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Computer-assisted horizontal translational osseous genioplasty: a simple method to correct chin deviation

Different genioplasty techniques are applied for the adjustment of chin area deformities such as chin deviation.

Authors: Seied Omid Keyhan, Abbas Azari, Parisa Yousefi, Behzad Cheshmi, Hamid Reza Fallahi and Mohammad Amin Valipour

Photobiomodulation and Miescher’s cheilitis granulomatosa: case report

Miescher’s cheilitis granulomatosa (MCG) is a rare chronic inflammatory disease and is known as the monosymptomatic clinical form of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS). It is characterised by swelling of one ...

Authors: Massimo Porrini, Umberto Garagiola, Margherita Rossi, Moreno Bosotti, Sonia Marino, Aldo Bruno Giannì, Letterio Runza and Francesco Spadari

Influence of biodegradable polymer membrane on new bone formation and biodegradation of biphasic bone substitutes: an animal mandibular defect model study

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of biodegradable polycaprolactone membrane on new bone formation and the biodegradation of biphasic alloplastic bone substitutes using animal models.

Authors: Jeong-Kui Ku, Young-Kyun Kim and Pil-Young Yun

Maxillary sinus haziness and facial swelling following suction drainage in the maxilla after orthognathic surgery

We investigated the efficacy of a maxillary Jackson-Pratt (J-P) suction drain for preventing maxillary sinus hematoma and facial swelling after maxillary Le Fort I osteotomy (LF1).

Authors: Jung-Soo Lee, Moon-Key Kim and Sang-Hoon Kang

An unusual presentation of non-specific cystic degeneration of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia: a case report and review of literature

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a rare, sporadic, and benign congenital condition in which normal cancellous bone is replaced by fibro-osseous tissue with immature osteogenesis. FD localized in the cranial and facia...

Authors: Inseok Hong, Dong Cheol Kang, Dae-Ho Leem, Jin-A Baek and Seung-O Ko

A safe, stable, and convenient three-dimensional device for high Le Fort I osteotomy

Le Fort I osteotomy is a highly effective treatment for skeletal jaw deformities and is commonly performed. High Le Fort I osteotomy is a modified surgical procedure performed for improving the depression of t...

Authors: Keisuke Sugahara, Masahide Koyachi, Kento Odaka, Satoru Matsunaga and Akira Katakura

Association of maxillary dental developmental abnormality with precocious puberty: a case-control study

Dental studies of precocious puberty have focused on examination of jaw and dentition growth. The aim of the study was to analyze the relationship between precocious puberty and maxillary dental developmental ...

Authors: Yesel Kim, Nam-Ki Lee, Jae Hyun Kim, Jeong-Kui Ku, Bu-Kyu Lee, Hoi-In Jung and Sun-Kyu Choi

Microvascular reconstruction for maxillofacial defects: a retrospective analysis of outcomes and complications in 121 consecutive cases

Microvascular reconstruction is the treatment of choice after oral cancer ablation surgery. There are few published studies of free flap survival among Korean populations. This study aimed to determine the sur...

Authors: SeongRyoung Kim, Dong-Hun Lee and Kang-Min Ahn

3D-printed titanium implant with pre-mounted dental implants for mandible reconstruction: a case report

This clinical case presented a novel method of segmental mandible reconstruction using 3D-printed titanium implant with pre-mounted dental implants that was planned to rehabilitate occlusion.

Authors: Jung-Hyun Park, Michidgerel Odkhuu, Sura Cho, Jingwen Li, Bo-Young Park and Jin-Woo Kim

Changes in the hyoid bone, tongue, and oropharyngeal airway space after mandibular setback surgery evaluated by cone-beam computed tomography

Mandibular setback surgery can change the position of the mandible which improves occlusion and facial profile. Surgical movement of the mandible affects the base of the tongue, hyoid bone, and associated tiss...

Authors: Seon-Hye Kim and Sung-Kwon Choi

Assessment of the correlation between various risk factors and orofacial cleft disorder spectrum: a retrospective case-control study

Orofacial clefts (OFCs) comprise a wide range of malformations, including cleft lip, cleft palate, and cleft lip with cleft palate, which can vary in terms of etiology, severity, and disease burden.

Authors: Behzad Cheshmi, Zahra Jafari, Mohammad Ali Naseri and Heidar Ali Davari

Reopening of dental clinics during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an evidence-based review of literature for clinical interventions

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes serious acute respiratory diseases including pneumonia and bronchitis with approximately 2.3% fatality occurrence.

Authors: Seied Omid Keyhan, Hamid Reza Fallahi, Amin Motamedi, Vahid Khoshkam, Paymon Mehryar, Omid Moghaddas, Behzad Cheshmi, Parsa Firoozi, Parisa Yousefi and Behzad Houshmand

Utilization of desktop 3D printer-fabricated “Cost-Effective” 3D models in orthognathic surgery

In daily practice, three-dimensional patient-specific jawbone models (3D models) are a useful tool in surgical planning and simulation, resident training, patient education, and communication between the physi...

Authors: Masato Narita, Takashi Takaki, Takahiko Shibahara, Masashi Iwamoto, Takashi Yakushiji and Takashi Kamio

4-Hexylresorcinol induced angiogenesis potential in human endothelial cells

4-Hexylresorcinol (4HR) is able to increase angiogenesis. However, its molecular mechanism in the human endothelial cells has not been clarified.

Authors: Min-Keun Kim, Seong-Gon Kim and Suk Keun Lee

Facial fractures and associated injuries in high- versus low-energy trauma: all are not created equal

Facial fractures (FFs) occur after high- and low-energy trauma; differences in associated injuries and outcomes have not been well articulated.

Authors: Cameron St. Hilaire, Arianne Johnson, Caitlin Loseth, Hamid Alipour, Nick Faunce, Stephen Kaminski and Rohit Sharma

Correction of malocclusion using sliding fibula osteotomy with sagittal split ramus osteotomy after mandible reconstruction

Fibula free flap mandible reconstruction is the standard procedure after wide resection of the mandible. Establishment and maintenance of normal occlusion are important in mandible reconstruction both intraope...

Authors: Dong-Hun Lee, Seong Ryoung Kim, Sam Jang, Kang-Min Ahn and Jee-Ho Lee

Treatment of anterior open bite by posterior maxillary segmental osteotomy and miniplates: a case report

Anterior open bite is a challenging malocclusion to correct orthodontic treatment. Anterior open bite associated with over-erupted posterior teeth and long lower facial height should be treated by reduction of...

Authors: Sung-Kwon Choi and Kyung-Hwan Kwon

The effect of the tongue in groove technique on the nasolabial angle and nasal tip projection

The tongue in groove technique (TIG) is a useful technique for the correction of the nasal tip projection and the nasolabial angle. The purpose of this study was to determine the utility of this technique for ...

Authors: Fatemeh Khabir, Mehdi Sezavar, Behnam Bohluli, Vahid Mesgarzadeh and Hamidreza Tavakoli

Three-dimensional bio-printing and bone tissue engineering: technical innovations and potential applications in maxillofacial reconstructive surgery

Bone grafting has been considered the gold standard for hard tissue reconstructive surgery and is widely used for large mandibular defect reconstruction. However, the midface encompasses delicate structures th...

Authors: Muhja Salah, Lobat Tayebi, Keyvan Moharamzadeh and Farhad B. Naini

Quantification of three-dimensional facial asymmetry for diagnosis and postoperative evaluation of orthognathic surgery

To evaluate the facial asymmetry, three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) has been used widely. This study proposed a method to quantify facial asymmetry based on 3D-CT.

Authors: Hua-Lian Cao, Moon-Ho Kang, Jin-Yong Lee, Won-Jong Park, Han-Wool Choung and Pill-Hoon Choung

A clinical study of inferior alveolar nerve damage caused by Carnoy’s solution used as a complementary therapeutic agent in a cystic lesion

Cyst enucleation, which extracts only the tumor with the application of Carnoy’s solution (CS), has been suggested as a conservative treatment with a low recurrence rate and morbidity. However, there has been ...

Authors: Hyun-Jun Jo, Hee-Youl Kim, Dong-Cheol Kang, Dae-Ho Leem, Jin-A Baek and Seung-O Ko

Patient-specific implants for maxillofacial defects: challenges and solutions

Reconstructing maxillofacial defects is quite challenging for most surgeons due to the region’s complex anatomy and cosmetic and functional effects on patients. The use of pre-made alloplastic implants and aut...

Authors: Nasser Alasseri and Ahmed Alasraj

Temporomandibular joint disc plication with MITEK mini anchors: surgical outcome of 65 consecutive joint cases using a minimally invasive approach

The purpose of this study is to introduce our modified disc plication technique using MITEK mini anchors and to evaluate the clinical outcome for patients with internal derangement (ID) of the temporomandibula...

Authors: Bu-Kyu Lee and Jun Hee Hong

Fractures of implant fixtures: a retrospective clinical study

The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors that may affect implant fixture fractures.

Authors: Han-Chang Yu and Young-Kyun Kim

Being a front-line dentist during the Covid-19 pandemic: a literature review

Coronavirus is an enveloped virus with positive-sense single-stranded RNA. Coronavirus infection in humans mainly affects the upper respiratory tract and to a lesser extent the gastrointestinal tract. Clinical...

Authors: Hamid Reza Fallahi, Seied Omid Keyhan, Dana Zandian, Seong-Gon Kim and Behzad Cheshmi

Skeletal stability after 2-jaw surgery via surgery-first approach in facial asymmetry patients using CBCT

The purpose of this study is to compare the skeletal stability of two-jaw surgery via surgery-first approach with conventional two-jaw surgery in facial asymmetry patients by measuring the skeletal changes aft...

Authors: Dae Seok Hwang, Jeong Seok Seo and Hong Seok Choi

The long-term evaluation of the prognosis of implants with acid-etched surfaces sandblasted with alumina: a retrospective clinical study

The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term clinical stability of implants with acid-etched surfaces sandblasted with alumina using retrospective analyses of the survival rate, success rate, primary an...

Authors: Min-Joong Kim, Pil-Young Yun, Na-Hee Chang and Young-Kyun Kim

Dysosmia and dysgeusia due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus; a hypothesis that needs further investigation

Authors: Seied Omid Keyhan, Hamid Reza Fallahi and Behzad Cheshmi

Low incidence of maxillary hypoplasia in isolated cleft palate

The cause of maxillary growth restriction in patients with cleft lip and palate remains controversial. While studies have investigated the effects surgical technique and timing have on maxillary growth, few fo...

Authors: Vitali Azouz, Marilyn Ng, Niyant Patel and Ananth S. Murthy

Why most patients do not exhibit obstructive sleep apnea after mandibular setback surgery?

Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is effective for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In previous studies, the airway was increased in the anteroposterior and transverse dimensions after MMA. Ho...

Authors: Jin-Wook Kim and Tae-Geon Kwon

Long-term Stability after Reduction of Mandible Fracture by Keyhole Plate: Evaluation at the Time of Plate Removal

Various types of miniplates have been developed and used for the reduction of facial bone fractures. We introduced Yang’s Keyhole (YK) plate, and reported on its short-term stability. The purpose of this study...

Authors: Kyeong-Jun Cheon, Seoung-Won Cho, Won-Seok Jang, Ju-Won Kim and Byoung-Eun Yang

Immunomodulation for maxillofacial reconstructive surgery

Immunomodulation is a technique for the modulation of immune responses against graft material to improve surgical success rates. The main target cell for the immunomodulation is a macrophage because it is the ...

Authors: Seong-Gon Kim

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