Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

These specialists pull 3rd molars but for different reasons

By Ava Barros

Orthodontists may be more likely to support early extraction of third molars to prevent crowding and cavities, while oral surgeons focus on avoiding pericoronitis and infections, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

September 24, 2024

Transforming patient lives through nerve reconstruction in mandibular surgery

By Dr. James Melville

Mandible reconstructive surgery used to focus on tumor excision exclusively, leaving patients with permanent nerve damage. Today's surgeons, though, are using techniques to restore nerve function and quality of life, writes Dr. James Melville.

September 4, 2024

This drug combination may relieve 3rd-molar surgery pain

By Ava Barros

A combination of ibuprofen-arginine and dexamethasone may provide better pain relief in patients following lower third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.

August 29, 2024

Clinical tip: Grafting and suturing techniques following an extraction

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

This week's clinical tip from CDOCS comes from Dr. Doug Smail, and he's focusing on improving your grafting and suturing game.

August 7, 2024

What to know about the pineapple juice-related dental trend on TikTok

By Tracee Dahm

TikTok is a social media platform where anyone can post a video about any subject for their audience. Here's another viral trend that every dental professional should know about.

August 3, 2024

Sometimes, jaw surgery can also make you look younger

By Ava Barros

When the jaw and teeth are properly supported during orthognathic surgery, it may create a more youthful appearance, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

August 3, 2024

Hydrogels being developed to improve healing during restorations

By Ava Barros

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are developing hydrogels to study inflammation and ultimately enhance healing and tissue remodeling following dental restoration procedures.

July 19, 2024

Too little sleep tied to bone health? Researchers are studying it.

By Melissa Busch

Researchers are studying which mechanisms of chronic lack of sleep impair bone remodeling, which is critical for the success of treatments, including dental implants.

July 3, 2024

Computer-assisted oral surgery faster but not less painful

By Ava Barros

Computer-assisted oral surgery may not lessen postoperative pain, but it shortens the duration of the procedure compared to the conventional freehand method, according to a clinical trial published in the Journal of Dentistry.

June 26, 2024

This treatment may give patients the prettiest smile

For treating a gummy smile, orthognathic surgery may result in greater improvements in attractiveness compared to botulinum toxin, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.

June 24, 2024

This therapy may improve postextraction healing

By Ava Barros

Oxygen-ozone therapy may effectively improve healing after extractions in patients susceptible to medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, according to research published on May 29 in Oral Diseases.

June 5, 2024

It may be time to have tough conversations with dental patients

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians need to keep it real when they are discussing the potential success and failure of dental procedures with patients.

May 2, 2024

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