Publications by authors named "J N Farrier"
Article Synopsis
- Oral mucosal wounds heal faster and with less scarring than skin wounds, mainly due to the superior healing properties of oral mucosal fibroblasts (OMFs).
- The study compared oxidative stress markers and antioxidant profiles between oral mucosa and skin tissues, finding that OMFs have a stronger resistance to oxidative damage and are more effective in healing.
- Although higher levels of certain enzymes (like SOD3) were found in oral tissues, the exact contributions of enzymatic antioxidants in wound healing may be limited, suggesting other antioxidants could also play a vital role in protecting OMFs from oxidative stress.
Can we justify the continued use of botulinum toxin A in the management of myofascial pain?
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
November 2020
We initially conducted a pilot study to evaluate the impact of botulinum toxin A (BtA) on increased masseteric mass associated with pain. After injection we assessed its impact on the muscle mass and the impact, if any, on reported pain, in a group of 10 patients who were refractory to conservative management. Results of this pilot study indicated that clenched and unclenched muscle dimensions showed no significant reduction (-0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComplete remission of advanced, locally invasive basal cell carcinoma with vismodegib.
Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg
September 2020
We report the case of a 71-year-old woman who developed advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) affecting the right eyebrow, invading the orbit. Globe displacement resulted in visual disturbances. Following multidisciplinary assessment, the tumour was deemed technically resectable for excision and right orbital exenteration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiathermy of split-thickness skin graft donor site: a new technique.
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
September 2017