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Risk factors for postoperative infection of odontogenic cysts associated with mandibular third molar

Odontogenic cysts associated with lower third molar are common. The prognosis for surgical treatment is relatively good. However, postoperative infection discourages the clinicians. Hence, we would like to inv...

Authors: Jin-woo Kim, Do-hyun On, Jin-yong Cho and Jaeyoung Ryu

Immunomodulation and smart materials for maxillofacial tissue engineering

Authors: Seong-Gon Kim

Cryopreserved fascia lata allograft use in surgical facial reanimation: a retrospective study of seven cases

Facial palsy treatment comprises static and dynamic techniques. Among dynamic techniques, local temporalis transposition represents a reliable solution to achieve facial reanimation. The present study describe...

Authors: Francesco Silan, Fabio Consiglio, Francesco Dell’Antonia, Giulia Montagner, Diletta Trojan and Giorgio Berna

Current status of surgery-first approach (part III): the use of 3D technology and the implication in obstructive sleep apnea

Considering psychosocial needs of patients, it is not surprising that surgery-first approach (SFA) is becoming more popular than ever. Although the concept of SFA was introduced a few decades ago, the limitati...

Authors: Junho Jung, Seung-Hwan Moon and Yong-Dae Kwon

Effect of duration from lingual nerve injury to undergoing microneurosurgery on improving sensory and taste functions: retrospective study

The prognosis of recovery following microneurosurgery for injured lingual nerves varies among individual cases. This study aimed to investigate if recovery ratios of sensory and taste functions are improved by...

Authors: Takashi Nakanishi, Yuta Yamamoto, Kensuke Tanioka, Yukari Shintani, Itaru Tojyo and Shigeyuki Fujita

A case report of a long-term abandoned torn lingual nerve injury repaired by collagen nerve graft induced by lower third molar extraction

The lingual nerve plays an important role in multiple functions, including gustatory sensation and contact sensitivity and thermosensitivity. Misdiagnosed conservative treatments for serious lingual nerve (LN)...

Authors: Shigeyuki Fujita, Naoki Mizobata, Takashi Nakanishi and Itaru Tojyo

Gender-specific cephalometric features related to obesity in sleep apnea patients: trilogy of soft palate-mandible-hyoid bone

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between gender-specific and obesity-related airway anatomy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by using cephalometric analyses.

Authors: Seok Hyun Cho, Jae-Yun Jeon, Kun-Soo Jang, Sang Yoon Kim, Kyung Rae Kim, Seungho Ryu and Kyung-Gyun Hwang

Prevalence of considering revision rhinoplasty in Saudi patients and its associated factors

Primary rhinoplasty outcomes may not meet individual expectations. Consequently, reoperation may be advocated to improve results. This study examines the prevalence of individuals considering revision rhinopla...

Authors: Najlaa Abdulrahman Alsubeeh, Mayar Abdulsalam AlSaqr, Mohammed Alkarzae and Badi Aldosari

Three-dimensional computed tomography evaluation of craniofacial characteristics according to lateral deviation of chin

The relationship between the lateral deviation of chin and the upper and middle facial third asymmetry is still controversial. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the correlation of upper and middle facia...

Authors: Hyo-Won CHOI, Bola KIM, Jae-Young KIM, Jong-Ki HUH and Kwang-Ho PARK

PD-L1 expression correlated with p53 expression in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) is an immune checkpoint molecule that attenuates the immune response. PD-L1 contributes to failed antitumor immunity; thereby, blockade of PD-L1 with monoclonal antibody ...

Authors: Itaru Tojyo, Yukari Shintani, Takashi Nakanishi, Kenjiro Okamoto, Yukihiro Hiraishi, Shigeyuki Fujita, Mayu Enaka, Fuyuki Sato and Yasuteru Muragaki

Orbicularis oris muscle reconstruction and cheiloplasty with Z-plasty in a patient with a transverse facial cleft

Transverse facial clefts are Tessier’s number 7 facial cleft among numbers 1–15 in Tessier’s classification of craniofacial malformations, which varies from a simple widening oral commissure to a complete fiss...

Authors: Sung-Hyuk Koh, Yeon-Woo Jeong, Jeong Joon Han, Seunggon Jung, Min-Suk Kook, Hee-Kyun Oh and Hong-Ju Park

Floating septum technique: easy and safe method maxillary sinus septa in sinus lifting procedure

The presence of septa increases the risk of Schneiderian membrane perforation during sinus lift procedure, and therefore, the chance of graft failure increases. We present a safe method of managing septa and, ...

Authors: Junho Jung, Bo-Yeon Hwang, Byung-Soo Kim and Jung-Woo Lee

A retrospective clinical investigation for the effectiveness of closed reduction on nasal bone fracture

The nasal bone is the most protruding bony structure of the facial bones. Nasal bone fracture is the most common facial bone fracture. The high rate of incidence of nasal bone fracture emphasizes the need for ...

Authors: Byung-Hun Kang, Hyo-Sun Kang, Jeong Joon Han, Seunggon Jung, Hong-Ju Park, Hee-Kyun Oh and Min-Suk Kook

Improvement of biohistological response of facial implant materials by tantalum surface treatment

A compact passive oxide layer can grow on tantalum (Ta). It has been reported that this oxide layer can facilitate bone ingrowth in vivo though the development of bone-like apatite, which promotes hard and sof...

Authors: Mohammed Mousa Bakri, Sung Ho Lee and Jong Ho Lee

Change of the upper airway after mandibular setback surgery in patients with mandibular prognathism and anterior open bite

It has been reported before that the amount of pharyngeal airway space (PAS) significantly decreases following mandibular setback (MS) surgery in patients with mandibular prognathism (MP). Further, MP patients...

Authors: Kyungjin Lee and Soon Jung Hwang

Versatility of the pedicled buccal fat pad flap for the management of oroantral fistula: a retrospective study of 25 cases

Maxillary bone grafts and implantations have increased over recent years despite a lack of maxillary bone quality and quantity. The number of patients referred for oroantral fistula (OAF) due to implant or bon...

Authors: Jinyoung Park, Byung-do Chun, Uk-Kyu Kim, Na-Rae Choi, Hong-Seok Choi and Dae-Seok Hwang

A retrospective analysis of risk factors of oromaxillofacial infection in patients presenting to a hospital emergency ward

The purpose of this study was to review the clinical features of oromaxillofacial infections in patients presenting to a hospital emergency ward, to identify the key factors affecting the requirement for hospi...

Authors: Jinyoung Park, Jae-Yeol Lee, Dae-Seok Hwang, Yong-Deok Kim, Sang-Hun Shin, Uk-Kyu Kim and Jae-Min Song

Horizontal change of philtrum after orthognathic surgery in patients with facial asymmetry

Soft tissue asymmetry such as lip canting or deviation of the philtrum is an important influencing factor for unbalanced facial appearance. Lip canting could be improved by the correction of the occlusal canti...

Authors: Yewon Joh, Hyun Soo Park, Hoon Joo Yang and Soon Jung Hwang

Changes in oncogenic protein levels in peri-implant oral malignancy: a case report

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) constitutes a group of tumors that exhibit heterogeneous biology, histopathology, and clinical behaviors.

Authors: Mi Hyun Seo, Hoon Myoung, Jong Ho Lee, Soung Min Kim and Suk Keun Lee

Effect of bFGF and fibroblasts combined with hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels on soft tissue augmentation: an experimental study in rats

Hyaluronic acid (HA) has been applied as a primary biomaterial for temporary soft tissue augmentation and as a carrier for cells and the delivery of growth factors to promote tissue regeneration. Although HA d...

Authors: Su Yeon Lee, Yongdoo Park and Soon Jung Hwang

Application of botulinum toxin in maxillofacial field: Part III. Ancillary treatment for maxillofacial surgery and summary

Botulinum toxin (BTX) has various therapeutic indications: bruxism, square jaw, facial wrinkle, oral ulcer and maxillofacial pain, etc. In this paper, we will discuss the effectiveness of using BTX in dental i...

Authors: Kyung-Hwan Kwon, Kyung Su Shin, Sung Hee Yeon and Dae Gun Kwon

Effect of arthrocentesis on the clinical outcome of various treatment methods for temporomandibular joint disorders

We evaluated the improvement of pain and the increase in mouth opening after temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis and the possible association with various factors such as previous splint treatment, medicati...

Authors: Chang-Woo Kim, Sung-Jae Lee, Euy-Hyun Kim, Dong-Keon Lee, Mong-Hun Kang, In-Seok Song and Sang-Ho Jun

Maxillary reconstruction using tunneling flap technique with 3D custom-made titanium mesh plate and particulate cancellous bone and marrow graft: a case report

Reconstructive surgery is often required for tumors of the oral and maxillofacial region, irrespective of whether they are benign or malignant, the area involved, and the tumor size. Recently, three-dimensiona...

Authors: Masayuki Takano, Keisuke Sugahara, Masahide Koyachi, Kento Odaka, Satoru Matsunaga, Shinya Homma, Shinichi Abe, Akira Katakura and Takahiko Shibahara

Application of botulinum toxin in maxillofacial field: Part II. Wrinkle, intraoral ulcer, and cranio-maxillofacial pain

Botulinum toxin (BTX) is used in various ways such as temporarily resolving muscular problems in musculoskeletal temporomandibular disorders, inducing a decrease in bruxism through a change in muscular pattern...

Authors: Kyung-Hwan Kwon, Kyung Su Shin, Sung Hee Yeon and Dae Gun Kwon

Total joint reconstruction using computer-assisted surgery with stock prostheses for a patient with bilateral TMJ ankylosis

The purpose of this study is to discuss the total joint reconstruction surgery for a patient with recurrent ankylosis in bilateral temporomandibular joints (TMJs) using three-dimensional (3D) virtual surgical ...

Authors: Seung-Hyun Rhee, Seung-Hak Baek, Sang-Hun Park, Jong-Cheol Kim, Chun-Gi Jeong and Jin-Young Choi

Application of botulinum toxin in maxillofacial field: part I. Bruxism and square jaw

The application of botulinum in oral and maxillofacial surgery begins in 1982, where Jan Carruthers started using it for reducing the muscle mass and smoothing the skin, and since then it has been used for cos...

Authors: Kyung-Hwan Kwon, Kyung Su Shin, Sung Hee Yeon and Dae Gun Kwon

Cleft missions of the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Authors: Young-Wook Park

Sinus bone graft and simultaneous vertical ridge augmentation: case series study

This study aims to examine the outcome of simultaneous maxillary sinus lifting, bone grafting, and vertical ridge augmentation through retrospective studies.

Authors: Dong-Woo Kang, Pil-Young Yun, Yong-Hoon Choi and Young-Kyun Kim

Comparison of time and cost between conventional surgical planning and virtual surgical planning in orthognathic surgery in Korea

The purpose of this study was to measure the time of the conventional surgical planning (CSP) and virtual surgical planning (VSP) in orthognathic surgery and to compare them in terms of cost.

Authors: Si-Yeon Park, Dae-Seok Hwang, Jae-Min Song and Uk-Kyu Kim

Risk of lingual nerve injuries in removal of mandibular third molars: a retrospective case-control study

Through the analysis of clinical data, we attempted to investigate the etiology and determine the risk of severe iatrogenic lingual nerve injuries in the removal of the mandibular third molar.

Authors: Itaru Tojyo, Takashi Nakanishi, Yukari Shintani, Kenjiro Okamoto, Yukihiro Hiraishi and Shigeyuki Fujita

Genial tubercle position and genioglossus advancement in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment: a systematic review

To systematically review the literature for methods to localize the genial tubercle as a means for performing an advancement of the genioglossus muscle.

Authors: Edward T. Chang, Yong-Dae Kwon, Junho Jung, Robson Capasso, Robert Riley, Stanley C. Liu and Macario Camacho

Preliminary study on the efficacy of xerostomia treatment with sialocentesis targeting thyroid disease patients given radioiodine therapy

Radioiodine therapy has been widely used for thyroid disease patients, but hyposalivation and xerostomia may occur in 10~30% of patients. Sialocentesis is a procedure that removes inflammatory substances in th...

Authors: Euy-Hyun Kim, Dong-Keon Lee, Chang-Woo Kim, In-Seok Song and Sang-Ho Jun

The preliminary study for three-dimensional alveolar bone morphologic characteristics for alveolar bone restoration

The concept of the ideal morphology for the alveolar bone form is an important element to reconstruct or restore the in maximizing esthetic profile and functional alveolar bone restoration. The purpose of this...

Authors: Hyun-Jae Cho, Jae-Yun Jeon, Sung-Jin Ahn, Sung-Won Lee, Joo-Ryun Chung, Chang-Joo Park and Kyung-Gyun Hwang

A clinico-radiographic and histomorphometric analysis of alveolar ridge preservation using calcium phosphosilicate, PRF, and collagen plug

Tooth extraction commonly leads to loss of residual alveolar ridge, thus compromising the room available for the implant placement. To combat the post-extraction alveolar loss, alveolar ridge preservation is p...

Authors: Tarun Kumar AB, Chaitra N. T., Gayatri Divya PS, M. G. Triveni and Dhoom Singh Mehta

The maxillary incisor labial face tangent: clinical evaluation of maxillary incisor inclination in profile smiling view and idealized aesthetics

To test the hypothesis that in profile smiling view, for ideal aesthetics, a tangent to the labial face of the maxillary central incisor crowns should be approximately parallel to the true vertical line and th...

Authors: Farhad B. Naini, Shaadi Manouchehri, Zaid B. Al-Bitar, Daljit S. Gill, Umberto Garagiola and David Wertheim

Use of piezoelectric surgery and Er:YAG laser:which one is more effective during impacted third molar surgery?

Reduction in postoperative complications is of vital considerations in impacted third molar teeth surgery. The aim of this study was to compare postoperative complications of impacted third molar surgeries for...

Authors: Seied Omid Keyhan, Hamid Reza Fallahi, Behzad Cheshmi, Sajad Mokhtari, Dana Zandian and Parisa Yousefi

Functional outcome predictors following mandibular reconstruction with osteocutaneous fibula free flaps: correlating early postoperative videofluoroscopic swallow studies with long-term clinical results

Advancements in the field of microvascular surgery and the widespread adoption of microvascular surgical techniques have made the use of osteocutaneous fibula free flaps the standard of care in the surgical ma...

Authors: Santiago R. Gonzalez, Bradley Hobbs, Emre Vural and Mauricio A. Moreno

Pharmacoepidemiology and clinical characteristics of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw

The aim of this study was to investigate clinical and pharmacoepidemiologic characteristics of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.

Authors: Hyo-Jeong Son, Jin-Woo Kim and Sun-Jong Kim

Correction to: Multiple brain abscesses treated by extraction of the maxillary molars with chronic apical lesion to remove the source of infection

In the original publication of this article [1], the author wanted to correct the ‘XXX University Hospital’ in below two sentences. The ‘XXX University Hospital’ should be the ‘Hanyang University Hospital’.

Authors: Ki-Hyun Jung, Seong-Su Ro, Seong-Won Lee, Jae-Yoon Jeon, Chang-Joo Park and Kyung-Gyun Hwang

Repeated failure of implants at the same site: a retrospective clinical study

Implants are becoming the first choice of rehabilitation for tooth loss. Even though they have a high success rate, failures still occur for many reasons. The objective of this study is to analyze the reasons ...

Authors: Dong-Woo Kang, So-Hyun Kim, Yong-Hoon Choi and Young-Kyun Kim

Multiple brain abscesses treated by extraction of the maxillary molars with chronic apical lesion to remove the source of infection

Brain abscess is a life-threatening condition that occurs due to complications during a neurosurgical procedure, direct cranial trauma, or the presence of local or distal infection. Infection in the oral cavit...

Authors: Ki-Hyun Jung, Seong-Su Ro, Seong-Won Lee, Jae-Yoon Jeon, Chang-Joo Park and Kyung-Gyun Hwang

Sialolithotomy of the submandibular duct using sialendoscopy

Conventionally, indirect radiography has been used to diagnose salivary gland diseases. However, with the development of sialendoscopy, diagnosis and treatment of salivary gland diseases have become more effec...

Authors: Dong-Keon Lee, Euy-Hyun Kim, Chang-Woo Kim, Mong-Hun Kang, In-Seok Song and Sang-Ho Jun

Facial aesthetic evaluation in patients with repaired cleft lip and palate

Authors: Tatiana S. Paiva, Marcia Andre and Beatriz Silva Mattos

Current status of surgery first approach (part II): precautions and complications

The choice of surgical technique in orthognathic surgery is based primarily on the surgical treatment objectives (STO), which is a fundamental component of the orthognathic treatment process. In the convention...

Authors: Tae-Geon Kwon and Michael D. Han

Chair side measuring instrument for quantification of the extent of a transverse maxillary occlusal plane cant

Treatment planning the correction of a transverse maxillary occlusal plane cant often involves a degree of qualitative “eyeballing”, with the attendant possibility of error in the estimated judgement. A simple...

Authors: Farhad B. Naini, Ashraf Messiha and Daljit S. Gill

Botulinum toxin A injection into the anterior belly of the digastric muscle increased the posterior width of the maxillary arch in developing rats

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of botulinum toxin A (BTX) injection into the anterior belly of the digastric muscle on a growing rat.

Authors: Janghoon Ahn, Seong-Gon Kim, Min-Keun Kim, Insan Jang and Hyun Seok

Treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency in a patient with a submucous cleft palate using a speech aid: the more treatment options, the better the treatment results

The submucous cleft palate (SMCP) is a type of cleft palate that may result in velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). Palate muscles completely separate oral and nasal cavities by closing off the velopharynx duri...

Authors: Yun-Ha Park, Hyun-Jun Jo, In-Seok Hong, Dae-Ho Leem, Jin-A Baek and Seung-O Ko

Botulinum toxin-A injection into the anterior belly of the digastric muscle for the prevention of post-operative open bite in class II malocclusions: a case report and literature review

Class II malocclusion patients with hyperdivergent facial types are characterized by short mandibular body lengths and anterior open bite. Accordingly, the treatment for hyperdivergent skeletal class II malocc...

Authors: Yei-Jin Kang, Bong Kuen Cha, Dong Soon Choi, In San Jang and Seong-Gon Kim

Gap arthroplasty with active mouth opening exercises using an interocclusal splint in temporomandibular joint ankylosis patients

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis during early childhood may lead to disturbances in growth and facial asymmetry and to serious difficulties in eating as well as in breathing during sleep. The purpose of...

Authors: Min Woo Park, Mi Young Eo, Bo Yeon Seo, Truc Thi Hoang Nguyen and Soung Min Kim

Retrospective comparative clinical study for silk mat application into extraction socket

Silk mats have been approved for clinical trials by the Korean Food and Drug Administration as membranes for guided tissue regeneration (GTR). In this study, silk mat application was compared to high-density p...

Authors: Ju-Won Kim, You-Young Jo, Jwa-Young Kim, Ji-hyeon Oh, Byoung-Eun Yang and Seong-Gon Kim