Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Light therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery adverse events
By Ava Barros
Infrared laser photobiomodulation therapy may aid in recovery following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
December 17, 2024
Third Molar Kabardins Photo
Social media may up anxiety before 3rd-molar surgery
By Ava Barros
Viewing social media content about surgical treatments before third-molar surgery may increase patients' perioperative anxiety, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
December 3, 2024
Dentist Drill Patient Dentophobia
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
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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
Dr. James Melville.
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
Woman Tooth Extraction Dentist
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
Tracee Dahm.
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
Female Jaw Beauty
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
Researcher
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
Insomnia Young Woman
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
Surgery
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
Filler Injection Needle
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
Woman Tooth Extraction Dentist
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