The accuracy of soft tissue movement using virtual planning for non-syndromic facial asymmetry cases-a systematic review.

The 3D prediction of post-operative changes is an inevitable tool for the surgical correction of facial asymmetry. The objective is to execute an evidence-based review answering the following question. Does the 3D virtual prediction planning draw reliable and accurate results in the surgical outcome related to the soft tissues of the face in facial asymmetry? This systematic review of the literature is based on the 3D soft tissue prediction planning of facial asymmetry correction to draw conclusions on the reliability and accuracy of these methods in the surgical outcome related to the soft tissues of the face.

Osteogenic differentiation potential and quantification of fresh and cryopreserved dental follicular stem cells-an analysis.

: To isolate and characterize mesenchymal stem cells of dental follicle from fresh and cryopreserved samples and to test any significant difference in their osteogenic differentiation potential by using digital imaging software. We also investigated whether the cryoprotectant used and its concentration is able to maintain cell count and viability. : Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were isolated from dental follicle of impacted third molars.

Prevalence of Neurologic Deficits in Combined Facial and Cervical Spine Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis.

Study Design: A retrospective data analysis of maxillofacial trauma patients with combined cervical spine injuries.

Objective: This study is based on investigating the importance of timely diagnosis of patients who suffer with cervical spine injuries along with maxillofacial trauma by estimating the prevalence of neurologic deficits and its relation with etiology.

Methods: A database of 4460 patients suffering from maxillofacial injuries and admitted in specialized environment surgery of Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala was taken under consideration.

Assessment of the referral system for surgical removal of third molars at the Dental Faculty, King Saud University.

Introduction: There is compelling evidence that prophylactic extraction of third molars is a health problem that needs to be addressed. In particular, the vast amount of evidence demonstrating complications after removal of third molars, rather than supporting the necessity of removal or the negative effects of retention, raise this concern.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the referral system for third molar extraction at our institution by assessing patient opinions and the experience of the oral surgeons and the referring dentists.