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With Shortcuts, Will Quality Be Cut Short?
A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other. —Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
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Thomas B. Dodson
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| Letters to the Editor |
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Endoscopic Visualization of Anatomic Structures as a Support Tool in Oral Surgery and Implantology
I read with interest the article by Beltrán et al, “Endoscopic visualization of anatomic structures as a support tool in oral surgery and implantology,” published in a recent issue.
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Bernard Bonte
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In reply
We thank Dr Bonte for his comments regarding our study and their contribution to the surgical field.
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Victor Beltrán,
Mario Cantín,
Ramón Fuentes,
Wilfried Engelke
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1269-1270
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| Special Contribution |
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Proceedings From the 2011 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Research Summit
In 2011 the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and its Advisory Committee on Research Planning and Technology Assessment held the fourth research summit in Rosemont, IL. The biann...
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Zachary S. Peacock,
Deepak Kademani,
Anh D. Le,
Janice S. Lee,
Robert G. Hale,
Larry L. Cunningham
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1271-1279
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| Dentoalveolar Surgery |
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Influence of Lower Third Molar Anatomic Position on Postoperative Inflammatory Complications
10 February 2012
Purpose: Postoperative inflammatory conditions, including alveolar osteitis, surgical site infections, and abscess, are frequent complications after surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar...
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Christian Freudlsperger,
Timo Deiss,
Jens Bodem,
Michael Engel,
Juergen Hoffmann
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1280-1285
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Prevalence and Anatomic Topography of Mandibular Tori: Computed Tomographic Analysis
10 February 2012
Purpose: Mandibular tori are located above the mylohyoid ridge. These features are relatively common in most populations, but their prevalence varies with race. The purpose of this study was to identi...
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Youna Choi,
Hyok Park,
Jung-Seok Lee,
Jung-Chul Park,
Chang-Sung Kim,
Seong-Ho Choi,
Kyoo-Sung Cho,
Jung-Kiu Chai,
Ui-Won Jung
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1286-1291
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Segmental Distraction Osteogenesis of the Anterior Alveolar Process Using Tooth-Borne Devices: Is It Skeletal Movement or Mainly Dental Tipping?
10 February 2012
Purpose: Segmental distraction osteogenesis of the anterior alveolar process has been introduced as a technique designed to avoid extractions in patients with severe dental crowding. The aim of this s...
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Wolfgang Zemann,
Philipp Metzler,
Christine Jacobsen,
Joachim Anton Obwegeser
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1292-1299
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| Anesthesia/Facial Pain |
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Ultrasonography for Detection of Disc Displacement of Temporomandibular Joint: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
09 March 2012
Purpose: To assess the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasonography in detecting disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint. Materials and Methods: MEDLINE (using OVID, 1950 to April 2011), EMBASE (19...
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Chunjie Li,
Naichuan Su,
Xianrui Yang,
Xiao Yang,
Zongdao Shi,
Longjiang Li
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1300-1309
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Is Ultrasonography of the Temporomandibular Joint Ready for Prime Time? Is There a “Window” of Opportunity?
Even before picking up the ultrasound imaging probe, one is faced by daunting hurdles to image the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The anatomic configuration and bony components of the TMJ are unfriend...
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Richard Wier Katzberg
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1310-1314
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Midazolam Is Associated With Delay in Recovery and Agitation After Ambulatory General Anesthesia for Dental Treatment in Patients With Disabilities: A Retrospective Cohort Study
01 March 2012
Purpose: Some patients with intellectual disabilities (IDs) who undergo total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) have complications associated with the anesthesia such as prolonged recovery. The purposes o...
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Shigeru Maeda,
Yumiko Tomoyasu,
Hitoshi Higuchi,
Takayuki Mori,
Masahiko Egusa,
Takuya Miyawaki
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1315-1320
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| Dental Implants |
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Horizontal Augmentation of Thin Maxillary Ridge With Bovine Particulate Xenograft Is Stable During 500 Days of Follow-Up: Preliminary Results of 12 Consecutive Patients
Purpose: The purpose of our evaluation was to determine the stability of the horizontal augmentation of the anterior maxilla using particulate bovine xenograft under a membrane. The hypothesis to be t...
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Michael S. Block,
Colten W. Ducote,
Donald E. Mercante
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1321-1330
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Differences in the Structure and Osteogenesis Capacity of the Periosteum From Different Parts of Minipig Mandibles
Purpose: To compare the structural and cellular differences of the periosteum from different parts of the mandible in minipigs by use of histologic and immunohistochemical methods to confirm the areas...
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Piao Wang,
Fuwen Xie,
Juli Pan,
Xiaofei Tang
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1331-1337
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Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing Implant Guide Used in Flapless Surgery for Auricular Prosthesis
12 April 2012
The bone-anchored implant-retained craniofacial prosthesis system is a viable alternative to conventional reconstructive surgery and offers significant improvement in the quality of life when compared...
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Shizhu Bai,
Yunpeng Bi,
Yan Dong,
Zhihong Feng,
Yimin Zhao
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1338-1341
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| Pathology |
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Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis With Descending Mediastinitis: Literature Review and Case Report
08 August 2011
Cervical necrotizing fasciitis (CNF) can develop from odontogenic infections that spread to the deep fascial planes of the neck. This polymicrobial infection is rapidly progressive, destructive, and o...
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Thomas Sarna,
Trina Sengupta,
Michael Miloro,
Antonia Kolokythas
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1342-1350
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Radiographic Findings in the Jaws of Patients With Neurofibromatosis 1
19 August 2011
Purpose: Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is a neurocutaneous-skeletal disorder with variable phenotypic expression and an incidence of 1:3,000 worldwide. The objective was to characterize the NF1-related ra...
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Vivian Visnapuu,
Sirkku Peltonen,
Tapio Tammisalo,
Juha Peltonen,
Risto-Pekka Happonen
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1351-1357
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Clinical and Histopathological Investigation of Odontomas: Review of the Literature and Presentation of 160 Cases
16 August 2011
Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the clinical and histopathologic aspects of different types of odontomas. Materials and Methods: One hundred sixty odontoma cases sent to the ...
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Merva Soluk Tekkesin,
Sevim Pehlivan,
Vakur Olgac,
Nihan Aksakallı,
Canan Alatlı
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1358-1361
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Mandibular Mucormycosis in Immunocompromised Patients: Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature
08 August 2011
Mucormycosis, also known as zygomycosis, is an opportunistic fungal infection caused by a series of fungi in the Mucorales family in people with immune disorders. It is harmless to a healthy person, b...
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Mutan Hamdi Aras,
Muhammed Isa Kara,
Suna Erkiliç,
Sinan Ay
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1362-1368
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Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis: A Diagnostic Challenge and Therapeutic Dilemma in Immunocompetent Host
25 August 2011
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis, also known as zygomycosis or phycomycosis, is an acute fungal disease characterized by agonizing complications and a very high mortality rate. The causative fungal species ...
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Virendra Singh,
Bindu Sharma,
Rajeev Sen,
Shalini Agrawal,
Amrish Bhagol,
Rishi Bali
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1369-1375
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Suppurative Arthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint Associated With Bisphosphonate: A Case Report
22 August 2011
The prevalence of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) has recently increased, and this condition is difficult to manage. A patient is diagnosed with BRONJ if the following 3 charac...
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Akifumi Enomoto,
Toshihiro Uchihashi,
Takako Izumoto,
Hirokazu Nakahara,
Suguru Hamada
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1376-1379
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Huge Ameloblastoma Associated With Hypercalcemia, Leukocytosis, and Elevated Tumor Markers via Production of Parathyroid Hormone–Related Protein and Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor
08 August 2011
Ameloblastoma is one of the most common odontogenic tumors and is a lesion of odontogenic epithelial origin. These tumors may arise from nests of dental lamina, a developing enamel organ, epithelial l...
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Yoshihide Ota,
Takayuki Aoki,
Mitsunobu Otsuru,
Kenichi Hirabayashi,
Naoya Nakamura,
Keiichi Tsukinoki
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1380-1385
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| Craniomaxillofacial Trauma |
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Why Should We Start From Mandibular Fractures in the Treatment of Panfacial Fractures?
Purpose: Clinically, the “bottom-up and outside-in” sequence is usually applied in the management of panfacial fractures (PFFs). However, findings to prove that a sequence initiated from the mandible ...
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Rongtao Yang,
Chi Zhang,
Yong Liu,
Zhi Li,
Zubing Li
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1386-1392
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Proposed Method for Closed Reduction of Impacted Nasal Bone Fractures Using a Kirschner Wire and a C-Arm
Purpose: Closed reduction is commonly used for the treatment of nasal bone fractures. If the fracture is impacted, accurate reduction is difficult. Therefore open reduction is often required. Material...
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Seok Joo Kang,
Jin Woo Kim
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1393-1397
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Saliva and Blood Concentration of Cefuroxime in Patients Undergoing Maxillofacial Surgery
29 March 2012
Purpose: To investigate the penetration of cefuroxime into the parotid saliva after short-term intravenous administration in patients undergoing various maxillofacial surgical procedures. Patients and...
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Gregory Venetis,
Kalliopi Chatzika,
Georgia Pitsiou,
Nikolaos Kechagias,
Kostas Antoniades,
Ioannis P. Kioumis
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1398-1403
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Assessment for Treatment of Tripod Fractures of the Zygoma With Microcompressive Screws
Purpose: The present prospective study sought to evaluate a new rigid internal fixation device called a “neck screw,” which was applied to patients presenting with a tripod fracture of the zygomaticom...
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Daniel Augusto Gaziri,
Guilherme Omizollo,
Giuliano Henrique Miao Luchi,
Marília Gerhardt de Oliveira,
Cláiton Heitz
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e378-e388
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| Craniomaxillofacial Deformities/Cosmetic Surgery |
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Cephalometric Predictors of Therapeutic Response to Multilevel Surgery in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
15 July 2011
Purpose: The present study investigated whether cephalometric measurements can predict the therapeutic efficacy of multilevel phase I surgery for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients ...
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Su-Jung Kim,
Young-Suk Kim,
Jeong-Ho Park,
Sung-Wan Kim
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1404-1412
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Correction of Facial Asymmetry as a Result of Unilateral Condylar Hyperplasia
04 August 2011
A mild degree of facial asymmetry is normal, and one only has to mirror the 2 separate sides of the face and compare the contours of the left side of the face with the right, to find that the images w...
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Robert Hillary Boucaut Jones,
Graham A. Tier
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1413-1425
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Navigation-Guided Correction of Midfacial Post-Traumatic Deformities (Shanghai Experience With 40 Cases)
02 August 2011
Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of navigation-guided surgical correction as the treatment of midfacial post-traumatic deformities. Patients and Methods: A total of 40 patients with midfacial po...
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ShiLei Zhang,
Haijun Gui,
Yanping Lin,
Guofang Shen,
Bing Xu
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1426-1433
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Analysis of Stress Distribution on Fixation of Bilateral Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy With Resorbable Plates and Screws Using the Finite-Element Method
08 August 2011
Purpose: To determine the most appropriate stress distribution in fixation with resorbable screws and plates after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy using the finite-element method. Materials a...
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Farzin Sarkarat,
Mohammad Hosein Kalantar Motamedi,
Behnam Bohluli,
Nima Moharamnejad,
Shirin Ansari,
Hale Shahabi-Sirjani
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1434-1438
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Excessive Intraoperative Bleeding With Chronic Energy Drink Consumption
04 August 2011
With the creation of Red Bull in 1987 and its introduction to the United States in 1997, a new market for energy drinks was created. This market has skyrocketed in popularity since then. In 2006, the ...
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Michael Foran,
Frank Strickland,
Kimberley Perkins,
Julie Ann Smith
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1439-1441
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Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Choosing the Right Cephalometric Analysis
29 July 2011
Purpose: Cephalometry can be helpful for choosing the optimal treatment of sleep apnea. The presence or absence of maxillomandibular retrusion can contribute to the choice of treatment with an oral ap...
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Jean-Philippe Vezina,
Marc Blumen,
Isabelle Buchet,
Frédéric Chabolle
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1442-1448
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Risk Factors for Hyperketonemia in Cleft Lip and Palate Infants During General Anesthesia
25 July 2011
Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the risk factors for hyperketonemia with respect to patient age, the starting time of anesthesia (morning or afternoon), and the preoperati...
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Yoshinari Morimoto,
Mitsutaka Sugimura,
Hiroshi Hanamoto,
Hitoshi Niwa
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1449-1455
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Successful Hereditary Angioedema Prophylaxis With C1 Inhibitor in Orthognathic Surgery
01 August 2011
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is characterized by sudden attacks of nonpitting edema typically involving the extremities, genitalia, trunk, gastrointestinal tract, face, or larynx. Although attacks ofte...
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Edward Christensen,
David Hurewitz,
Steven Sullivan
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1456-1458
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Treatment of Severe Skeletal Open Bite Deformity in Patients With Möbius Syndrome: A Report of 3 Cases
Purpose: To investigate the treatment of severe skeletal open bite deformities in Möbius syndrome patients. Materials and Methods: Three patients aged 17 to 24 years (2 male patients and 1 female pati...
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Ming Cai,
Guofang Shen,
Bing Fang,
Min Zhu,
Li-xia Mao
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e389-e399
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Reactivation of Distraction Length Using External Distractors
16 April 2012
Distraction osteogenesis is an established procedure to cope with marked skeletal retrusion or deficiency. A principal theoretical problem with this method is the given length of the distractor unit. ...
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Thomas Hierl,
Alexander Hemprich,
Heike Huempfner-Hierl
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e400-e402
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Dimple Creation Surgery Technique: A Review of the Literature and Technique Note
Dimples are small visible indentations on the surface of the skin; they may appear on various parts of the body, such as the abdomen, back, shoulder, or limbs. When dimples occur on the face, they are...
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Seied Omid Keyhan,
Kazem Khiabani,
Seifollah Hemmat
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e403-e407
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| Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction |
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Closure of the Radial Forearm Free Flap Donor Site Defect With a Full-Thickness Skin Graft From the Inner Arm: A Preferred Technique
08 August 2011
Over the past 20 years, microvascular free tissue transfer has become the primary choice for reconstruction of acquired or developmental defects of the head and neck. Multiple free flaps have been des...
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Jordan M. Kaltman,
Shawn A. McClure,
Eustorgio A. Lopez,
Fred Pedroletti
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1459-1463
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Pigmentation of Skin Graft Is Improved by Cryopreservation of Human Skin With Trehalose
26 September 2011
Purpose: It is well-known that hyperpigmentation of a skin graft occurs more frequently in patients of color. The objective of this study was to investigate a modified protocol in which trehalose is c...
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Xiao Ling Kang,
Hong Shen
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1464-1472
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Correlation of Increased Twist With Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients With Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
25 August 2011
Purpose: To investigate the protein expression of Twist, Snail, and Slug in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) samples and evaluate the potential correlation between the expression status and clinico...
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Alimujiang Wushou,
Hong-Ya Pan,
Wei Liu,
Zhen Tian,
Li-Zhen Wang,
Shalamati Shali,
Zhi-Yuan Zhang
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1473-1479
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Mandible Reconstruction Assisted by Preoperative Simulation and Transferring Templates: Cadaveric Study of Accuracy
08 August 2011
Purpose: In this study we tried to define tumor resection, fibula cutting, and positioning by surgical templates to perform the mandible reconstruction surgery according to the preoperative simulation...
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Guang-sen Zheng,
Yu-xiong Su,
Gui-qing Liao,
Pei-feng Jiao,
Li-zhong Liang,
Si-en Zhang,
Hai-chao Liu
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1480-1485
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Comprehensive Epigenetic Analysis Using Oral Rinse Samples: A Pilot Study
08 August 2011
Purpose: To prove that chromatin immunoprecipitation assay can be performed with oral rinse samples and to develop a protocol for comprehensive analysis of functional interactions among DNA methylatio...
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Takanobu Kusumoto,
Tomofumi Hamada,
Norishige Yamada,
Satoshi Nagata,
Yuji Kanmura,
Izumi Houjou,
Yoshiaki Kamikawa,
Suguru Yonezawa,
Kazumasa Sugihara
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1486-1494
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Maxillary Metastasis of a Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma in a 21-year-old Woman 7 Years After Thyroidectomy
05 October 2011
Metastasis of the oral cavity is a rare phenomenon and represents approximately 1% of all oral malignant tumors. Tumor metastasis to the jaw most often involves the posterior of the mandible. Metastas...
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Samira Basir Shabestari,
Iman Shirinbak,
Farzaneh Agha-Hosseini
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News and Announcements
The annual meeting of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Editorial Board was held on April 15 and 16 in Rosemont, IL.
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