Exploring the evolution of facial feminization and masculinization surgery: a bibliometric analysis and visualization study.

Background: This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the current literature related to facial feminization surgery (FFS) and facial masculinization surgery (FMS) to understand the patterns, trends, and evolution of research topics. In addition, it aims to objectively identify the important articles that constitute the primary backbone of the FFS/FMS literature and provide a resource for education and new studies in this emerging field.

Results: Using the principles of the Leiden Manifesto, 384 publications from the Web of Science from 1987 to 2023 were analyzed.

Assessing ChatGPT's Diagnostic Accuracy and Therapeutic Strategies in Oral Pathologies: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) models in the medical field is due to their ability to collaborate with clinicians in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of conditions. This research assesses the diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic strategies of Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) in comparison to dental professionals across 12 clinical cases.

Methodology: ChatGPT 3.

How effective are concentrated growth factor and injectable platelets in reducing complications following impacted third molar surgery?

Objectives: This study examined the impact of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (iPRF) and concentrated growth factor on postoperative pain, edema, trismus, and quality of life in impacted mandibular third molar surgery. The primary aim of this study was to minimize common sequelae following third molar surgery by using iPRF and concentrated growth factor. The secondary objective was to compare the postoperative effects of these products.

Is Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin Really Effective in Reducing Expected Side Effects of Removing Impacted Third Molar Surgery?

Background: Common side effects of third molar (M3) operations including pain, edema, and trismus have an adverse effect on patient quality of life. Injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) may ameliorate some of the side effects of the operation.

Purpose: The primary purpose of this study is to measure and compare differences in pain, swelling, trismus, and quality of life between i-PRF side and a control side of subjects undergoing M3 removal.

Finite element analysis of different internal fixation methods for the treatment of atrophic mandible fractures.

The aim of this study is to evaluate different plate systems and contribute to revealing the most appropriate treatment option for severe atrophic edentulous mandible fractures. A total of 8 different types of rigid internal fixation methods, which were a 4-hole miniplate on the crest, a 4-hole miniplate on the basis, a 6-hole miniplate on the crest, a 6-hole miniplate on the basis, two 4-hole mini plates on both the crest and basis, two 6-hole mini plates on both crest and basis, a 6-hole reconstruction plate on the crest and a 6-hole reconstruction plate on the basis, were simulated. Stress analysis on plates and screws and the displacement between fragments were evaluated using finite element analysis.

Retrospective Evaluation of Two-Implant-Supported Mandibular Overdentures with Radiographic and Clinical Aspects.

Purpose: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical performance of two implants supporting mandibular overdentures by means of clinical and radiologic parameters, and also to explore the relationship of marginal bone loss with implant-/patient-related factors and soft tissue parameters.

Materials And Methods: Data of patients who had undergone insertion of two implants into the interforaminal region between November 2012 and December 2016 using three different implant systems were retrieved from the archival records. Age, sex, implant length, implant diameter, observation period, mobility, and soft tissue parameters were recorded.

Metastatic Prostate Adenocarcinoma of the Mandible Diagnosed With Oral Manifestations.

Metastasis from the prostate gland to the mandible is rarely encountered and commonly present with non-specific features like unexplained pain, swelling, and numb chin syndrome. Here we present a case with metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma detected secondary to oral manifestations. Patients present with unexplained facial pain and numbness should alert clinicians to the presence of malignant disease, and appropriate hematological, radiological and or histological investigations should be performed.

Buccal vascular malformation with multiple giant phleboliths: a rare case presentation and review of the literature.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe a case and to review the diameters, symptoms, locations, and treatment methods for vascular malformations (VMs) with phleboliths. Our case report is probably the first to mention this observation because of sizes and large number of phleboliths in buccal region.

Case Presentation: A 26-year-old male patient was referred to Ordu University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the evaluation and management of a painless tender swelling in the left buccal region.

Resistance to vertical root fracture of apicoected teeth using different devices during two root canal irrigation procedures.

The aim of the present work was to measure the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth that were apicoected with different procedures. Seventy-two extracted human maxillary anterior teeth were included in this study. The specimens were randomly assigned to three main groups according to the apical surgery procedures and then two subgroups according to the irrigation protocols during root canal treatment and total of six groups were obtained (n = 12).

Results of Combined, Single-Session Arthrocentesis and Dextrose Prolotherapy for Symptomatic Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome: A Case Series.

Objective: Arthrocentesis and prolotherapy are nonsurgical treatments for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the treatment of hypermobility, pain, and displacement of the TMJ by consecutively performing arthrocentesis and prolotherapy in the same session.

Materials And Methods: In this study, 10 adults with disc displacement and painful, hypermobile TMJ were selected.

The Effect of Alendronate on Various Graft Materials Used in Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: A Rabbit Study.

Background: Increasing sinus pneumatization and the accompanying alveolar bone resorption complicate dental implant placement. This problem can be overcome today by raising the maxillary sinus floor with graft materials. Bisphosphonates are commonly used to accelerate the recovery of the graft materials and to prevent resorption.