Oral surgery

Oral surgery     10 July 2024

Clinical Dental Application of Er:YAG Laser for Class V Cavity Preparation

Following the development of the ruby laser by Maiman in 1960, the Nd:YAG laser, the Co2 laser, the semiconductor laser, the He-Ne laser, excimer lasers, the argon laser, and finally the Er:YAG laser...

Oral surgery     08 July 2024

Electro surgery in dentistry: Report of cases

Electrosurgery is an application of electrically generated heat energy to tissue to alter it for therapeutic purposes

Oral surgery     03 July 2024

A systematic review on the accuracy and the clinical outcome of computer-guided template-based implant dentistry

The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the dental literature regarding accuracy and clinical application in computer-guided template-based implant dentistry.

Oral surgery     02 July 2024

New insights on stem cell clones and inflammation in the bones

Research led by George Hajishengallis of Penn Dental sheds light on an aging-related condition that drives inflammation in older populations.

Oral surgery     21 June 2024

A Smile Reimagined: Gummy Smile Resolution with Cutting Edge Method Using Chu’s Gauge and Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Bone Cement

Excessive gingival display (EGD) is one of the most common aesthetic concerns, and its correction often presents a challenge to periodontists. 

Oral surgery     18 June 2024

The interplay among a dental procedure, infective endocarditis, and an acute ischemic stroke

This case report highlights the rare association among a dental procedure, infective endocarditis, and an acute ischemic stroke.

Oral surgery     14 June 2024

A Cone Bean Computer Tomography Investigation of the Newly Formed Mandibular Anterior Ridge following the Treatment of an Extended Comminuted Fracture: A 12-Year Follow-Up

Extensive comminuted fractures are associated with tooth loss that ultimately leads to dimensional changes in the hard and soft tissues of the alveolar ridge.

Oral surgery     13 June 2024

Maxillary Postsurgical Ciliated Cysts (PSCCs): A Series of Three Cases

A postsurgical ciliated cyst (PSCC) is an epithelial cyst that usually develops in the maxilla, although in rare cases, it can affect the mandible or other facial bones. 

Oral surgery     06 June 2024

Stafne's Bone Defect Correlated with Submandibular Glands: A Case Report and CBCT and MRI Analysis

Stafne's bone defect is a developmental anatomic bone defect in the lingual side of the mandible in the area of the mandibular angle that is filled with proliferation or translocation of adjacent...

Oral surgery     24 May 2024

Updates on dental autotransplantation

Dental autotransplantation (AT) is defined as the transplantation of a tooth from one site to a different site in the oral cavity of the same individual. 

Oral surgery     07 December 2023

Maxillary sinus lift: are some of its characteristics correlated with greater success?

Autologous bone was the first material to be used as a graft for this procedure and has long been considered the gold standard, due to its osteoconductive, osteoinductive and osteogenic properties....

Oral surgery     21 November 2023

Is administering corticosteroids after wisdom tooth extractions useful for reducing pain and complications?

In the dental sector, more than 10 million teeth are extracted worldwide every year. Among the most common complications that occur following tooth extractions are pain, swelling and trismus,...

Oral surgery     16 November 2023

Research finds higher risk of dental caries after bariatric surgery

Those who have had surgical obesity treatment have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health. This has been shown by a thesis...

Oral surgery     27 September 2023

Alveolar bone morphologic predictors for guided bone regeneration in anterior maxilla

This study aimed to explore the influence of alveolar bone morphologic variables on the outcome of guided bone regeneration in the anterior maxilla region.

Oral surgery     24 September 2023

Facial injuries in the NBA

Sport injuries can negatively impact physical and psychological aspects of athletes. There is a gap in the literature regarding facial trauma present in basketball.

Oral surgery     16 September 2023

Trends in soccer-related craniomaxillofacial injuries

Soccer is one of the most popular sports worldwide. However, it has risks of injury to craniomaxillofacial regions such as the head, neck and mouth.

Oral surgery     15 September 2023

Music therapy, virtual reality to manage anxiety and pain in dental surgery

To mitigate the effects of anxiety, alternative techniques have been studied, such as psychological distraction to control anxiety and perioperative pain. These methods do not involve any risk for...

Oral surgery     12 September 2023

Core oral health outcomes for sports dentistry research

Sports dentistry has traditionally focused on epidemiology and prevention of orofacial trauma. But there is increasing evidence that exercise training and competition, particularly at the elite...

Oral surgery     12 September 2023

Rutgers team treats patient suffering from trigeminal neuralgia

By Kardelen Koldas, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Alberto Gracia had trigeminal neuralgia. It’s a condition where the trigeminal nerve — responsible for sensation to the face — is contacted by a blood vessel. This creates episodic electric...

Oral surgery     08 September 2023

Maxillary full arch restorations: biological complications

The objective of the study is to provide surgeons with a reference to optimize surgical procedures that can result in improved hygiene, long-term maintenance, acceptable functional and esthetic...