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Arthrocentesis versus occlusal coverage splints in the management of disc displacement without reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR) can cause pain and limitations in mouth opening, with a significant impact on function. The optimal management strategy for DDwoR is unclear. Treatments include conservative management such as mandibular manipulation, occlusal splints, and patient education/self-management, as well as arthrocentesis, which is a minimally invasive procedure. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to ascertain whether there is a role for arthrocentesis in the management of DDwoR. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - May 2, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: B ES Dawoud, O. Tabbenor, C. Crawford, S. Bayoumi Tags: TMJ Source Type: research

Stability of proximal mandibular anatomical structures following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy
The aim of this study was to investigate the stability of the proximal mandibular reference structures that have been proposed in the literature for superimposition. Forty proximal mandibular segments of 20 patients who underwent bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) for advancement were reconstructed from a pair of pre- and postoperative (2 years) cone beam computed tomography scans, and spatially divided into the mandibular condyle, the coronoid process, and 20 mandibular ramus regions. To assess the stability of the anatomical regions, the volumetric and surface discrepancy between the superimposed pre- and postoper...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - May 2, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: M.B. Holte, T.W. Nielsen, P.M. Cattaneo, E.M. Pinholt Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Multiple maxillofacial desmoid tumours: a case report
We report the first case of multiple maxillofacial DTs in a 14-year-old boy. He had painless submandibular masses for three months and MRI imaging reveals abnormal high signals on the submandibular and bilateral zygomatic regions. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 30, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Y. Wu, X. Li, F. Guo, X. Wu Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

The ‘D–M–C’ strategy for conventional ameloblastoma of the mandible: a retrospective study
The purpose of this multicentre study was to evaluate the efficacy of the ‘dredging–marsupialization–curettage’ (D–M–C) strategy in the treatment of conventional intraosseous ameloblastoma of the mandible. A total of 31 patients from three institutions, who had a pathological diagnosis of conventional ameloblastoma of the mandible, were treated with the D–M– C strategy. The surgical protocol comprised a dredging and marsupialization (D–M) step, with additional D–M steps as required. The patients then underwent curettage (C) once an obvious effect of the D–M step had been achieved during follow-up. (So...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 25, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: W. Luo, W. He, L. Liang, Y. Liang, S. Zhang, G. Liao Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

Exploring the use of ChatGPT/GPT-4 for patient follow-up after oral surgeries
Since 2023, ChatGPT has been leading a research boom in large language models. Research on the applications of large language models in various fields is also being explored. The aim of this study was to explore the use of ChatGPT/GPT-4 for post-surgery patient follow-up after oral surgery. Thirty questions that are the most commonly asked or may be encountered during follow-up and in daily practice were collected to test ChatGPT/GPT-4 ′s responses. A standard prompt was used for each question. The responses given by ChatGPT/GPT-4 were evaluated by three experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons to assess the suitabili...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 24, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Y. Cai, R. Zhao, H. Zhao, Y. Li, L. Gou Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Comparison of two surgical protocols for the treatment of unilateral cleft lip and palate: a multidisciplinary systematic review and meta-analysis
There is still no unanimous agreement on the optimal surgical protocol(s) for the treatment of unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP), and a huge variety of protocols are employed by cleft centres across the world. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare reported patient outcomes of the Oslo protocol (and modifications) (OP) and delayed hard palate closure protocols (DHPCP) from a multidisciplinary perspective. A systematic search of multiple databases was conducted until September 2023. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 24, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: V.L. van Roey, S. Ombashi, M.M. Pleumeekers, I.M.J. Mathijssen, A.B. Mink van der Molen, M. Munill, S.L. Versnel Tags: Meta-analysis Source Type: research

Efficacy of hydroxyapatite and fibrin sealant as carriers for bone morphogenetic protein-2 in maxillary sinus floor augmentation: a retrospective study
The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the efficacy of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) with hydroxyapatite (HA) granules and fibrin sealant (FS) in maxillary sinus floor augmentation (MSFA), with a focus on the volume change. Fifty-two of 137 patients who underwent MSFA with rhBMP-2/HA grafting between June 2016 and December 2022 met the study inclusion criteria; 25 had received rhBMP-2/HA without FS and 27 had received rhBMP-2/HA with FS. Computed tomography (CT) images were obtained preoperatively, immediately following the operation, and at 6 months postoperative. (Source: Internation...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 22, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: J.W. Nam Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

An insight into clinicians ’ practices in breaking bad news of oral cancer diagnosis
Communication is an integral component of effective healthcare delivery to patients, and this includes breaking bad news (BBN). However, clinicians in dentistry are rarely exposed to diseases that can negatively and seriously affect an individual ’s view of their future and pose a mortality risk, except for oral cancer. The aim of this study was to assess clinician practices in BBN of oral cancer diagnosis in Malaysia. An exploratory sequential mixed-methods study design was used. A qualitative study was conducted among 12 clinicians to ga ther relevant information regarding their practices in BBN of oral cancer diagnosi...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: S.N.F. Mohd Desa, J.G. Doss, K. Kadir, L.L. Ch ’ng, T.C. Kok, M.A. Jelon, M.R. Yahya, R. Parumo, S.M.Y. Chong, C.K. Shim Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Predictive risk factors of adverse mental health outcomes in the facial trauma patient
This study aimed to identify risk factors for adverse mental health outcomes in patients affected by facial trauma, using the ‘Integrating Mental and Physical Healthcare: Research, Training and Services’ (IMPARTS) screening tool. All patients>18 years of age who completed more than one IMPARTS screening tool in the Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma Clinic between 2019 and 2021 were included in this study. This tool was used to assess the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder, and depression. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: H. Ubhi, A. Ferro, C. Ebelthite, K. Fan Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Velopharyngeal dysfunction and speech-related characteristics in craniofacial microsomia: a retrospective analysis of 223 patients
This study aimed to document the prevalence, severity, and risk factors of velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) in craniofacial microsomia (CFM) and to analyse differences in VPD-related speech characteristics between CFM patients without cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), CFM patients with CL/P, and CL/P patients without CFM (control). A total of 223 patients with CFM were included, of whom 59 had a CL/P. Thirty-four CFM patients had VPD, including 20 with a CL/P. VPD was significantly more prevalent in CFM with CL/P than in CFM without CL/P (odds ratio (OR) 4.1, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.9 –8.7; P (Source: International...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 16, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: R.W. Renkema, K.R.R. Ramdat Misier, W. Rooijers, A. Osolos, H.H.W. de Gier, H.G. Poldermans, B.L. Padwa, D.J. Dunaway, C.J.J.M. Caron, M.J. Koudstaal Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 13, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Effects of minimally invasive surgical and miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MISMARPE) on the nasal cavity and upper airway: a comparative cohort study
This study was  performed to evaluate the impact on the upper airway and nasal cavity of a new minimally invasive surgical and miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MISMARPE) technique for the treatment of adult patients with transverse maxillary deficiency, in comparison to surgically assisted rapid palata l expansion (SARPE). Computed tomography scans of 21 MISMARPE and 16 SARPE patients were obtained preoperatively (T0) and at the end of the activation period (T1) and analysed. Linear and volumetric measurements were performed in the dental, alveolar, nasal cavity, and oropharynx regions. (Source: International J...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 11, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: R.M. Bastos, O.L. Haas Junior, V. Piccoli, B.M. da Rosa, R.B. de Oliveira, L.M. de Menezes Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research

Skeletal changes after midface surgery in patients with craniofacial deformities: a three-dimensional quantification method
To determine the skeletal changes after midface surgery in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis who underwent Le Fort III (LFIII), monobloc (MB), or facial bipartition (FB). This was a retrospective study including 75 patients: 33 treated by LFIII, 29 by MB, and 13 by FB. Twenty-five had a diagnosis of Apert, 39 Crouzon, and 11 craniofrontonasal syndrome. A three-dimensional mesh was created from the preoperative scan and registered to the postoperative scan to visualise the advancement. LFIII at age 7 –12 years effectuated a higher mean advancement in the maxillary (15.5 mm) and zygomatic (7.6 mm) regions when com...
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 8, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: P. Rostamzad, T. Abdel-Alim, K. El Ghoul, E.B. Wolvius, M.-L.C. van Veelen, S.E. Loudon, M.M. Pleumeekers Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Novel patient-specific helical maxillary distractor: an in vitro feasibility study
This study was, therefore, conducted to gain an initial insight into their feasibility. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 3, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: J. Gateno, S. Bartlett, D. Kim, J. Xia Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

New method for analysing spatial relationships of facial muscles on MRI: a pilot study
Dysfunction of the facial musculature can have significant physical, social, and psychological consequences. In surgeries such as cleft surgery or craniofacial bimaxillary osteotomies, the perioral facial muscles may be detached or severed, potentially altering their functional vectors and mimicry capabilities. Ensuring correct reconstruction and maintenance of anatomical sites and muscle vectors is crucial in these procedures. However, a standardized method for perioperative assessment of the facial musculature and function is currently lacking. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 1, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: H. Schutte, F. Bielevelt, M.S.M. Muradin, R.L.A.W. Bleys, A.J.W.P. Rosenberg Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research