Publications by authors named "M Le Clercq"

Introduction: ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence based large language model with the ability to generate human-like response to text input, its performance has already been the subject of several studies in different fields. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of ChatGPT in the management of maxillofacial clinical cases.

Materials And Methods: A total of 38 clinical cases consulting at the Stomatology-Maxillofacial Surgery Department were prospectively recruited and presented to ChatGPT, which was interrogated for diagnosis, differential diagnosis, management and treatment.

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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) poses a significant challenge considering the absence of a "gold standard" treatment. Cell-based therapy and tissue engineering offer promising therapeutic alternatives. This study aimed to harness the regenerative properties of adipose-tissue stromal vascular fraction (AT-SVF) and leukocyte-platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) for MRONJ treatment.

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Fractures of the coronoid process are the rarest mandibular fractures and are mostly associated with other maxillofacial fractures. They are most often encountered in trauma. The CT-scanner is the gold standard for locating and characterizing this lesion.

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The occurrence of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema following oral treatment is the result of the inappropriate use of dental equipment using pressurised air. However, their use in oral surgery, including dental extractions, continues nowadays. In addition to being a source of subcutaneous and pneumomediastinum emphysema at risk of infection, pneumatic instrumentation can also be a source of potentially serious gas embolisms.

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The history of transgenderism is reaching a new turning point. From the medical beginnings of the 1940's to the real innovations of the last decade, surgery can, more than ever, contribute to the gender reassignment process. This article will firstly describe the evolution of the transgender demand, and will then review the specificities of male and female facial anatomy.

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