Editorial Board

Authors: Rafaela Scariot,

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The importance of Brazilian research in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Brazilian Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has had a prominent position in the international scientific and clinical scenario for decades. This leading role is not accidental, but the result of continuous investment in academic training, university infrastructure, ethical commitment, and...

Authors: Leonardo Perez Faverani,

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Science, Education, and Management: The Path of Brazilian Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dear colleagues, the presidency of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology (CBCTBMF) is not a status symbol, but a commitment to service. Leading the CBCTBMF requires understanding that this is a collective construction, supported by the legacy of pioneers and...

Authors: Belmiro Vasconcelos,

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An interview with Paulo José Medeiros

1. How was your career influenced by your father's professional trajectory? When I was a teenager, I would accompany my parents to lunches and dinners, and I would often meet someone who would talk to my father with some deference. My father was a pioneer, and nothing compares to a pioneer. Besides...

Authors: Paulo José Medeiros,

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Analysis of strength of two different fixation plates for maxillary advancement

Introduction: The development of surgical procedures enables the successful treatment of several dentofacial deformities. Objective: This study evaluated the strength of two different types of titanium plates. Methods: The non-parametric Mann-Whitney test was applied to compare the variables,...

Authors: Marcelo Marotta Araujo, João Vitor dos Santos CANELLAS, Fabio Ricardo Loreiro SATO, Darllon Manuel Borges SOUZA,

Keywords: Orthognathic surgery, Titanium, Le Fort osteotomy, Osteosynthesis in surgical fracture, Retrognathism,

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Fatigue resistance of mini abutments for dental implants

Introduction: The literature presents several studies focused on the evaluation of peri-implant bone biomechanics, indicating that complete mandibular fixed rehabilitations supported by three implants can be successfully performed. Objective: This in silico study aimed to evaluate the fatigue...

Authors: Rogério Lima Romeiro, André Lopes Cimonare, Natan Luiz Martinelli, Fabiana Carregosa Tavares da SILVA, Gustavo Grolli KLEIN,

Keywords: fatigue, Stress, Dental implants, Mini abutment,

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Assessing anxiety and oral health impact profile in subjects waiting for surgical removal of third molar

Introduction: Third molar extraction is a common oral surgery procedure and may negatively affect patients’ quality of life before surgery, particularly due to anxiety. Oral health-related quality of life and anxiety can be assessed using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and the...

Authors: João Armando Brancher, João César Zielak, Rafaela Scariot, Aline Monise Sebastiani, Bruna Karas BRUM, Gabriella MAZZAROLO,

Keywords: Quality of life, Anxiety, Dental extraction,

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Magnesium sulfate in orthognathic surgery: systematic review

Introduction: Intravenous magnesium sulfate has been used as an analgesic adjunct in different surgical settings, due to its antagonistic action on N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors and modulation of neuronal excitability, potentially contributing to control the pain and reduce the opioid...

Authors: Renato Yassutaka Faria Yaedú, Caroline de Paula Oliveira GRINGO, Mariela PERALTA-MAMANI, Isabela Toledo Teixeira da SILVEIRA, Andressa Cavichiolo FERRAZ, Peterson Rogério GARCIA,

Keywords: Analgesia, Orthognathic surgery, Postoperative pain, Magnesium sulfate, Opioids,

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Artificial intelligence-assisted prediction of dental root position in maxillary segmental osteotomy planning: a technical note

Introduction: Maxillary segmentation planning requires integration between surgeon and orthodontist, since it can cause damage to root structures and even extend into areas with low bone support. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have shown to be promising in increasing the accuracy of virtual...

Authors: Cassio Edvard Sverzut, Alexandre Elias Trivellato, Samuel Macedo Costa, Bruna Campos Ribeiro,

Keywords: Cone beam computed tomography, Maxillary osteotomy, Artificial intelligence, Segmentation, Surgical planning,

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The challenge of reintervention in orthognathic surgery: case report

Introduction: Despite the significant advances in surgical techniques, virtual planning and multidisciplinary protocols, orthognathic surgery is still susceptible to unsatisfactory results, requiring surgical reintervention in some cases. Objectives: This case report describes the surgical,...

Authors: Gabriela Mayrink, Iolanda Zanotelli Lemos, Gabriela Luz LACERDA, Mateus CURBANI,

Keywords: Orthognathic surgery, Facial Prosthesis, Reoperation in orthognathic surgery,

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En bloc resection of central giant cell granuloma

Introduction: Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is an uncommon intraosseous lesion of the jaws, accounting for less than 7% of all benign jaw tumors. It is suggested that there are aggressive or non-aggressive CGCGs. While non-aggressive CGCGs rarely recur, aggressive forms are associated with...

Authors: Delson João Da Costa, Rafaela Scariot, Isabela Polesi Bergamaschi, Rafael Correia CAVALCANTE, Paola Fernanda Cotait de Lucas CORSO,

Keywords: Corticosteroids, Central giant cell lesion, Intralesional injections, En bloc resection,

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Ankylosis treatment with rotation of the coronoid process: case report

Introduction: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is characterized by fusion of the mandibular head to the articular fossa, with trauma as main etiological factor. Treatment aims to restore mandibular function and anatomy, utilizing approaches ranging from alloplastic prostheses to...

Authors: Leandro Eduardo Klüppel, Delson João Da Costa, Rafaela Scariot, Aline Monise Sebastiani, Angela Maira GUIMARÃES, João Paulo Schmitt LOPES,

Keywords: Orthognathic surgery, Temporomandibular joint, Case report, Ankylosis,

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Mandibular canal course variations: clinical case series

Introduction: A detailed understanding of the mandibular canal anatomy and its possible variations is crucial to prevent complications during dental procedures. The absence of a systematic approach to identify these variations may lead even experienced clinicians to overlook them, increasing the...

Authors: Michelle Nascimento Meger, Milton Carlos de PONTES JUNIOR, Débora Gonçalves STALL, Daniela ADACHESKI, Thalita de Paris MATOS,

Keywords: cone-beam computed tomography, Anatomical variation, Mandibular canal, Inferior alveolar nerve, Third molar extraction,

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Treatment of large keratocyst in a pediatric patient: case report

Introduction: Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a cystic lesion with aggressive behavior and high relapse rate. In pediatric patients, surgical management requires conservative approaches, to reduce morbidity and preserve bone growth. Objective: This is an observational and descriptive case...

Authors: Basílio De Almeida Milani, Amy Brian COSTA E SILVA, Vinícius Costa da ROCHA, Yasmin da Silva Amorim CIDADE, Nilton Jose da SILVA FILHO,

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