Microstructural changes in the irradiated and osteoradionecrotic bone: a SEM study.

Radiation exposure is a major health concern due to bone involvement including mandible, causing deleterious effects on bone metabolism, and healing with an increasing risk of infection and osteoradionecrosis. This study aims to investigate the radiotherapy-induced microstructural changes in the human mandible by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Mandibular cortical bone biopsies were obtained from control, irradiated, and patients with osteoradionecrosis (ORN).

The role of inflammatory markers in Temporomandibular Myalgia: A systematic review.

Approximately 10 % of the general population is affected by temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain. Diagnosis of myogenous TMD pain (i.e.

Long-Term Safety of Bone Regeneration Using Autologous Stromal Vascular Fraction and Calcium Phosphate Ceramics: A 10-Year Prospective Cohort Study.

This prospective cohort study aimed to assess long-term safety, dental implant survival, and clinical and radiological outcomes after maxillary sinus floor elevation (MSFE; lateral window technique) using freshly isolated autologous stromal vascular fraction (SVF) combined with calcium phosphate ceramics. All 10 patients previously participating in a phase I trial were included in a 10-year follow-up. They received either β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP; n = 5) or biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP; n = 5) with SVF-supplementation on one side (study).

Oral-Functioning Questionnaires in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Scoping Review.

Oral-functioning impairment can negatively affect the quality of life (QoL) of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients after receiving radiotherapy (RT). Assessment of patient-reported oral functioning throughout treatment can improve patient care. This scoping review aims to propose a definition for oral functioning for HNC patients and to map out the available questionnaires measuring patient-reported oral functioning in RT-treated HNC patients.

Development and Internal Validation of a Prediction Model for Surgical Success of Maxillomandibular Advancement for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Background: Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) has been shown to be the most effective surgical therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Despite high success rates, there are patients who are considered as non-responders to MMA. In order to triage and inform these patients on their expected prognosis of MMA before the surgery, this study aimed to develop, internally validate, and calibrate a prediction model for the presence of surgical success for MMA in patients with OSA.