Evaluation of mandibular cortical bone ratio on computed tomography images in patients taking bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonate (BP) has the ability to thicken the cortical bone. In addition, it has been reported that the cortical bone thickened by BP has relation to the medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - July 5, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chul-Hong Koo and Jae-Hoon Lee Tags: Research Source Type: research

Accuracy and reliability of three-dimensional computer-assisted planning for orthognathic surgery
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Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - June 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tae-Geon Kwon Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Positional change in mandibular condyle in facial asymmetric patients after orthognathic surgery: cone-beam computed tomography study
We evaluated change in the mandibular condyle after orthognathic surgery using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in patients with facial asymmetry. (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - June 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Byung-Joon Choi, Byung-Soo Kim, Ji-Min Lim, Junho Jung, Jung-Woo Lee and Joo-Young Ohe Tags: Research Source Type: research

Reconstruction of cheek mucosal defect with a buccal fat pad flap in a squamous cell carcinoma patient: a case report and literature review
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most commonly occurring malignant tumor in the oral cavity. In South Korea, it occurs most frequently in the mandible, tongue, maxilla, buccal mucosa, other areas of the or... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - May 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dae-Seok Hwang, Jinyoung Park, Uk-Kyu Kim, Hae-Ryoun Park, Gyoo-Cheon Kim and Mi-Heon Ryu Tags: Case report Source Type: research

The effects of proteins released from silk mat layers on macrophages
The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes in gene expression after incubation of cells with proteins released from different silk mat layers. (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - May 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ju-Won Kim, You-Young Jo, Hae Yong Kweon, Dae-Won Kim and Seong-Gon Kim Tags: Research Source Type: research

Emphysema following air-powder abrasive treatment for peri-implantitis
Subcutaneous emphysema refers to swelling caused by the presence of air or gas in the interstices of loose connective tissue. In the head and neck area, it may follow the fascial planes and is characterized by... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - May 13, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sung-Tak Lee, Malavika Geetha Subu and Tae-Geon Kwon Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Anatomical repair of a bilateral Tessier No. 3 cleft by midfacial advancement
Bilateral Tessier number 3 clefts are extremely rare, and their surgical treatments have not been well established. (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - May 5, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ji-hyeon Oh and Young-Wook Park Tags: Case report Source Type: research

The influence of bone graft procedures on primary stability and bone change of implants placed in fresh extraction sockets
This study was to evaluate the effect of bone graft procedure on the primary stability of implants installed in fresh sockets and assess the vertical alteration of peri-implant bone radiographically. (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - April 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sang Ho Jun, Chang-Joo Park, Suk-Hyun Hwang, Youn Ki Lee, Cong Zhou, Hyon-Seok Jang and Jae-Jun Ryu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Reconstruction of large oroantral defects using a pedicled buccal fat pad
Oroantral communicating defects, characterized by a connection between the maxillary sinus and the oral cavity, are often induced by tooth extraction, removal of cysts and benign tumors, and resection of malig... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - April 5, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sunin Yang, Yu-Jin Jee and Dong-mok Ryu Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Effect of the masseter muscle injection of botulinum toxin A on the mandibular bone growth of developmental rats
The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of masticatory muscle injection of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) on the growth of the mandibular bone in vivo. (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - March 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hyun Seok, Seong-Gon Kim, Min-Keun Kim, Insan Jang and Janghoon Ahn Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: The structural changes of pharyngeal airway contributing to snoring after orthognathic surgery in skeletal class III patients
The publication of this article [1] unfortunately contained several mistakes. (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - March 12, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jung-Eun Park, Seon-Hye Bae, Young-Jun Choi, Won-Cheul Choi, Hye-Won Kim and Ui-Lyong Lee Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Novel condylar repositioning method for 3D-printed models
Along with the advances in technology of three-dimensional (3D) printer, it became a possible to make more precise patient-specific 3D model in the various fields including oral and maxillofacial surgery. When... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - March 5, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Keisuke Sugahara, Yoshiharu Katsumi, Masahide Koyachi, Yu Koyama, Satoru Matsunaga, Kento Odaka, Shinichi Abe, Masayuki Takano and Akira Katakura Tags: Methodology Source Type: research

Lateral alveolar ridge augmentation procedure using subperiosteal tunneling technique: a pilot study
In this research article, we evaluate the use of sub-periosteal tunneling (tunnel technique) combined with alloplastic in situ hardening biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP, a compound of β-tricalcium phosphate an... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - February 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ashish Kakar, Kanupriya Kakar, Bappanadu H. Sripathi Rao, Annette Lindner, Heiner Nagursky, Gaurav Jain and Aditya Patney Tags: Research Source Type: research

Recent advances in the reconstruction of cranio-maxillofacial defects using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing
With the development of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology, it has been possible to reconstruct the cranio-maxillofacial defect with more accurate preoperative planning, pr... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - February 5, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ji-hyeon Oh Tags: Review Source Type: research

Reviewers do matter
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Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - January 25, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Seong-Gon Kim Tags: Editorial Source Type: research