Conservative Surgical Treatment of Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw with Er,Cr:YSGG Laser and Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Longitudinal Study [PDF]
Introduction: The management of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), with no evidence-based guidelines, remains controversial. We aimed to evaluate the efficiency of a conservative surgical treatment combining Er,Cr:YSGG laser and ...
Albanese, Antonino +10 more
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Standardization of guidelines for patient photograph deidentification [PDF]
IMPORTANCE: This work was performed to advance patient care by protecting patient anonymity. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to analyze the current practices used in patient facial photograph deidentification and set forth standardized guidelines for ...
Roberts, Erik +2 more
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Frequency of Maxillofacial Trauma and Accompanying Types of Maxillofacial Fractures
Purpose: In this study, it was aimed to examine the characteristics, causes of trauma, and age distribution of maxillofacial fractures in patients admitted to the emergency department as a result of blunt maxillofacial trauma.Patients and Methods: Between 01.01.2015-31.12.2019, 1248 patients who were admitted to the emergency department with ...
ALTAY, Sedat +3 more
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Reconstruction of maxillofacial bone defects: Contemporary methods and future techniques [PDF]
Reconstruction of maxillofacial continuity defects has always been a challenging tasks for the scientist and surgeons over the years. The main goal of the reconstruction of the maxillofacial region is to restore facial form, function, full ...
Alfotawi, R., Ayoub, A.
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Polypropylene Mesh Implant and A-prf Membrane for Reconstruction of the Traumatic Defects of the Lateral and Back Wall of the Maxillary Sinus [PDF]
. Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the possible use of Polypropylene mesh implant and A-PRF membrane for covering the defects of the lateral and back wall of the maxillary sinus after its traumatic damages.Materials: non-resorbable ...
Efisko, N. (Natalia) +3 more
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Continuing education: The 1998 survey of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons [PDF]
The document attached has been archived with permission from the Australian Dental Association. An external link to the publisher’s copy is included.Background: Continuing education (CE) is an essential professional activity.
Bastiaan, R. +3 more
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MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA MANAGEMENT IN POLYTRAUMATIZED PATIENTS – THE USE OF ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (ATLS) PRINCIPLES. [PDF]
Management of the multiply injured patient requires a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary approach in order to optimise patients’ outcome. A working knowledge of the sort of problems these patients encounter is therefore vital to ensure that life-threatening
Elitsa G. Deliverska +1 more
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The accuracy of three-dimensional prediction of soft tissue changes following the surgical correction of facial asymmetry: an innovative concept [PDF]
The accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) predictions of soft tissue changes in the surgical correction of facial asymmetry was evaluated in this study. Preoperative (T1) and 6–12-month postoperative (T2) cone beam computed tomography scans of 13 patients ...
Almukhtar, A. +3 more
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Virtual Surgical Planning for Management of Acute Maxillofacial Trauma
Study design: A retrospective case series. Objective: The management of acute complex maxillofacial trauma is challenging. The intricate maxillofacial anatomy coupled with the significant functional and aesthetic repercussions of traumatic facial ...
Kyle W. Singerman +4 more
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The maxillofacial skeleton is highly dynamic and requires a constant equilibrium between the bone resorption and bone formation. The field of osteoimmunology explores the interactions between bone metabolism and the immune response, providing a context ...
Carla Alvarez +15 more
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