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Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery OnlineFirst articles

18.05.2024 | CASE REPORT

Expansive Hematoma Following Buccal Fat Pad Reduction: An Unusual Case Report

The buccal fat pad, an intricate anatomical structure, can be used to manage minor to moderate oral defects and, by your removal, address parafunctional habits leading to intraoral trauma. It also serves esthetic purposes through reduction. Buccal …

verfasst von:
José Wittor de Macêdo Santos, Otacílio Luiz Chagas Júnior, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz

18.05.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Assessment of Primary Stability of Dental Implants Placed in Narrow Ridges Using Osseodensification Drilling Technique

The mechanical interlocking between the bone and the dental implant that occurs during implant insertion is referred to as primary stability [ 1 ]. The lack of adequate primary stability may result in a delayed healing period and distant …

verfasst von:
Pedamally Manodh, P. Madhav, Megarasu Deepanjali, Ramanathan Manikandhan, Tangutur Srinivasa Prasad

18.05.2024 | CASE REPORT

Oral Myiasis—An Uncommon Finding in Modern Era

Oral myiasis is a rare parasitic infestation of vital tissue of humans or other mammals by dipterous larvae (maggots) encountered in developing tropical countries owing to poor hygiene and financial deprivation. This disease often manifests in …

verfasst von:
Sukhwinder Pal Singh, Sahil Prashar, Paramjit Kajla, Zeniya Hashmi, Sharad Gowda

18.05.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Holistic Approach for the Early Detection of Oral Cancer: A Comprehensive Training Module

The burden of oral cancer is increasing in India, with 143,759 new cases and 79,979 deaths have been reported in 2022 and an age standardized incidence of 9.9%, while the mortality rate is 5.6% [ 1 ]. In addition, 30% of all cancers and one-third …

verfasst von:
Keerthi Gurushanth, Sumsum P. Sunny, Shubhasini A. Raghavan, Harshita Thakur, Bhargabi Paul Majumder, Pavithra Srinivasan, Anela Thomas, Pavitra Chandrashekhar, Satyajit Topajiche, Keerthi Krishnakumar, Shubha Gurudath, Sanjana Patrick, Lynette linzbouy, A. Kripa Adlene Edith, Shikha Jha, G. Srivatsa, Anupama Shetty, Amritha Suresh, Moni Abraham Kuriakose, Praveen N. Birur

16.05.2024 | CLINICAL PAPER

Post-COVID Mucormycosis-Conceptual Etiology and New Treatment Options

The SARS-COV-2 primarily causes coronavirus infection, which is associated with many complications, and co-infections, majority of which are fungal, bacterial and thrombotic complications. Initially, it was thought that COVID-19 virus primarily …

verfasst von:
Maitree Bavishi, Shaji Thomas, Preeti Parmeswaran Nair, Prakashchandra Bavishi, Bhavinkumar Dineshchandra Masariya

Open Access 11.05.2024 | MINI REVIEW

Current Concepts of Ablative Surgery in Oral Cavity Cancer

In terms of risk factors, geographic predilections, responsiveness to treatment, and prognosis, oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a heterogeneous illness. The first line of treatment for oral malignancies is surgery, which is followed …

verfasst von:
Yao-Te Tsai, Ku-Hao Fang, Kudav Adarsh

10.05.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Analysis of Co-expression of HSP 70 and BCL 2 in Oral Precancer and Cancer Patients Using Immunohistochemistry

The biology of oral carcinogenesis suggests oral cancer development as a multistep process. The fortunate thing is all OPMDs doesn’t progress to OSCC and the unfortunate is all OSCCs are not preceded by OPMDs. In the battle against oral cancer a …

verfasst von:
Geeta Singh, Ezhilarasi Sundaram, Shaleen Chandra, Rahul Pandey, Amiya Agrawal, Arunesh kumar tiwari

Open Access 10.05.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Recombinant Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB (rhPDGF-BB) Augmented Collagen Grafting for Oral Mucosal Defect Reconstruction

Adequate reconstruction of surgical defects of the oral cavity following therapeutic or diagnostic resection of lesions is a challenging aspect of surgery. Reconstruction is affected by several factors. Collagen sheets have been used in previous …

verfasst von:
Kshithi Kudlu, Haneesh Amit Domah, Fayis Mohammed Anwar, Vijendra S. Shenoy, Vikrant Kamboj, Neehal Zuturu

07.05.2024 | REVIEW PAPER

Serum Biomarkers in Fascial Space Infections of Odontogenic Origin and Their Role in Prognosis of Sepsis: A Systematic Review

Odontogenic infections represent a frequent cause of dental and maxillo facial interventions, mostly due to late presentations or misdiagnosed complications. It is believed that the intensity of the immune inflammatory response is the main …

verfasst von:
Neethu Kumaran Geetha, Indulakshmi Nair, Amal Suraj, A. M. Arunkumar

07.05.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Posterior Border Osteosynthesis for Fractures of Mandibular Condyle: A Case Series with Finite Element Model Corroboration

Mandibular condyle constitutes one of the frequent sites of injury due to its weak structural configuration [ 1 ]. These fractures decrease a patient’s quality of life by causing pain and facial asymmetry, along with functional problems such as …

verfasst von:
Nisarg Desai, Elavenil Panneerselvam, K. R. Arun Vignesh, Sasikala Balasubramanian, V. B. Krishna Kumar Raja

05.05.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Deciphering Annona’s Anticancer Potential: Comparative Analysis of Crude Extract Versus Nanoformulation on SCC-25 Oral Cancer Cells Through cell Viability, Apoptosis, Cell Cycle, ROS, and MMP Analysis

Annona comprises 119 species and is one of the 129 genera in the Annonaceae family. This plant genus contains acetogenins, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, essential oils, and other chemical classes, according to phytochemical research. The …

verfasst von:
M. Rekha, S. Bhuminathan, T. Dineshkumar, A. Lakshmanan

05.05.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Comparison of Clinical and Radiographic Assessment of Efficacy of Eggshell-Derived Nanohydroxyapatite (EnHA) and Demineralized Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft (DFDBA), Both Covered with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) as a Barrier Membrane in Socket Preservation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Socket preservation is a procedure to preserve the alveolar ridge’s hard and soft tissue after extraction, as teeth extraction causes an edentulous space and loss of alveolar bone, function, and aesthetics. Studies show a mean reduction of 3.8 mm …

verfasst von:
Neha Nainoor, E. S. Shobha, N. T. Prashanth, Vinod Rangan, Rayan Malick, Nithin Shaju

04.05.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Objective Evaluation of Accuracy of Stereolithographic Models in Reconstruction of Mandibular Defects

Head and neck surgery with etiology ranging from oncologic pathology to iatrogenic conditions such as osteoradionecrosis (ORN) can result in serious aesthetic and functional impairment, leading to physical and social disability. Patients with huge …

verfasst von:
N. Niveditha, Sanjiv C. Nair, Balasubramanya Kumar, Anjan Kumar Shah

01.05.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Assessing the Therapeutic Effects of Novel Antibacterial Eggshell-Iron Nanoparticle-Derived Bone Grafts and Allografts in Implanted Sockets: A Preliminary Prospective Clinical Study

Bone grafting remains a widely implemented surgical procedure across oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthopedics, addressing numerous skeletal conditions. Despite its prevalence, concerns surround potential complications. Bacterial infections …

verfasst von:
Santosh Nelogi, Richa Roy, Maheshwari Ambi

29.04.2024 | REVIEW PAPER

Anthropometric Analysis of Indian Faces: A Systematic Review

In as much as cephalometry and cephalometric analysis is important to an orthodontist in planning orthodontic treatment, anthropometry and anthropometric data are absolutely essential for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the pursuit of …

verfasst von:
Uday Kiran Uppada, David P. Tauro, K. P. Senthilnathan

29.04.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Triple Positive Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Predict Poor Survival Outcomes: Multiple Factor Positivity Warrants the Need for Modified Treatment Approaches

Despite advancements in cancer management, the overall prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has seen no significant improvement over the past few decades [ 1 ]. The biology of OSCC has many uncertainties; hence, researchers have …

verfasst von:
Priyansh Jain, Mahesh Sultania, Dillip Muduly, Itisha Chaudhary, Hemanth Ghalige, Sangram Patro, Amit Adhya, Madhabananda Kar

25.04.2024 | CLINICAL PAPER

The Curious Case of a ‘Maverick’ Cementoblastoma!

The cementoblastoma was first described by Dewey in 1927 [ 1 ]. Cementoblastomas are uncommon benign jaw tumors originating from the odontogenic ectomesenchyme, accounting for just 0.8–2.6% of all odontogenic tumors [ 2 , 3 ]. Aberrant odontogenic …

verfasst von:
Priya Jeyaraj

22.04.2024 | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Periodontal Disease: Can it be Used as Prognosis Factor for Systemic Illness?

verfasst von:
Geraldo Roberto Martins Matos, Moacir Fernandes de Godoy

17.04.2024 | ORIGINAL ARTICLE

The Superficial Lesions in the Periauricular Region: A Retrospective Study

The periauricular area comprises only a small proportion of the head and neck anatomy; nonetheless, it plays a role in a persons’ aesthetic appearance. Any lesions in this area are entirely noticeable and cause cosmetic troubles that drive them to …

verfasst von:
Mohammed Elrabie Ahmed, Amr Abdelhamed, Amr Al-Amaragy, Marwa Saad Badry, Mohammed Ahmed Hussein

16.04.2024 | CASE REPORT

Mucosal Melanoma of Palate: A Case Report with Review of Literature

The World Health Organisation defines mucosal malignant melanoma as a malignant tumour of melanocytes or of melanocyte progenitors. Due to the lack of symptoms and unknown etiology, mucosal malignant melanoma may go undiagnosed. The surgeon can …

verfasst von:
K. T. Shahina, Sandeep K. Madhu, V. Ravindran, Sreekanth S. Kumar, Abcish Krishnan, Babin C. Balan