abstract：:Distraction osteogenesis is a technique utilizing natural healing mechanisms to generate new bone; it is commonly used to lengthen the hypoplastic mandible. Distraction of the maxilla and mandible as a unit is an obvious extension of the technique. We describe the application of a semiburied distractor to simultaneous...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Padwa BL,Kearns GJ,Todd R,Troulis M,Mulliken JB,Kaban LB

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiotherapy is an accepted part of the treatment of malignant tumours of the parotid gland. The use of radiotherapy in benign parotid tumours, where spillage of tumour cells has occurred at operation, is more controversial. Radiotherapy to the parotid bed is not without morbidity. Complications may arise as a result ...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Coghlan KM,Magennis P

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new therapy for the treatment of oral leukoplakia by 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) is presented. ALA, a precursor in the biosynthesis of haeme, induces the production of the endogenous photosensitizer protoporphyrin IX which can be used for PDT. Twelve patients, who had been suffering fr...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Kübler A,Haase T,Rheinwald M,Barth T,Mühling J

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study showed the influence of the push-back operation on the occurrence of sleep-related apnea in cleft-palate patients with an analysis of arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) during sleep, polygraphic analysis of nasal air flow, and chest wall movements. The postoperative SpO2 was lower than that of the presurgica...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Iida S,Kogo M,Ishii S,Kohara H,Matsuya T

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first of three articles on modern genetic concepts of a number of syndromes and disorders. About 1% of cancer mutations arise in the germline and produce a variety of neoplasms and hamartomatous syndromes. However, upward of 10-15% of all cancers have a major inherited component, although many of these are...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Cohen MM Jr

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study was undertaken to analyse the etiology, site and treatment procedures of 30 pathological fractures of the mandible. Fifty percent of the fractures had an inflammatory cause. The remaining cases were associated with severe atrophy of edentulous mandibles (4), benign tumours (3), cysts (3), and pri...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Gerhards F,Kuffner HD,Wagner W

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salivary calculi are frequently formed in the submandibular duct. The most common sites are where the duct turns round the distal edge of the mylohyoid, where the duct crosses the lingual nerve, and just distal to the duct orifice. Untreated calculi can cause obstruction and glandular atrophy, and then may exfoliate t...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Karengera D,Yousefpour A,Reychler H

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report documents one of the more unusual causes of a swelling in the preauricular region, a parotid sialocele. It illustrates the relationship of trauma to sialocele formation, while suggesting that most cases can be managed by a conservative regime. A suitable surgical solution is outlined for more persiste...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Bater MC

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skeletal stability during the first year after mandibular advancement surgery and fixation using biodegradable self-reinforced poly-l-lactide (SR-PLLA) screws, without postoperative intermaxillary fixation, was studied in 25 patients by means of cephalometric measurements. The magnitude of advancement was on average, ...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Kallela I,Laine P,Suuronen R,Iizuka T,Pirinen S,Lindqvist C

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-two patients with jejunal patches in the oral cavity and oropharynx were examined with contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT). The morphology of the intestinal wall, the mesenteric fatty tissue, mesenteric lymph nodes and the region of the anastomosis were evaluated and correlated with clinical findings. Th...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Nasel C,Glaser C,Krestan C,Millesi W,Steiner E,Imhof H

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique for otoplasty is presented, which combines the advantages of different methods. The procedure includes a dorsal skin excision, a cartilage incision at the border between the concha and scapha, scoring of the crus superior on the anterior side, and if necessary a reduction of the conchal height and modifica...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Hell B,Garbea D,Heissler E,Klein M,Gath H,Langford A

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of ameloblastic fibrodentinoma localized in the posterior mandibular area are presented. The clinical and histological findings are discussed. ...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Akal UK,Günhan O,Güler M

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-seven patients, who were surgically treated for internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), were retrospectively examined. The patients were evaluated preoperatively by clinical and arthrographic examinations and these results were compared with findings at surgery. Partial or complete dislocation...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Trumpy IG,Eriksson J,Lyberg T

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An orbital embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma is reported. The diagnosis was delayed by several weeks due to a concurrent history of repeated trauma. ...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Backhouse OC,Cove P,Bowen DI

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The expression of the adhesion molecule CD44 variant 6 (CD44v6) was studied immunohistochemically on 38 oral squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) and 10 biopsies of healthy oral mucosa. The relationship between the expression of CD44v6 and regional lymph node metastasis was also investigated. The expression of CD44v6 was a...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Kunishi M,Kayada Y,Yoshiga K

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty cases of osteosarcoma of the jaws were reviewed (20 men and 10 women, mean age 34 years). Seventeen lesions occurred in the mandible and 13 in the maxilla. Swelling without pain was the most common presenting symptom. Thirteen lesions were initially misdiagnosed as odontogenic infections. Numbness as a presenti...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： August M,Magennis P,Dewitt D

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine patients with recurrent mandibular dislocation, who underwent the blocking procedure of Leclerc and Girard, as modified by Gosserez and Dautrey, are presented. The follow-up period range from 2.5 to 5 years. An axiographic study revealed significant postoperative limitation of translation of the condyle when open...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Undt G,Kermer C,Piehslinger E,Rasse M

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 7-year-old boy presented in whom a metaphyseal fibrous defect was diagnosed. The lesion was enucleated under local anesthesia. The postoperative course was uneventful and there have been no signs of recurrence as of 14 months after operation. Although rare, metaphyseal fibrous defect should be included in the differ...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Mizukawa N,Nishijima Y,Nishijima K

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present their experience with transconjunctival approach to access the orbital floor, infraorbital rim and zygomatic-frontal and zygomatic temporal sutures in 40 patients with fractures in the orbital and zygomatic region. The preseptal and retroseptal approaches are described. Despite the complication rat...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Manganello-Souza LC,Rodrigues de Freitas R

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the wide application of the temporalis muscle flap and its modifications, understanding of the vascular pattern and territories within the muscle remains poor. This study aimed to evaluate the vascular architecture in the human temporalis muscle for surgical application. The material comprised 15 fresh cadaver...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Cheung LK

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the oral and maxillofacial region, where large amounts of fat are normally present, the high signal intensity of fat on T1-weighted images (T1WI) and the chemical-shift artifact have limited the utility of paramagnetic contrast agents. Eliminating fat signal by fat-suppression te...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Kitagawa Y,Ishii Y,Kawamura Y,Hayashi K,Ogasawara T,Morihiro H

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The question has arisen as to whether mandibular setback may possibly cause sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD). To evaluate the possible effects of mandibular setback on posterior airway space (PAS), 16 consecutive patients were examined prospectively. All patients underwent surgical mandibular setback using bil...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Hochban W,Schürmann R,Brandenburg U,Conradt R

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although cartilaginous exostosis is considered to be the most common tumor of the skeleton, it is relatively uncommon in the jaws. The pathogenesis of the lesion is unclear. Three cases are presented and the development of the tumors from embryonic cartilage is discussed. ...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Kermer C,Rasse M,Undt G,Lang S

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of complete median cleft of the lower lip and mandible and bifid tongue with ankyloglossia is presented. Unlike other reported cases of similar disorders, no other abnormalities were present. A satisfactory result was achieved with early surgical correction of both hard- and soft-tissue defects. ...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Chidzonga MM,Lopez Perez VM,Mzezewa S

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of endochondral bone grafts (EC) and demineralized bone matrix (DBM), which contains a potent osteoinductive matrix, may promote the repair of nonregenerative defects. The purpose of the current work is to assess qualitatively and quantitatively the effect of DBM on the healing of EC bone grafts and to compare...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Rabie AB,Lie Ken Jie RK

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method of placing two endosteal implants with simultaneous bone grafting to the anterior mandible is described. This technique is simple to use, has minimal morbidity, and has produced good preliminary results. Retrospectively, 18 patients with a total of 36 implants were reviewed. An implant success rate of 91.6% w...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： McGrath CJ,Schepers SH,Blijdorp PA,Hoppenreijs TJ,Erbe M

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aimed to evaluate the removal torque and bone tissue response to titanium implants supported by one or two cortical layers. A total of 72 screw titanium implants, either 10 or 16 mm in length and 3.75 mm in diameter, were inserted in right and left tibiae of 18 adult New Zealand rabbits. The implants engaged...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Ivanoff CJ,Sennerby L,Lekholm U

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Open reduction of dislocated subcondylar fractures was carried out in 19 adult patients between 1990 and 1992. A comparison of the results between two groups of patients was made 1 year after trauma. The reference group consisted of patients with the same type of fracture but treated with only intermaxillary fixation ...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Widmark G,Bågenholm T,Kahnberg KE,Lindahl L

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interventional video tomography (IVT), a new imaging modality, achieves virtual visualization of anatomic structures in three dimensions for intraoperative stereotactic navigation. Partial immersion into a virtual data space, which is orthotopically coregistered to the surgical field, enhances, by means of a see-throu...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Wagner A,Ploder O,Enislidis G,Truppe M,Ewers R

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical study of the craniofacial features in Apert syndrome is based on our experience with 136 cases. Characteristics included hyperacrobrachycephaly, steep wide forehead, flat occiput, common craniofacial asymmetry, ocular hypertelorism and proptosis, downslanting palpebral fissures, divergent upgaze and esotrop...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Cohen MM Jr,Kreiborg S

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a collagen disorder commonly seen in the Indian subcontinent. A series of 100 patients is presented. All lesions were biopsied. The condition was staged into four categories. Very early and early cases were treated by local injection of triamicinolone acetonide, while advanced cases we...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Khanna JN,Andrade NN

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modification of the lingual split-bone technique is presented, based on an osteomucoperiosteal flap. The technique described is simple, and it requires less time and causes less tissue trauma than other accepted techniques. The bone exposure and bone loss are minimal. The complication rate is extremely low. ...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Yeh CJ

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 47 anatomic specimens, vertical sections were cut in the molar region, and computer-assisted measurements of both height and width of the alveolar ridge were made to assess the available bone volume for endosseous implant placement. The mean ridge heights ranged between 9.30 and 3.23 mm, the highest and lowest va...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Ulm CW,Solar P,Gsellmann B,Matejka M,Watzek G

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hamartoses are a large group of disorders with autosomal dominant inheritance or sporadic occurrence. The genes responsible for some have been localized to specific chromosomes and in several instances, genetic heterogeneity has been established. Thus neurofibromatosis and tuberous sclerosis are no longer single e...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Cohen MM Jr

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of subcutaneous granuloma annulare of the eyelid is reported. A diabetic patient developed a unilateral periorbital tumorous mass. Biopsy revealed subcutaneous palisading granuloma. By microscopy and immunohistology, other granulomatous reactions including necrobiosis lipoidica could be ruled out. Since tr...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Moegelin A,Thalmann U,Haas N

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method using side-by-side microplates to create stable multipoint fixation at the frontozygomatic suture in the treatment of a subgroup of displaced zygomatic-orbital fractures is described. ...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Mitchell DA,MacLeod SP,Bainton R

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA ploidy of 50 biopsy specimens of oral leukoplakia was investigated by flow cytometry, and the results were compared with the clinicopathologic appearances. The aneuploidy rate of the leukoplakias was 17/50 (34%), and the mean DNA index (DI) of the aneuploid lesions was 1.22, with a range from 0.70 to 1.84. The inc...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Saito T,Yamashita T,Notani K,Fukuda H,Mizuno S,Shindoh M,Amemiya A

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past an economic fabrication of individual prostheses used in reconstructive cranio-maxillo-facial surgery was not possible due to technical deficiencies. Now, through the consistent use of the most modern computer-based techniques developed in the field of industrial engineering, these costs can be reduced to ...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Wehmöller M,Eufinger H,Kruse D,Massberg W

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Palatal soft-tissue expansion might be appropriate for use in cleft palate surgery. Seventy-five cats were divided into four different experimental groups and one control group. Intraoral tissue expansion was started at the age of 14 weeks in normal or scarred mucoperiosteum. The experiment lasted until 24 weeks of ag...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： van Damme PA,Freihofer HP,van't Hof MA,Kuijpers-Jagtman AM,Maltha JC,Spijkers JM

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has become a clinically important and increasingly accepted method for diagnosis and treatment of TMJ alteration. This minimally invasive method is clearly limited by the anatomic dimensions of the TMJ. The 308-nm excimer laser has already found clinical applications in...

journal_title：International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

authors： Liesenhoff T,Funk A

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00