Written by Sven Larsson
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Variability in the anatomy of the supratrochlear artery (STA) carries implications for the use of a paramedian forehead flap in facial reconstruction. While prior reports have documented STA branching configurations and the vessel’s separation from the midline, the STA pedicle itself has received no systematic description. The present work set out to triangulate the STA pedicle against familiar anatomical landmarks and map a danger zone that could help surgeons construct viable tissue flaps. A t
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Written by Emily Johnson
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
The favorable outcomes of dental implant rehabilitation are predominantly rooted in the creation and long-term preservation of an osseointegrated junction between bone and implant. Multiple variables shape the formation of this junction, among which the implant thread architecture exerts a paramount influence. The objective of this work is to examine how thread depth, assessed across four separate thread configurations, affects stress distribution at the bone-implant boundary using three-dimensi
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Written by George Papadopoulos
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
This research sought to determine the occurrence rate and morphological features of middle mesial (MM) canals in mandibular first molars across an Indian cohort, stratified by the nation’s various geographical regions, using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging. Based on specified inclusion and exclusion benchmarks, 452 CBCT scans were gathered in December 2021. The images were obtained from five distinct regions of the country, with 80–100 scans from each region. An axial plane assessme
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Written by Paolo Ricci
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Peripheral developing odontoma is a seldom-encountered odontogenic lesion that presents almost exclusively during childhood. Its clinical presentation, along with radiographic findings, ordinarily orients suspicion toward a benign condition, but a conclusive diagnosis rests entirely on microscopic tissue analysis. Operative management is, in most instances, uncomplicated and definitive; however, difficulty arises when patients are unwilling to cooperate, potentially requiring supplementary inter
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Written by Maria Silva
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Aberrant positioning and displacement of the central incisor can disrupt the normal eruptive process. In general, inversely impacted maxillary central incisors do not undergo spontaneous eruption. Implementing traction and controlled extrusion for an inversely impacted maxillary central incisor displaying a high crown angulation angle poses substantial technical difficulty. The present study set out to explore whether orthodontic correction is feasible for severely inverted maxillary central inc
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Written by Siti Rahman
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Immediate implants in recently vacated sockets are considered a predictable and efficient approach; however, the processes of healing and osseointegration associated with specific grafting substances, such as sticky bone and demineralized bone matrix containing calcium sulfate hemihydrate (DBM-CSH), warrant further exploration. This investigation is designed to appraise these grafts in the context of concurrently inserted implants. A total of 18 subjects (6 men and 12 women) requiring at least 1
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Written by Ahmed Benali
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
For patients requiring treatment, surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) was the sole intervention capable of both relieving symptoms and extending life, until transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) emerged. Elderly and high-risk individuals were the initial target population for this newer option. Drawing on a sequential cohort of 2500 patients undergoing SAVR with a biologic heart valve (BHV) prosthesis, a comparison was undertaken of age, comorbid burden, procedural complexity, post
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Written by Chinedu Okafor
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Inflammation has historically been a cornerstone of clinical recognition and therapeutic approaches to malignant disease, presumably influencing tumor onset, staging, and progression. Systemic inflammatory responses, in particular, frequently become heightened before a cancer manifests and persist throughout its evolution. In cancer detection and surveillance, systemic inflammatory activity is quantified using indices such as the systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI), plasma-to-lymphocyte
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Written by Ivan Petrov
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Extraction of impacted lower third molars induces trauma within a highly vascularised area characterized by loose connective tissue, triggering a cascade of inflammatory after-effects, including postoperative discomfort, edema, restricted mouth opening, and widespread oral impairment throughout the healing period. An encompassing technique to extend anesthesia and curb the unavoidable postoperative aftermath in minor oral surgical interventions remains insufficiently investigated. To determine t
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Written by Thabo Nkosi
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Coronectomy is a less hazardous option than extraction for third molars that pose an elevated risk of damaging the inferior alveolar nerve. Nevertheless, the procedure can still lead to complications due to the lack of uniform, effective tooth-sectioning methodologies. We advanced a standardized protocol for third molar coronectomy, with uniform tooth sectioning parameters to reduce potential complications, operative failure, and the need for subsequent interventions. The research was executed o
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Written by Anna Kowalska
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Fractures involving the mandibular condyle are counted among the most frequent injuries to the facial skeleton, and their operative care remains a highly debated issue within maxillofacial trauma practice. A broad body of international research has explored optimal therapeutic pathways, with a rising inclination toward open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Whereas non-surgical care has conventionally served as the benchmark for intra-articular fractures, contemporary evidence suggests tha
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Written by Alejandro Torres
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Management of head-and-neck malignancies can diminish patient quality of life (QoL) by disrupting the structural and functional integrity of the oral and nasopharyngeal regions. Maxillofacial prosthetic intervention is warranted when head and neck anatomy cannot be reconstructed with viable tissue, when recurrence probability is elevated, when radiotherapy is delivered, or when bone segments are markedly displaced. This investigation aimed to determine whether maxillofacial prosthetic restoratio
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Written by Yousef Al-Qahtani
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a critical, life-endangering infection of the soft tissues that targets the deep fascia and subcutaneous layers. Its hallmark is fulminant progression and a high fatality rate. NF in the head and neck region is extremely rare, and dental sources account for the majority of cases. This paper aims to provide an exhaustive review of the principal characteristics of cervical necrotizing fasciitis (CNF) in adults, supplementing the literature with our own clinical insigh
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Written by Omar Khalid
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Discomfort localized to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is frequently reported among individuals afflicted with TMD. Unfortunately, the underlying factors that mediate this pain remain insufficiently characterized to allow for targeted therapeutic intervention. For this reason, understanding these mediators and their distinct roles in local inflammation and nociception is of great importance. This study was designed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of visually guided TMJ irrigation in patient
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Written by Victor Santos
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the 12-month effectiveness of biodentine apexification for treating traumatized immature teeth presenting with necrotic pulps. A total of 85 human maxillary incisors with traumatized immature necrotic pulps, sourced from patients aged 10–50 years, were included in this study. Root canal therapy was initiated, and the Biodentine apexification protocol was performed in a single visit for each tooth. Intraoral periapical radiographs captured befor
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Written by Juan Perez
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
The zygomatic bone plays a pivotal role in determining the anterior and lateral projections of the midface and the proper placement of the globe. Securing primary anatomical reduction of zygomatic fractures is critical, as secondary reconstruction is substantially more difficult. Addressing a malpositioned zygoma requires osteotomy of the healed bone to facilitate repositioning. Owing to the zygoma’s profound influence on midfacial contour, achieving meticulous three-dimensional realignment is p
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Written by Peter Novak
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
Sufficient, high-quality bone surrounding a dental implant—in particular, the crestal ridge—is fundamental to long-term treatment success. Accordingly, crestal bone maintenance ought to be prioritized well before prosthetic planning commences. A variety of approaches for averting crestal bone deterioration have been documented. Implants employing platform switching represent one such strategy. This investigation sought to determine whether platform-switched implants, combined with a papilla-spar
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Written by Luis Herrera
Published on Vol 6 Issue 1, 2026
The capacity for immediate loading hinges on primary stability, which is influenced by bone quality and sufficiency, operative technique, and implant microgeometry. Implants featuring a conical architecture with decompression chambers (Implantes Maestro Implacil de Bortoli − São Paulo, SP, Brazil), designed to enlarge the bone–implant interface and diminish insertion resistance while safeguarding primary stability, were examined. This cross-sectional clinical study sought to quantify the primary
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