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Comparative evaluation of insertion torque and mechanical stability for self-tapping and self-drilling orthodontic miniscrews – an in vitro study

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between insertion torque and stability of miniscrews in terms of resistance against dislocation, then comparing a self-tapping screw with a self-dr...

Authors: Michele Tepedino, Francesco Masedu and Claudio Chimenti

Assessing degradation of composite resin cements during artificial aging by Martens hardness

Aim of the study was to verify the efficiency of Martens hardness measurements in detecting the degradation of composite resin cements during artificial aging.

Authors: Stefan Bürgin, Nadja Rohr and Jens Fischer

Parotidectomy using the Harmonic scalpel: ten years of experience at a rural academic health center

Parotidectomy is one of the most commonly performed procedures by otorhinolaryngologists. Traditionally dissection is performed with a combination of a steel scalpel and bipolar cautery; however, starting in t...

Authors: Marc A. Polacco, Andrew M. Pintea, Benoit J. Gosselin and Joseph A. Paydarfar

GH-secreting pituitary macroadenoma (acromegaly) associated with progressive dental malocclusion and refractory CPAP treatment

A link between progressive dental malocclusion, the use of a continuous positive airway pressure mask and GH-secreting pituitary macroadenoma (acromegaly) has not been previously reported. The present clinicop...

Authors: Jaume Miranda-Rius, Lluís Brunet-LLobet, Eduard Lahor-Soler, David de Dios-Miranda and Josep Anton Giménez-Rubio

Site-specific gene expression patterns in oral cancer

Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are the most prevalent malignant tumours within the head and neck. Evidence exists that distinct genes are differentially regulated in SCCs of the oral cavity compared to other ...

Authors: Gesche Frohwitter, Horst Buerger, Eberhard Korsching, Paul J. van Diest, Johannes Kleinheinz and Thomas Fillies

Evaluating the biomechanical effects of implant diameter in case of facial trauma to an edentulous atrophic mandible: a 3D finite element analysis

Rehabilitation using an implant supported overdenture with two implants inserted in the interforaminal region is the easiest and currently accepted treatment modality to increase prosthetic stabilization and p...

Authors: Aysa Ayali and Kani Bilginaylar

Treatment of infants with Syndromic Robin sequence with modified palatal plates: a minimally invasive treatment option

Infants with Robin sequence (RS) suffer from upper airway obstruction (UAO) and feeding problems. We developed an oral appliance with a velar extension in combination with functional treatment and appropriate ...

Authors: Silvia Müller-Hagedorn, Wolfgang Buchenau, Jörg Arand, Margit Bacher and Christian F. Poets

Relationship between the degree and direction of nasal septum deviation and nasal bone morphology

Nasal septal deviation may affect nasal bone growth and facial morphology. Knowledge of nasal morphologic parameters may plays an important role in planning successful rhinoplasty and septoplasty operation. Th...

Authors: Ismail Serifoglu, İbrahim İlker OZ, Murat Damar, Mustafa Cagtay Buyukuysal, Alptekin Tosun and Özlem Tokgöz

Comparison of digital panoramic radiography versus cone beam computerized tomography for measuring alveolar bone

Cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) has been widely used in dental implanting. However, the local hospitals usually don’t have access to CBCT due to the cost and medical investment, especially in West of ...

Authors: Zunan Tang, Xianchu Liu and Kejia Chen

Incidence of pulp sensibility loss of anterior teeth after paramedian insertion of orthodontic mini-implants in the anterior maxilla

The aim of this retrospective investigation was to evaluate the incidence of loss to pulp sensibility testing (PST) of maxillary front teeth after paramedian (3 to 5 mm away from the suture) orthodontic mini-i...

Authors: Jan Hourfar, Dirk Bister, Jörg A. Lisson and Björn Ludwig

Ectopic third molars in the sigmoid notch: etiology, diagnostic imaging and treatment options

The etiology of ectopic third molars located in the sigmoid notch of the mandible is unclear. Only a few cases have been reported. The aim of this article is to discuss the etiology as well as treatment option...

Authors: Marcel Hanisch, Leopold F. Fröhlich and Johannes Kleinheinz

Novel use of cranial epidural space in rabbits as an animal model to investigate bone volume augmentation potential of different bone graft substitutes

The success of bone augmentation to a major degree depends on the biomechanics and biological conditions of the surrounding tissues. Therefore, an animal model is needed providing anatomical sites with similar...

Authors: Ivan Valdivia-Gandur, Wilfried Engelke, Víctor Beltrán, Eduardo Borie, Ramón Fuentes and María Cristina Manzanares-Céspedes

Secondary correction of nasal deformities in cleft lip and palate patients: surgical technique and outcome evaluation

Nasal deformity associated with cleft lip and palate is a highly challenging reconstructive problem in rhinoplasty. In the literature, several operative solutions and evaluation methods have been described, ho...

Authors: Gabor Vass, Gabor Mohos, Zsofia Bere, Laszlo Ivan, Janos Varga, Jozsef Piffko and Laszlo Rovo

Botulinum toxin treatment for essential palatal tremors presenting with nasal clicks instead of pulsatile tinnitus: a case report

In this study, we report a rare case of an adult patient with essential palatal tremors (EPT) presenting as nasal clicks, instead of otic clicks or objective pulsatile tinnitus in common EPT.

Authors: Yufeng Ye, Shiyu Liao, Baozhen Luo and Liyan Ni

Normal orbit skeletal changes in adolescents as determined through cone-beam computed tomography

To determine three-dimensional spatial orbit skeletal changes in adolescents over a 19 to 24 months observation period assessed through cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Authors: B. Lee, C. Flores-Mir and M. O. Lagravère

Classification and characterization of class III malocclusion in Chinese individuals

Class III malocclusion is a maxillofacial disorder that is characterised by a concave profile and can be attributed to both genetic inheritance and environmental factors. It is a clinical challenge due to our ...

Authors: Cai Li, Ying Cai, Sihui Chen and Fengshan Chen

Pen-type laser fluorescence device versus bitewing radiographs for caries detection on approximal surfaces

The accurate detection of approximal caries is generally difficult. The aim of this study was to assess the ability of the pen-type laser fluorescence device (LF pen) to detect approximal carious lesions in co...

Authors: M. Bizhang, N. Wollenweber, P. Singh-Hüsgen, G. Danesh and S. Zimmer

Correlation between flexural and indirect tensile strength of resin composite cements

To evaluate a potential correlation between flexural strength and indirect tensile strength in assessing the mechanical strength of resin composite cements.

Authors: Gianluca Cassina, Jens Fischer and Nadja Rohr

Oral microbiota carriage in patients with multibracket appliance in relation to the quality of oral hygiene

The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of oral microbiota (Candida species (spp.), Streptococcus mutans, and Lactobacilli) in patients with multibracket (MB) appliances in relation to the quality o...

Authors: Katharina Klaus, Johanna Eichenauer, Rhea Sprenger and Sabine Ruf

MRI in detecting facial cosmetic injectable fillers

Despite being considered a non-invasive procedure, injections can cause adverse outcomes including infections, overfilling, asymmetry, foreign body granulomas, and reactions that lead to scarring. Complication...

Authors: Sigal Tal, Hillel S. Maresky, Theodore Bryan, Ella Ziv, Dov Klein, Assaf Persitz and Lior Heller

Comparison of results of graft uptake using tragal cartilage perichondrium composite graft versus temporalis fascia in patients undergoing surgery for chronic otitis media – squamous type

To assess, analyze and compare the results of graft uptake using Tragal Cartilage-Perichondrium Composite (TCPC) graft with Temporalis Fascia (TF) graft in patients who undergoing surgery for chronic otitis me...

Authors: S. Khalilullah, Shankar P. Shah, D. Yadav, R. P. Shrivastav and H. Bhattarai

Evaluation of the effects of the low-level laser therapy on swelling, pain, and trismus after removal of impacted lower third molar

In current study we aimed to examine the effect of a low-level laser therapy on the pain, mouth opening and swelling of patients whose impacted 3rd molar tooth was extracted in addition measurement volumetrica...

Authors: Hilal Alan, Ümit Yolcu, Mahmut Koparal, Cem Özgür, Seyit Ahmet Öztürk and Sıddık Malkoç

Successful treatment of multiple bilateral impactions - a case report

Successful treatment of patients with multiple bilateral impactions can be an orthodontic challenge, but few reports on treatment planning and execution exist.

Authors: Michael Schubert, Peter Proff and Christian Kirschneck

Thorough documentation of the accidental aspiration and ingestion of foreign objects during dental procedure is necessary: review and analysis of 617 cases

To review the cases of accidental aspiration and ingestion of foreign objects during dental procedure, and to emphasize the importance of thorough documentation of the accidents.

Authors: Rui Hou, Hongzhi Zhou, Kaijin Hu, Yuxiang Ding, Xia Yang, Guangjie Xu, Peng Xue, Chun Shan, Sen Jia and Yuanyuan Ma

Vestibulo-Oral inclination of maxillary and mandibular canines and bicuspids - a CBCT investigation

The aim of this retrospective study was to measure tooth and crowns axes of canines, first and second bicuspids of orthodontically untreated subjects with near normal occlusion to: 1. Define norms and reveal p...

Authors: Jan Hourfar, Dirk Bister, Jörg A. Lisson, Christine Goldbecher and Björn Ludwig

Spontaneous remission of eosinophilic granuloma of the maxilla after incisional biopsy: a case report

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), previously known as Histiocytosis X, is an infrequent disease that congregates a wide spectrum of clinical presentations with variable systemic involvement. Unification of ...

Authors: Alex Vargas, Hernán Ramírez, Pablo Ramírez, Camila Foncea, Bernardo Venegas and Paula Astorga

The efficacy of Er,Cr:YSGG laser supported periodontal therapy on the reduction of peridodontal disease related oral malodor: a randomized clinical study

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Er,Cr:YSGG laser assisted periodontal therapy on the reduction of oral malodor and periodontal disease.

Authors: Ömür Dereci, Mükerrem Hatipoğlu, Alper Sindel, Sinan Tozoğlu and Kemal Üstün

Shear bond strength and debonding characteristics of a new premixed self-etching with a reference total-etch adhesive

To determine the shear bond strength and adhesive remnant index of a new premixed self-etching primer and adhesive (Tectosan, BonaDent, Germany) for orthodontic appliances in comparison to a reference total-et...

Authors: Michael Schauseil, Sonja Blöcher, Andreas Hellak, Matthias J. Roggendorf, Steffen Stein and Heike Korbmacher-Steiner

Oral lichen planus clinical characteristics in Italian patients: a retrospective analysis

Oral lichen Planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease involving skin and mucous membranes. Its etiology is still uncertain whilst an autoimmune mechanism is known to be implicated. OLP is commonly conside...

Authors: Dorina Lauritano, Mariantonietta Arrica, Alberta Lucchese, Marina Valente, Giuseppe Pannone, Carlo Lajolo, Rossella Ninivaggi and Massimo Petruzzi

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