Vitomir S. Konstantinović
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View article: Multicentre retrospective study on plate osteosynthesis for non-condylar mandibular fractures in paediatric patients with deciduous, mixed, and permanent dentition: A World Oral Maxillofacial Trauma (WORMAT) project
Multicentre retrospective study on plate osteosynthesis for non-condylar mandibular fractures in paediatric patients with deciduous, mixed, and permanent dentition: A World Oral Maxillofacial Trauma (WORMAT) project Open
Mandibular fractures are common maxillofacial injuries among children and adolescents, but treatment remains controversial. The aim of this study was to analyse the methods and outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for no…
View article: Clinical patterns and outcomes of patients affected by primary malignant melanoma of the oral mucosa: A European multicenter retrospective chart review
Clinical patterns and outcomes of patients affected by primary malignant melanoma of the oral mucosa: A European multicenter retrospective chart review Open
Oral mucosal melanoma is an aggressive and often asymptomatic malignancy. The overall long-term survival for patients with oral mucosal melanoma is poor, with a high rate of distant metastasis, independently from the performed treatment. P…
View article: Maxillary sinus augmentation utilizing Xenograft, Bichat`s fat pad tissue and low-level light therapy – cone beam computed tomography and resonance frequency analysis results of a prospective randomized clinical study
Maxillary sinus augmentation utilizing Xenograft, Bichat`s fat pad tissue and low-level light therapy – cone beam computed tomography and resonance frequency analysis results of a prospective randomized clinical study Open
Introduction/Objective. Implant placement in the posterior maxilla may be often hard to achieve because of insufficient bone volume and the presence of a highly pneumatized maxillary sinus. In these situations, sinus floor augmentation fre…
View article: Case Series of Post‐COVID‐19 Mucormycosis in Serbia/Rhino‐Orbital‐Cerebral Form: Surgical and Medical Treatment
Case Series of Post‐COVID‐19 Mucormycosis in Serbia/Rhino‐Orbital‐Cerebral Form: Surgical and Medical Treatment Open
Introduction: Mucormycosis is a rare but serious infection caused by fungi called mucormycetes. It is life‐threatening, highly aggressive angioinvasive infection, which mainly affects immunocompromised people. Methods and Results: During 2…
View article: Management of Mandibular Condyle Fractures in Pediatric Patients: A Multicentric Retrospective Study with 180 Children and Adolescents
Management of Mandibular Condyle Fractures in Pediatric Patients: A Multicentric Retrospective Study with 180 Children and Adolescents Open
Background: Mandibular condyle fractures in pediatric patients can lead to crippling sequelae such as ankylosis, pain and facial deformity if not managed properly. However, there is no consensus on the best approach for treating these frac…
View article: An 11-year multicentric surgical experience on pediatric orbital floor trapdoor fracture: A World Oral Maxillofacial Trauma (WORMAT) project
An 11-year multicentric surgical experience on pediatric orbital floor trapdoor fracture: A World Oral Maxillofacial Trauma (WORMAT) project Open
A tendency toward an increased incidence of postoperative diplopia with longer intervals between trauma and surgery was observed. This study showed different choices regarding the material placed on the floor, with a preference for open re…
View article: Policy of fourteen maxillofacial divisions towards titanium plates removal after internal fixation of paediatric maxillofacial fractures: A World Oral Maxillofacial Trauma (WORMAT) project
Policy of fourteen maxillofacial divisions towards titanium plates removal after internal fixation of paediatric maxillofacial fractures: A World Oral Maxillofacial Trauma (WORMAT) project Open
This multicentric study showed that plate removal was not performed routinely in the paediatric population. The incidence and causes of symptomatic plates removal were consistent with the literature, while the plate removal rate from asymp…
View article: Open reduction and internal fixation of paediatric maxillozygomatic complex fractures: An 11‐year multicentric retrospective study
Open reduction and internal fixation of paediatric maxillozygomatic complex fractures: An 11‐year multicentric retrospective study Open
Background/aim Paediatric maxillozygomatic complex (MZC) fractures are uncommon, and there is a scarcity of data regarding their surgical treatment. The aim of this study was to analyse choices and outcomes of open reduction and internal f…
View article: Epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, and management of MRONJ: A European multicenter study
Epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, and management of MRONJ: A European multicenter study Open
A longer mean duration of antiresorptive medications before MRONJ onset was observed in patients affected by osteoporosis, whereas a shorter mean duration was observed in all metastatic bone cancer patients, and in particular in those affe…
View article: Quality of life in correlation with presurgical psychological assessment of surgically treated patients with class III skeletal deformities
Quality of life in correlation with presurgical psychological assessment of surgically treated patients with class III skeletal deformities Open
Introduction/Objective Quality of life before and after mono and bimaxillary surgery may vary from patient to patient depending on psychological assessment score. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life before and six mont…
View article: Patient's perception of recovery following surgical removal of mandibular third molars. A prospective european multi-center study
Patient's perception of recovery following surgical removal of mandibular third molars. A prospective european multi-center study Open
This study evaluated patient's perception of recovery following surgical removal of mandibular third molars (SRM3s) including analyze of potential risk factors associated with impaired convalescent. Patient related parameters combined with…
View article: Manual versus rigid intraoperative maxillo‐mandibular fixation in the surgical management of mandibular fractures: A European prospective analysis
Manual versus rigid intraoperative maxillo‐mandibular fixation in the surgical management of mandibular fractures: A European prospective analysis Open
Purpose Intraoperative stabilisation of bony fragments with maxillo‐mandibular fixation (MMF) is an essential step in the surgical treatment of mandibular fractures that are treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). The MMF…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental practice in Serbia - prospective study
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental practice in Serbia - prospective study Open
Introduction/Objective. The COVID-19, pandemic had a great impact on all spheres of dental practice. Dentists are the most affected category, due to their line of work. Studies conducted worldwide have shown a range of repercussions in den…
View article: Challenges in irradiated bone implantation
Challenges in irradiated bone implantation Open
Introduction. Implantation in irradiated bone is very challenging due to many factors: implant therapy parameters, irradiated tissue, and the patient?s general health. Implantologists have to consider all of these aspects when planning imp…
View article: Correction to: The epidemiology and management of odontomas: a European multicenter study
Correction to: The epidemiology and management of odontomas: a European multicenter study Open
View article: Treatment of Early Developed Peri-Implantitis in Fibula Graft Site
Treatment of Early Developed Peri-Implantitis in Fibula Graft Site Open
The fibula microvascular free flap technique and placement of dental endosseous implants seem to be viable options for reconstructing the mandible, following a resective jaw surgery. The causes of early failures of implants include bone ov…
View article: Auricular prosthesis retained with implants - a case report
Auricular prosthesis retained with implants - a case report Open
Maxillofacial defects create physical, emotional and mental problems for the patient. The task of surgical-prosthetic rehabilitation is to provide best possible functional and esthetic solution. The aim of this paper was to present a moder…
View article: Consensus regarding 16 recognized and clinically proven methods and sub-methods for placing corticobasal<sup>®</sup> oral implants
Consensus regarding 16 recognized and clinically proven methods and sub-methods for placing corticobasal<sup>®</sup> oral implants Open
This Consensus-Document is issued by the International Implant Foundation (Munich/Germany). It describes distinct methods of placement of cortico-basal oral implants in different areas of the jaw bone and the maxillo-facial skeleton. The i…
View article: Microcomputed tomography cortical bone evaluation for craniofacial implantology
Microcomputed tomography cortical bone evaluation for craniofacial implantology Open
Introduction. Good implant stability is one of the most important factors for successful implant therapy. This precondition is important for all kinds of implants, oral and extra-oral, i.e. craniofacial implants as well. One of the most im…
View article: Management of maxillofacial trauma in the elderly: A European multicenter study
Management of maxillofacial trauma in the elderly: A European multicenter study Open
Background/Aims Management of maxillofacial trauma in the geriatric population poses a great challenge due to anatomical variations and medical comorbidities. The aim of this study was to analyze the management variables, timing, and outco…
View article: Management of mandibular condylar fractures in patients with atrophic edentulous mandibles
Management of mandibular condylar fractures in patients with atrophic edentulous mandibles Open
View article: Epidemiology of maxillofacial trauma in the elderly: A European multicenter study
Epidemiology of maxillofacial trauma in the elderly: A European multicenter study Open
View article: Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws: Two Center Retrospective Cohort Studies
Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws: Two Center Retrospective Cohort Studies Open
This retrospective cohort study aims to describe characteristics of patients with MRONJ, to identify factors associated with MRONJ development, and to examine variables associated with favourable outcome. Totally 32 patients were followed …
View article: Implant retained nasal epithesis – case report
Implant retained nasal epithesis – case report Open
Summary Nasal defects can occur as a result of head and neck trauma, or due to partial or complete ablation or resection of the tumor in the nasal area and surroundings. Smaller defects can be reconstructed surgically while large defects a…
View article: Stability of craniofacial implants
Stability of craniofacial implants Open
View article: Tooth extraction in the area of an arteriovenous malformation: a case report
Tooth extraction in the area of an arteriovenous malformation: a case report Open
View article: Implant Retained Orbital Prosthesis – Case Report/ Implantatno retinirana orbitalna proteza – prikaz slučaja
Implant Retained Orbital Prosthesis – Case Report/ Implantatno retinirana orbitalna proteza – prikaz slučaja Open
SUMMARY Orbital defects after tumor resection (exenteration of orbital content) have been traditionally reconstructed with adhesive-retained craniofacial prostheses, also known as epistheses. The breakthrough in rehabilitation of facial de…