The aim of this study was to introduce a new computer-guided technique for contouring and shaving of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia involving the zygoma. Computer-guided contouring was performed for five patients with unilateral craniofacial fibrous dysplasia involving the zygoma, using a patient-specific surgical depth guide. This patient-specific guide with depth holes was virtually designed for each patient based on mirroring of the unaffected side. The guide was printed using rapid prototyping.
Mon May 04, 2020 03:00
The purpose of this scoping review was to determine the current state of evidence regarding the influence of orthognathic surgery on the perception of personality traits in dysmorphic patients by laypersons. The MEDLINE database was searched for relevant studies using the search strategy: (“Personality”[Mesh]) AND (“Orthognathic Surgery”[Mesh] OR “Orthognathic Surgical Procedures”[Mesh]). A qualitative and quantitative synthesis of the results was performed. Descriptive statistics were used. The...
Mon May 04, 2020 03:00
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a nicotine patch for the control of pain, oedema, and trismus following lower third molar surgery. A prospective, randomized, triple-blind, split-mouth trial was performed involving 20 patients who underwent two surgical procedures at different times. A patch containing 14mg nicotine was used in the experimental group, whereas a patch without nicotine (placebo) was used in the control group. The nicotine patch was effective at controlling...
Mon May 04, 2020 03:00
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