{"title":"Reply to the Letter to Editor regarding: Comparison of intravelar veloplasty and Furlow's palatoplasty in submucous cleft palate: a meta- analysis.","authors":"Krittika Aggarwal","doi":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.05.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55318,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144250922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fixation technique in total temporomandibular joint replacement for edentulous patients: a technical note.","authors":"Sinan Yasin Ertem, Daniel E Perez","doi":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.05.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55318,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144176048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Three-dimensional anatomical model of the facial nerve in 100 parotid tumours: improved planning and personalised surgery.","authors":"M McGurk, I Sassoon, S Morley","doi":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.05.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surgeons currently operate blind to the facial nerve and can encounter unexpected events during surgery. The ability to track the facial nerve through the parotid gland prior to surgery would aid surgical planning and ideally improve outcomes. An audit was undertaken of 100 patients with parotid tumours. Each had a 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, with the DICOM data segmented into three-dimensional (3D) models of the facial nerve, tumour, and surrounding anatomy. The objective was to assess the value of 3D models in the management of parotid tumours. Of the 86/100 patients who proceeded to surgery, the 3D models were accurate in 98% of cases. The scale of surgical complexity predicted by the models correlated with operative duration and complications (p = 0.01). There was concordance (p = 0.01) between surgeons on the value of 3D models in different patients. 3D images from 3T MRI scans provide accurate visualisation of the facial nerve in parotid surgery. This novel technique facilitates improved preoperative planning, the prospect of improved outcomes, and a personalised approach to parotid surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":55318,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144295416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tom Bray, Charlie Rose, Lyndon Meehan, Liam Addy, Petros Mylonas
{"title":"What are the oral health implications of using snus? A systematic review.","authors":"Tom Bray, Charlie Rose, Lyndon Meehan, Liam Addy, Petros Mylonas","doi":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.03.015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.03.015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many consider the consumption of smokeless tobacco (SLT) a risk to oral health. Snus is being increasingly used, and the aim of this systematic review was to determine the oral health effects of this. Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched using oral health related terms and the term snus. Studies concerning SLT products other than snus were excluded. The literature search identified 47 studies suitable for inclusion. Five out of six epidemiological studies did not report an elevated risk of oral cancer in users of snus. However, three observational studies presented cases of oral cancer at the site of snus placement. Snus was consistently associated with the development of oral mucosal lesions, or snuff dipper's lesions (SDLs). Studies indicate that quitting the habit leads to rapid SDL regression, and that taking up the habit leads to its rapid initiation. Evidence in this review suggests that snus may not increase the risk of oral cancer. Further research is required to supplement the current evidence in this area, and to investigate the range of snus products now available.</p>","PeriodicalId":55318,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144295417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quality of life after treatment of dentofacial deformity: a cross-sectional study of 311 patients at various stages of surgical treatment","authors":"Mohammad Ibrahim Zafar , Torbjørn Østvik Pedersen","doi":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.02.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.02.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The aim of the study was to investigate self-reported quality of life (QoL) following orthognathic surgery for patients with dentofacial deformities (DFD) correlated to the type of osteotomy performed. Self-reported QoL of 311 patients was evaluated, before preoperative orthodontic treatment (n = 91), before surgical treatment (n = 76), two years (n = 35), five years (n = 56) and eight years after treatment (n = 53), using the validated condition specific Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ). Also, previous experience with orthodontic treatment was evaluated for all patients. Patients who underwent single-jaw mandibular setback surgery and Le Fort I osteotomies had the most pronounced change in global OQLQ scores. Oral function was significantly improved in both groups, and dentofacial aesthetics and awareness of dentofacial deformity was significantly improved in the mandibular setback group. The effect did not significantly change over time for any of the groups. The extent of orthodontic treatment in the preoperative stage did not significantly alter QoL scores. Orthognathic surgery improved self-reported quality of life in a Norwegian population. The type of dentofacial deformity and surgical procedure differed in some aspects, but the global OQLQ scores remained consistent.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55318,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"63 4","pages":"Pages 303-309"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143712218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Montey Garg , Rabindra P. Singh , Michael Nugent , Robert P. Bentley
{"title":"The BAOMS FlexFacs Programme: Advancing OMFS education and a potential model for online surgical learning across specialties in the United Kingdom","authors":"Montey Garg , Rabindra P. Singh , Michael Nugent , Robert P. Bentley","doi":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.03.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The BAOMS FlexFacs programme (June 2021–June 2024) aimed to transform online education within the UK Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) community, setting a new standard for virtual learning. Over its three-year span, the programme delivered 34 expertly curated sessions, drawing a cumulative live attendance of over 3000 participants and maintaining consistently high engagement. With a focus on innovation, accessibility, and curriculum alignment, the programme covered a wide range of topics. Stand out sessions, such as ‘Orbital Trauma’ and the ‘Head and Neck Cancer Study Day’ achieved record attendance of 148 and 181 participants, respectively, highlighting the programme’s relevance and appeal. Feedback underscored the programme’s success, with attendees rating session organisation an average of 4.7 out of 5 and its impact on clinical practice and educational progress 4.5 out of 5. Interactive elements, such as quizzes and dynamic post-session discussions, encouraged active engagement and reinforced learning. A comprehensive online repository further amplified the programme’s reach, allowing participants to revisit recorded sessions aligned with the OMFS curriculum and supporting FRCS exam (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons - Exit Exam) preparation. The seamless transition of FlexFacs to NHS England in July 2024 ensures its enduring influence on OMFS education. By addressing gaps in traditional training and equipping professionals through flexible, high-quality resources, the programme has established itself as a model for surgical education. Its legacy extends beyond its immediate achievements, offering a potential blueprint for future virtual learning initiatives across all surgical specialties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55318,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"63 4","pages":"Pages 317-323"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bernardo Olsson , Lidiana dos Santos Cordeiro , Aline Monise Sebastiani , Leandro Eduardo Kluppel , Delson Joao da Costa , Nelson Luis Barbosa Rebellato , Rafaela Scariot
{"title":"Does severity of dentofacial deformity impact oral health-related quality of life in class III cleft lip and palate patients?","authors":"Bernardo Olsson , Lidiana dos Santos Cordeiro , Aline Monise Sebastiani , Leandro Eduardo Kluppel , Delson Joao da Costa , Nelson Luis Barbosa Rebellato , Rafaela Scariot","doi":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.02.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.02.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The aim of this cross-sectional study was to correlate the severity of dentofacial deformity and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in 42 class III patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). The main outcome measures were clinical evaluations of overjet and overbite. OHRQoL was assessed with the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 questionnaire (OHIP-14). Angular (facial angle, SNA, SNB, ANB) and linear (N-PerpA, N-PerpPog and Wits appraisal) measurements were made using digital lateral teleradiography. No statistical difference was found between clinical variables and OHIP-14 scores (total score and domains, p > 0.05). A moderate positive correlation was found between the SNA angle and the handicap domain (r<sub>s</sub> = 0.428; p = 0.005), between the ANB angle and the handicap domain (r<sub>s</sub> = 0.319; p = 0.040) and psychological disability (r<sub>s</sub> = 0.331; p = 0.032); between N-PerpA and the social disability domain (r<sub>s</sub> = 0.345, p = 0.025); and between Wits appraisal and total OHIP-14 score (r<sub>s</sub> = 0.331; p = 0.032) and psychological disability (r<sub>s</sub> = 0.348; p = 0.024). Some angular and linear measurements of class III patients with CLP correlated with the total OHIP-14 score and the handicap, psychological disability, and social disability domains.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55318,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"63 4","pages":"Pages 310-316"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143733350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Training groups / Instructions to Authors","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0266-4356(25)00092-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0266-4356(25)00092-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55318,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"63 4","pages":"Page IBC"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143887297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ioan Davies , Andrew Jenkinson , Lawrence Dovgalski , Peter Llewelyn Evans , Ketan Shah , M.A. Kittur
{"title":"Utilisation of intraoral scanner for construction of immediate nasal prosthesis following total rhinectomy: Technical note","authors":"Ioan Davies , Andrew Jenkinson , Lawrence Dovgalski , Peter Llewelyn Evans , Ketan Shah , M.A. Kittur","doi":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.02.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bjoms.2025.02.009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55318,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"63 4","pages":"Pages 327-329"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143813063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}