This study aims to investigate the association between adenoid hypertrophy and facial development. A total of 388 children aged 1–13 years old who had undergone head MRI in Foshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital were collected, including 196...
Cranio-maxillofacial bone reconstruction, especially for large defects, remains challenging. Synthetic biomimetic materials are emerging as alternatives to autogenous grafts. Tissue engineering aims to create natural tissue-mimicking materials, with...
Maxillofacial hard tissues have several differences compared to bones of other localizations of the human body. These could be due to the different embryological development of the jaw bones compared to the extracranial skeleton. In particular, the i...
(1) Background: Extubation failure after general anesthesia is significantly associated with morbidity and mortality. The risk of a difficult airway after the general anesthesia of head, neck, and maxillofacial surgeries is significantly higher than...
Maxillofacial reconstruction surgery involves restoring bones or skeletal structures in areas such as the mouth, jaw, and face using bones like the iliac crest and fibula. This surgery requires a high level of difficulty and precision, necessitating...
The recently adopted Medical Device Regulation (MDR) has finally entered into force on 26 May 2021. As innovation and especially the advent of customized prostheses has deeply modified many surgical procedures in our discipline, it is imperative for...
This study was performed to examine the applicability of the newly developed nano-biocomposite, β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP)/u-HA/poly-d/l-lactide (PDLLA), to bone defects in the oral and maxillofacial area. This novel nano-biocomposite showed seve...
Additive manufacturing (AM) and related digital technologies have enabled several advanced solutions in medicine and dentistry, in particular, the design and fabrication of patient-specific implants. In this study, the feasibility of metal fused fila...
Background: Class III malocclusion presents complex craniofacial growth patterns, yet longitudinal evidence remains limited compared with Class I malocclusion. This study compared skeletal and dental changes in children with untreated Angle Class I a...
Objective: This thesis aims to digitally study the natural longitudinal evolution of clinical crown height in maxillary and mandibular central incisors and first molars between 8 and 18 years of age. Methods: A total of 31 subjects (17 females and 14...
7 July 2020
Preventive strategies can be developed by gathering more information about oral and maxillofacial injuries and oral pathologies in immigrants from low- to middle-income countries (LMIC). Additional information on the quality of care can also improve...
The advent of bioresorbable materials to overcome limitations and replace traditional bone-reconstruction titanium-plate systems for bone fixation, thus achieving greater efficiency and safety in medical and dental applications, has ushered in a new...
7 August 2014
Many studies have been undertaken in Nigeria on maxillofacial trauma. However, only a few have considered both the skeletal and soft tissue injuries (in general) involving all the aspects of the maxillofacial region or considered other etiological so...
Background: In the context of guided surgery, augmented reality (AR) represents a groundbreaking improvement. The Video and Optical See-Through Augmented Reality Surgical System (VOSTARS) is a new AR wearable head-mounted display (HMD), recently deve...
The increasing use of computed tomography (CT) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in oral and maxillofacial imaging has driven the development of deep learning and radiomics applications to assist clinicians in early diagnosis, accurate prognos...
Recent studies have indicated a central role for LonP1 in mitochondrial function. Its physiological functions include proteolysis, acting as a molecular chaperone, binding mitochondrial DNA, and being involved in cellular respiration, cellular metabo...
The utilization of mobile devices in education is a growing trend in various subjects. We developed the Dental and Maxillofacial Development Teaching Atlas App, and applied it to the learning process of oral histopathology. The aim of the current stu...
Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) has shown potential in maxillofacial surgery owing to its osteoinductive properties. However, concerns about its safety and high cost have limited its widespread use. This review presents the s...
Background: Bicycles constitute a primary means of transportation, particularly within the scope of urban micromobility. However, the use of this mode of transport is associated with the risk of traffic accidents and subsequent maxillofacial trauma....
Sleep-disordered breathing affects children’s growth and development, mental health, and learning ability. Postoperative scarring causes anteroposterior and vertical developmental disorders of the maxilla. Obstructive apnea is likely to occur d...
Background/Objectives: The goal of this research was to determine the prevalence and distribution of the oro-maxillofacial pathologies in patients with diabetes mellitus and to determine the correlation between diabetes mellitus and oro-maxillofacial...
The integration of 3D printing technology in maxillofacial surgery in Iran represents a significant advancement in medical practice, offering unprecedented precision and efficiency in surgical procedures. Employing the Non-Adoption, Abandonment, Scal...
Background: This overview aimed to characterize the type, development, and use of haptic technologies for maxillofacial surgical purposes. The work aim is to summarize and evaluate current advantages, drawbacks, and design choices of presented techno...
Background: Head and neck carcinomas represent a heterogeneous group of aggressive malignancies with often poor prognosis and high recurrence rates. In recent years, the identification and characterization of cancer stem cells (CSCs) within these tum...
11 September 2020
The rise of the COVID-19 pandemic has posed new challenges for health care institutions. Restrictions imposed by local governments worldwide have compromised the mobility of patients and decreased the number of physicians in hospitals. Additional req...
Compared to traditional manufacturing methods, additive manufacturing and 3D printing stand out in their ability to rapidly fabricate complex structures and precise geometries. The growing need for products with different designs, purposes and materi...
The treatment of maxillofacial defects presents significant challenges due to the complexity of facial anatomy and the diversity of affected tissues. Traditional workflows are labor-intensive, costly, and limited in customization. Recent advancements...
3 February 2017
The management of frontal sinus fractures has evolved in the endoscopic era. The development of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) has been incorporated into management algorithms proposed by otolaryngologists, but the extent of its influence...
In recent decades, oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) has experienced a remarkable evolution, driven by the rapid development of new technologies, refined surgical techniques, and the integration of patient-specific clinical and radiological data...
In Maxillofacial Reconstruction Applications (MRA), nonunion is one of the critical complications after the reconstruction process and fracture treatment, including bone grafts and vascularized flap. Nonunion describes the failure of a fractured bone...
20 February 2022
Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a congenital overgrowth disorder caused by various (epi)genetic alterations affecting the expression of genes on chromosome 11p15. Cardinal features include abdominal wall defects, macroglossia, and cancer p...
Background and Objectives: Maxillofacial trauma represents a significant global health challenge with substantial physical, psychological, and socioeconomic consequences. Materials and Methods: This narrative review analyzed 112 articles published be...
(1) Background: The development of a biocompatible material for direct additive manufacturing of maxillofacial extraoral prosthesis is still a challenging task. The aim of the present study was to obtain a photocurable PDMS, with nano TiO2 inclusions...
In this study, a new methodology for designing and creating a custom-made template for maxillofacial surgery has been developed. The custom-made template can be used both for cutting and repositioning of the mandible arches for executing a BSSO (bila...
Despite extensive research, the exact cause of oral lichenoid lesions remains unknown. The chronic inflammatory tissue reaction mediated by T cells is the basis of the etiological process. However, oral lichenoid lesions often occur in the presence o...
Background/Objectives: Three-dimensional (3D) analysis of maxillofacial structures in dysmorphic patients offers clinical advantages over 2D analysis due to its high accuracy and precision in measuring many morphological parameters. Currently, no rel...
The biomedical applications of silicones are countless due to their outstanding properties. In dentistry, silicone for maxillofacial and plastic surgery has become indispensable, from both physiological and aesthetic points of view. In this mini-revi...
The application of anatomical models and surgical templates in maxillofacial surgery allows, among other benefits, the increase of precision and the shortening of the operation time. Insufficiently precise anastomosis of the broken parts of the mandi...
Background: The objective of this study was to develop a practical staging method for reporting external carotid artery calcifications (ECACs) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, specifically to standardize reporting for oral and maxi...
Imaging examinations are of remarkable importance for diagnostic support in Dentistry. Imaging techniques allow analysis of dental and maxillofacial tissues (e.g., bone, dentine, and enamel) that are inaccessible through clinical examination, which a...
Tissue engineering or tissue reconstruction/repair/regeneration may be considered as a guiding strategy in oral and maxillofacial surgery, as well as in endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, and daily clinical practice. A wide range of techniques...
Background: The use of microvascular grafts is the gold standard in oral and maxillofacial surgery for the reconstruction of soft tissue and bony and combined defects. Graft loss is one of the most serious complications in the field of reconstructive...
3 April 2017
We describe a case of maxillofacial trauma in a pediatric patient in whom the mandibular condyle was superolaterally displaced into the temporal fossa, medial to the zygomatic arch which was intact. In addition, there was an associated mandibular sym...
Background: Temporomandibular disease (TMD) is commonly seen, and divers also experience pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or masticatory muscles. This article aims to provide a tool for diving physicians or medical professionals involved in...
8 May 2012
Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) remains an important component in the management of many facial fractures. During IMF, dental occlusion plays an important role as a guide and therapeutic tool. Since time immemorial there is a constant quest of oral and...
(1) Background: Bone tissue engineering is a promising tool to develop new smart solutions for regeneration of complex bone districts, from orthopedic to oral and maxillo-facial fields. In this respect, a crucial characteristic for biomaterials is th...
The aim of the study was to determine the factors influencing the development of recurrence after the surgical treatment of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis in an oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic over a 7-year period. Demographic and anamnesis da...
Surgical site infections in oral and maxillofacial interventions are often exacerbated by biofilm formation, and current antimicrobial treatments are hampered by issues such as resistance and adverse effects. This article aimed to develop, characteri...
Background: In general, the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) in dentistry is high, and dental assistants (DA) are even more affected than dentists (D). Furthermore, differentiations between the fields of dental specializati...
Bone grafting in oral and maxillofacial surgery has evolved significantly due to developments in materials science, offering innovative alternatives for the repair of bone defects. A few grafts are currently used in clinical settings, including autog...
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