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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kamil Nelke, Klaudiusz Luczak, Maciej Janeczek, Edyta Pasicka, Szczepan Barnas, Maciej Dobrzynski
Summary: Hemimandibular hyperplasia (HH) and elongation (HE) are common pathologies in the mandible, with specific radiological and clinical features. A careful evaluation of panoramic radiographs allows for quick and accurate diagnosis.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
L. K. Anzola F, S. Moron A, M. C. Jaramillo C, D. C. Quijano G, N. Hernandez H, E. Gonzalez A, I Rodriguez, S. M. Moreno L, E. Amador P, M. Orozco F, F. Mut
Summary: Bone scintigraphy is valuable in diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with condylar hyperplasia. This study aimed to determine normal activity values in mandibular condyles through quantitate SPECT analysis, comparing these values with a control group. Significant differences were found in ratios to clivus between normal and diseased condyles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Meng Wang, Lai Gui
Summary: This study investigated the method of 3D measurements of mandibular deformities in HFM patients. By utilizing 3D image reconstruction and computerization image processing techniques, the researchers were able to analyze the asymmetrical mandibular deformity in HFM patients in detail and with great accuracy, providing important insights for disease management.
CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
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Surgery
Aret Cerci Ozkan, Ahmet Mert Bilgili, Erol Kozanoglu
Summary: This study designed a technique to balance the anteroposterior diameter lengths and apical shapes of cleft rhinoplasty patients' nostrils. The technique involved reducing the diameter of the non-cleft side nostril and augmenting the diameter of the cleft side nostril using a three-parted mini-flap reconstruction. The results showed that this technique can provide satisfactory outcomes and achieve better shape symmetry.
AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jakub Okulski, Marcin Kozakiewicz, Rafal Zielinski, Michal Krasowski, Bartlomiej Konieczny
Summary: This study examined the relationship between screw pullout and/or plate fracture during mandibular osteosynthesis. Results showed that 25.6% of the tested plates experienced fractures, with the majority occurring at the base of the condyle. More screws were pulled out from the ramus (81.97%) compared to the condyle (69.15%). The gold standard for treating condylar fractures is the use of two straight plates, but there is no universally applicable plate for every fracture type. Plates fixed with fewer screws (smaller plates for higher-lying fractures) are more likely to result in screw pullout, while plates fixed with more screws are more prone to plate fracture.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Bartosz Bielecki-Kowalski, Marcin Kozakiewicz
Summary: Modern head and neck surgery focuses on minimally invasive therapy and emphasizes restorative treatment, with surgeons increasingly using CAD/CAM tools in their practice. A study comparing mandible condyle models from fan-beam and cone-beam computer tomography found significant differences in dimensions, with 7 out of 11 measurements showing higher values in fan-beam versus cone-beam CT scans.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Yuki Hikosaka, So Koizumi, Yong-Il Kim, Mohamed Adel, Mohamed Nadim, Yu Hikita, Tetsutaro Yamaguchi
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate which region is responsible for the volume difference between the non-deviated and deviated sides in patients with mandibular asymmetry. By measuring the volume and performing linear analysis of the mandibular body, ramus, and condyle, it was found that the non-deviated side showed significantly larger values than the deviated side. These results were consistent regardless of sex or ethnicity, suggesting that the pathophysiology of mandibular asymmetry may not have specific regional specificity.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Sergio Olate, Victor Ravelo, Juan Pablo Alister, Henrique Duque Netto, Ziyad S. Haidar, Roberto Sacco
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical conditions of young subjects with progressive facial asymmetry treated with high condylectomy. A retrospective study was conducted on nine subjects diagnosed with unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH) type 1B. The results showed that early high condylectomy surgery was beneficial for resolving facial asymmetry and avoiding future orthognathic surgery, but long-term follow-up until the end of facial growth is necessary.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jorge Beltran, Carlos Zaror, Maria Paz Moya, Henrique Duque Netto, Sergio Olate
Summary: This research analyzed the diagnosis and treatment of patients with unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH). The study found that variables such as age, sex, clinical type, SPECT intensity, and the need for secondary surgery were associated with the diagnosis of UCH. The authors recommend using clinical analysis, medical records, 3D imaging, and SPECT as complementary tools for assessing UCH and progressive facial asymmetry.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
S. Espinosa, R. Cortes, V. Toro-Ibacache
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of single photon emission tomography (SPECT) in unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH). The results showed that SPECT had poor diagnostic accuracy, and it is recommended to use follow-up with morphological assessment methods for confirming active UCH in combination with SPECT.
JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2023)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Maria Grazia Piancino, Rossana Rotolo, Rosangela Cannavale, Giovanna Cuomo, Francesco Masini, Paola Dalmasso, Fabrizia D'Apuzzo, Letizia Perillo, Ludovica Nucci
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the cranial structure and condylar asymmetry in adult patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) after the age of 25. The results showed that there were no significant differences in cranial structure between RA patients and the control group, except for the asymmetry of the condyles. It was concluded that the condylar asymmetry in RA patients may be attributed to severe systemic inflammation and continuous functional work, load, and forces.
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Medicine, General & Internal
A. Saneem Ahamed, G. Vijaya Lakshmi, V. M. Nithin, Kapil Dev Kumar, Mubeena Syed
Summary: Mandibular fractures are common trauma cases in oral and maxillofacial surgery, which can lead to deformities and functional abnormalities, especially when surgical treatment is delayed.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Surgery
Xiangshen Wang, Xiumei Sun, Guomin Wu
Summary: The study found significant changes in condyle position of the temporomandibular joint after bilateral sagittal split mandibular ramus osteotomy, with consistent and persistent medial shift observed on the non-deviated side.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Aileen Qiu Jin Toh, Yiu Yan Leung
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the difference in TMD prevalence before and after orthognathic surgery, particularly in patients with mandibular asymmetry. The results showed a significant reduction in TMD prevalence after surgery, but a small percentage of patients may experience a worsening of symptoms.
JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Kamil Nelke, Klaudiusz Luczak, Maciej Janeczek, Edyta Pasicka, Monika Morawska-Kochman, Maciej Guzinski, Maciej Dobrzynski
Summary: The authors present a method for measuring mandibular bone overgrowth using self-designed anatomo-topographical reference points and propose recommendations for correction of severe overgrowth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)