Transoral approach for hilo-parenchymal submandibular stones: outcomes and predictors of success.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transoral surgical management for complex submandibular gland (SMG) stones.

Study Design: A retrospective cohort study of 240 patients treated for sialolithiasis between 2015 and 2018, focusing on 57 cases of SMG stones that underwent stone removal procedures. Treatment methods, success rates, and complications were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier analysis, Cox proportional hazards regression, and multiple logistic regression.

How clinical exposure improves dental students' understanding of oral and maxillofacial surgery: A cross-sectional study.

Purpose: To assess dental students' understanding of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) practice areas and examine changes in referral preferences across their educational progression in Israel.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 349 dental students from two Israeli universities (46.5% response rate).

The Evolution of Virtual Surgical Planning in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: A Comprehensive Review.

Purpose: Virtual surgical planning (VSP) has significantly transformed craniomaxillofacial surgery over the past 2 decades, leading to diverse applications and improved surgical outcomes. However, variations in technological approaches, clinical outcomes, and economic implications persist. This review aims to comprehensively examine the evolution of VSP in craniomaxillofacial surgery, assess its impact on surgical precision and patient outcomes, and identify current trends and future directions.

Emotional resilience and sense of danger among doctors in hospitals during periods of heightened tensions and warfare in Israel.

Background: The "Iron Swords" War beginning in October 2023 led to unprecedented levels of shock and trauma across Israel, significantly impacting the Israeli population and medical personnel. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the perceived personal resilience and sense of danger among physicians in hospitals located in different conflict zone proximities in Israel during this period.

Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted from March to August 2024, during an active phase of the war, using a structured anonymous questionnaire.

Postoperative Antibiotics May Be Unnecessary in Pediatric Patients Hospitalized With Minor Odontogenic Infections.

Background: Antibiotic overuse is a growing concern in health care. For pediatric odontogenic infections, the necessity of postoperative antibiotics lacks clear, evidence-based guidelines.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare treatment outcomes between pediatric patients hospitalized with vestibular space odontogenic infections who received postoperative antibiotics and those who did not.

The Modified Caldwell-Luc Approach for Treating Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis Without Need for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Odontogenic maxillary sinusitis is a common inflammatory condition resulting from the violation of the Schneiderian membrane by conditions arising from the dentoalveolar unit, which includes teeth, their supporting structures, and adjacent tissues. This study aims to evaluate a modified surgical approach for treating this condition.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to measure the frequency of retreatment of maxillary sinusitis of odontogenic origin following treatment with a modified Caldwell-Luc approach, which involves accessing the maxillary sinus through the canine fossa without creating a counter-opening in the inferior nasal meatus.

The Relationship between Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Experience and Dental Implant Angulation Accuracy.

Aim: Dental implant placement requires precise angulation for long-term success and optimal restoration function. Therefore, this study explores the potential association between the experience of oral and maxillofacial surgeons and the accuracy of implant angulation, including its relationship to neighboring teeth and other implants.

Methods: This retrospective study included 80 patients involving dental implants, each assessed through postoperative panoramic X-rays.

Factors associated with prolonged hospitalizations from odontogenic infections in children.

Objective: Oro-facial infections are common pathologies comprising a substantial health concern in the pediatric population. Incorrect or late treatment may lead to serious and possibly life-threatening complications. The aim of this study is to analyze variables associated with prolonged length of hospital stays (LOS) due to odontogenic infections in children.

Controlling postoperative pain after third molar extraction with a dexamethasone and articaine injection: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the benefits of submucosal administration of a dexamethasone and articaine mixture on postoperative pain after mandibular third molar extraction.

Method And Materials: This was a double-blind randomized controlled pilot trial of consecutive patients requiring surgical removal of mandibular third molars. Immediately post extraction, the surgeon administered a submucosal injection.

Unique challenges in naval military dentistry.

Divers are regularly exposed to a unique and changing environment that dentists must consider when treating such patients. This review focuses around two case studies encountered in naval dentistry: (i) diving barotrauma (pressure-induced injury related to an air space); and (ii) scuba diving mouthpiece-related oral conditions. Each condition is described by its effect on the oral cavity and in particular the teeth.

Quality of Life After Class III Repair Orthognathic Surgery: Five-Year Retrospective Study.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of orthognathic surgery on the long-term quality of life of patients with presurgical skeletal Class III and to identify its strongest effect-whether esthetic, social, or functional.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, the subjects were patients after orthognathic surgery for repairing skeletal Class III. Fifty-five patients who had undergone orthognathic surgery from 2013 to 2018 in the oral and maxillofacial surgery department participated in this study.

Does fasting during Ramadan increase the risk of the development of sialadenitis?

Background: Ramadan is a month within the Islamic lunar calendar when Muslims are required to fast (abstain from food and drink) during the daytime (from sunrise to sunset) for the entire month. Due to the established connection between fasting and dehydration and acute sialadenitis, the aim of this study is to determine if there is a higher frequency of sialadenitis among the Muslim population during Ramadan than during other months of the year.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study using the medical records of 120 Muslim patients admitted to the emergency room (ER) and diagnosed with acute sialadenitis over a 5-year period at the Baruch Padeh Medical Center, Poriya, and St.

The Face of War: Maxillofacial Patients in the Syrian Civil War.

The type of the armed conflict on the Syrian battle field acquired several types of injuries; including injuries that were caused by explosive, shrapnel and blast injuries.In the current study, the authors conducted an overview of maxillofacial patients, who mainly suffered from ballistic injuries in term of injuries, reconstruction, and management.Overall, 53 maxillofacial Syrian patients were treated.

Trigeminal Neuropathy After Mandibular Fractures: Epidemiology and Neurophysiologic Diagnosis.

Objectives: To study the trigeminal nerve neuropathy prevalence after mandibular fractures and follow nerve recovery and to examine associations with clinical features.

Subjects: The files of 304 patients treated for 424 mandibular fractures in Hadassah Medical Center between 2001 and 2008 were analyzed. Twenty-five patients with paresthesia were examined by electro-diagnostic conduction test (quantitative sensory testing).

Polymorphous Low-Grade Adenocarcinoma: A Proposed Reconstruction Protocol Based on Past Surgical Experience.

Background: To propose a reconstructive protocol based on surgical management experience of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) and the location of the primary lesion.

Methods: Data on the surgical management and the reconstructive technique of 14 histologically conformed patients with PLGA, all treated by the same surgeon, were analyzed and evaluated.

Results: Mean follow-up period in our series was 6.

Immunogenicity and mechanisms of action of PnuBioVax, a multi-antigen serotype-independent prophylactic vaccine against infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Streptococcus pneumoniae has multiple protein antigens on the surface in addition to the serotype specific polysaccharide capsule antigen. Whilst the capsule antigen is the target of the polysaccharide vaccines, bacterial proteins can also act as targets for the immune system. PnuBioVax (PBV) is being developed as a multi-antigen, serotype-independent prophylactic vaccine against S.

Pediatric maxillofacial trauma: Epidemiologic study between the years 2012 and 2015 in an Israeli medical center.

Background/aim: Trauma is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population worldwide, and Israel is no different in this aspect. Of these injuries, craniofacial trauma is a significant cause of morbidity in the pediatric population. The high occurrence of pediatric trauma is possibly related to a lower perception for the hazards that surround them, combined with the restless and adventurous nature that is typical of children.

Safety and immunogenicity of a novel multiple antigen pneumococcal vaccine in adults: A Phase 1 randomised clinical trial.

Background: Pneumococcal vaccines, combining multiple protein antigens, provide an alternative approach to currently marketed vaccines and may provide broader protection against pneumococcal disease. This trial evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of a novel vaccine candidate PnuBioVax in healthy young adults.

Methods: In a Phase 1 double-blind study, 36 subjects (18-40 years) were randomised to receive 3 doses of PnuBioVax, 28 days apart, at one of three dose levels (50, 200, 500 µg) or placebo.

Heat shock protein complex vaccines induce antibodies against Neisseria meningitidis via a MyD88-independent mechanism.

Background: Neisseria meningitidis are common colonizers of the human nasopharynx. In some circumstances, N. meningitidis becomes an opportunistic pathogen that invades tissues and causes meningitis.