Publications by authors named "Tian-Ge Deng"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study examined the differences in implant drill abrasion and postoperative reactions between improved and traditional surgical methods for preparing immediate implant beds, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • - Thirty-two implant drills were analyzed in four groups, showing significant differences in surface roughness and surgery time; improved surgery was faster (5.63 min) compared to traditional surgery (33.63 min).
  • - Results indicated that the improved surgery method led to less postoperative swelling, pain, and trismus, and that fear of COVID-19 was correlated with these postoperative reactions.
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Background: The pathogenesis of traumatic TMJ ankylosis remains unclear. This study aimed to verify the role of the lateral pterygoid muscle in the pathogenesis of traumatic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) bony ankylosis.

Methods: Eight 6-month-old male sheep were used in this study.

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