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The average three-dimensional face for different sex and age groups in a Dutch population
The increasing use of three-dimensional imaging calls for reference models representing large parts of the population. The aim of this prospective study was to create templates depicting facial maturation in the younger age groups. Healthy Dutch volunteers were captured, without selection of inclusions. Three-dimensional average faces were created using MATLAB, for both genders in four age groups (4 –8 years, 8–12 years, 12–16 years, and ≥16 years). Variation within the groups was calculated and depicted on an average face with a green to red colour scale, corresponding to standard deviations between 0 and ≥ 3 ...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - January 11, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: H. Schutte, M.S.M. Muradin, F. Bielevelt, N.G. Janssen, R.L.A.W. Bleys, A.J.W.P. Rosenberg Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Mental nerve shielding from possible injury during mandibular surgical procedures: technical note
Injuries to the mental nerve are not an uncommon complication in maxillofacial surgeries. Manipulation close to the mental nerve poses a great risk of nerve injury from drills, bone cutting and trimming burs, and oscillating/reciprocating saws. Nerve injuries can be painful and affect the patient ’s quality of life. The accompanying complication of the nerve injury depends on the severity of the damage inflicted and can range from transient hypoesthesia to neuropathic pain or trigeminal neuralgia. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - January 6, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: D. Chhikara, V. Singh, A. Bhagol, A. Dahiya Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - January 5, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

A comparative study of three-dimensional airway changes after fibula flap reconstruction for benign and malignant tumours in the anterior mandible
Surgical treatment of tumours in the anterior mandible and surrounding tissues may result in defects which can be restored by a fibula free flap. The upper airway may change during this process. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate upper airway changes after fibula free flap reconstruction. A total of 37 patients who underwent anterior mandibulectomy and fibula free flap reconstruction between 2012 and 2020 were recruited. Patients with benign and malignant tumours involving the anterior mandible were included. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 27, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: W. Du, G. Liu, W. Zhang, N. Zhao, Y. Shi, X. Peng Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

Reconstruction using a submental island flap combined with mylohyoid muscle as a reliable surgical strategy after rim mandibulectomy for the management of stage 3 medication-related osteonecrosis of the mandible
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients with stage 3 mandibular medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) treated using a submental island flap in combination with mylohyoid muscle reconstruction after rim mandibulectomy. The medical records of 12 patients treated between January 2019 and April 2022 were analysed retrospectively. Primary wound healing was assessed as the maintenance of full mucosal coverage without signs of infection at 6 months postoperatively. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 24, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Y. Myoken, T. Kawamoto, Y. Fujita, S. Sakurai, S. Toratani, S. Yanamoto Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

Influence of a resorbable collagen membrane for alveolar bone graft on clinical outcomes and ridge volume stability in cleft alveolus
This study compared the clinical outcomes, graft quality, and graft quantity after alveolar bone grafting with and without a resorbable collagen membrane. Twenty unilateral cleft patients undergoing defect repair with cancellous iliac bone were assigned to either the collagen membrane group (Mb group) or standard group without a membrane (St group). Postoperative pain and swelling, bone density, and bone volume and quality were assessed. The Mb group showed significantly lower postoperative pain than the St group (P   (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 23, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: T. Singkhorn, P. Pripatnanont, T. Nuntanaranont, D. Supakanjanakanti, W. Ritthagol Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

Association of craniomaxillofacial fractures and blunt cerebrovascular injuries
High energy trauma has been considered a risk factor for blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVI). The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and risk factors for BCVI specifically in patients with maxillofacial fractures in an urban level I trauma center. A retrospective cohort study of patients aged ≥ 18 years, admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) between 2007 and 2017, was implemented. There were 23,394 patients treated and entered into the MGH Trauma Registry: 22,287 sustained blunt trauma. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 21, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: E.M. F ärkkilä, L.B. Kaban, F.B.D.J. Boos-Lima, Z.S. Peacock Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 17, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 17, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Lateral augmentation of the sinus floor followed by regular implants versus short implants in the vertically deficient posterior maxilla: a systematic review and timewise meta-analysis of randomized studies
The aim of this study was to perform a timewise meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing the outcomes of short implants ( ≤6 mm) versus lateral sinus floor augmentation followed by regular implants (≥10 mm) in the deficient posterior maxilla. Eleven RCTs with 1, 3, and 5 years of follow-up were reported in 21 articles. There was no significant difference in the implant loss rate at the patient level after 1 and 3 years between the two groups (risk ratio 0.50, P = 0.17; risk ratio 1.71, P = 0.51). (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: O. Grunau, H. Terheyden Tags: Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Patient safety with orthognathic surgery in an outpatient setting
Orthognathic surgery is traditionally performed in inpatient care. The question is whether patient safety is maintained when orthognathic surgery is performed in outpatient care. This retrospective cohort study was conducted to investigate patient safety in selected single-jaw orthognathic surgeries performed in outpatient care compared to inpatient care. Postoperative infection, postoperative bleeding, postoperative pain, plate removal, and re-operation, as well as emergency visits/phone calls and postoperative admission during the first 12 months after surgery were recorded. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 16, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: C. Pekkari, C.K. Weiner, A. Marcusson, T. Davidson, A. Naimi-Akbar, B. Lund Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

Gland-sparing neck dissection: oncological and functional outcomes in oral cancer patients
This study was performed to evaluate the subjective and objective functional outcomes of patients who had undergone submandibular gland-sparing neck dissection. All data were obtained from patients treated in a single hospital. Seventy-seven patients who had undergone complete submandibular gland sparing (CSGS) were included in the study. Cancer prognosis items were recorded. The subjective outcomes included patient self-evaluation of mouth dryness and the evaluation of the presence of saliva secretion following the application of digital pressure. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 12, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: H. Shih, J.-S. Huang, T.-T. Huang, T.-Y. Wong, M.-Y. Chen, K.-C. Chen Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

Benign submandibular gland tumours: outcomes of gland-preserving excision by endoscopic or conventional approach
Endoscope-assisted surgery is becoming a preferred technique in salivary gland surgery. However, this technique has not yet been applied in submandibular gland (SMG) preservation surgery. This retrospective study was performed to evaluate the outcomes of endoscope-assisted gland-preserving surgery through a hairline incision in patients with benign SMG tumours. The study included 38 patients with benign SMG tumours who underwent tumour excision with gland preservation: 19 who underwent local excision of the tumour through an endoscope-assisted hairline approach and 19 who received the conventional cervical approach. (Sourc...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 12, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: T. Rui, P. Qiu, Y. Wang, G. Wu, M. Fu, W. Chen Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

Zygomatic implant placement using a robot-assisted flapless protocol: proof of concept
Robotic assistance can help in physically guiding the drilling trajectory during zygomatic implant positioning. A new robot-assisted strategy for a flapless zygomatic implant placement protocol is reported here. In this protocol, a preoperative computed tomography scan is used to plan the surgical path. After surface registration, the ROSA robot (Zimmer Biomet Robotics) guides several steps, which are performed with shared control. The surgeon performs the drilling and tapping, guided by the robotic arm, which is positioned according to the planned trajectory. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 12, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: M. Olivetto, J. Bettoni, S. Testelin, M. Lefranc Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

Complications of total temporomandibular joint replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The aim of this systematic review was to determine the most prevalent complications resulting from total temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement. An electronic search was performed using the Embase, LILACS, MEDLINE (via PubMed), SciELO, Scopus, and Web of Science databases up to June 2022. Prospective and retrospective clinical studies on patients who underwent TMJ replacement were included. Two reviewers performed the study selection, data extraction, and individual risk of bias assessment using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - December 7, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: F.G.G. Peres Lima, L.G.C. Rios, J. Bianchi, J.R. Gon çalves, L.R. Paranhos, W.A. Vieira, D. Zanetta-Barbosa Tags: Meta-Analysis Source Type: research