Changes in trabecular and corti ...
Summary We used high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) to monitor changes in bone microarchitecture and strength at t ...
Oral contraceptive use and bone ...
Introduction The association between hormonal contraceptive use and bone mineral density remains controversial. Hypothesis Hormonal contraceptive us ...
Unusual cause of palatal pain
Pain in the soft palate or pharyngeal region may occur due to various causes. Such pain is very difficult to diagnose because its varied origins may ...
Incidental discovery of a screw ...
Foreign objects are often discovered in the deciduous dentition during radiological examination. We discuss the case of an 8-year-old boy who had ac ...
A measure for quantifying the r ...
Objective To evaluate the utility of the X-ray attenuation coefficient as a measure for quantifying the radiopacity of restorative resins at differe ...
Effect of head rotation on the ...
Purposes Head rotation is widely used as a postural technique for dysphagic patients. In this study, we evaluated the effects of head rotation on ph ...
Relationship between the appear ...
Objective To evaluate the usefulness of intraoral ultrasonography (IOUS) as a tool for predicting neck metastasis. Introduction Squamous cell carcin ...
Development of a simulation sys ...
Purpose Surgical simulation should reflect the 3D movement of dentition and the resultant movement of the osteotomized segments, which can influence ...
Eosinophilic ulcer: the role of ...
Introduction Eosinophilic ulcer (EU) is a rare pathology and its etiology is still slightly known. It is a benign lesion characterized by fast-growi ...
Chondroma in temporomandibular ...
Purpose Chondromas are benign tumors composed of mature hyaline cartilage. These tumors are quite common in the bones of the hands and feet but extr ...
Tooth-borne distraction of the ...
Introduction Alveolar distraction is mainly used to increase height and width of the alveolar crest. This technique, however, is not typically used ...
Non-ossifying fibroma (metaphys ...
A 15-year-old young man was referred for evaluation of a non-tender swelling of the left mandibular angle region. A non-ossifying fibroma was diagno ...
Condylar metastasis from prosta ...
Background Although metastatic carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor of the bone, less than 1% of all metastatic bone lesions are presented i ...
Retropharyngeal and cervicofaci ...
Introduction Subcutaneous emphysema in the cervical region is a well-documented event that may occur secondary to tonsillectomy, dental treatment, o ...
Lateral periodontal cyst: repor ...
Background As the lateral periodontal cyst (LPC) is an unusual odontogenic cyst, most papers are single case reports or series with a limited number ...
Removal of a migrated dental im ...
Background The accidental displacement of dental implants into the maxillary sinus is an infrequent but possible complication in dental clinical pra ...
The potential of hybrid SPECT/C ...
Background Mandibular asymmetry is commonly caused by disproportionate mandibular growth due to unilateral condylar hyperactivity. The current stand ...
A new method for closure of lar ...
Background Although free flaps are reliable for head and neck reconstructions, the pectoralis major flap (PMF) is still often used. In cases of a la ...
Management of malignant parotid ...
Introduction The aims of this study were to review our experience in the treatment of malignant parotid tumors in material from one center over a 12 ...
Angioedema triggered by pulp ex ...
Background C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency results in episodes of non-allergic edema of parts of the body. Edema of the face may be triggered by de ...
Postoperative pressure-induced ...
Introduction Postoperative alopecia is a relatively rare event, and therefore both patients and surgeons are puzzled once it develops even though it ...
Treatment of through-and-throug ...
Background This pilot case study aimed at evaluating the possibility of achieving optimal hard and soft tissue regeneration using plasma rich in gro ...
Uncommon presentation of an int ...
Purpose Epidermoid tumors are uncommon entities that usually occur intradurally in the cerebellopontine angle and parasellar cisterns. The few cases ...
Inflammatory pseudotumor: repor ...
Background Intraoral inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) is a rare, benign non-neoplastic lesion that presents as a rapidly growing mass with aggressive ...
Recombinant human bone morphoge ...
Background Ameloblastoma is a locally aggressive tumor most often found in posterior body and angle of the mandible. Although ameloblastoma has hist ...