Volumetric Analysis of Orbital Volume Discrepancy as a Marker of Change in Globe Position After Three-Point Fixation of Zygomatic Complex Fractures.

Background: Many researchers have proposed incorporating orbital volume (OV) discrepancies between the affected and unaffected orbits into routine diagnostic processes as an indicator for early surgical repair of zygomatic complex fractures (ZMCFxs) to avoid postoperative ocular complications.

Purpose: The study aimed to determine the correlation between the preoperative OV discrepancy and postoperative globe position.

Study Design, Setting, Sample: A retrospective cohort study was performed on patients with unilateral ZMCFxs associated with orbital floor fractures, treated at Al-Zahraa Hospital, Al-Azhar University, from January 2020 to July 2023.

Efficacy of low-level laser therapy and microsurgery on neurosensory recovery following inferior alveolar and lingual nerve injuries: A systematic review.

Purpose: This systematic review evaluates the relative effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and microsurgery for neurosensory recovery following sustained iatrogenic injuries to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) and lingual nerve (LN) more than 6 months in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery procedures.

Methods: Six articles were included. The mean age of microsurgery studies was 41.

Association between periodontitis and COVID-19 severity in a tertiary hospital: A retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by biofilm accumulation resulting in loss of periodontal attachment which could be linked to systemic implications. Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that triggers damage to the lungs and other organs. COVID-19 and periodontitis share similar risk factors such as smoking, obesity, old age, and diabetes mellitus.