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Condylar Hyperplasia: Case Report and Literature Review
Condylar hyperplasia is a rare pathology characterised by excessive bone growth that presents virtually unilaterally, resulting in facial asymmetry....
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Evaluation of optimal single-photon emission computed tomography reference value and three-dimensional mandibular growth pattern in 54 Chinese unilateral condylar hyperplasia patients
BackgroundThe research aimed to evaluate the optimal Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) cut-off value in differentiating condylar...
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Histopathological features of condylar hyperplasia and condylar Osteochondroma: a comparison study
BackgroundBoth mandibular condylar hyperplasia and condylar osteochondroma can lead to maxillofacial skeletal asymmetry and malocclusion, although...
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Computed Tomographic Analysis of Position of Mandibular Canal and Mandibular Foramen in Patients with Mandibular Asymmetry
IntroductionMandibular osteotomies in facial asymmetry are complicated by the abnormal position and course of inferior alveolar nerve. This...
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Assessment of bony changes in temporomandibular joint in patients using cone beam computed tomography – a cross sectional study
Background and aimThe aim of this study is to evaluate the changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients with temporomandibular disorder...
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Correction of Facial Asymmetry due to Different Complex Mandibular Pathologies by Aesthetic Surgical Procedures: A Case Series and Assessment of Quality of Life Following Corrective Surgeries
BackgroundA numerous diseases may result in facial asymmetry, one of them is the presence of any condylar pathology. Patients with such condylar...
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Comprehensive 3D analysis of condylar morphology in adults with different skeletal patterns – a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe correlation between individuals’ condylar morphology and their skeletal pattern is of great interest for treatment strategies ranging...
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The Spatial Relationship Between Coronoid Process and Zygomatic Complex After Reduction Malarplasty
BackgroundReduction malarplasty presents challenges in terms of postoperative complications, particularly limited mouth opening. Excessive inward...
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Resatorvid alleviates experimental inflammatory TMJOA by restraining chondrocyte pyroptosis and synovial inflammation
ObjectivesInnate immunity plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA), which is characterized by...
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Role of Temporomandibular Total Joint Replacement in Correction of Facial Deformities
IntroductionIndividuals suffering from facial deformities experience esthetic, functional and social setback in their lives every day. These patients...
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Facial Asymmetry-Demystifying the Entity
Introduction/BackgroundPerfect facial symmetry has always been considered a hallmark of beauty, but, is almost elusive in nature. However, clinically...
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Comparison of condylar morphology changes and position stability following unilateral and bilateral sagittal split mandibular ramus osteotomy in patients with mandibular prognathism
BackgroundUnilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (USSRO) is not widely used given the postoperative instability caused by the inevitable rotation...
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Hyperplastische Fehlbildungen des Gesichtsschädels
Hyperplastic pathologies are rare developmental abnormalities of the facial skeleton. This article describes the etiology, clinical presentation,...
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Accuracy and reproducibility analysis of different reference axes for femoral prosthesis rotation alignment in TKA based on 3D CT femoral model
BackgroundThere are many reference axes to determine the rotational positioning of the femoral prosthesis in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), mainly...
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Modified Osteotomy for TMJ Ankylosis in Paediatric Patients with Deficient Interpositional Temporalis Muscle Mass and Buccal Fat Pad – A case Series and Literature Review
Ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a bony or fibrous fusion of the articular surfaces of the mandibular condyle and the glenoid fossa....
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Fully Digitalized Workflow for One-Stage Mandibular Contouring and Orthognathic Surgery to Correct Severe Facial Asymmetry
IntroductionSurgical correction of facial asymmetry is commonly performed in at least two stages. Recently, because of the long duration of a...
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TNF-α in the serum and synovial fluid of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: correlation with sonographic parameters: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory joint condition characterized by overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines. We...
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Piezoelectric Condylectomy Through Transoral Endoscopic Approach: A Cadaveric Study
Surgical approaches in the treatment of TMJ pathologies are a much-debated topic in literature. We propose a new surgical approach performed by...
