Oral surgery

Oral surgery     27 April 2026

Applications of deep learning in dentistry

Over the last few years, translational applications of so-called artificial intelligence in the field of medicine have garnered a significant amount of interest.

Oral surgery     10 April 2026

Management recommendations for invasive dental treatment in patients using oral antithrombotic medication, including novel oral anticoagulants

A systematic literature search in MEDLINE, Embase, and the Guideline websites, from October 2007 to October 2012, produced articles that were critically evaluated.

Oral surgery     26 March 2026

A new technique for palatal reconstruction using a local flap with screw fixation after ablative surgery

This study wants to show the cases of two patients who underwent a new reconstruction technique for wide palate defects through the use of a local flap.

Oral surgery     10 March 2026

Retrospective evaluation of clinical outcome of periapical surgery in endodontic and oral surgery units of a dental hospital.

Background Periapical surgery is a critical intervention in the management of persistent periapical pathologies when conventional endodontic treatments fail. 

Oral surgery     23 February 2026

Implant-supported full-arch restorations using an external spherical implant connection. A case series

Full-arch rehabilitation has always represented the most challenging work both from the surgical and from the prosthetic aspect. One of the challenges in the treatment of full-arch implant supported...

Oral surgery     06 February 2026

Oral epithelial dysplasia and the development of invasive squamous cell carcinoma

Oral epithelial dysplasia, the histopathologic marker of a premalignant disorder of the mouth mucosa, may present clinically as leukoplakia, erythroplakia, or leukoerythroplakia. 

Oral surgery     19 January 2026

Palliative surgery for lung metastasis to the mouth

Oral metastases of primary tumors elsewhere in the body are infrequent. Most patients with a metastatic tumor in the oral cavity also developed metastases at other sites, often leaving no other...

Oral surgery     22 December 2025

Hybrid ameloblastoma: a case report

A very uncommon kind of ameloblastoma that combines a traditional follicular or plexiform subtype with solid-type ameloblastoma and desmoplastic features is emerging as a distinct entity.

Oral surgery     12 December 2025

The evolution of America's scientific advancements in dentistry in the past 150 years

During the last 150 years, dentistry in the United States faced many challenges as it developed its scientific foundation. 

Oral surgery     26 November 2025

Surgical endodontics: a review of current best practice

An apicectomy is an endodontic surgical procedure which involves root-end resection, apical curettage and root-end filling.

Oral surgery     11 November 2025

Antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry and oral surgery: use and misuse

Antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) still represents a common but often misused procedure in dental practice, thus aggravating the risk for antimicrobial resistance and adverse effects occurrence.

Oral surgery     27 October 2025

Risk factors for bleeding after oral surgery in patients who continued using oral anticoagulant therapy

The authors assessed the incidence of postoperative bleeding in patients who were highly anticoagulated and in patients who underwent extensive oral surgical procedures and who continued using oral...

Oral surgery     07 October 2025

The Impact of Technological Innovation on Dentistry

Technology has revolutionized the way dentists are able to treat their patients. 

Oral surgery     22 September 2025

Minor oral surgical procedures in patients on oral anticoagulants—a controlled study

Patients on therapeutic anticoagulation are at risk of bleeding from minor oral surgical sites.

Oral surgery     05 September 2025

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of intranasal versus intravenous fentanyl in patients with pain after oral surgery

Fentanyl, a short-acting synthetic opioid, has a pharmacokinetic profile suited to fast relief of brief episodic pain.

Oral surgery     22 August 2025

Thiel embalming technique: a valuable method for teaching oral surgery and implantology

Because of its high requirements on surgical experience and the need of complete understanding of the anatomy, oral surgery and especially implantology belong to the most demanding procedures in...

Oral surgery     06 August 2025

Current trends and innovations in oral and maxillofacial surgery

This manuscript reviews advancements in oral and maxillofacial surgery, encompassing minimally invasive techniques, innovations in implant dentistry, regenerative medicine, innovations in...

Oral surgery     15 July 2025

The influence of patients' decisions on treatment planning in restorative dentistry

As part of treatment planning, options are presented to patients by dentists. An informal discussion takes place involving a cost-benefit analysis and a treatment plan is agreed.

Oral surgery     24 June 2025

Electrosurgical Management of Soft Tissues and Restorative Dentistry

Proper use of oral electrosurgery permits rapid, full management of soft-tissue problems related to mouth preparation for fixed and removable prosthodontics. 

Oral surgery     09 June 2025

Efficacy of fibrin sealant in patients on various levels of oral anticoagulant undergoing oral surgery

The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of fibrin sealant in patients on oral anticoagulant therapy undergoing oral surgery with varying degrees of surgical trauma and various...