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Classification of postoperative edema based on the anatomic division with mandibular third molar extraction

Several investigations have been performed for a postoperative edema after extraction, but the results have been controversial due to low objectivity or poorly reproducible assessments of the edema. The aim of...

Authors: Yeong Kon Jeong, Jeong-Kui Ku, Sung Hyun Baik, Jae-Seek You, Dae Ho Leem and Sun-Kyu Choi

Clinical utility of procalcitonin in severe odontogenic maxillofacial infection

Most of the maxillofacial infections are bacterial infections, and there is a possibility that systemic infections occur by maxillofacial infections. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic val...

Authors: Ji-Kwan Kim and Jae-Hoon Lee

Comparison of feasibility, time consumption and costs of three virtual planning systems for surgical correction of midfacial deficiency

Today virtual surgical planning (VSP) is a standard method in maxillofacial corrective surgery and is the key to reach satisfactory esthetic outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate usability of thr...

Authors: Katrin Willinger, Godoberto Guevara-Rojas, Julia Cede, Kurt Schicho, Tanja Stamm and Clemens Klug

Zygomatic implants placed in atrophic maxilla: an overview of current systematic reviews and meta-analysis

Zygomatic implants are a treatment option for severely atrophic maxilla.

Authors: Shaqayeq Ramezanzade, Julian Yates, Frank J. Tuminelli, Seied Omid Keyhan, Parisa Yousefi and Jose Lopez-Lopez

Effectiveness of low-level laser therapy on recovery from neurosensory disturbance after sagittal split ramus osteotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Orthognathic surgery such as bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) for the treatment of mandibular deformities is one of the most common procedures in maxillofacial operations that may lead to neuro...

Authors: Parsa Firoozi, Seied Omid Keyhan, Seong-Gon Kim and Hamid Reza Fallahi

Non-inferiority study of the efficacy of two hyaluronic acid products in post-extraction sockets of impacted third molars

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is well known to exert an anti-inflammatory effect during oral wound healing and is commonly applied after tooth extraction. However, no double-blind randomized controlled study comparing ...

Authors: Hyunwoo Yang, Junghun Kim, Jihong Kim, Dongwook Kim and Hyung Jun Kim

Scalp injury management by a maxillofacial surgeon in a low-resource hospital

Head or scalp injury is a life-threatening and typically accidental human injury. Most medical departments require immediate medical treatment and proper treatment with specialized medical personnel and facili...

Authors: Paul Frimpong, Truc Thi Hoang Nguyen, Edinam Salia Nimatu, Emmanuel Kofi Amponsah and Soung Min Kim

Treatment of intramuscular lipoma of tongue with enveloped mucosal flap design: a case report and review of the literature

Lipomas are benign soft tissue neoplasms of mature adipose tissue commonly occurring in the trunk or extremities. But, intraoral lipomas are rare entities which may be only noticed during routine dental examin...

Authors: Sung-Hwi Hur, Jae-Seok Lim, Sun-Gyu Choi, Ji-Yeon Kang, Ji-Hye Jung and Eun-Young Lee

Mandibular shape prediction using cephalometric analysis: applications in craniofacial analysis, forensic anthropology and archaeological reconstruction

The human mandible is variable in shape, size and position and any deviation from normal can affect the facial appearance and dental occlusion.

Authors: Ahmed Omran, David Wertheim, Kathryn Smith, Ching Yiu Jessica Liu and Farhad B. Naini

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