The End of Implant Therapy or the Beginning of More Important Decisions Contrary to common belief, dental implant treatment does not always begin in a situation where “adequate bone” is available. In many patients, years after tooth extraction, the jawbone gradually resorbs—its height decreases, its width narrows, and the solid, reliable foundation required for implant […]
🇬🇧 Enhanced Recovery After Orthognathic Surgery (ERAS-Ortho): A Comprehensive Patient Guide ⸻ 🧠 Part I – Understanding ERAS: Concept and Background The ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol is a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach first introduced in the 1990s by Danish surgeon Henrik Kehlet. Its main goal is to reduce the body’s physiological stress response to […]
Postoperative Skeletal Stability Following Clockwise and Counter-Clockwise Rotation of the Maxillomandibular Complex Compared to Conventional Orthognathic Treatment (Reyneke et al., British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2007, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2005.12.015) Introduction This study investigates the postoperative skeletal stability of the maxillomandibular complex (MMC) following clockwise (CR) and counter-clockwise (CCR) rotational movements during bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. […]
Stock versus Custom-made Joint Prostheses for TMJ Reconstruction 🧠 Article Overview In the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, a fundamental question always arises: should surgeons use stock prostheses or opt for custom-made prostheses? Both options are available, and each has its own strengths and limitations. A study published in 2024 addressed this question, aiming […]
When the jaw no longer exists or is severely damaged, treatment options include bone grafting, custom implants, and advanced reconstructive techniques.The choice of the best method depends on the patient’s overall health condition and is determined through examination and specialist consultation.Each technique has its own advantages, limitations, and recovery period, and understanding these factors can […]
