Research Papers
Fibular free flap reconstruction for the management of advanced bilateral mandibular osteoradionecrosis.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 26 (2)
Fibular osteoseptocutaneous flap has been widely used for unilateral mandibular reconstruction. However, reports about the effects of fibular osteoseptocutaneous flap for the reconstruction of bilate…
Cai, Z; Li, R; Lu, X
Disease scoring systems for oral lichen planus; a critical appraisal.
Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal • 2015 • Vol. 20 (2)
The aim of the present study has been to critically review 22 disease scoring systems (DSSs) on oral lichen planus (OLP) that have been reported in the literature during the past decades. Although th…
van der Waal, I; Wang, J
The role of staff in successful professional organizations.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (3)
Hupp, J
Surgical salvage of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Current oncology reports • 2015 • Vol. 17 (3)
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a unique tumour which is endemic in southern China including Hong Kong. Whilst the treatment results for the primary cancer has been encouraging, management of recurrent t…
Chan, J
Oral propranolol for parotid infantile hemangiomas.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 26 (2)
The aim of our study was to assess the efficacy and safety of oral propranolol for the treatment of parotid infantile hemangiomas. Between October 2009 and January 2013, propranolol was given orally …
Cheng, C; Li, G; Liu, Z
Jaw ache--an occupational hazard?
Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) • 2015 • Vol. 65 (2)
Storrs, J
Iatrogenic traumatic brain injury during tooth extraction.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association • 2015 • Vol. 51 (2)
An 8 yr old spayed female Yorkshire terrier was referred for evaluation of progressive neurological signs after a routine dental prophylaxis with tooth extractions. The patient was circling to the le…
Troxel, M
Surgical guide assistant mandibular distraction osteogenesis and sagittal split osteotomy in the treatment of hemifacial microsomia.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 26 (2)
BACKGROUND: Hemifacial microsomia is the second most common congenital craniofacial malformation after cleft lip/palate with a wide variety of pathologic expression in jaws, skeletal components, ears…
Feng, S; Liu, W; Shi, L
Well-differentiated liposarcoma arising in the parapharyngeal space: a case report and review of the literature.
The Journal of laryngology and otology • 2015 • Vol. 129 Suppl 2
BACKGROUND: Liposarcomas rarely occur in the parapharyngeal space and only a few case reports exist. For curative therapy of liposarcoma, surgical excision remains the dominant modality. Although a w…
Fukushima, J; Kikuchi, N; Komune, S
Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx operated by trans-oral and trans-palatal approach.
The Journal of laryngology and otology • 2015 • Vol. 129 Suppl 2
BACKGROUND: Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma is a rare minor salivary gland neoplasm. The treatment of choice is surgical resection with or without post-operative radiotherapy. This tumour often demo…
Komune, S; Nakano, T; Nakashima, T
Is there a role of adjuvant treatment for salivary duct carcinoma?
The Journal of laryngology and otology • 2015 • Vol. 129 Suppl 2
OBJECTIVE: To determine the clinical effect of post-operative radiotheraphy and systemic chemotherapy for the treatment of salivary duct carcinoma. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review. DESIGN: The med…
HASHIMOTO, K; Komune, S; NAKAMURA, K
Immunoglobulin G4-related disease in the skull base mimicking nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 26 (2)
Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a rare clinical condition. Although it has been described in the head and neck region, skull base involvement is exceedingly uncommon. We present a clin…
Han, J; Liu, J; Sun, H
A new mucosal propeller flap (deep lingual artery axial propeller): the renaissance of lingual flaps.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2015 • Vol. 135 (3)
BACKGROUND: Lingual flaps provide ideal mucosal coverage for intraoral defects but traditionally require two surgical stages. The authors present an axial mucosal propeller flap for single-stage intr…
Cordova, A; D'Arpa, S; Giunta, G
Nanoscratch testing for the assessment of enamel demineralization under conditions simulating wine erosion.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 (1)
BACKGROUND: Erosive tooth wear and dentinal hypersensitivity are common problems affecting professional wine tasters. By using nanoscratch testing, the aim of this in vitro study was to assess enamel…
Hall, C; Kaidonis, J; Kwek, S
Mouth self-examination in a population at risk of oral cancer.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 (1)
BACKGOUND: Cancer of the oral cavity is a public health problem and many cases are not diagnosed until the disease has reached an advanced stage. The aim of this study was to initiate an educational …
Berdugo, M; Garcia, F; Jornet, P
Oral ulcer: an uncommon site in primary tuberculosis.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 (1)
Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease and a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It can affect any part of the body, including the oral cavity. Oral lesions of tuberculosis, thoug…
Aoun, N; el-Hajj, G; El Toum, S
"....and he did what?! ": giving a second opinion in orthodontics.
The Angle orthodontist • 2015 • Vol. 85 (2)
Haskell, B
A comparison of the periodontal status in patients with type 2 diabetes based on glycated haemoglobin levels and other risk factors.
Advances in medical sciences • 2015 • Vol. 60 (1)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the periodontal status in patients with type 2 diabetes based on glycated haemoglobin levels and other risk factors. MATERIAL/METHODS: 75 patients with D…
Banach, J; Dembowska, E; Kiedrowicz, M
Retrieval of root fragment in maxillary sinus via anterolateral wall of the sinus to preserve alveolar bone.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 26 (2)
PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to present a functional surgery for retrieval of displaced root fragments from the maxillary sinus while preserving the alveolar bone. MATERIALS AND METHODS: …
Abdelrehem, A; Hu, Y; Wang, Y
Antibiotics and implants.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2015 • Vol. 146 (3)
Friedlander, A; Hazboun, R