Luís Eduardo Almeida
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View article: Quality of Life Outcomes Following Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement: A Systematic Review of Long-Term Efficacy, Functional Improvements, and Complication Rates Across Prosthesis Types
Quality of Life Outcomes Following Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement: A Systematic Review of Long-Term Efficacy, Functional Improvements, and Complication Rates Across Prosthesis Types Open
Introduction: Total temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJR) is a well-established surgical solution for patients with severe TMJ disorders. It aims to relieve chronic pain, restore jaw mobility, and significantly enhance quality of life…
View article: Bilateral Condylar Hyperplasia: Importance of Its Diagnosis in the Treatment and Long-Term Stability of Skeletal Class III Correction
Bilateral Condylar Hyperplasia: Importance of Its Diagnosis in the Treatment and Long-Term Stability of Skeletal Class III Correction Open
Background: Condylar hyperplasia (CH) leads to mandibular overgrowth with anatomical, aesthetic, and functional consequences, particularly affecting facial harmony. It is characterized by severe mandibular prognathism (MP) in bilateral cas…
View article: Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Masticatory Muscle Function
Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Masticatory Muscle Function Open
How to cite this article: Russo D, Almeida LE, Ronsivalle V, et al. Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Masticatory Muscle Function. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(11):997-1000. Keywords: Apnea-hypopnea index, Diabetes, Obstructive s…
View article: Evaluating Surgical Approaches for Hemimandibular Hyperplasia Associated with Osteochondroma: A Systematic Literature Review
Evaluating Surgical Approaches for Hemimandibular Hyperplasia Associated with Osteochondroma: A Systematic Literature Review Open
Background/Objectives: Hemimandibular hyperplasia (HH) associated with osteochondroma presents complex challenges in maxillofacial surgery, including facial asymmetry, occlusal instability, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Su…
View article: Immunohistochemical Analysis of Dentigerous Cysts and Odontogenic Keratocysts Associated with Impacted Third Molars—A Systematic Review
Immunohistochemical Analysis of Dentigerous Cysts and Odontogenic Keratocysts Associated with Impacted Third Molars—A Systematic Review Open
Objective: This systematic review investigates the diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic implications of immunohistochemical markers in dentigerous cysts (DCs) and odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) associated with impacted third molars. Mat…
View article: Immunohistochemical Analysis of Dentigerous Cysts & Odontogenic Keratocysts Associated with Impacted Third Molars: A Systematic Review
Immunohistochemical Analysis of Dentigerous Cysts & Odontogenic Keratocysts Associated with Impacted Third Molars: A Systematic Review Open
Objective: This systematic review investigates the diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic implications of immunohistochemical markers in dentigerous cysts (DC) and odontogenic keratocysts (OKC) associated with impacted third molars. Mater…
View article: ORAL LIPOMA DEVELOPED AFTER UNTREATED DENTAL INFECTION: CASE REPORT
ORAL LIPOMA DEVELOPED AFTER UNTREATED DENTAL INFECTION: CASE REPORT Open
View article: Temporomandibular Disorders and Physiotherapy
Temporomandibular Disorders and Physiotherapy Open
View article: Prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in obesity patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in obesity patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Objective Obesity is a growing epidemic in the world. It increases the risk for severe health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Recent research has found that obesity is associated with an increased risk for temporo…
View article: Mandibular condylar hyperplasia and its correlation with vascular endothelial growth factor
Mandibular condylar hyperplasia and its correlation with vascular endothelial growth factor Open
Background Condylar hyperplasia (CH) is a rare condition characterised by excessive unilateral growth of the mandibular condyle after cessation of growth on the contralateral side causing facial asymmetry, being more prevalent in the secon…
View article: Immunohistochemical Markers of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Review of the Literature
Immunohistochemical Markers of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Review of the Literature Open
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of internal derangements encompassing dysfunction, displacement, degeneration of the temporomandibular joints and surroundings muscles of mastication, often accompanied by pain. Relationships b…
View article: Optimization of the modular reinforced bone scaffold for customized alveolar bone defects
Optimization of the modular reinforced bone scaffold for customized alveolar bone defects Open
View article: Temporomandibular Joint Diseases: Diagnosis and Management
Temporomandibular Joint Diseases: Diagnosis and Management Open
Temporomandibular Joint Diseases are common and dificult to treat. From diagnosis to treatment, our options are in a broad range. Keeping updated with new technologies is extremely important for researchers and health professionals.
View article: SPECT/CT Correlation in the Diagnosis of Unilateral Condilar Hyperplasia
SPECT/CT Correlation in the Diagnosis of Unilateral Condilar Hyperplasia Open
Objective: To evaluate the correlation between metabolic bone activity measured by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and the anatomic condylar characteristics acquired by computed tomography (CT), in patients with unilater…
View article: Platelet-concentrated and platelet poor-plasma promote different pattern on immunohistochemical expression of TGF-β1, however they impairs the osteoneogensis in calvarial defects treated with autograft due suppression of osteocalcin
Platelet-concentrated and platelet poor-plasma promote different pattern on immunohistochemical expression of TGF-β1, however they impairs the osteoneogensis in calvarial defects treated with autograft due suppression of osteocalcin Open
PC and PPP were not effective when applied in association with ABG. Similarly, isolated use of PPP was not beneficial in optimizing the bone repair.
View article: MMP-7 and MMP-9 are overexpressed in the synovial tissue from severe temporomandibular joint dysfunction
MMP-7 and MMP-9 are overexpressed in the synovial tissue from severe temporomandibular joint dysfunction Open
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are tissue-enzymes that play a key role during the remodeling process, such as in inflammatory diseases. MMP-7 and MMP-9 have been shown to be implicated in extracellular matrix homeostasis and in joint dis…
View article: Spontaneous Condyle-Like Development after Total Resection of Mandible Giant Osteochondroma: Case Report and a Follow-Up for Five Years
Spontaneous Condyle-Like Development after Total Resection of Mandible Giant Osteochondroma: Case Report and a Follow-Up for Five Years Open
Osteochondroma manifests as a benign tumor that occurs as an abnormal bony development. This tumor is commonly asymptomatic and presents an exophytic outgrowth on bone surfaces, near synovial joints, a condition that invariably induces evi…
View article: Matrix Metalloproteinases and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Review of the Literature
Matrix Metalloproteinases and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Review of the Literature Open
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are progressive degenerative disorders that affect the components of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), characterized by pain and limitations in function. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are enzymes involv…
View article: Early Condylectomy: Biological Considerations
Early Condylectomy: Biological Considerations Open
Objective: To describe the early treatment of two patients with unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH) diagnosis and therapeutic surgical protocol (early condylectomy) supported by the current biological knowledge about the development and …
View article: P53 and VEGF expression in human temporomandibular joint discs with internal derangement correlate with degeneration
P53 and VEGF expression in human temporomandibular joint discs with internal derangement correlate with degeneration Open
Aim: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are one of the most relevant causes of chronic facial pain and disability. During histopathological conditions biomolecular mechanisms occur inducing histologic changes of the tissue itself. Hum…
View article: <b>Avaliação biomecânica dos ossos III/IV metacarpianos com falhas ósseas induzidas experimentalmente, tratados com mantas ósseas a base de quitosana, hidroxiapatita e colágeno, em ovinos<b>
<b>Avaliação biomecânica dos ossos III/IV metacarpianos com falhas ósseas induzidas experimentalmente, tratados com mantas ósseas a base de quitosana, hidroxiapatita e colágeno, em ovinos<b> Open
\n Nos equinos as fraturas geralmente são de alta energia provocando perda do tecido ósseo. Estas lesões do tecido ósseo ocorrem quando suas propriedades de resistência e rigidez são ultrapassadas. Devido a perda de tecido ósseo diversos m…
View article: Lubricin in synovial fluid of mild and severe temporomandibular joint internal derangements
Lubricin in synovial fluid of mild and severe temporomandibular joint internal derangements Open
The results of this cross-sectional study highlight the relationship between disease severity and the levels of lubricin in TMJ SF. Our findings suggest that novel biotherapeutic approaches, including the administration of recombinant lubr…
View article: Condylar hyperplasia: An updated review of the literature
Condylar hyperplasia: An updated review of the literature Open
Condylar hyperplasia (CH) is a rare disorder characterized by excessive bone growth that almost always presents unilaterally, resulting in facial asymmetry. Classification of the different types of CH can differ depending on the authors. C…