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Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery OnlineFirst articles

27.03.2024 | Case Report: Report, Interesting Case

A Rare Case of an Elongated Uvula Causing Episodic Dysphagia and Coughing Fits

verfasst von:
Sharaf Sheik-Ali, Mutaz Albelbisi, Azizi Sheik-Ali, Ayeshah Abdul-Hamid

27.03.2024 | CLINICAL PAPER

Complex-Type Foreign Body Penetrating Injuries of the Craniofacial Region and Surgical Management: A Report of Three Cases

Head and neck foreign body trauma, which is not very rare in existence, has a substantial potential for consequential injuries and fatalities. The incidence reported in the literature for foreign body penetrating injuries is sporadic; a …

verfasst von:
Virendra Singh, Ankita Dahiya, Aakash Britto, Amrish Bhagol, Prashant Kumar, Neha Jajodia, Rajiv Tanwar

27.03.2024 | TECHNICAL NOTE

Pterygomaxillary Dysjunction: The Tauro’s Fulcrum Technique

A LeFort I osteotomy is one of the most common procedures that is within the repertoire of an orthognathic surgeon. However, it is the disarticulation of the pterygomaxillary junction, a critical step in LeFort I osteotomy that is fraught with …

verfasst von:
David P. Tauro, Uday Kiran Uppada

25.03.2024 | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

RE: Fibrin Network and Platelets Densities in Platelet‑Rich Fibrin (PRF) Membranes Produced from Plastic Tubes Without Additives—A New Approach to PRF Clinical Use

verfasst von:
Carlos Fernando Mourão, Nelson Pinto, Iris Anastasia Panos, Luiz Juliasse, Bruno Vasconcelos Gurgel

Open Access 24.03.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

The Evolution of the Epidemiology of Facial Fractures Before, During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Fractures of the facial bones are among the most frequent diagnoses on admission to maxillofacial surgery units. The epidemiology of this pathology is extremely variable and may be influenced by several factors such as life habits, sociocultural …

verfasst von:
Marzia Petrocelli, Federica Ruggiero, Liliana Feraboli, Davide Allegri, Sebastiano Cutrupi, Anna Maria Baietti, Giovanni Salzano, Gianmarco Prucher, Pietro Maremonti, Luigi Angelo Vaira

20.03.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Efficacy of Infrared Thermographic Camera in Early Detection of Vascular Obstruction Following Microvascular Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Prospective Clinical Study

The advent of microvascular surgery has significantly expanded the scope of reconstructive surgery’s options and strategies in a substantial way, that are still evolving [ 1 ]. The first microvascular free tissue transfer was successfully performed …

verfasst von:
J. Thyagaraj, M. Ehtaih Sham, Suresh Menon, D. Veerendra Kumar, Rithvik Vinayak

20.03.2024 | TECHNICAL NOTE

A Novel Minimally Invasive and Cost-Effective Internal Fixation of the Le Fort I Fracture by Using Intermaxillary Fixation Screw and Wire: A Technical Note

Le Fort fractures account for about 16–30% of craniofacial trauma [ 1 ]. These fractures are often concomitant with other fractures of the craniomaxillofacial skeleton and severe injuries to the head and neck. Sometimes they occur in isolation and …

verfasst von:
Babu Lal, Samriddhi Burman, Ragavi Alagarsamy, Anshul J. Rai, Jitendra Kumar, Ravina Rajpoot

19.03.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Co2 LASER Therapy as an Option for Non-Healing Surgical Wounds after Radiation Therapy—A Retrospective Study

Wound healing has been a subject of research for several years due to various factors which retards the ability of the tissues to heal. From a fresh wound to its complete healing, it undergoes a series of events that has been broadly divided into …

verfasst von:
Basavaraj R. Patil, Nirdhum Shikha

19.03.2024 | TECHNICAL NOTE

Precision and Affordability: Acrylic Surgical Template and Cutting Guide for Mandibular Reconstruction with Free Fibula Flap

The free fibula flap has gained widespread acceptance for mandibular reconstruction due to its proven reliability, attributed to the fibula's long, straight form and robust blood supply [ 1 ]. Precise shaping and positioning of the fibula bone are …

verfasst von:
Santhosh Rao, Frijo Xavier, Virat Galhotra

17.03.2024 | SHORT COMMUNICATION

Infiltrating Lipomatosis of the Face with Subtle Extraoral Changes Diagnosed During Dental Examination

Infiltrating lipomatosis of the face (ILF) is a congenital nonhereditary disorder in which the tissues of the facial region, and less frequently of the neck, are infiltrated for unencapsulated mature adipocytes, including the submucosa, dermis …

verfasst von:
Magdalena Raquel Torres Reyes, Rubens Caliento, Julia Biliato Javaroni, Heitor Albergoni Silveira, Raquel Assed Bezerra Segato, Jorge Esquiche León

17.03.2024 | REVIEW PAPER

Comparative Evaluation of Open Reduction with Internal Fixation Against Closed Reduction Methods for Condylar Fracture Management: A Systematic Review and Meta- analysis

Mandibular fractures are frequent in facial trauma. Condylar process fractures are highly frequent and prevalent in maxillofacial injuries and represent about 25–40% of all mandibular fractures [ 1 ]. Management of mandibular condylar fractures …

verfasst von:
E. S. Shobha, Neha Nainoor, N. T. Prashanth, Vinod Rangan, Rayan Malick, Shavari Shetty

17.03.2024 | CASE REPORT

Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of Maxillary Sinus Following Osteomyelitis of Maxilla: The Disease of Diseased

Sarcomatoid carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, was first described by Virchow in 1864. It is characterized by a combination of carcinomatous and sarcomatous components and presents a formidable challenge in both diagnosis and …

verfasst von:
Aksha Bhargava, Vikas Kunwar Singh, Ruchika Tiwari, Yashpal Singh, Prashansa Gaikwad

15.03.2024 | ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Biomechanical Evaluation of Zygomatic Implant Versus Pterygoid Implant in Atrophic Maxilla: An In vitro Finite Element Study

The use of dental implants to replace missing teeth has been in practice for more than half a century. They have shown a high success rate after replacing the missing teeth [ 1 ]. The introduction of the osseointegration concept by Prof. P. I.

verfasst von:
Diana Daniel, Deepa Pande, Javeed Hussain I. Bakshi, Jerin Jose

14.03.2024 | CLINICAL PAPER

Prevalence and Pattern of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar: An Institution-Based Retrospective Study

The scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery has expanded in many directions, but the main stay of practice still remains dentoalveolar surgery [ 1 ]. The atraumatic removal of impacted mandibular third molar is one of the most commonly performed …

verfasst von:
Hiren Patel, Haren Pandya, Hitesh Dewan, Bijal Bhavsar, Urvi Shah, Hirakben Patel, Kartik Dholakia, Nirmay Patel

14.03.2024 | REVIEW PAPER

Efficacy of Two-Point Versus Three-Point Fixation for Zygomaticomaxillary Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

The zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) is the main buttress of the lateral portion of the middle third of the facial skeleton and is frequently fractured, along with the other bones of the face [ 1 ]. Zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures are …

verfasst von:
Neha Nainoor, E. S. Shobha, N. T. Prashanth, Vinod Rangan, Rayan Malick, Shavari Shetty

12.03.2024 | TECHNICAL NOTE

Pedicled Osseous Reconstruction of Orbital Floor Defects Post-Total Maxillectomy

Of all the malignancies of the head and neck region, about 3% are of sino-nasal origin. The treatment warrants the need for aggressive surgical resection. However, the proximity of vital structures, such as the eye, brain, and carotid arteries to …

verfasst von:
Adarsh Kudva, Joseph Thomas, Naveena A. N. Kumar, Mehul Saha, Rajlakshmi Pandey, Shalini Agarwal

12.03.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Evaluation of Transport Distraction Osteogenesis in Maxillofacial Region

Reconstruction of maxillofacial skeleton is an arduous task despite availability of ample reconstructive options. Transport distraction osteogenesis (TDO) is a novel reconstructive modality for a maxillofacial reconstructive surgeon that gives …

verfasst von:
Ajit Kumar Vishwakarma, Neeraj Kumar Dhiman, Naresh Kumar Sharma, Chandresh Jaiswara, Preeti Tiwari, Mehul Shashikant Hirani

10.03.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Preservation of Palatal Mucosa in Rhinomaxillary Mucormycosis Cases

Mucormycosis, previously referred to as Zygomycosis, stands as a rare and severe fungal infection resulting from a collection of molds termed Mucormycetes. The typical mode of infection in immunocompromised individuals involves inhaling fungal …

verfasst von:
Manish J. Raghani, P. Preetha Anand, Virat Galhotra

06.03.2024 | REVIEW PAPER

Role of Photodynamic Therapy in Osteonecrosis and Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaws: A Systematic Review

The term "osteonecrosis" is referred to devitalized bone and aetiology ascribed to various reasons. Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a condition where patients present with exposed bone due to a non-healing wound more than 3 to 6 months, with a history …

verfasst von:
T. Anish Poorna, E. K. Joshna, Ragavi Alagarsamy, Anunay Pangarikar, Shaikh Sumayyah Almas Quraishi

05.03.2024 | ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Evaluating the Success of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap in Mandibular Reconstructions in Relation to Defect Localization

Surgical interventions necessary in treating traumatic injuries or tumors in the maxillofacial region may warrant extensive reconstruction. In order to reconstruct the composite defects brought on by these aggressive resections, the integrity of …

verfasst von:
Goksel Timarcioglu, Ozge Sen, Ecem Gedik, Utku Bahran, Mert Karacakurtoglu, Celal Candirli