Effect of bFGF and fibroblasts combined with hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels on soft tissue augmentation: an experimental study in rats
Hyaluronic acid (HA) has been applied as a primary biomaterial for temporary soft tissue augmentation and as a carrier for cells and the delivery of growth factors to promote tissue regeneration. Although HA d... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 6, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Su Yeon Lee, Yongdoo Park and Soon Jung Hwang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Application of botulinum toxin in maxillofacial field: Part III. Ancillary treatment for maxillofacial surgery and summary
Botulinum toxin (BTX) has various therapeutic indications: bruxism, square jaw, facial wrinkle, oral ulcer and maxillofacial pain, etc. In this paper, we will discuss the effectiveness of using BTX in dental i... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 24, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kyung-Hwan Kwon, Kyung Su Shin, Sung Hee Yeon and Dae Gun Kwon Tags: Review Source Type: research

Effect of arthrocentesis on the clinical outcome of various treatment methods for temporomandibular joint disorders
We evaluated the improvement of pain and the increase in mouth opening after temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis and the possible association with various factors such as previous splint treatment, medicati... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 22, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chang-Woo Kim, Sung-Jae Lee, Euy-Hyun Kim, Dong-Keon Lee, Mong-Hun Kang, In-Seok Song and Sang-Ho Jun Tags: Research Source Type: research

Maxillary reconstruction using tunneling flap technique with 3D custom-made titanium mesh plate and particulate cancellous bone and marrow graft: a case report
Reconstructive surgery is often required for tumors of the oral and maxillofacial region, irrespective of whether they are benign or malignant, the area involved, and the tumor size. Recently, three-dimensiona... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 17, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Masayuki Takano, Keisuke Sugahara, Masahide Koyachi, Kento Odaka, Satoru Matsunaga, Shinya Homma, Shinichi Abe, Akira Katakura and Takahiko Shibahara Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Application of botulinum toxin in maxillofacial field: Part II. Wrinkle, intraoral ulcer, and cranio-maxillofacial pain
Botulinum toxin (BTX) is used in various ways such as temporarily resolving muscular problems in musculoskeletal temporomandibular disorders, inducing a decrease in bruxism through a change in muscular pattern... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 16, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kyung-Hwan Kwon, Kyung Su Shin, Sung Hee Yeon and Dae Gun Kwon Tags: Review Source Type: research

Total joint reconstruction using computer-assisted surgery with stock prostheses for a patient with bilateral TMJ ankylosis
The purpose of this study is to discuss the total joint reconstruction surgery for a patient with recurrent ankylosis in bilateral temporomandibular joints (TMJs) using three-dimensional (3D) virtual surgical ... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 10, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Seung-Hyun Rhee, Seung-Hak Baek, Sang-Hun Park, Jong-Cheol Kim, Chun-Gi Jeong and Jin-Young Choi Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Application of botulinum toxin in maxillofacial field: part I. Bruxism and square jaw
The application of botulinum in oral and maxillofacial surgery begins in 1982, where Jan Carruthers started using it for reducing the muscle mass and smoothing the skin, and since then it has been used for cos... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 1, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kyung-Hwan Kwon, Kyung Su Shin, Sung Hee Yeon and Dae Gun Kwon Tags: Review Source Type: research

Cleft missions of the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
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Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 24, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Young-Wook Park Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Sinus bone graft and simultaneous vertical ridge augmentation: case series study
This study aims to examine the outcome of simultaneous maxillary sinus lifting, bone grafting, and vertical ridge augmentation through retrospective studies. (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 16, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dong-Woo Kang, Pil-Young Yun, Yong-Hoon Choi and Young-Kyun Kim Tags: Review Source Type: research

Comparison of time and cost between conventional surgical planning and virtual surgical planning in orthognathic surgery in Korea
The purpose of this study was to measure the time of the conventional surgical planning (CSP) and virtual surgical planning (VSP) in orthognathic surgery and to compare them in terms of cost. (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 12, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Si-Yeon Park, Dae-Seok Hwang, Jae-Min Song and Uk-Kyu Kim Tags: Research Source Type: research

Risk of lingual nerve injuries in removal of mandibular third molars: a retrospective case-control study
Through the analysis of clinical data, we attempted to investigate the etiology and determine the risk of severe iatrogenic lingual nerve injuries in the removal of the mandibular third molar. (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 10, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Itaru Tojyo, Takashi Nakanishi, Yukari Shintani, Kenjiro Okamoto, Yukihiro Hiraishi and Shigeyuki Fujita Tags: Research Source Type: research

Genial tubercle position and genioglossus advancement in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment: a systematic review
To systematically review the literature for methods to localize the genial tubercle as a means for performing an advancement of the genioglossus muscle. (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 9, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Edward T. Chang, Yong-Dae Kwon, Junho Jung, Robson Capasso, Robert Riley, Stanley C. Liu and Macario Camacho Tags: Research Source Type: research

The preliminary study for three-dimensional alveolar bone morphologic characteristics for alveolar bone restoration
The concept of the ideal morphology for the alveolar bone form is an important element to reconstruct or restore the in maximizing esthetic profile and functional alveolar bone restoration. The purpose of this... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 5, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hyun-Jae Cho, Jae-Yun Jeon, Sung-Jin Ahn, Sung-Won Lee, Joo-Ryun Chung, Chang-Joo Park and Kyung-Gyun Hwang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Preliminary study on the efficacy of xerostomia treatment with sialocentesis targeting thyroid disease patients given radioiodine therapy
Radioiodine therapy has been widely used for thyroid disease patients, but hyposalivation and xerostomia may occur in 10~30% of patients. Sialocentesis is a procedure that removes inflammatory substances in th... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 5, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Euy-Hyun Kim, Dong-Keon Lee, Chang-Woo Kim, In-Seok Song and Sang-Ho Jun Tags: Research Source Type: research

A clinico-radiographic and histomorphometric analysis of alveolar ridge preservation using calcium phosphosilicate, PRF, and collagen plug
Tooth extraction commonly leads to loss of residual alveolar ridge, thus compromising the room available for the implant placement. To combat the post-extraction alveolar loss, alveolar ridge preservation is p... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 2, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tarun Kumar AB, Chaitra N. T., Gayatri Divya PS, M. G. Triveni and Dhoom Singh Mehta Tags: Research Source Type: research