Management of central giant cell granuloma of the jaws with intralesional steroid injection and review of the literature.

Purpose: We report the results of the intralesional steroid injections for the management of central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) of the jaws.

Methods: Seven CGCGs were treated with intralesional injection of corticosteroids. To accomplish this, 3.

The relationship between changes in the expression of growth associated protein-43 and functional recovery of the injured inferior alveolar nerve following transection without repair in adult rats.

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the changes in the expression of growth associated protein-43 (GAP-43) in trigeminal ganglions (TGs) and in the distal stumps of transected inferior alveolar nerves (IANs), and to clarify the relationship between these changes and functional recovery of the transected IAN without repair using a rat IAN axotomy model.

Material And Methods: Following transection, GAP-43 expression was measured at multiple time points. The functional recovery of the transected IAN was evaluated based on the compound muscle action potentials recorded from the digastric muscle.

Effects of different biomaterials on augmented bone volume resorptions.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), deproteinized bovine bone graft (DBBG), and biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) biomaterials on total volume resorption levels and bone augmentation.

Materials And Methods: Nine New Zealand rabbits were divided into three groups (PRF, DBBG, and BCP). Two titanium barriers were fixed bilaterally to each rabbit's calvarium; a total of 18 titanium barriers were used.

Comparison of a novel trephine drill with conventional rotary instruments for maxillary sinus floor elevation.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare a newly designed trephine drill (SLA KIT, Neobiotech) with conventional rotary instruments for maxillary sinus floor elevation based on operative time, postoperative pain, and perforation rates.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-five patients were treated with a bilateral sinus floor elevation procedure with rotary trephine and conventional instruments. One side was treated with conventional rotary instruments, while the contralateral side was treated with rotary trephine instruments, with a 2-week gap between surgeries.

The effect of local simvastatin application on critical size defects in the diabetic rats.

Objectives: To evaluate bone-healing effects of local simvastatin application to critical size defects (CSDs) in the experimental diabetes mellitus (DM) rat model.

Materials And Methods: A total of 35 male Sprague-Dawley rats with an average weight of 350 g and aged 3 months were used in this study. The rats were divided into five groups of seven animals each: passive control (group A), active control (group B), 0.

Distracted mandible does not reach the same strength as normal mandible in rabbits.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the resistance and fracture strength values of the bone with the use of biomechanical tests in different consolidation periods of mandibular distraction osteogenesis.

Study Design: In this study, 21 mature male New Zeland rabbits were used. After distraction, rabbits were separated into 3 groups to experience 4, 8, and 12 weeks' consolidation periods.

Effects of platelet rich fibrin alone used with rigid titanium barrier.

Objective: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a platelet and leukocyte rich and platelet preparation that concentrates various growth factors and therefore has the potential to be used as regenerative treatment. The aim of study was to assess the effects of platelet rich fibrin (PRF) on bone augmentation when used in conjunction with titanium barrier a rabbit calvaria model.

Study Design: Twenty-four adult male New Zealand rabbits were used in this study.

Histomorphometric examination of long-term changes in temporomandibular joints after mandibular lengthening by distraction osteogenesis in rabbits.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate long-term histomorphometric changes in temporomandibular joints (TMJs) of rabbits after mandibular distraction osteogenesis (DO).

Study Design: Twenty-six rabbits were used in this study. Two of them served as control subjects, and the remaining 24 underwent DO procedures in their left mandibular bodies.

Effects of recombinant human erythropoietin on mandibular distraction osteogenesis.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of subcutaneous administration of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) on regeneration formation and quality during mandibular distraction osteogenesis.

Materials And Methods: Sixteen adult male New Zealand rabbits were used in this study. Ethical approval was obtained from the Animal Research Institute of Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.

Pathologic changes in soft tissues associated with asymptomatic impacted third molars.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the need for routine removal of asymptomatic impacted third molars under the prophylactic indication, based on the incidence of pathologic changes. The frequency and type of pathologic conditions associated with impacted third molars were also evaluated.

Study Design: One hundred twenty impacted third molar dental follicles were submitted for histopathologic examination.