Orbital fractures with concomitant ocular nerve palsy: An insidious and potentially misleading association in surgical decision-making.

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Orbital fractures with concomitant ocular nerve palsy: An insidious and potentially misleading association in surgical decision-making. Via Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Orbital fractures (OFs) are common, but their association with concomitant traumatic ocular nerve palsy (TONP) is exceptional and may potentially cause confusing clinical pictures of oculomotor involvement. The purpose of the present study was to describe a series of patients with OFs and concomitant TONP following facial trauma and to evaluate clinical features, diagnostic pitfalls and final functional outcome. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Pediatric-Antiresorptive Use: Should We Intervene on Third Molars Early?

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Commentary: Pediatric-Antiresorptive Use: Should We Intervene on Third Molars Early? Via Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The recent article by Cimba et al raises an important question that has not been fully answered by the current literature.1 Pediatric patients affected by various skeletal disorders have received antiresorptive medications since around 1998.2 Historically, pamidronate has been the treatment of choice with a recent shift to zoledronate. To date, there have been no reported cases of medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) in the pediatric population. The reason for this has not been fully elucidated. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Accuracy and precision of the CTA perforator localization technique for virtual surgical planning of composite osteocutaneous fibular free flaps in head and neck reconstruction.

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Accuracy and precision of the CTA perforator localization technique for virtual surgical planning of composite osteocutaneous fibular free flaps in head and neck reconstruction. Via Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Virtual surgical planning (VSP), computer aided design/computer aided modeling (CAD/CAM), and three-dimensional (3D) printing technology have been shown to improve surgical accuracy and efficiency in head and neck reconstruction. However, persisting criticism of the technology is that it does not adequately address the soft-tissue related aspects of the reconstructive surgery. Prior publication on the computed tomographic angiography (CTA) perforator localization technique has demonstrated how soft tissue planning can be incorporated directly into existing VSP workflows. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Are Incisional Biopsies Reliable to Select Definitive Treatment in Patients with Ameloblastoma of the Jaws? A 15-year Interdisciplinary Retrospective Study

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Are Incisional Biopsies Reliable to Select Definitive Treatment in Patients with Ameloblastoma of the Jaws? A 15-year Interdisciplinary Retrospective Study Via Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Ameloblastomas are tumors of odontogenic epithelium that, although benign, can have a locally aggressive course causing significant morbidity. WHO classifies ameloblastomas as 1 of 3 variants: solid/multicystic, unicystic, and peripheral. Resection, the standard treatment, is deemed curative, but can be debilitating to the patient. Unicystic subtype is considered less aggressive and could be treated with enucleation and curettage. The mercurial presentation of ameloblastomas makes the chosen treatment modality essential in decreasing the recurrence rates and associated morbidity. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Is Bone Grafting during Implant Placement a Protective Factor against the Development of Peri-implantitis? A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Is Bone Grafting during Implant Placement a Protective Factor against the Development of Peri-implantitis? A Retrospective Cohort Analysis Via Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery This study aims to identify if the use of bone grafting at time of implant placement is a protective factor against the development of peri-implantitis. A retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center from 2006 to 2013. Physician encounter notes within three months of implant placement were used to gather data about patients ' health status. Operative report notes were used to assess the use of bone grafting at time of implant placement. Implant status was assessed using dental encounter notes and radiographs from follow-up appointments at one, three, five and 10 years. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Mandibular Condylar Fractures: Factors Influencing Radiographic Anatomical Reduction

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Mandibular Condylar Fractures: Factors Influencing Radiographic Anatomical Reduction Via Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Mandible fractures occur frequently, accounting for approximately 70% of all facial fractures. Of those, fractures of the mandibular condyle account for 25-35%.1,2 Over several decades, there has been much controversy over the standard treatment method for condylar fractures, with increasing support for open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). The aim of this study is to determine negative and positive factors that may influence radiographic reduction outcomes after ORIF of mandibular condylar fractures. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Oral Rehabilitation of an Adult Cleft Palate Patient with Zygomatic Implant-supported Obturator Prosthesis: A Case Report

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Oral Rehabilitation of an Adult Cleft Palate Patient with Zygomatic Implant-supported Obturator Prosthesis: A Case Report Via Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery With advancement in medical services and their accessibility across the country, as well as growing awareness among the patient population, it is rare to find an adult with an untreated cleft lip and/or palate nowadays. Treatment of these patients to restore form and function can be challenging, often yielding less-than-satisfactory outcomes. In current literature, there have been case reports of patients with atrophic maxilla or severe maxillary defects after oncologic resections, where zygomatic implants have been utilized for fabrication of a fixed maxillary prosthesis. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.