Comparison of locking and non-locking reconstruction plate-screw system in lateral mandibular defects by finite element analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare stress distribution on bone screws and plate systems in locking and non-locking screw-plates design in lateral mandibular defects.

Material And Methods: Solid mathematical model of mandible was created by three-dimensional finite elements analysis and 25 mm length of lateral resection (L defect) was performed on the model. Models were reconstructed with 2.

Horizontal alveolar transport distraction osteogenesis followed by implant placement.

Alveolar transport distraction osteogenesis (ATDO) is an alternative treatment method to vertical alveolar distraction osteogenesis in cases of large bony defects, especially when the bone is limited in size. ATDO was performed in 10 patients with 12 defects. The mean age of the patients was 39.

A randomized trial to compare the safety and efficacy of two ranibizumab dosing regimens in a Turkish cohort of patients with choroidal neovascularization secondary to AMD.

Purpose: To compare visual outcomes, number of visits and ranibizumab injections in patients treated with a Wait & Extend (W&E) or Treat & Observe (T&O) regimen.

Methods: This 12-month, randomized, multicentre, open-label study enrolled patients aged ≥ 50 years with choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to AMD who had not received anti-VEGF agents. Patients received three monthly injections of ranibizumab before randomization (1:1): (i) T&O patients were examined monthly and retreated if needed, (ii) W&E patients had a follow-up visit 1 month later.

Pars plana vitrectomy in advanced coats' disease.

Purpose: To report 5 cases of advanced Coats' disease managed with pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade.

Methods: Five patients with advanced Coats' disease and serous or tractional retinal detachment underwent pars plana vitrectomy with internal drainage, endolaser photocoagulation and silicone oil tamponade. One patient had combined phacoemulsification-vitrectomy surgery.