JBCOMS 2026 V12N2 - Journal of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
JBCOMS 2026 V12N2

COBRAC 2026: when the specialty's pathway meets the challenges of our time

Over the last few decades, Brazilian Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology has reached a level of maturity that positions it among the most established and strategically important fields of Dentistry. This trajectory has been built by rigorous training of professionals, its...

Authors: José Sandro Pereira Da Silva,

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An interview with Dr. Liogi Iwaki Filho

1. Dr. Liogi, what motivated you to choose Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology as your specialty? Was there any remarkable influence during your training that guided this choice?Actually, my journey into surgery began unexpectedly. My mother’s greatest dream was for me to pursue...

Authors: Liogi Iwaki Filho,

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Strategic extractions: new perspectives on orthodontic indications

Introduction: Dental extractions remain an important part of orthodontic treatment planning. Contemporary Orthodontics increasingly incorporates strategic extractions to address complex skeletal discrepancies, dental compensations and facial asymmetries. Objective: This study aimed to critically...

Authors: Sérgio Honório, Vitória Augusta Nogueira Terra de Farias RAMOS,

Keywords: orthodontics, Facial asymmetry, Tooth extraction, Clinical decision-making, Treatment planning,

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Personalized multimodal analgesia in oral and maxillofacial surgery: clinical protocol

Introduction: Postoperative pain management in oral and maxillofacial surgery represents a clinical challenge, requiring multimodal strategies to minimize opioid use and maximize patient comfort. Objective: The objective of this study was to propose a personalized multimodal analgesia protocol...

Authors: Davilson Bragine Ferreira Junior, Pedro Victor Alves Andrade,

Keywords: Analgesia, Oral Surgery, Clinical Protocols, Molar, third, Dipyrone,

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Patterns of mandibular third molar impaction present sexual dimorphism

Introduction: The aim of the study was to investigate if patterns of mandibular third molar impaction presents sexual dimorphism. Methods: This retrospective study utilized dental records from adult patients to investigate the position patterns of mandibular third molars using panoramic...

Authors: Michelle Nascimento MEGER, Isabela Ribeiro MADALENA, Lílian Márcia da Silva CALSAVARA, Giselle Emilãine da Silva REIS, Guther Barbieri ZENAR, César Penazzo LEPRI, Erika Calvano KUCHLER,

Keywords: Molar, third, Tooth, impacted, Sex characteristics,

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Growth of buccal bone plate after dental autotransplantation

Introduction: Autotransplantation is considered a reliable treatment approach in cases of tooth loss, and is defined as transposition of a donor tooth from its original location to a recipient site, in the same individual. Studies describe the presence of bone in the recipient site, indicating...

Authors: Deise Lima Cunha, Clara Miotto SILVA,

Keywords: Cone beam computed tomography, Autologous transplantation, Alveolar ridge augmentation,

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Profile of patients followed by the Palliative Care Team evaluated by the Dentistry Department of the Heart Institute of HCFMUSP

Introduction: Palliative care is indicated for any active, progressive disease that threatens life continuity. Due to the functional decline presented by these patients, several complaints go unnoticed, including oral and dental complaints. Objective: Based on this, the objective of this study...

Authors: Raphael Capelli Guerra, Bianca PULINO, Samara Caroline Fernandes Galvani, Akemya Gabryella Souza CRUZ, Itamara Lucia NEVES, Ricardo Simões NEVES, Heloisa MARÃO, Henrique FURUKAWA, Bruno Nifossi PRADO, Marcela Alves SANTOS‑PAUL,

Keywords: Dentistry, Oral health, Palliative care, Xerostomia,

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Intraoral approach for mandibular marginal resection: case report

Introduction: Adequate surgical access is essential for tumor resection and mandibular reconstruction. However, extraoral approaches may result in visible scars and increased risk of nerve injury. In selected cases, an intraoral approach may offer functional and aesthetic advantages. Case...

Authors: Lais Inês Silva CARDOSO, Sérgio Éberson da Silva MAIA, Renato da Costa RIBEIRO, Simei André da Silva Rodrigues FREIRE, Thalita SANTANA,

Keywords: Oral Surgery, Mandible, Osteosynthesis, Cementoblastoma, Intraoral approach,

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Surgical approach to submandibular plunging ranula: case report

Introduction: Ranula is a pseudocyst resulting from mucus extravasation, usually associated with the sublingual gland. When the content dissects the mylohyoid muscle and extends to the cervical region, it is characterized as a plunging ranula (PR), a rare condition that requires careful...

Authors: Mônica Simões Israel, Lucas Souza SANTOS, Bruno Teixeira Gonçalves RODRIGUES, Alexandre Marques PEREZ, Roberto PRADO,

Keywords: Surgical retreatment, Mucous extravasation pseudocyst, Sublingual gland, Cervical swelling,

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Neurorrhaphy from masseteric nerve to facial nerve: case report

Introduction: Peripheral facial paralysis is a condition that affects motor, esthetic, and social functions. Among the surgical options, masseteric-to-facial nerve neurorrhaphy stands out for providing reinnervation with low morbidity. Objective: To report a clinical case of masseteric-to-facial...

Authors: Felipe Daniel Búrigo dos Santos, Athos Ribeiro Pimenta Nunes PINTO, Ewerton Dela VECHIA JUNIOR, Guilherme Henrique Raulino BRASIL,

Keywords: Esthetics, facial paralysis, facial nerve, Rehabilitation, Masseteric nerve, Neurorrhaphy,

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Raynaud's phenomenon and Dentistry: case report

Introduction: Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is a vascular condition characterized by circulatory changes in body extremities, such as hands, feet, and ears. Patients with this anomaly present with ischemic foci in these regions, sporadically and transiently, induced by numerous factors, namely climate,...

Authors: Felipe Henrique Barbosa RIBEIRO, Angela Alves de Aguiar GOTO, Sara Cristina Barbosa RIBEIRO,

Keywords: Dentistry, Raynaud's disease, Autoimmune diseases,

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Ultrasound use for TMJ arthrocentesis: case report

Introduction: The treatment of osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involves everything from basic clinical therapies to minimally invasive measures and, in more severe cases, surgical procedures. In the context of minimally invasive therapies, arthrocentesis followed by...

Authors: Gabriela Mayrink, Luíza Vitória Silva BRAZ, Mateus Curbani Vieira MANOLA, Thiago LIBERATO, Fernanda LIBERATO,

Keywords: Temporomandibular joint, Osteoarthritis, Ultrasonography,

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