Antibacterial properties of functionalized silk fibroin and sericin membranes for wound healing applications in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Oral wounds are among the most troublesome injuries which easily affect the patients' quality of life. To date, the development of functional antibacterial dressings for oral wound healing remains a challenge. In this regard, we investigated antibacterial silk protein-based membranes for the application as wound dressings in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

The Influence of Local Pamidronate Application on Alveolar Dimensional Preservation after Tooth Extraction-An Animal Experimental Study.

The aim of this randomized, controlled animal exploratory trial was to investigate the influence of local application of aminobisphosphonate pamidronate during the socket preservation procedure. Mandibular premolars were extracted in five Göttingen minipigs. Two animals underwent socket preservation using BEGO OSS (n = 8 sockets) and three animals using BEGO OSS + Pamifos (15 mg) (n = 12 sockets).

Prospective biomechanical analysis of donor-site morbidity after fibula free flap.

Purpose: The fibula free flap (FFF) is a standard method for osseous reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to investigate functional deficits after harvesting a free fibula flap.

Material And Methods: We designed and implemented a prospective clinical cohort study.

Long-term biomechanical analysis of donor site morbidity after radial forearm free flap.

Background: Although the radial forearm free flap (RFF) is a commonly used microvascular graft for head and neck reconstruction, long-term biomechanical results regarding donor site morbidity are rare.

Patients And Methods: In a prospective panel study, 32 patients were included. Biomechanical assessment was performed preoperatively, three months postoperatively and two years postoperatively.

Thromboelastometry: A contribution to perioperative free-flap management.

Background: Microvascular tissue transfer is a fundamental part of reconstructive surgery. Different perioperative anticoagulation regimens exist, influencing hemostatic parameters. Since bleeding and thrombosis are major reasons for revision procedures and flap loss, current practice regarding anticoagulative treatment needs further refinement.

Linear accuracy and reliability of volume data sets acquired by two CBCT-devices and an MSCT using virtual models: a comparative in-vitro study.

Objective: To discriminate clinically relevant aberrance, the accuracy of linear measurements in three-dimensional (3D) reconstructed datasets was investigated.

Materials And Methods: Three partly edentulous human skulls were examined. Landmarks were defined prior to acquisition.

The detection of oral pre- malignant lesions with an autofluorescence based imaging system (VELscope™) - a single blinded clinical evaluation.

Objective: The disease specific five-year survival rate especially for patients with advanced oral cancer has not improved significantly over the period of time. The most effective way of combating this dilemma is an early detection, diagnosis and eradication of early-stage lesions and their precursors. The use of VELscope® using an autofluorescence as a diagnostic tool might be useful in early detection of oral malignant lesions.