were descriptively analyzed. Results: The cohort included pediatric and adult patients; non-cooperation was mainly related to disability/neurodevelopmental conditions or severe dental phobia. Benzodiazepine-based oral or intravenous sedation, sometimes combined with low-dose propofol, enabled completion of all planned procedures without major adverse events or conversion to general anesthesia. The literature supports general anesthesia for profound non-cooperation or extensive treatment needs, but availability and waiting lists limit access; sedation is effective for selected cases with appropriate organizational support. Conclusions: An individualized stepped-care model integrating behavioral management, sedation, general anesthesia, and structured preventive recall may optimize access and outcomes within the Italian context and strengthen long-term post-treatment attendance. Full article
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