{"title":"Alternative to the cervical approach for total temporomandibular joint prosthesis: A case series","authors":"Edouard Lange , Sanela Morand , Camille Lambert , Julie Chauvel-Picard , Arnaud Gleizal","doi":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102314","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102314","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>New-generation total temporomandibular joint prostheses have demonstrated their efficacy and low morbidity. However, their implantation requires a dual external approach, which can result in significant aesthetic and functional sequelae. The authors have therefore developed an alternative technique that avoids the cervical route.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>The authors describe their technique for implanting a temporomandibular joint prosthesis using a combination of pre-auricular and intraoral approaches. They share the outcomes from a series of 16 patients treated with this technique, reporting complications as well as improvements in range of motion (ROM) and patient-reported outcomes regarding pain, eating ability, and overall satisfaction.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 16 patients and 22 prostheses were included. The functional results demonstrated a significant average increase in ROM of 34.4 mm (<em>p</em> < 0.001), a one-point reduction on the visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain (<em>p</em> = 0.19), and a 1.1-point improvement in feeding ability on our scale of 1 to 4 (<em>p</em> < 0.001). Complications included one case of transient facial paralysis with complete recovery, and one case of implant-related infection requiring removal of the prosthesis.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>this technique appears to provide comparable functional outcomes, with less scarring, and avoids the risk of facial nerve injury associated with the traditional approach. However, a potential disadvantage that needs further evaluation on a larger scale is the risk of infection, which does not appear to be increased in this series.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55993,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"126 6","pages":"Article 102314"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143639705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Charlotte Mansuy , Frédéric Silvestri , Léa Mozziconacci , Rémi Esclassan , Olivier Hüe , Michel Ruquet , Chloé Mense
{"title":"Quantitative evaluation of trabecular bone density and bone height in different regions of edentulous maxillae according to age and sex","authors":"Charlotte Mansuy , Frédéric Silvestri , Léa Mozziconacci , Rémi Esclassan , Olivier Hüe , Michel Ruquet , Chloé Mense","doi":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102306","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102306","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>In edentulous maxillae, bone quantity and quality are crucial factors for implant treatment planning and success. This study aimed to assess variations in trabecular bone density (TBD) and bone height in different regions of the edentulous maxilla, according to sex and age.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>100 cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) from edentulous maxilla were analyzed. Six virtual implants were planned between the maxillary sinuses at incisor, canine, and premolar sites. Virtual implant lengths were selected according to available bone volume and used to estimate bone height. TBD was recorded in Hounsfield Units (HU) at the center of the apex of each virtual implant. The two-sample t-test compared the mean TBD and the mean virtual implant length between males and females. The Spearman correlation coefficient analyzed the correlation between mean TBD and age, and the correlation between mean TBD and mean virtual implant length. The significance level was set at 5 %.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In males, mean TBD and mean implant length were significantly higher than in females (<em>P</em> = 0.033 and <em>P</em> = 0.003). In females, there was a negative significant correlation between mean TBD and age (<em>rho</em> = -0.352, <em>P</em> = 0.022), and between mean TBD and mean implant length (<em>rho</em> = - 0.425, <em>P</em> = 0.005).</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Variations in TBD and bone height within the edentulous maxilla are related to sex. Older edentulous women are more susceptible to present low TBD and low bone height in anterior maxilla, which may influence therapeutic choices to achieve implant success.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55993,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"126 6","pages":"Article 102306"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143563841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of the aesthetic and functional effectiveness of primary closed rhinoseptoplasty: A study of 189 cases.","authors":"Jebrane Bouaoud , Olivier Mathieu , Clémence Mure , Jean-Baptiste Belloc","doi":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102301","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102301","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>With the increasing demand for rhinoplasty procedures, evaluating outcomes becomes crucial for improving surgical procedures. Nevertheless, there is a limited number of extensive studies exclusively dedicated to closed rhinoseptoplasty (RSP), emphasizing the evaluation of both aesthetic and functional dimensions. This study aims to assess the aesthetic and functional effectiveness of exclusively closed primary RSP procedures and to identify subgroups at risk of less favorable outcomes, providing valuable insights for preoperative planning. The study incorporates the widely used Nasal Obstruction Symptoms Evaluation (NOSE) and Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) scores, making it the most comprehensive research to date in terms of sample size and subgroup analysis for closed approaches.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A total of 189 closed RSPs performed between January 2019 and June 2023 were prospectively evaluated. Follow-ups at 2, 6, and 12 months enabled a comprehensive understanding of the postoperative evolution. Statistical analyses included non-parametric the non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Mann Whitney test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman coefficient, with a significance level of <em>p</em> < 0.05.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The study reveals significant improvements in both aesthetic (ROE) and functional (NOSE) scores postoperatively, emphasizing the positive impact of closed RSP. Subgroup analyses unveiled factors influencing functional and aesthetic outcomes, contributing to a refined understanding of closed RSP.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study not only reaffirms the effectiveness of closed RSP but also offers valuable insights into various factors influencing outcomes. The findings underscore the importance of considering both aesthetic and functional aspects in rhinoplasty planning, contributing to the evolving landscape of surgical practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55993,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"126 5","pages":"Article 102301"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comment on: \"Objectifying aesthetic outcomes following face transplantation - the AI research metrics model.\"","authors":"Elise Lupon","doi":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102300","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102300","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55993,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"126 6","pages":"Article 102300"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thomas Bondi , Nicolas Walhin , Guillaume Henry , Nadia Benmoussa-Rebibo , Nicolas Leymarie , Jean-François Honart
{"title":"Intraoral anastomosis technique as part of the reconstruction strategy following resection of intermediate and low-grade head and neck cancer","authors":"Thomas Bondi , Nicolas Walhin , Guillaume Henry , Nadia Benmoussa-Rebibo , Nicolas Leymarie , Jean-François Honart","doi":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102282","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102282","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The gold standard for curative treatment of facial, oral, nasal, paranasal and pharyngeal cancers is excision and reconstruction surgery. Patients are increasingly demanding carcinologically effective and minimally invasive surgery with near ad integrum functional and aesthetic reconstruction. In malignant tumors with no indication for lymph node dissection, when the defect size dictates free flap reconstruction, the intrabuccal anastomosis technique comes closest to meeting these requirements.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>In this single-center retrospective observational study, we reported a series of 5 patients with intermediate or low-grade head and neck cancer treated by surgery between 2022 and 2023 at the Cervico-facial Surgery Department of the Gustave Roussy Cancer Center. We collected clinical, therapeutic, histologic, and carcinologic data.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>All patients underwent tumor resection with fascio-cutaneous free flap reconstruction and dental rehabilitation in accordance with best practice recommendations. None of the patients had an indication for lymph node dissection. The histologic subtypes were glandular, epithelial, and cartilaginous-related. All anastomoses were performed on the facial vessels using an intraoral anastomosis technique.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Free flap with intraoral anastomosis technique may be the first intention reconstruction strategy for large defects following resection of intermediate and low-grade malignant tumors of the face and oral, oropharyngeal, nasal or paranasal cavities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55993,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"126 5","pages":"Article 102282"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143426737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leonard Knoedler , Cosima C. Hoch , Samuel Knoedler , Felix J. Klimitz , Thomas Schaschinger , Tobias Niederegger , Max Heiland , Steffen Koerdt , Rainer Pooth , Martin Kauke-Navarro , Alexandre G. Lellouch
{"title":"Objectifying aesthetic outcomes following face transplantation – the AI research metrics model (CAARISMA ® ARMM)","authors":"Leonard Knoedler , Cosima C. Hoch , Samuel Knoedler , Felix J. Klimitz , Thomas Schaschinger , Tobias Niederegger , Max Heiland , Steffen Koerdt , Rainer Pooth , Martin Kauke-Navarro , Alexandre G. Lellouch","doi":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102277","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102277","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Face transplantation (FT) offers a reconstructive option for patients with severe facial disfigurements by restoring both function and appearance. Aesthetic outcomes, which are crucial to psychological well-being and social reintegration, have historically been evaluated subjectively. This study introduces the AI Research Metrics Model (CAARISMA ® ARMM), a machine learning-based medical device designed to objectively assess aesthetic outcomes in FT patients.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Overall, 14 FT patients were analyzed using CAARISMA ® ARMM, which evaluates 3 key aesthetic indices: the Facial Youthfulness Index (FYI), Facial Aesthetic Index (FAI), and Skin Quality Index (SQI). Preoperative, postoperative, and pre-trauma images were processed to assess improvements in facial aesthetics. Statistical analysis was performed to compare changes in these indices across the different time points.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Postoperative scores for FYI, FAI, and SQI were significantly higher than preoperative scores (<em>p</em> < 0.0001), indicating substantial aesthetic improvements. No significant differences were found between postoperative and pre-trauma images, suggesting that FT can effectively restore a patient's pre-injury appearance. Aesthetic improvements were consistent across different age and gender groups, with no notable disparities in outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>CAARISMA ® ARMM offers a reliable and objective framework for objectifying aesthetic outcomes following FT, allowing for more standardized assessments. This medical device can potentially improve patient-surgeon communication, enhance surgical planning, and serve as a benchmark for evaluating long-term aesthetic success in FT patients. Future research should focus on expanding CAARISMA ® ARMM's application to larger and more diverse patient populations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55993,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"126 6","pages":"Article 102277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143395441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"National survey on implantation practices for free bone flaps: Key findings and insights","authors":"Sophie Dugast , Leonor Guilmault , Isabelle Bouhier , Olivier Airaudo , Julie Longis , Helios Bertin","doi":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102271","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102271","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>In cervico-facial oncology, reconstructive procedures aim to ensure patient survival, restore orofacial functions, and maintain esthetic outcomes. The ultimate goal of these interventions is to provide functional rehabilitation. However, dental rehabilitation following bone-free flap reconstructions remains underutilized. This study evaluates current practices in France and identify the challenges reconstructive surgeons face in implementing dental implant rehabilitation after free bone flap reconstruction in an oncological setting.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A nationwide survey was conducted across 52 French hospitals to assess practices related to free bone flap reconstructions and dental implant rehabilitation. An online questionnaire collected data on the epidemiology, rehabilitation practices, team organization, and willingness towards increasing the number of rehabilitated patients following oncological surgeries.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Nineteen centers responded, highlighting diverse practices. While most centers perform over 20 free bone flap reconstructions annually, the number of patients receiving implants post-reconstruction was relatively low, with most centers reporting between one and five implant procedures in the past year. Key obstacles to implant rehabilitation included patient irradiation (61 %), lack of financial support (61 %), absence of a practitioner network (50 %), insufficiently trained team members (33 %), risk of oncological recurrence (28 %), extended operating times for primary implantations (22 %), and difficulties with radiological follow-up due to artifacts (17 %)</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Despite its potential to enhance patient quality of life, dental implant rehabilitation in oncological patients remains marginal in France. This study highlights the need for standardized protocols and improved collaboration between reconstructive surgeons and dental specialists to increase the rate of rehabilitation following free bone flap reconstructions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55993,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"126 6","pages":"Article 102271"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143366899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ChatGPT, and systematic review ideas to oral and maxillofacial surgeons: Comment","authors":"Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit","doi":"10.1016/j.jormas.2024.102000","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jormas.2024.102000","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55993,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"126 1","pages":"Article 102000"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141879870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The impact of preoperative psychiatric intervention for postoperative delirium after major oral and maxillofacial surgery with free flap reconstruction","authors":"Yukie Nitta , Takuro Sanuki , Shigekazu Sugino , Masahiro Sugimoto , Kanta Kido","doi":"10.1016/j.jormas.2024.102026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jormas.2024.102026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Postoperative delirium (POD) is a severe complication associated with various adverse outcomes, especially in older patients. Although the incidence and risk factors for POD have been explored in general surgery, they have not been fully elucidated. Early identification of high-risk patients and active preoperative intervention are considered essential for the prevention of POD. Recently, psychiatric consultation intervention have been shown to prevent delirium. This study investigated the effect of preoperative psychiatric interventions on preventing POD in our specific surgical context.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>This retrospective, single-center observational study included 86 patients who underwent major oral and maxillofacial surgery with free flap reconstruction between 2016 and 2023. The effect of psychiatric intervention were compared between patients with and without delirium.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Preoperative psychiatric intervention did not reduce the incidence of POD. The incidence of POD was 29.1 %. Univariate analyses showed no significant associations between POD and any clinical variables.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>There was no difference in the incidence of POD between patients who received preoperative psychiatric intervention and those who did not, and further investigation is needed to determine the efficacy of preoperative psychiatric intervention in the prevention of POD.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55993,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery","volume":"126 1","pages":"Article 102026"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142115149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}