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Role of matrilin-1 (MATN1) polymorphism in class III skeletal malocclusion with mandibular prognathism in Deutero-Malay race: a case-control study
BackgroundSeveral studies have identified different genes that control the final dimension and structure of the mandible. Prognathism of the mandible...
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Evaluation of bony changes observed in mandibular osteotomy lines and mandibular condyles following bilateral sagittal ramus osteotomy by fractal analysis
ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the surgically impacted trabecular changes in mandibular osteotomy lines and mandibular condyles after...
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Targeted sequencing of NOTCH signaling pathway genes and association analysis of variants correlated with mandibular prognathism
IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to systematically identify variants in NOTCH signaling pathway genes that correlate with mandibular...
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Determining the safety margin of mandibular lingula in sagittal split ramus osteotomy
PurposeThe anatomical position of the lingula is clinically very important to prevent injuries during sagittal split ramus osteotomy. Our study aims...
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Double Chin Concerns after En Bloc Mandibular U-Shaped Osteotomy: Submental-Cervical Soft Tissue Changes and Anterior Belly of Digastric Muscle Assessment
ObjectiveTo assess submental-cervical soft tissue changes after en bloc mandibular U-shaped osteotomy and examine alterations in the anterior belly...
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Reduction genioplasty for mandibular prognathism and long chin
BackgroundWhen evaluating patients’ profile, surgeons usually note the lack of the chin projection and may suggest chin augmentation, but they rarely...
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Craniofacial syndromes and class III phenotype: common genotype fingerprints? A sco** review and meta-analysis
AbstractSkeletal Class III (SCIII) is among the most challenging craniofacial dysmorphologies to treat. There is, however, a knowledge gap regarding...
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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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Investigation of orthognathic surgery indicators—combination with index of orthognathic functional treatment needs (IOFTN) and maxillofacial morphometric analysis
PurposeThe aim of this retrospective study was to determine orthognathic surgery indicators for Japanese patients with jaw deformities using both...
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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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A volumetric study of mandibular condyles in orthognathic patients by semiautomatic segmentation
PurposeThis study was conducted to elucidate volumetric data of mandibular condyles of orthognathic patients by analyzing cone beam computed...
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The 3D tongue depressor guide: a low-cost alternative to 3D printing in fibula-based mandibular reconstruction
BackgroundConventional techniques for fibular osteotomy planning are intrinsically erroneous. 3D-printed osteotomy guides are time-consuming, require...
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Assessment of Preoperative Predictors for Difficult Laryngeal Exposure in Endolaryngeal Surgery
IntroductionThe proper visualisation of the larynx is required for the diagnostic assessment and therapeutic intervention. The most significant...
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The Attractiveness of Facial Profile: A Random Population Survey on the Relationship of Jaws
IntroductionThe face is an extremely important feature that plays a central role in communication and social interaction of a species. The human...
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Dante Alighieri (1265–1321): an “infernal” endocrinological observation
The year 2021 marks the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death. Is it appropriate to celebrate this anniversary in a journal of endocrinology? The answer...
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Three-dimensional analysis of mandible ramus morphology and transverse stability after intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to investigate short- and long-term postoperative changes of both morphology and transverse stability in...
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The role of the dentist and orthodontist in recognizing oro-facial manifestations of acromegaly: a questionnaire-based study
PurposeOro-facial manifestations of acromegaly are among the earliest signs of the disease and are reported by a significant number of patients at...
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Long-Term Study of Relapse After Mandibular Orthognathic Surgery: Advancement Versus Setback
BackgroundRelapse is a continuing process and should be evaluated on a long rather than short term.
Materials and MethodsTreatment records of 46...
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Does osteotomizing the lower border of the mandible affect the lingual split pattern in a sagittal split ramus osteotomy?
AimThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of adding a fourth osteotomy at the lower border of the mandible on the lingual cortical...
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Craniofacial growth and function in achondroplasia: a multimodal 3D study on 15 patients
BackgroundAchondroplasia is the most frequent FGFR3-related chondrodysplasia, leading to rhizomelic dwarfism, craniofacial anomalies, stenosis of the...
