Evaluating the July Effect in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Part II – Orthognathic Surgery

Publication date: Available online 4 September 2019Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): Hossein E. Jazayeri, Thomas Xu, Nima Khavanin, Amir H. Dorafshar, Zachary S. PeacockAbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine if there is an increased postoperative complication rate in orthognathic surgery during the first academic quarter (July - September).MethodsThe American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database was accessed...

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Wed Sep 04, 2019 17:50

Microcephalic osteodyplastic primordial dwarfism type II: case report with unique oral findings and a new mutation in the pericentrin gene

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral RadiologyAuthor(s): Sujoy Ghosh, Monika Garg, Sunita Gupta, Meera Choudhary, Mithilesh ChandraAbstractIntroductionMicrocephalic osteodysplastic dwarfism type II (OMIM 210720) is a rare autosomal recessive form of primordial dwarfism, characterized by intrauterine and postnatal growth restriction, microcephaly, distinctive facial features and osteodysplastic skeletal changes. The dental...

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

Wed Sep 04, 2019 14:29

Histologic analysis of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw compared to antiresorptive-exposed bone and other infectious, inflammatory, and necrotic jaw diseases

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral RadiologyAuthor(s): Anna Yuan, Adelheid Munz, Siegmar Reinert, Sebastian HoefertAbstractObjectiveThis study characterized histologic features of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) by tissue analysis from unhealthy and healthy patients.Study designBone biopsies were collected from various infectious, inflammatory, and necrotic jaw diseases. Samples were divided into bone...

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

Wed Sep 04, 2019 14:29

Opioid Prescribing Patterns of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral RadiologyAuthor(s): Michael Shemkus, Yihong Zhao, Pushkar Mehra, Ruben FigueroaAbstractObjectiveTo report on opioid prescribing patterns of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) residents for routine office-based procedures.Study DesignA survey was sent to current resident members of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). The survey asked questions related to...

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

Wed Sep 04, 2019 14:29

<em>CTNNB1</em> and <em>APC</em> mutations in odontogenic carcinoma with dentinoid

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral RadiologyAuthor(s): Rogerio Oliveira Gondak, Fernanda Viviane Mariano, Silvia Ferreira de Sousa, Elisa Carvalho de Siqueira, Katya Pulido Díaz, Leandro Aurélio Liporoni Martins, Albina Altemani, Adalberto Mosqueda-Taylor, Ricardo Santiago Gomez, Carolina Cavalieri GomesAbstractThe purpose of the present study is to report two cases of odontogenic carcinoma with dentinoid (OCD), a rare low-grade...

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

Wed Sep 04, 2019 14:29

Rehabilitation after maxillectomy in patients with implant-retained obturator: a preliminary report

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral RadiologyAuthor(s): Kazuyuki Yusa, Tomoharu Hemmi, Shigeo Ishikawa, Hideyuki Yamanouchi, Satoshi Kasuya, Hiromasa Sakurai, Mitsuyoshi IinoAbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical outcomes of implant-retained obturator rehabilitation in patients after maxillectomy based on quality of life (QOL) and masticatory function.MethodsThe present study included 12 patients who underwent dental implant...

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

Wed Sep 04, 2019 14:29

Effects of changes in condylar long axis angle and condylar position on temporomandibular symptoms after intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy: a preliminary study: Temporomandibular symptoms changes after IVRO

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral RadiologyAuthor(s): SATOSHI ROKUTANDA, SHIN-ICHI YAMADA, SOUICHI YANAMOTO, HIROSHI SAKAMOTO, YUKIKO MORITA, HIROMI ROKUTANDA, HARUKA KOHARA, MASAKO YOSHIMATSU, TOMOKO YOSHIMI, TAKUYA NAKAMURA, AIRI INO, EMI MORIUCHI, MASAHIRO UMEDAAbstractObjectiveThis study was conducted to characterize the effects of changes in the condylar long axis and position on temporomandibular symptoms with respect...

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

Wed Sep 04, 2019 14:29

Non fixated Inlay Graft For Anterior Localized Mandibular Defect

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral RadiologyAuthor(s): Adir Cohen, Dr. Amir Lavi, Dr. Michael Alterman, Nardy CasapAbstractLocalized vertical bone defects within the anterior mandibular alveolar ridge, frequently comprise a unique challenge for functionally and aesthetically pleasing rehabilitation of this area. Causes for significant bone loss in this region may include periodontal disease, post extraction atrophy, trauma...

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

Wed Sep 04, 2019 14:29