Redefining precision and efficiency in orthognathic surgery through virtual surgical planning and 3D printing: a narrative review
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... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - December 18, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yong-Chan Lee and Seong-Gon Kim Tags: Review Source Type: research

Condylar volume and positional changes following a bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy in skeletal class II and III malocclusions
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... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - November 27, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chulyoung Park, Hyejin Kim, Jaeyoung Ryu, Seunggon Jung, Hong-Ju Park, Hee-Kyun Oh and Min-Suk Kook Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effects of rhBMP-2 with various carriers on maxillofacial bone regeneration through computed tomography evaluation
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... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 27, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ja In Seo, Ji Hye Lim, Woo Min Jo, Jeong Keun Lee and Seung Il Song Tags: Research Source Type: research

Remembering Prof. Il-Woo Nam: a pioneering surgeon and a compassionate mentor
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Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 26, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Seong-Gon Kim Tags: Obituary Source Type: research

Comparison of vertical bone resorption following various types of autologous block bone grafts
This study aims to measure and compare the differences in vertical bone resorption after vertical augmentation using different types of autologous block bone. (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 17, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hyejin Koo, Junghye Hwang, Byung-Joon Choi, Jung-Woo Lee, Joo-Young Ohe and Junho Jung Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: MPRS Duplicated publication
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Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 13, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Correction Source Type: research

A 10-year survival rate of tapered self-tapping bone-level implants from medically compromised Korean patients at a maxillofacial surgical unit
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... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 6, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Buyanbileg Sodnom-Ish, Mi Young Eo, Myung Joo Kim and Soung Min Kim Tags: Research Source Type: research

Oral galvanism related to dental implants
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... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 6, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Soung Min Kim Tags: Review Source Type: research

Electron microscopic analysis of necrotic bone and failed implant surface in a patient with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw
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... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 3, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ji Young Ha, Mi Young Eo, Buyanbileg Sodnom-Ish, Kezia Rachellea Mustakim, Hoon Myoung and Soung Min Kim Tags: Research Source Type: research

The clinical effectiveness of fused image of single-photon emission CT and facial CT for the evaluation of degenerative change of mandibular condylar head
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 ... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 27, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF 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 Tags: Research Source Type: research

3D simulation of interosseous interference in sagittal split ramus osteotomy for mandibular asymmetry
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. ... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 18, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Santhiya Iswarya Vinothini Udayakumar, Dohyoung Kim, So-Young Choi and Tae-Geon Kwon Tags: Research Source Type: research

A clinical retrospective study of implant as a risk factor for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: surgery vs loading?
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 ... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - September 14, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yong-Dae Kwon, Hyunmi Jo, Jae-Eun Kim and Joo-Young Ohe Tags: Research Source Type: research

Feasibility analysis of bone density evaluation with Hounsfield unit value after fibula flap reconstruction of jaw defect
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... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - August 30, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yihui Yang, Yifan Kang, Yifan Yang, Mengkun Ding, Xiaofeng Shan and Zhigang Cai Tags: Research Source Type: research

Perception of frontal facial images compared with their mirror images: chirality, enantiomorphic discrimination, and relevance to clinical practice
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... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - August 28, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zaid B. Al-Bitar, Ahmad M. Hamdan, Abedalrahman Shqaidef, Umberto Garagiola and Farhad B. Naini Tags: Research Source Type: research

The combined application of bleomycin with triamcinolone acetonide in port wine stains: inhibiting proliferation and recurrence of port wine stains
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... (Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - August 25, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Quan-Feng Luo Tags: Research Source Type: research