The oral and maxillofacial manifestations of Stickler syndrome: A systematic review.

Introduction: Stickler syndrome is a rare genetic collagen disorder known for its ophthalmological abnormalities. However, there are several other associated facial features. The aim of this study is to review the literature on the various oral and maxillofacial manifestations of Stickler syndrome.

Temporomandibular joint septic arthritis: a report of thirteen cases and a systematic review of the literature.

Introduction: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) septic arthritis is a rare frequently misdiagnosed condition with non-specific symptoms. We present our experience of thirteen cases of TMJ septic arthritis and perform a systematic review of the literature to collate the multiple characteristics of this condition.

Material And Method: A total of 133 cases of TMJ septic arthritis in humans across 62 studies were analyzed by searching PubMed, Cochrane Library, DOAJ and ClinicalTrials.

Lymph node metastasis in level IIb neck dissection for clinically node-negative oral squamous cell carcinoma patients: an 11-year retrospective study.

The most common complication associated with selective neck dissection is spinal accessory nerve dysfunction and shoulder disability, which result from level IIb dissection. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence of level IIb lymph node metastasis in clinically node-negative (cN0) oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients. Patients presenting with cN0 OSCC between November 2012 and November 2023 were included retrospectively.

Diverse and larger tree islands promote native tree diversity in oil palm landscapes.

In monoculture-dominated landscapes, recovering biodiversity is a priority, but effective restoration strategies have yet to be identified. In this study, we experimentally tested passive and active restoration strategies to recover taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional diversity of woody plants within 52 tree islands established in an oil palm landscape. Large tree islands and higher initial planted diversity catalyzed diversity recovery, particularly functional diversity at the landscape level.

Eagle syndrome and vascular complications-a systematic review.

Vascular complications occurring in Eagle syndrome are seldom described. The aim of this study was to systematically review the occurrence, characteristics, and management outcomes of vascular complications occurring in Eagle syndrome. A systematic review was conducted with a search in several databases.

Presurgical Maxillary Segmented Orthodontics Associated With 3-Piece Le Fort 1 Osteotomy for Palatal Expansion.

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess maxillary transverse dimension following presurgical maxillary segmented orthodontics associated with 3-piece Le Fort 1 osteotomy in a cohort of "long face syndrome" patients with palatal constriction.

Methods: Patients with maxillary transverse insufficiency were retrospectively included. They all underwent maxillary segmented orthodontics followed by a 3-piece Le Fort 1 osteotomy with palatal expansion.

Mapping temperate old-growth forests in Central Europe using ALS and Sentinel-2A multispectral data.

Old-growth forests are essential to preserve biodiversity and play an important role in sequestering carbon and mitigating climate change. However, their existence across Europe is vulnerable due to the scarcity of their distribution, logging, and environmental threats. Therefore, providing the current status of old-growth forests across Europe is essential to aiding informed conservation efforts and sustainable forest management.

Visuospatial abilities and 3D-printed based learning.

Purpose: The use of 3D-printing in every field of medicine is expanding, notably as an educational tool. The aim of this study was to assess how visuospatial abilities (VSA) of students may impact learning helped with 3D-printed models.

Methods: Participants were undergraduate medical school students during their clinical rotation in oral and maxillofacial surgery in two French Universities.

Strip pharyngoplasty as a secondary functional surgery for persistent velopharyngeal insufficiency in cleft palate.

Despite a satisfactory primary repair, velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) may be a sequel of soft palate clefts, resulting in hypernasality and phonation disorders. In order to increase the function of the pharyngeal flap during a secondary pharyngoplasty, we have developed a strip pharyngoplasty technique involving the middle constrictor muscle of the pharynx. This article describes the successive steps of the intervention and discuss its indications, advantages and limitations.

Contribution of FDG-PET in the diagnostic assessment of cervical lymph node metastasis in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OCSCC).

Introduction: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the contribution of FDG-PET in the diagnostic assessment of cervical lymph node metastasis in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OCSCC) and to advance a diagnostic threshold value for SUVmax in carcinomatous cervical lymph node.

Methods: 47 patients with OCSCC and suspicious cervical lymph node involvement (cN+) on FDG-PET were included in this retrospective study. The primary outcome was cervical lymph node SUVmax based on histological cervical metastatic disease (« gold standard »).

Craniofacial fibrous dysplasia: Systematic review of facial management.

Craniofacial fibrous dysplasia (CFD) may be associated with major cosmetic or functional consequences. However, management recommendations for CFD are currently unavailable. Therefore, this systematic literature review aimed to review the existing approaches for CFD management and propose a management algorithm.

Inferior alveolar nerve repositioning surgical techniques and outcomes - a systematic review.

Inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) lateralization (IANL) or transposition (IANT) are both techniques allowing for dental implant placement in posterior atrophic mandibles. The aim of this study was to systematically review the implant survival rate and the complications associated with IAN reposition techniques with simultaneous implant placement in atrophic posterior mandibles. This systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis).

Surgical management of dysthyroid optic neuropathy: A systematic review.

Objective: There is currently no recommendation on the optimal surgical management for dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON). The aim of this study is to systematically review the surgical management of DON and its outcome on visual acuity (VA).

Data Sources: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and clinicaltrials.

Jacob Disease, Osteochondroma of the Coronoid Process, Coronoid Process Hyperplasia or Langenbeck Disease: The Big Jumble. Comment on Raccampo et al. Jacob's Disease: Case Series, Extensive Literature Review and Classification Proposal. 2023, , 938.

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Surgical treatment outcomes of solitary fibrous tumors in the head and neck: A retrospective study.

The aim of this study was to better characterize head and neck solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) and to evaluate surgical treatment. This retrospective study included patients who presented with head and neck SFTs. Clinical, radiological, and histological information and data regarding the treatments performed were collected.

In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of a Bio-Inspired Adhesive for Bone Fixation.

Compared to metallic hardware, an effective bone adhesive can revolutionize the treatment of clinically challenging situations such as comminuted, articular, and pediatric fractures. The present study aims to develop such a bio-inspired bone adhesive, based upon a modified mineral-organic adhesive with tetracalcium phosphate (TTCP) and phosphoserine (OPS) by incorporating nanoparticles of polydopamine (nPDA). The optimal formulation, which was screened using in vitro instrumental tensile adhesion tests, was found to be 50%TTCP/50%OPS-2%nPDA with a liquid-to-powder ratio of 0.

Simultaneous Mandibular Anterior Segmental Osteotomy and Genioplasty: A Novel Technique.

The current standard approach to treat class II malocclusion is orthodontic preparation followed by a mandibular advancement through bilateral sagittal split osteotomy associated or not with a genioplasty. However, when a malocclusion with an important incisors' axis deviation is associated with a chin malposition, an alternative technique can be considered: simultaneous mandibular anterior segmental osteotomy and genioplasty. This technique is performed without a bony bridge between osteotomies.

Working hard to avoid: Fixed-ratio response effort and maladaptive avoidance in humans.

Maladaptive avoidance of safe stimuli is a defining feature of anxiety and related disorders. Avoidance may involve physical effort or the completion of a fixed series of responses to prevent occurrence of, or cues associated with, the aversive event. Understanding the role of response effort in the acquisition and extinction of avoidance may facilitate the development of new clinical treatments for maladaptive avoidance.

3D printing for orbital volume anatomical measurement.

Purpose: The aim was to develop a method for reproducible orbital volume (OV) measurement in vivo based on 3D printing.

Methods: Twelve orbits were obtained from dry skulls of the Human Anatomy Department of Lille University. Computer tomography (CT) slice images of these orbits were transformed into stereo-lithography (STL) format and 3D-printed.

Tallo: A global tree allometry and crown architecture database.

Data capturing multiple axes of tree size and shape, such as a tree's stem diameter, height and crown size, underpin a wide range of ecological research-from developing and testing theory on forest structure and dynamics, to estimating forest carbon stocks and their uncertainties, and integrating remote sensing imagery into forest monitoring programmes. However, these data can be surprisingly hard to come by, particularly for certain regions of the world and for specific taxonomic groups, posing a real barrier to progress in these fields. To overcome this challenge, we developed the Tallo database, a collection of 498,838 georeferenced and taxonomically standardized records of individual trees for which stem diameter, height and/or crown radius have been measured.