{"title":"Comment on: \"Ten-year-plus follow-up study on coronectomy of the mandibular third molar-methodological considerations and future directions\".","authors":"C F Mourão, L E Juliasse, R Dos Santos Pereira","doi":"10.1016/j.ijom.2026.03.031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2026.03.031","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147793149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prospective evaluation of the CASST score to guide elective tracheostomy following oral cancer surgery: challenges and clinical misalignment.","authors":"A Gulamani, F Shamim, S Khan, S Akhtar","doi":"10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Clinical Assessment Scoring System for Tracheostomy (CASST) was developed to predict the need for elective tracheostomy in head and neck cancer surgery, but evidence on its external performance remains limited. This prospective study evaluated the predictive accuracy of CASST and its concordance with clinical decision-making in patients undergoing major oral cancer surgery. A secondary objective was to describe short-term postoperative airway complications stratified by CASST category. All patients undergoing major oral cancer resections at a tertiary care centre between September 2021 and January 2024 were enrolled and followed prospectively. CASST scores were computed preoperatively but did not guide airway management decisions. Among 258 patients, 126 (48.8%) underwent elective tracheostomy. Only 31.7% of these procedures aligned with CASST score recommendations (score ≥7). The CASST score demonstrated a sensitivity of 31.7%, specificity of 91.7%, positive predictive value of 78.4%, and negative predictive value of 58.5%. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.617, demonstrating poor overall discrimination. Short-term postoperative complications did not differ significantly between CASST risk groups. While CASST demonstrates high specificity, its low sensitivity and frequent misalignment with clinical practice limit its standalone utility. Further refinement and integration with intraoperative findings may improve its applicability in airway management planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":94053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147793069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of horizontal and extended platelet-rich fibrin on soft tissue healing and outcomes after impacted mandibular third molar extraction: a controlled trial.","authors":"A Haskic, N Hadziabdic, R J Miron","doi":"10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Postoperative sequelae such as pain, swelling, and trismus are common following mandibular third molar surgery. This single-blind controlled trial was performed to evaluate the effects of two newer platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) formulations, horizontal PRF (H-PRF) and extended PRF (E-PRF/albumin-PRF), on soft tissue healing and postoperative complications. Sixty-seven ASA class 1 patients aged 16-30 years were assigned to the H-PRF, E-PRF, or control (natural coagulum) group, with 60 completing the study. The primary outcome was soft tissue healing, while secondary outcomes included pain, analgesic use, swelling, trismus, alveolar osteitis, and infection. The PRF formulations did not significantly improve soft tissue healing during the first postoperative week (day 3: P = 0.64; day 7: P = 0.22). On day 7, the H-PRF group showed a significantly reduced trismus when compared to the control group (P = 0.017). No significant differences were observed in terms of pain, swelling, or analgesic consumption (all P > 0.05). A significantly reduced trismus observed with H-PRF suggests potential clinical benefits; however, further studies with larger samples are needed to confirm these findings and their clinical relevance.</p>","PeriodicalId":94053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147793078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Long-term effects of inferior alveolar nerve injury on the quality of life of orthognathic patients: a clinical assessment.","authors":"A O Gerçek, G Topaloğlu Yasan, H H Tüz","doi":"10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Orthognathic surgery can result in long-term neurosensory disturbances (NSDs), particularly involving the inferior alveolar nerve, which may influence patient quality of life (QoL). This retrospective study evaluated the relationship between persistent NSDs and QoL in patients who had undergone bilateral sagittal split osteotomy with/without genioplasty. Forty patients were included: 20 with persistent NSDs (>12 months postoperatively) and 20 controls. Somatosensory function was assessed using qualitative sensory tests, including two-point, light-touch, directional movement, pinprick, and sharp-blunt discrimination. Patient-reported outcomes were evaluated pre- and postoperatively using the Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ) and Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). Both groups exhibited significant improvements across all QoL domains. Although the NSD group patients demonstrated persistent sensory deficits in all qualitative sensory test parameters (all P < 0.05 compared to controls), their improvements in OQLQ and OHIP-14 were comparable to those of the control group, indicating that NSDs have a limited long-term effect on perceived QoL. Genioplasty was associated with significantly greater sensory impairment in multiple tests, while type of mandibular movement and sex showed no significant effects. Strong correlations were identified between OQLQ changes and both two-point discrimination and light-touch sensation (ρ range 0.47-0.73, all P < 0.05). These findings demonstrate significant and sustained improvements in patient overall QoL after orthognathic surgery despite persistent sensory dysfunction. In conclusion, although postoperative NSDs may develop, their long-term impact on patient QoL appears minimal. Nonetheless, the higher likelihood of somatosensory alterations associated with concomitant genioplasty should be considered during surgical planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":94053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147793107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
W-H Shao, R Chen, S Wang, S-Y Duan, X-D Zhang, Y-L Tang
{"title":"All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant-supported fixed prostheses for the edentulous jaw: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"W-H Shao, R Chen, S Wang, S-Y Duan, X-D Zhang, Y-L Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study compare the clinical outcomes of All-on-4 and All-on-6 implant surgeries in edentulous patients. The two techniques were evaluated by analysing implant survival rates, marginal bone loss, and complications. This systematic review included 55 studies identified in the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases. At short-term follow-up (1 year), the pooled survival rate was 99.20% for All-on-4 implants and 100% for All-on-6 implants. Mid-term follow-up (1-5 years) pooled survival rates were 99.66% for All-on-4 and 98.55% for All-on-6. Regarding long-term follow-up (≥5 years), pooled survival rates were 98.14% for All-on-4 and 97.50% for All-on-6. The pooled short-term marginal bone loss was 0.77 mm for All-on-4 and 0.85 mm for All-on-6, with long-term loss (5 years) reaching 1.28 mm and 0.94 mm, respectively. The pooled mechanical complications rate was 5.91% in the All-on-4 group and 6.64% in the All-on-6 group, while the pooled biological complication rates were 6.54% and 7.41%, respectively. Mechanical complications may be reduced with zirconia prostheses. The difference between guided surgery and freehand surgery requires further validation with a larger sample size. Overall, both techniques showed similar outcomes, although the conclusions should be interpreted with caution due to the high heterogeneity among studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":94053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147793098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C F J Bakhuis, E J de Ruiter, R de Bree, G E Breimer, E M Van Cann
{"title":"Relevance of tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in oral mucosal melanoma: a systematic review.","authors":"C F J Bakhuis, E J de Ruiter, R de Bree, G E Breimer, E M Van Cann","doi":"10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oral mucosal melanoma (OMM) is a rare and aggressive malignancy with a generally poor prognosis. Reliable prognostic markers for OMM are scarce, complicating disease management and patient counselling. Tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) have shown prognostic value in other cancers, but their potential as a biomarker in OMM is not yet well defined. Hence, a systematic literature review, following the PRISMA guidelines, was conducted. The PubMed and Embase databases were searched for studies reporting on TILs in five or more OMM patients. Two studies reporting 102 OMM patients met the inclusion criteria and were included. Despite differences in TIL assessment methods and cut-offs, approximately 25% of OMM patients had demonstrable TILs. High TIL levels were associated with improved overall survival, although this reached statistical significance in only one study, describing 20 patients. In one study, low TIL levels were significantly associated with an increased risk of distant metastasis. Overall, despite the limited number of included studies, the findings suggest that TILs may serve as a prognostic marker in OMM, with higher TIL levels indicating more favourable outcomes. Larger, standardized studies are needed to validate these preliminary observations, refine TIL assessment methodologies and cut-off values, and to explore interactions with other prognostic markers. Ultimately, integrating the evaluation of TILs into OMM prognostic models could enhance patient stratification, guide treatment planning, and improve patient counselling.</p>","PeriodicalId":94053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147793065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A P G R Couto, A L R de Ribeiro, L H S Guimarães, J J V Pinheiro, M S S Kataoka, S M Alves Júnior
{"title":"Fracture patterns of two sagittal split ramus osteotomy techniques: a cadaveric study.","authors":"A P G R Couto, A L R de Ribeiro, L H S Guimarães, J J V Pinheiro, M S S Kataoka, S M Alves Júnior","doi":"10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) is commonly used to correct dentofacial deformities. This study compared fracture patterns, maximum tensile load, displacement, time, and thickness of ex-vivo mandibles subjected to the Epker or Wolford SSRO techniques. Sixty-one dried adult cadaveric mandibles were sectioned, with each hemimandible randomly assigned to one of two groups: Epker, which involved a horizontal beveled medial cut above the lingula, and Wolford, which added an additional cut along the inferior mandibular rim. Each hemimandible was mounted on a wooden base, and a metallic device similar to a Smith sagittal separator was used to stress the sagittal cut until failure. Fractures were classified as favorable (lingual split scale (LSS)1, LSS2, LSS3) or as unfavorable (LSS4). The Epker group had significantly more unfavorable fractures than the Wolford group (P = 0.027), with a 4.51-fold higher relative risk of unfavorable fractures. Hemimandible thickness did not significantly affect fracture patterns (P > 0.05). No significant differences were found between the techniques regarding tensile load, displacement, or fracture time (P > 0.05). Wolford's additional osteotomy along the inferior mandibular rim reduced the load required for the mandibular split and increased fracture predictability.</p>","PeriodicalId":94053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147793140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Zygomatic implants as a solution for severe maxillary atrophy: a retrospective analysis of the original Brånemark scheme vs the quad zygoma scheme.","authors":"L Vrielinck, M Vitosyte, C Politis, R Jacobs","doi":"10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This retrospective cohort study was performed to evaluate the original Brånemark scheme vs the quad zygoma scheme for treating severe maxillary atrophy. Zygomatic implant surgeries performed between 1998 and 2021 at Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg, Belgium were analysed. Patients with ≥2 years of follow-up were included. Data on implant survival, prosthesis survival, and surgical techniques were assessed using Kaplan-Meier survival curves and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models adjusted for age, sex, and smoking; statistical significance was set at P ≤ 0.05. Overall, 203 patients with 675 zygomatic and 223 standard implants were evaluated. The quad zygoma scheme demonstrated a significantly higher implant survival rate than the classic Brånemark scheme (P = 0.009), particularly in the anterior maxilla, although no significant difference in prosthesis survival was observed between the two. The sinus slot technique showed superior implant and prosthesis survival compared to the intrasinus approach (P = 0.002, P = 0.015). These findings suggest that the quad scheme offers advantages in implant survival, especially in the anterior maxilla, while prosthetic outcomes remain comparable between the two schemes. Additionally, the sinus slot technique may help reduce sinus-related complications. Five-year implant survival was 91.5% for the classic scheme and 94.9% for the quad scheme; 10-year survival was 83.7% and 92.6%, respectively. Personalized surgical strategies are crucial for optimizing outcomes in zygomatic implant treatments, and further long-term research is necessary to confirm these results.</p>","PeriodicalId":94053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147793100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Y Xie, P H Leung, H Hao, Y Y Leung, A W K Yeung, F Zhu, W Yang
{"title":"Artificial intelligence-powered automatic tooth segmentation from cone-beam computed tomography for the fabrication of surgical splints.","authors":"Y Xie, P H Leung, H Hao, Y Y Leung, A W K Yeung, F Zhu, W Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijom.2026.03.024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2026.03.024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This cross-sectional study explored the feasibility of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tooth segmentation from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for surgical splint fabrication. Digitized plaster models (0.2 mm offset) served as the reference, while AI-segmented CBCT dental arches adopted offsets of 0.25 mm, 0.5 mm, and 0.75 mm. All splints were 3D-printed and evaluated for obstruction, stability, and interfacial space (N = 15). The 0.2 mm 3D-scan splints (median 3, interquartile range (IQR) 2-3) achieved better obstruction performance than CBCT 0.25 mm counterparts (median 2, IQR 1-3, P = 0.048), with no significant differences versus CBCT 0.5 mm (median 3, IQR 3-3; P = 0.20) and 0.75 mm groups(median 3, IQR 3-3, P = 0.32). In the stability test, there was no significant difference between 3D scan 0.2 mm (median 3, IQR 2-4), CBCT 0.25 mm (median 2, IQR 1-3), CBCT 0.5 mm (median 3, IQR 3-3), and CBCT 0.75 mm (median 3, IQR 2-3). 2D and 3D interfacial space analyses revealed that 3D scan 0.2 mm splints had significantly smaller gaps (P < 0.001) than splints from AI segmentation. Collectively, AI-powered CBCT tooth segmentation with 0.5 mm and 0.75 mm offsets enables surgical splint design with acceptable performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":94053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147793143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J T W Li, C C J Wan, A W K Yeung, Y Y Leung, Y X Su
{"title":"Response to the comment on \"Clinical features and management of odontogenic keratocysts in Gorlin-Goltz syndrome\".","authors":"J T W Li, C C J Wan, A W K Yeung, Y Y Leung, Y X Su","doi":"10.1016/j.ijom.2026.03.030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijom.2026.03.030","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94053,"journal":{"name":"International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147724228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}