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  1. The purpose of this study is to analyze changes in mandibular width and frontal view ramus inclination using cone beam CT in patients with skeletal class III malocclusion who underwent BSSRO, with the removal ...

    Authors: In Jae Song, Min Seong Kang, Jung Han Lee, Eun Yeong Bae, Bok Joo Kim, Chul Hoon Kim and Jung Han Kim
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:33
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  2. Relapses following orthognathic surgery have been reported to exceed 2% to 50%, depending on multiple factors. This study aimed to analyze the stability after orthognathic surgery in patients with mandibular r...

    Authors: Jihun Cha, Kyuwon Park, Jaeyoung Ryu, Seunggon Jung, Hong-Ju Park, Hee-Kyun Oh and Min-Suk Kook
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:32
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  3. Tumor tissues comprise cancer cells and stromal cells, and their interactions form the cancer microenvironment. Therefore, treatments targeting cells other than cancer cells are also actively being developed, ...

    Authors: Yu Koyama, Chiharu Ogawa, Chihiro Kurihara, Nao Hashimoto, Shota Shinagawa, Hiroya Okazaki, Takumi Koyama, Keisuke Sugahara and Akira Katakura
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:31
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  4. Despite the advancement of reconstructive surgical techniques, facial defect reconstruction has been always very challenging, aesthetic satisfaction has often been difficult to achieve due to the unique charac...

    Authors: Khaled Mohamed Abdel Azeem, Sarah Mohamed Abdelghany Abdelaal, Mohamed Fathi Abdel Maguid, Philobater Bahgat Adly Awad, Basma Hussein Abdelaziz Hassan, Wael Mohamed El Shaer and Mostafa Fathy Ibrahim Ahmed
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:30
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  5. Orthognathic surgery (OGS) is a highly sophisticated surgical technique that aims to repair a variety of skeletal and dental abnormalities, including misaligned jaws and teeth. It requires precise preoperative...

    Authors: Carolina Stevanie, Yossy Yoanita Ariestiana, Faqi Nurdiansyah Hendra, Muh Anshar, Paolo Boffano, Tymour Forouzanfar, Cortino Sukotjo, Sri Hastuti Kurniawan and Muhammad Ruslin
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:29
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  6. Many studies have been reported on tracheostomy to prevent upper airway obstruction after surgery. Among these, the scoring system proposed by Cameron et al. quantifies various factors that influence postopera...

    Authors: Yun-Ho Kim, Jae-Young Yang, Yoon-Hee Ma, Jin-Choon Lee, Dae-Seok Hwang, Mi-Heon Ryu and Uk-Kyu Kim
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:28
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  7. Based on a three-dimensional (3D) orthognathic simulation, this technical report introduces a method for augmentation genioplasty using a proximal bone fragment of the mandible, which is typically discarded in...

    Authors: Sang-Hoon Kang, Chan-Young Lee, Taek-Geun Jun and Min-Jun Kang
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:27
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  8. Orthodontic and surgical technical advances in recent years have resulted in treatment opportunities for a whole range of craniofacial skeletal disorders either in the adolescent or adult patient. In the growi...

    Authors: Fernando Duarte, João Neves Silva, Carina Ramos and Colin Hopper
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:26
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  9. The present systematic review intended to evaluate the current evidence on the modalities used for treating iatrogenic late paresthesia in the oral tissues innervated by the mandibular branch of the trigeminal...

    Authors: Elham Keykha, Elahe Tahmasebi and Mahdi Hadilou
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:25
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  10. The management of internal derangement (ID) of the TMJ is challenging because of multiple etiologic factors and varying degrees of severity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patie...

    Authors: Hyun-A Heo, Suhyun Park, Sung-Woon Pyo and Hyun-Joong Yoon
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:24
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  11. Focal and florid cemento-osseous dysplasia are benign fibro-osseous lesions affecting the quality and quantity of the jawbones. This study aimed to determine the viability of implant-based approaches in the af...

    Authors: Setareh Hosseinpour, Mohammad Hadi Khademi, Maryam Erfani, Seyed Ali Mosaddad and Artak Heboyan
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:23
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  12. AMD3100, a CXCR4 antagonist, is currently prescribed for activating the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells. Recently, AMD3100 was shown to potentiate bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2)-induced bone for...

    Authors: Gyu-Jo Shim, Chung O. Lee, Jung-Tae Lee, Hong-Moon Jung and Tae-Geon Kwon
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:22
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  13. General treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is surgical treatment with or without neck dissection. Although the incidence of delayed neck metastasis is rare, it may occur after the surgery and is ...

    Authors: Sang-Min Lee, Hyosik Kim and Kang-Min Ahn
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:21
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  14. Odontogenic maxillary sinusitis (OMS) is widely acknowledged in both the dentistry and otolaryngology fields. Recently, iatrogenic odontogenic maxillary sinusitis cases can be encountered frequently. The purpo...

    Authors: M. Shriya Jaiswal, Gyu-Bong Ha, Ji-Young Hwang, Ja-Young Lee and Dae-Seok Hwang
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:20
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  15. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the current literature related to facial feminization surgery (FFS) and facial masculinization surgery (FMS) to understand the patterns, trends, and evolut...

    Authors: Omer Uranbey, Omer Faruk Kaygisiz, Ferhat Ayrancı and Saim Yanik
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:19
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  16. Hemifacial microsomia is characterized by the hypoplasia of the mandible and temporomandibular joint, involving a variety of abnormalities of the craniofacial area. Since it gradually worsens as patients grow,...

    Authors: Joonyoung Huh, Ji-Song Park, Buyanbileg Sodnom-Ish and Hoon Joo Yang
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:18
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  17. Immediate implant placement has gained popularity due to its several advantages. However, immediate placement has its challenges, including concerns about primary stability and bone formation around the implan...

    Authors: Yoon Thu Aung, Mi Young Eo, Buyanbileg Sodnom-Ish, Myung Joo Kim and Soung Min Kim
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:17
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  18. An essential aspect of rhinoplasty is the enhancement of the nasal dorsal contour by performing dorsal augmentation (DA) rhinoplasty. A wide range of techniques are available for DA as the demand for aesthetic...

    Authors: Nariman Nikparto, Amir Yari, Saeed Hasani Mehraban, Meysam Bigdelou, Amirali Asadi, Amirmohammad Arabi Darehdor, Sayna Nezaminia, Mehdi Khani, Lotfollah Kamali Hakim, Fateme Eskandari, Maryam Erfani and Hamid Tebyaniyan
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:16
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  19. For the surgical treatment of oral cancer, it is sometimes necessary to expand intraoral access within the oral cavity. The “swing approach” that involves lip splitting of the mandible and temporary mandibular...

    Authors: Yun-Ho Kim, Jae-Young Yang, Dong-Min Lee, Jae-Yeol Lee, Dae-Seok Hwang, Mi-Heon Ryu and Uk-Kyu Kim
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:15
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  20. This narrative review systematically explores the progression of materials and techniques in alveolar ridge preservation (ARP). We commence by delineating the evolution from traditional ARP methods to cutting-...

    Authors: Suyoung Kim and Seong-Gon Kim
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:14
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  21. Revision rhinoplasty presents unique challenges, particularly in achieving structural integrity and aesthetic harmony. This study explores the efficacy of costal grafts in addressing these challenges, focusing...

    Authors: Pawel Szychta
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:13
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  22. Sarcopenia is characterized by a progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the impact of skeletal muscle mass on adverse even...

    Authors: Arisa Fujii, Taiki Suzuki, Katsuhiko Sakai, Nobuyuki Matsuura, Keisuke Sugahara, Akira Katakura and Takeshi Nomura
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:12
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  23. Early oral feeding has been previously postulated to contribute to developing postoperative complications following head and neck reconstructive surgeries using free flaps. This study assessed the association ...

    Authors: Yomna E. Dean, Karam R. Motawea, Bdoor Ahmed A. Bamousa, Jose J. Loayza Pintado, Sameh Samir Elawady, Mohammed Soffar, Jaffer Shah, Kailyn Wilcox and Hani Aiash
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:11
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  24. The evolving field of rhinoplasty increasingly recognizes the importance of clinical expertise over routine preoperative nasal computed tomography (CT) for planning surgical interventions. This study evaluates...

    Authors: Pawel Szychta
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:10
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  25. Stafne mandibular bone cavity (SMBC) is an asymptomatic radiolucent lesion observed in the mandible on X-ray images, with well-defined borders. This lesion does not require treatment, and size changes are very...

    Authors: Jangwoo Son, Dong-Jae Lee and Kang-Min Ahn
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:9
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  27. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in unilateral alveolar bone graft, involving the percentage of residual calcified material and th...

    Authors: Chon T. Ho Nguyen, Minh H. Bui and Phuong H. Lam
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:7
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  28. The size of dental implants is a key success factor for appropriate osseointegration. Using shorter implants allows the possibility of avoiding complex surgical procedures and reduces the morbidity of treatmen...

    Authors: Kinga Bérczy, György Göndöcs, György Komlós, Tatiana Shkolnik, György Szabó and Zsolt Németh
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:6
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  29. The fibular free flap is considered one of the most valuable options for mandible reconstruction. A perforator flap has gained widespread acceptance in oral and maxillofacial reconstruction. Typically, the fib...

    Authors: Kyu-Bum Kim, Jihye Ryu and Jae-Yeol Lee
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:5
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  30. Frontal sinus injuries are relatively rare among facial bone traumas. Without proper treatment, they can lead to fatal intracranial complications, including meningitis or brain abscesses, as well as aesthetic ...

    Authors: InKyeong Kim, Jeong-Mo Kim, Jiha Kim, Seung Jin Lee and Eui-Cheol Nam
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:4
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  31. One-stage jaw reconstruction with fibular flap and prosthetic rehabilitation restores bony and dental continuity simultaneously. It was also called as “jaw-in-a-day (JIAD)” technique. However, bone volume and ...

    Authors: Yi-Fan Kang, Yan-Jun Ge, Xiao-Ming Lv, Meng-Kun Ding, Xiao-Feng Shan and Zhi-Gang Cai
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:3
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  32. The purpose of this article is to explore the claims often cited in scientific journals regarding the golden ratio, and its proposed link to beauty and idealized forms in nature, including idealized human prop...

    Authors: Farhad B. Naini
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2024 46:2
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  34. Orthognathic surgery, essential for addressing jaw and facial skeletal irregularities, has historically relied on traditional surgical planning (TSP) involving a series of time-consuming steps including two-di...

    Authors: Yong-Chan Lee and Seong-Gon Kim
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:42
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  35. Mandibular condyle remodeling and displacement are post-orthognathic surgery concerns that can potentially lead to occlusal issues after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy. This retrospective study exami...

    Authors: Chulyoung Park, Hyejin Kim, Jaeyoung Ryu, Seunggon Jung, Hong-Ju Park, Hee-Kyun Oh and Min-Suk Kook
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:41
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  36. rhBMP-2 is regarded as the most potent osteoinductive growth factor, and it has been used in the oral cavity with different carriers. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the bone-regenerative effect of rh...

    Authors: Ja In Seo, Ji Hye Lim, Woo Min Jo, Jeong Keun Lee and Seung Il Song
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:40
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  40. A range of different chemical interactions can generate an unexpected electronic current in a process called galvanism. Oral galvanism (OG) can also be generated by different chemical actions from diverse intr...

    Authors: Soung Min Kim
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:36
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  41. The 10-year survival rate of dental implants in healthy subjects is 90–95%. While in healthy individuals, dental implants have become commonplace to solve problems of edentulism, whether dental implant treatme...

    Authors: Buyanbileg Sodnom-Ish, Mi Young Eo, Myung Joo Kim and Soung Min Kim
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:35
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  42. Bisphosphonates (BP), a commonly used medication for various bone diseases, have been known to have severe complications such as bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ). Failure of dental impla...

    Authors: Ji Young Ha, Mi Young Eo, Buyanbileg Sodnom-Ish, Kezia Rachellea Mustakim, Hoon Myoung and Soung Min Kim
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:34
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  43. The primary objective of this study was to assess the clinical effectiveness of fused images obtained from single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and facial computed tomography (CT) for evaluating ...

    Authors: Seung-Hwan Jeon, Seung-Weon Lim, Ki-Hyun Jung, Jae-Yun Jeon, Sang-Yoon Kim, Ji-Young Kim, Yoon-Young Choi and Kyung-Gyun Hwang
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:33
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  44. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pattern of predicted interosseous interference and to determine the influencing factor to volume of bony interference using a computer-assisted simulation system. ...

    Authors: Santhiya Iswarya Vinothini Udayakumar, Dohyoung Kim, So-Young Choi and Tae-Geon Kwon
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:32
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  45. Risk factors for developing medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) include the general condition of the patient, smoking habit, poor oral hygiene, and the type, duration, and administration route ...

    Authors: Yong-Dae Kwon, Hyunmi Jo, Jae-Eun Kim and Joo-Young Ohe
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:31
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  46. Implant-supported dentures have become an essential means of restoring occlusal function after jaw reconstruction. Bone mineral density (BMD) may influence the success rate of implant denture restorations. Thi...

    Authors: Yihui Yang, Yifan Kang, Yifan Yang, Mengkun Ding, Xiaofeng Shan and Zhigang Cai
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:30
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  47. What we think we see consists of models constructed in our brains, which may be constrained, limited and perhaps modified at a cerebral level. Patients may view their mirror image differently to how others and...

    Authors: Zaid B. Al-Bitar, Ahmad M. Hamdan, Abedalrahman Shqaidef, Umberto Garagiola and Farhad B. Naini
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:29
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  48. Port wine stains slowly grow thicker over time, nodules appear on the surface, and the color slowly deepens from pink to purple. Even after laser treatment, some port wine stains will recur and slowly grow, an...

    Authors: Quan-Feng Luo
    Citation: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 45:28
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