Publications by authors named "Berfin Karatas"
Implants can be a treatment option when there is sufficient quantity and quality of bone to provide support for long-term success. In the reconstruction of defects, autogenous bone remains the gold standard for its osteogenic and compatibility properties. However, the disadvantage of secondary surgery and the associated donor site morbidity prompts researchers to develop the ideal bone substitute for optimum bone reconstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis clinical report describes the prosthetic and surgical management of a patient with a restricted oral orifice due to a perioral burn. Complete oral rehabilitation was achieved with maxillary and mandibular implant-supported fixed prostheses using a combination of digital and conventional impressions, design, and processing techniques.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To assess the outcome of interpositional calvarial block grafting fixed with an ultrasonic resorbable system (SonicWeld, KLS Martin, Mühlheim, Germany) for augmentation eminoplasty in chronic recurrent condylar dislocations.
Patients And Methods: We designed and implemented a retrospective cohort study. Eight female patients (mean age 48 years) were treated.
Evaluation of temporomandibular joint disc-repositioning surgery with Mitek mini anchors.
Natl J Maxillofac Surg
July 2013
Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate outcome of Mitek mini anchors (DePuy Mitek, Raynham, MA) in TMJ discopexy and assess patient satisfaction based on MRI findings.
Patients And Methods: 7 patients suffered from significant pain and dysfunction diagnosed on MRI findings as anterior disc displacement without reduction selected for this study. Anchor stability, assessment of positional changes and roofing were evaluated by postop MRI and OPTGs.