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Contour identical implants to bridge mandibular continuity defects - individually generated by LaserCUSING^® - A feasibility study in animal cadavers

Ablative tumor surgery often results in continuity defects of the mandible. When an immediate reconstruction using autologous bone grafts is not possible the bridging of the defects with a variety of bridging ...

Authors: Bernd Reitemeier, Christine Schöne, Raoul Lesche, Günter Lauer, Matthias C. Schulz and Jutta Markwardt

Dentin abrasivity of various desensitizing toothpastes

The aim of this study was to compare the abrasivity of various commercially available toothpastes that claim to reduce dentin hypersensitivity.

Authors: W. H. Arnold, Ch. Gröger, M. Bizhang and E. A. Naumova

Morphology of the distal thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct in different head and neck pathologies: an imaging based study

The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of head and neck pathologies on the detection rate, configuration and diameter of the thoracic duct (TD) and right lymphatic duct (RLD) in computed tomogra...

Authors: Ferdinand J. Kammerer, Benedikt Schlude, Michael A. Kuefner, Philipp Schlechtweg, Matthias Hammon, Michael Uder and Siegfried A. Schwab

Reliable classification of facial phenotypic variation in craniofacial microsomia: a comparison of physical exam and photographs

Craniofacial microsomia is a common congenital condition for which children receive longitudinal, multidisciplinary team care. However, little is known about the etiology of craniofacial microsomia and few out...

Authors: Craig B. Birgfeld, Carrie L. Heike, Babette S. Saltzman, Brian G. Leroux, Kelly N. Evans and Daniela V. Luquetti

Development and evaluation of an internet-based blended-learning module in biomedicine for university applicants – Education as a challenge for the future –

Biomedical science, especially biomaterials, is an expanding field in medicine. Universities are being challenged to gain the best students for a later academic career. Pre-university assessment of pupils has ...

Authors: Christian Klümper, Jörg Neunzehn, Ute Wegmann, Benjamin Kruppke, Ulrich Joos and Hans Peter Wiesmann

Tongue volume in adults with skeletal Class III dentofacial deformities

The size of the tongue is implicated as an essential etiological factor in the development of malocclusions. The aim of our study was to assess tongue size in skeletal Class III (SCIII) patients in comparison ...

Authors: N. Ihan Hren and U. Barbič

Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma of the head and face

Ultraviolet light (UV) is an important risk factor for cutaneous basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and cutaneous melanoma of the skin. These cancers most commonly affect persons with fair...

Authors: L. Feller, R. A. G. Khammissa, B. Kramer, M. Altini and J. Lemmer

Head & Face Medicine reviewer acknowledgement 2015

The editors of Head & Face Medicine would like to thank all reviewers who have contributed their time and expertise to the journal in Volume 11 (2015).

Authors: Thomas Stamm, Ulrich Meyer and Hans Peter Wiesmann

Use of modified lateral upper arm free flap for reconstruction of soft tissue defect after resection of oral cancer

To evaluate the suitability of a modified lateral upper arm free flap (LAFF) for reconstruction of soft tissue defects after resection of oral cancer.

Authors: Xu-Dong Yang, Su-Feng Zhao, Qian Zhang, Yu-Xin Wang, Wei Li, Xiao-Wei Hong and Qin-Gang Hu

Expression of cell adhesion molecule CD44 in mucoepidermoid carcinoma and its association with the tumor behavior

The most common malignant salivary gland tumors that affect both adult and children is mucoepidermoid carcinoma. It usually affects both minor and major salivary glands but parotid gland is considering the mos...

Authors: Nada Binmadi, Azza Elsissi and Nadia Elsissi

Precision of fibula positioning guide in mandibular reconstruction with a fibula graft

This study examined the usefulness of the fibula positioning guide for boosting the accuracy of mandible reconstructions.

Authors: Se-Ho Lim, Moon-Key Kim and Sang-Hoon Kang

Management and prevention of acute bleedings in the head and neck area with interventional radiology

The Interventional Neuroradiology is becoming more important in the interdisciplinary treatment of acute haemorrhages due to vascular erosion and vascular tumors in the head and neck area. The authors report o...

Authors: Katharina Storck, Kornelia Kreiser, Johannes Hauber, Anna-Maria Buchberger, Rainer Staudenmaier, Kilian Kreutzer and Murat Bas

First-in-human study and clinical case reports of the alveolar bone regeneration with the secretome from human mesenchymal stem cells

Secreted growth factors and cytokines in the conditioned medium from bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSC-CM) have several effects on cell behavior. Our previous studies revealed that MSC-CM enhance...

Authors: Wataru Katagiri, Masashi Osugi, Takamasa Kawai and Hideharu Hibi

Correlation between preoperative predictions and surgical findings in the parotid surgery for tumors

To compare preoperative CT/MRI based predictions with real surgical findings for deep lobe parotid gland surgery.

Authors: Michael Vaiman, Judith Luckman, Tal Sigal and Inessa Bekerman

Sinusitis and oroantral fistula in patients with bisphosphonate-associated necrosis of the maxilla

The management of bisphosphonate related necrosis of the jaw has become clinical routine. While approximately two thirds of the lesions are in the mandible, one third is located in the maxilla. In 40–50 % of m...

Authors: Pit Jacob Voss, Gustavo Vargas Soto, Rainer Schmelzeisen, Kiwako Izumi, Andres Stricker, Gido Bittermann and Philipp Poxleitner

The changes of oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction after surgery-first orthognathic approach: a longitudinal prospective study

To our best knowledge, there was little research to assess the changes of quality of life and satisfaction after orthognathic in one trial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes of oral health rela...

Authors: Shengbin Huang, Weiting Chen, Zhenyu Ni and Yu Zhou

Orbital floor fractures – short- and intermediate-term complications depending on treatment procedures

Many reconstruction materials for orbital floor fractures have been described in the past including autologous bone transplants, resorbable polymers and titan meshes. So far evidence is missing which material ...

Authors: Henrik Holtmann, Hatice Eren, Karoline Sander, Norbert R. Kübler and Jörg Handschel

Evaluation of the neurovascular bundle position at the palate with cone beam computed tomography: an observational study

The aim of this study was to investigate the neurovascular bundle (NVB) position with cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT).

Authors: Hasan Guney Yilmaz and Aysa Ayali

CANDLE SYNDROME: Orofacial manifestations and dental implications

A South African girl with CANDLE Syndrome is reported with emphasis on the orodental features and dental management. Clinical manifestations included short stature, wasting of the soft tissue of the arms and l...

Authors: T. Roberts, L. Stephen, C. Scott, T. di Pasquale, A. Naser-eldin, M. Chetty, S. Shaik, L. Lewandowski and P. Beighton

Efficacy of platelet rich fibrin in the reduction of the pain and swelling after impacted third molar surgery: Randomized multicenter split-mouth clinical trial

Impacted third molar removal is a routine procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a second generation platelet concentration which is produced by simplified protocol. The aim...

Authors: Ozkan Ozgul, Fatma Senses, Nilay Er, Umut Tekin, Hakan Hıfzı Tuz, Alper Alkan, Ismail Doruk Kocyigit and Fethi Atil

Editor's note: new biomaterials for dental and craniomaxillofacial applications section

Authors: Thomas Stamm

Effect of submucosal application of tramadol on postoperative pain after third molar surgery

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of submucosal application of tramadol, for acute postoperative facial pain, following the extraction of impacted third molar teeth. This prospective, dou...

Authors: Onur Gönül, Tülin Satılmış, Ferit Bayram, Gökhan Göçmen, Aysegül Sipahi and Kamil Göker

Effects of a novel magnetic orthopedic appliance (MOA-III) on the dentofacial complex in mild to moderate skeletal class III children

The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes of skeletal and dental structures in mild to moderate skeletal Class III children following the use of a new magnetic orthopedic appliance (MOA-III).

Authors: Ning Zhao, Jing Feng, Zheng Hu, Rongjing Chen and Gang Shen

Epidemiological investigation of caries prevalence in first grade school children in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

The annual examination of first graders’ oral health as stipulated by law aimed to reach every child in Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) in their first year of school. We intended to evaluate the first graders’ ...

Authors: Jens Weusmann, Benjamin Mahmoodi, Adriano Azaripour, Kristian Kordsmeyer, Christian Walter and Brita Willershausen

Erratum to: Use of porous high-density polyethylene grafts in open rhinoplasty: no infectious complication seen in spreader and dorsal grafts

Authors: Shabahang Mohammadi, Mohammad Mohseni and Masoumeh Eslami

Enamel surface alterations after repeated conditioning with HCl

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of etching time with 15 % hydrochloric acid (HCl) on the enamel surface destruction by studying the resulting roughness and erosion depth.

Authors: W H Arnold, B. Haddad, K. Schaper, K. Hagemann, C. Lippold and Gh. Danesh

Clinical complications during treatment with a modified Herbst appliance in combination with a lingual appliance

To assess the types and frequencies of clinical complications experienced when using a modified lingual Herbst appliance and to compare these with those associated with conventional Herbst appliances reported ...

Authors: Dirk Wiechmann, Julius Vu, Rainer Schwestka-Polly, Hans-Joachim Helms and Michael Knösel

Reconstruction of facial defects with local flaps – a training model for medical students?

The lack of surgeons will be a future major problem in patient care for multifaceted reasons. Niche specialties such as OMFS face an additional drawback because of the need for dual qualification. Special surg...

Authors: Florian Bauer, Steffen Koerdt, Niklas Rommel, Klaus-Dietrich Wolff, Marco R. Kesting and Jochen Weitz

Epidermal growth factor enhances osteogenic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells in vitro

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) play an important role in extracellular matrix mineralization, a complex process required for proper bone regeneration, one of the bigges...

Authors: Casiano Del Angel-Mosqueda, Yolanda Gutiérrez-Puente, Ada Pricila López-Lozano, Ricardo Emmanuel Romero-Zavaleta, Andrés Mendiola-Jiménez, Carlos Eduardo Medina-De la Garza, Marcela Márquez-M and Myriam Angélica De la Garza-Ramos

Does low level laser therapy relieve the pain caused by the placement of the orthodontic separators? ----a meta-analysis

Pain caused by orthodontic treatment can affect patient’s compliance and even force them to terminate treatments. The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate of the analgesic effect of low level laser therapy...

Authors: Quan Shi, Shuo Yang, Fangfang Jia and Juan Xu

Frontal facial proportions of 12-year-old southern Chinese: a photogrammetric study

This study aimed to establish norm values for facial proportion indices among 12-year-old southern Chinese children, to determine lower facial proportion, and to identify gender differences in facial proportions.

Authors: Charles Yat Cheong Yeung, Colman Patrick McGrath, Ricky Wing Kit Wong, Erik Urban Oskar Hägg, John Lo and Yanqi Yang

Effects of platelet-rich fibrin and piezosurgery on impacted mandibular third molar surgery outcomes

The aim of this study was the comparision of postoperative outcomes in impacted mandibular third molars that were treated using either platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a combination of PRF and piezosurgery, or conv...

Authors: Lokman Onur Uyanık, Kani Bilginaylar and İlker Etikan

Accuracy evaluation of CAD/CAM generated splints in orthognathic surgery: a cadaveric study

To evaluate the accuracy of CAD/CAM generated splints in orthognathic surgery by comparing planned versus actual post-operative 3D images.

Authors: Thomas Schouman, Philippe Rouch, Benoît Imholz, Jean Fasel, Delphine Courvoisier and Paolo Scolozzi

Influence of maxillary advancement surgery on skeletal and soft-tissue changes in the nose — a retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Surgical correction of skeletal maxillary retroposition is often associated with changes in the morphology of the nose. Unwanted alar flaring of the nose is observed in many cases. The aim of the present study...

Authors: Andreas F. Hellak, Bernhard Kirsten, Michael Schauseil, Rolf Davids, Wolfgang M. Kater and Heike M. Korbmacher-Steiner

Comparison of anchorage reinforcement with temporary anchorage devices or a Herbst appliance during lingual orthodontic protraction of mandibular molars without maxillary counterbalance extraction

Orthodontic protraction of mandibular molars without maxillary counterbalance extraction in cases of aplasia or extraction requires stable anchorage. Reinforcement may be achieved by using either temporary anc...

Authors: Rebecca Metzner, Rainer Schwestka-Polly, Hans-Joachim Helms and Dirk Wiechmann

Does facial soft tissue protect against zygomatic fractures? Results of a finite element analysis

Zygomatic fractures form a major entity in craniomaxillofacial traumatology. Few studies have dealt with biomechanical basics and none with the role of the facial soft tissues. Therefore this study should inve...

Authors: Heike Huempfner-Hierl, Alexander Bohne, Andreas Schaller, Gert Wollny and Thomas Hierl

Case report of an internal granuloma investigated by light and scanning electron microscopy

There is no doubt that the main reason for an internal grauloma is a traumatic event. The trauma may be physical or chemical as in the case of caries or coronal pulpectomy. In most of the cases it is diagnosed...

Authors: Georg Gassmann and Wolfgang H. Arnold

Analysis of angiogenic markers in oral squamous cell carcinoma-gene and protein expression

Therapeutic strategies attacking oral squamous cell carcinoma have not essentially succeeded to improve long-term prognosis and overall survival over the last decades. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to ill...

Authors: Susanne Jung, Sonja Sielker, Nikolai Purcz, Christoph Sproll, Yahya Acil and Johannes Kleinheinz

Prenatal ultrasound and postmortem histologic evaluation of tooth germs: an observational, transversal study

Hypodontia is the most frequent developmental anomaly of the orofacial complex, and its detection in prenatal ultrasound may indicate the presence of congenital malformations, genetic syndromes and chromosomal...

Authors: Mariana Seabra, António Felino, Rosete Nogueira, Francisco Valente, Ana Cristina Braga and Paula Vaz

Reviewer acknowledgement 2014

The Editors of Head & Face Medicine would like to thank all our reviewers who have contributed to the journal in Volume 10 (2014).

Authors: Thomas Stamm, Ulrich Meyer and Hans Peter Wiesmann

An in vitro study of different material properties of Biodentine compared to ProRoot MTA

The aim of this study was to compare solubility, microhardness, radiopacity, and setting time of Biodentine with ProRoot MTA.

Authors: Markus Kaup, Edgar Schäfer and Till Dammaschke

One palatal implant for skeletal anchorage – frequency and range of indications

Aim of this investigation was to analyze the frequency and range of indications of orthodontic treatments using one palatal implant for skeletal anchorage, in a time frame of four years.

Authors: Elena Krieger, Zeynep Yildizhan and Heinrich Wehrbein

Shear bond strength of Biodentine, ProRoot MTA, glass ionomer cement and composite resin on human dentine ex vivo

The aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength of Biodentine, ProRoot MTA (MTA), glass ionomer cement (GIC) and composite resin (CR) on dentine.

Authors: Markus Kaup, Christoph Heinrich Dammann, Edgar Schäfer and Till Dammaschke

Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract associated with a mandibular second molar having a rare distolingual root: a case report

Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tracts are often misdiagnosed as lesions of non-odontogenic origin, leading to the treatment of patients with unnecessary and ineffective therapies. Sinus tracts of endodontic origi...

Authors: Jun Tian, Guobin Liang, Wenting Qi and Hongwei Jiang

Eggshells as natural calcium carbonate source in combination with hyaluronan as beneficial additives for bone graft materials, an in vitro study

In bone metabolism and the formation especially in bone substitution, calcium as basic module is of high importance. Different studies have shown that the use of eggshells as a bone substitute material is a pr...

Authors: Jörg Neunzehn, Thomas Szuwart and Hans-Peter Wiesmann

In-vivo durability of a fluoride-releasing sealant (OpalSeal) for protection against white-spot lesion formation in orthodontic patients

Sealant application during fixed appliances orthodontic treatment for enamel protection is common, however, reliable data on its durability in vivo are rare.

Authors: Michael Knösel, David Ellenberger, Yvonne Göldner, Paulo Sandoval and Dirk Wiechmann

Comparative three-dimensional analysis of initial biofilm formation on three orthodontic bracket materials

The purpose of the present study was to investigate and compare early biofilm formation on biomaterials, which are being used in contemporary fixed orthodontic treatment.

Authors: Marc Philipp Dittmer, Carolina Fuchslocher Hellemann, Sebastian Grade, Wieland Heuer, Meike Stiesch, Rainer Schwestka-Polly and Anton Phillip Demling

Coronectomy as a surgical approach to impacted mandibular third molars: a systematic review

The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the surgical technique of coronectomy for third molars extraction in close proximity with the inferior alveolar nerve.

Authors: Andrea Martin, Giuseppe Perinetti, Fulvia Costantinides and Michele Maglione

New regression equations for predicting human teeth sizes

The aims of the study were; to evaluate the applicability of the Moyers and Tanaka-Johnston Methods to individuals with a Spanish ancestry, to propose new regression equations using the lower four permanents i...

Authors: Vanessa Paredes, Beatriz Tarazona, Natalia Zamora, Rosa Cibrian and Jose Luis Gandia

Application of the 2-piece orthodontic C-implant for provisional restoration with laser welded customized coping: a case report

This article presents the application of laser welding technique to fabricate an orthodontic mini-implant provisional restoration in missing area after limited orthodontic treatment. A 15-year-old boy case is ...

Authors: Janghyun Paek, Hyo-Won Ahn, Do-Min Jeong, Jeong-Seok Shim, Seong-Hun Kim and Kyu-Rhim Chung