Motivations and Concerns of Preorthognathic Surgery Patients
Conclusions: The majority of patients were young, unmarried women without a stable income. For most patients, the primary motivation to receive the surgery was an improvement in facial esthetics and the biggest concern was the operation effect. Access to medical information through the Internet has become very important access to medical knowledge. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

The Efficiency of Different Arthroscopic Discopexy Techniques Based on Clinical and Radiographic Findings: A Systematic Review
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of different temporomandibular joint arthroscopic discopexy techniques. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Posterior Mandibular Segmental Split Osteotomy: A Novel Technique for Edentulous Space Reconstruction in Patients With Skeletal Class III Malocclusion
This study presents an innovative surgery that successfully improved the facial profile and occlusal function of a patient with a skeletal Class III malocclusion and posterior hypodontia. The patient had chief complaints of missing teeth and a protrudedjaw. A novel 1-stage surgery referred to as posterior mandibular segmental split osteotomy combined with Le Fort i osteotomy and BSSRO was used because the patient wanted to save time and was worried about periodontal complications associated with other treatment methods. As a result, a satisfying facial profile and a Class I occlusion with a normal position of the posterior...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Maxillary Tuberosity Fractures Following Third Molar Extraction, Prevalence, and Risk Factors
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of maxillary tuberosity fractures in an adult population and to examine the different risk factors associated with these fractures. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study; data was collected from medical records of patients who underwent a non-surgical extraction of a maxillary third molar tooth between January 2017 and March 2019. All extractions were performed by 2 maxillofacial specialists. Results: A total of 403 extracted maxillary third molar teeth were included in the study. Out of them 73 cases of tuberosity fractures w...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Simultaneous Implant Placement and Sinus Lift Using Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin: A Retrospective 40-Month Study
In conclusion, the use of platelet-rich fibrin clot as a single graft biomaterial during the maxillary sinus lift procedure combined with immediate implant placement may be a reliable clinical alternative, even to repair the sinus membrane. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Schneiderian Membrane Regeneration After Lateral Bony Window Repositioning in Modified Endoscopic-Assisted Maxillary Sinus Surgery: Transmission Electron Microscopy Evaluation
Conclusions: These results indicate that repositioning of the lateral bony window leads to regeneration of the SM and favorable bone regeneration without occurrence of complications associated with transmaxillary approaches and can contribute to maintaining normal physiological function of the maxillary sinus. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Long-Term Results of Fibrous Dysplasia of the Paranasal Sinuses
Conclusions: The most common site of FD of the paranasal sinuses was the sphenoid sinus, and the age at diagnosis was higher thanthat of patients with FD at other sites. Observation with serial radiologic examinations is recommended for asymptomatic FD of the para-nasal sinuses. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Application of Rapid Digital Locating Technology in Emergency Treatment of Maxillofacial Space Infection
Abstract: Space infection occurs commonly in the oral and maxillofacial region, and is usually caused by odontogenic infection, resulting in acute symptoms through the maxillofacial space. if timely, correct, and effective treatment is not provided, local infection may quickly spread through the maxillofacial space and cause serious consequences such as suffocation, intracranial infection, and chest infection. A 55-year-old man visited our hospital with obvious swelling and pain in the right maxillofacial region. Maxillofacial computed tomography images showed revealed obvious low-density shadows on the inner side of t...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Associated in a Patient Treated With Etanercept
Abstract: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is defined as a pathologic condition affecting the maxillary and mandibular bones arising subsequently to pharmacological treatment with antiresorptive and antiangiogenic drugs. In this case report, the occurrence of MRONJ is described in a 66-year-old female patient affected by rheumatoid arthritis and treated with Etanercept, a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)-a inhibitor. The patient developed a mandibular MRONJ following the extraction of teeth 3.4 and 3.5. The patient was then treated with conservative surgery of the necrotic bone. At 12-month follow-up ...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Anisakiasis in Palatine Tonsil
We report a case of anisakiasis in the palatine tonsils, which to date has been rarely reported in the literature. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Removal of Fracture Fragments in Intracapsular Condylar Fractures: An Alternative Treatment Option
Conclusions: Removal of fracture fragments is an alternative treatment option for patients who sustained comminuted or small pieces of fracture or in extremely difficult operations. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Precise Intraoral Condylectomy With the Guide of Three-Dimensional Printed Template in a Mandibular Condylar Hyperplasia Patient
Conclusions: The intraoral approach combined with a 3D printed template provides a novel solution to perform the condylectomy precisely. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

A Comparative Study of Analog Preoperative Planning Versus Virtual Preoperative Planning for Mandibular Reconstruction With Fibula Free Flap
This study makes a comparative analysis of 2 clinical cases with a diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma that were reconstructed using a vascularized fibular free flap. The first case was planned using the conventional analog method whereas the second case was planned using the virtual planning approach. The impact of virtual planning and conventional analog planning on preoperative planning time, ischemia period, and total surgical time is analyzed according to the experience obtained in the cases presented. In addition, the authors described the technique used for each planning method along with a literature review in ...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

A Simple Method to Retract the Descending Palatine Neurovascular Bundle During Osseous Removal of Posterior Interferences in Le Fort I Osteotomy
This article reports a simple technique for retraction and protection of the descending palatine neurovascular bundle during bony removal related to a posterior maxillary impaction, which can be easily reproduced in orthognathic selected cases. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Surgical Treatment of Parapharyngeal Space Salivary Gland Tumor
Conclusions: In the surgery of parapharyngeal space salivary gland tumors, a transcervical or transcervical-parotid approach was mainly used by predicting the origin site through radiologic examinations. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research