What are the incidence and costs associated with interfacility emergency department transfer patients treated by oral and maxillofacial surgeons?

Objective: Interfacility emergency department transfers (IETs) for maxillofacial trauma and infections are prevalent in the United States, with significant implications for health care costs. Limited availability of oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) exacerbates unnecessary transfers and associated expenses. This study aimed to determine the incidence and costs of OMS IET.

Detection of caries lesions using a water-sensitive STIR sequence in dental MRI.

In clinical practice, diagnosis of suspected carious lesions is verified by using conventional dental radiography (DR), including panoramic radiography (OPT), bitewing imaging, and dental X-ray. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for caries visualization. Fourteen patients with clinically suspected carious lesions, verified by standardized dental examination including DR and OPT, were imaged with 3D isotropic T2-weighted STIR (short tau inversion recovery) and T1 FFE Black bone sequences.

Short Implants: Their Role in Implant Reconstruction.

Short dental implant placement has become a more popular surgical option for the reconstruction of the dentoalveolar region. In this article, we briefly discuss the considerations that the clinician must take into account when considering the use of short dental implants.

Visualization of clinically silent, odontogenic maxillary sinus mucositis originating from periapical inflammation using MRI: a feasibility study.

Objectives: Maxillary sinus mucositis is frequently associated with odontogenic foci. Periapical inflammation of maxillary molars and premolars cannot be visualized directly using radiation-based imaging. The purpose of this study was to answer the following clinical question: among patients with periapical inflammatory processes in the maxilla, does the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as compared to conventional periapical (AP) and panoramic radiography (OPT), improve diagnostic accuracy?

Methods: Forty-two subjects with generalized periodontitis were scanned on a 3 T MRI.

Is Surgical Repair With Nerve Allograft More Cost-Effective Than Non-Surgical Management for Persistent Trigeminal Neuropathy? Initial Assessment With Markov Model.

Purpose: Persistent trigeminal neuropathy (PTN) is associated with high rates of depression, loss of work, and decreased quality of life (QoL). Nerve allograft repair can achieve functional sensory recovery in a predictable manner; however, it bears significant upfront costs. In patients suffering from PTN, is surgical repair with allogeneic nerve graft, when compared to non-surgical therapy, a more cost-effective treatment option?

Materials And Methods: A Markov model was constructed with TreeAge Pro Healthcare 2022 (TreeAge Software, Massachusetts) to estimate the direct and indirect costs for PTN.

Imaging of traumatic mandibular fractures in young adults using CT-like MRI: a feasibility study.

Objectives: To assess and compare the diagnostic performance of CT-like images based on a three- dimensional (3D) T1-weighted spoiled gradient-echo sequence (3D T1 GRE) with CT in patients with acute traumatic fractures of the mandible.

Materials And Methods: Subjects with acute mandibular fractures diagnosed on conventional CT were prospectively recruited and received an additional 3 T MRI with a CT-like 3D T1 GRE sequence. The images were assessed by two radiologists with regard to fracture localization, degree of dislocation, and number of fragments.

Comparison of CT, MRI, and F-18 FDG PET/CT for initial N-staging of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a cost-effectiveness analysis.

Background And Purpose: Treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is based on clinical exam, biopsy, and a precise imaging-based TNM-evaluation. A high sensitivity and specificity for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and F-18 FDG PET/CT are reported for N-staging. Nevertheless, staging of oral squamous cell carcinoma is most often based on computed tomography (CT) scans.

What Are the Lessons Learned From the Virtual Interview Process for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Programs Affected by COVID-19?

Purpose: With the outbreak of COVID-19, residency programs for the 2020 to 2021 OMS interview cycle were forced to quickly adapt to a new method of assessing candidates-virtual interviewing-for the first time. The purpose of this study is to describe applicants' perspectives regarding the advantages and disadvantages of the virtual interview process through an online descriptive survey.

Methods: This cross-sectional study utilizes a descriptive survey sent to the 2020 to 2021 interview cycle applicants of the University of Illinois at Chicago Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (UIC OMS) residency program.

What is the rate of COVID-19 infection in a population seeking oral health care?

Background: Although rates of COVID-19 have remained low among US dentists, the authors aimed to determine the risk of there being COVID-19 in patients seeking oral health care.

Methods: The authors performed a retrospective chart review of all emergency department consultations from June 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020. They used Pearson correlation coefficients to compare rates with citywide prevalence (P < .

Comparing the Surgical Response of Bisphosphonate-Related Versus Denosumab-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws.

Purpose: The pathophysiology and treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) remain unclear after nearly two decades of recorded observation and discussion. The purpose of this study was to assess outcomes of surgical resection of MRONJ in patients exposed to denosumab.

Materials And Methods: A literature review was performed in conjunction with experts at the University of Illinois at Chicago Library.

Does the Use of Computer-Assisted Surgery Affect the Margin Status in Resections of Ameloblastoma?

Purpose: Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) was implemented rapidly, and recent concerns have been raised regarding its safety and its effect on surgical outcomes. We wanted to understand the impact CAS has on the surgical margin status when used for the resection of ameloblastoma.

Materials And Methods: We performed a 10-year retrospective cohort study at a single institution.

Myositis Ossificans Traumatica of the Head and Neck in a Child.

Myositis ossificans traumatica (MOT) is a focal reactive ossification of muscle that typically occurs secondary to a single acute high-impact trauma or multiple chronic low-grade traumas. The disease is often limited to a single muscle and can occur throughout the body. Ossification of the muscles in the head and neck region is extremely rare but can occur after falls, motor vehicle accidents, blunt force trauma, or surgical procedures such as extractions and local infiltration.

High resolution MRI for quantitative assessment of inferior alveolar nerve impairment in course of mandible fractures: an imaging feasibility study.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol for direct visualization of the inferior alveolar nerve in the setting of mandibular fractures. Fifteen patients suffering from unilateral mandible fractures involving the inferior alveolar nerve (15 affected IAN and 15 unaffected IAN from contralateral side) were examined on a 3 T scanner (Elition, Philips Healthcare, Best, the Netherlands) and compared with 15 healthy volunteers (30 IAN in total). The sequence protocol consisted of a 3D STIR, 3D DESS and 3D T1 FFE sequence.

Fluorescence based characterization of early oral squamous cell carcinoma using the Visually Enhanced Light Scope technique.

Objectives: Several diagnostic tools have been developed to assess benign and potentially malignant disorders of soft tissues. In this study, we aimed to assess the value of the VELscope (Visually Enhanced Light Scope) imaging device as a technical tool to investigate malignant lesions of the oral cavity.

Material And Methods: In this retrospective study we analyzed the photographs of 90 patients who suffered from malignant oral soft tissue lesions or carcinoma in situ (CIS) from 2008 to 2014 in the Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of LMU in Munich.

Systematic review of oral manifestations related to hyperparathyroidism.

Objectives: We sought to identify oral symptoms found in hyperparathyroidism and compare their rate of occurrence, as well as potential variations in sequelae between primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism.

Materials And Methods: Database searches were performed through EMBASE and PubMed, with a continual handsearch for relevant articles. PRISMA guidelines were followed.

Effect of hypoxia on the proliferation of porcine bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in 2- and 3-dimensional culture.

Objective: Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) currently represent a promising tool for the regeneration of large bony defects. Therefore, it is pivotal to find the best cell source within the body and the best conditions for in vitro cellular expansion. This study compared cellular response of MSCs and ASCs from a porcine animal in normoxic (21% O2) and hypoxic (2% O2) cell culture conditions via 2D and 3D experimental settings.

Systematic review of oral ulceration with bone sequestration.

Background: This article represents the first systematic review entirely dedicated toward a disease called oral ulceration with bone sequestration (OUBS). We performed this review in order to further define and outline this disease. A secondary interest was to recognize the prevalence and importance of OUBS in relation to other oral disorders accompanied by ulceration and bone exposure.