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Authors: Marcelo Marotta Araujo,

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Big challenges and great results

Dear members,The board of the Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeryand Traumatology continues, strongly in line with its Mission and InstitutionalVision, in the struggle for training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeryonly in the Residency modality, with workload of 8,640 hours,...

Authors: Marcelo Marotta Araujo,

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Step-by-step scientific writing for young researchers

Where should I start drafting my research? This is a commonquestion from the young researcher. The guidelines receivedcan sometimes leave residual doubts that, to some extent,can cause difficulties in the organization and elaborationof scientific writing.

Authors: Sylvio Luiz Costa De Moraes,

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An interview with Lúcia Maria S. V. Costa Ramos

SUBJECT: Steps that must be followed by ajournal that intends to achieve positive notorietyin professional and academic environmentsThe Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeryand Traumatology interviews, in this issue of thejournal, Prof. Lúcia Maria SV Costa Ramos, TechnicalHead of...

Authors: Lúcia Maria S. V. Costa Ramos,

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An interview with Valfrido Antonio Pereira Filho

A survey of CBCTBMF members showed thatthere was an increase of approximately 17% inaccidents with facial trauma in delivery ridersthroughout Brazil. In your opinion, what happenedto this category during this period?Unfortunately, motorcyclists/delivery riders/bikersare frequently affected by...

Authors: Valfrido Antonio Pereira Filho,

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Epidemiological analysis of maxillofacial fractures in a referral hospital in Tocantins/Brazil

Introduction: Epidemiological studies on oral and maxillofacial trauma play an importantrole in public health, by directing actions for health promotion, prevention anddiagnosis. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the profile of traumatizedpatients, with an emphasis on oral and...

Authors: Mariana Araújo dos Santos, Paula Vitória Bido Gellen, Hyara Luz Moreira, Marcos Phelipe Araújo Andrade Alves, Tássia Silvana Borges, José Afonso de Almeida,

messages.RevistaAutores: Epidemiology, Maxillofacial injuries, Health promotion,

Smartphones use to study and professional development among maxillofacial surgeons and residents

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of the use of smartphonesfor the purpose of professional development in maxillofacial surgery. Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out with residents and surgeons specializing in Oraland Maxillofacial Surgery and...

Authors: Douglas Rangel Goulart, Luiz Felipe Rocha Vilaça, Lourrany Carmo Araujo, Lucas Teixeira Brito, Gustavo Campolina Barbosa Pereira, Robson Rodrigues Garcia,

messages.RevistaAutores: Education, Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Mobile applications, Communication, Social networking, distance,

Relationship between dimensional tissue changes in genioplasty: integrative review

Introduction: Genioplasty is a surgical procedure that allows three-dimensionalchanges in position and contour of the chin, resulting in significant improvementsin facial esthetics. Objective: Determine the relationship between soft tissues andbone movements in the genioplasty procedure, by...

Authors: Renata Pittella Cançado, Jamille de Freitas Barolo,

messages.RevistaAutores: Genioplasty, Vertical dimension, Tissues,

Protocol for arthroscopic treatment of internal disorders of the temporomandibular joint: technical note

Introduction: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy is considered a minimallyinvasive treatment for the TMJ, and the use for the treatment of internal jointdisorder has increased in the last years. As it is a relatively new treatment, specialistsstill have many doubts on how to systematize...

Authors: Marcelo Marotta Araujo, Fábio Ricardo Loureiro Sato,

messages.RevistaAutores: Temporomandibular joint disorders, Temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, Arthroscopy,

Bone-borne surgically-assisted rapid maxillary expansion: case report

Surgically-assisted rapid maxillary expansion is a surgical-orthodontic procedure performedin patients with bone maturity and unilateral or bilateral transverse discrepancies,whether or not associated with other facial deformities. The aim of this study is topresent a case report of a...

Authors: Viviane Ferreira Ramos, Leonardo Augustus Peral Ferreira Pinto, Michelle Alonso Coutinho, Sabrina Morelli de Oliveira,

messages.RevistaAutores: Palatal Expansion Technique, Surgery, oral, Osteogenesis, distraction,

Alloplastic reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint in patient with rheumatoid arthritis: case report

The inflammatory arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is uncommon, butwhen it occurs it can become debilitating. Early diagnosis and treatment by a maxillofacialsurgeon can prevent joint collapse. The most prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis,the rheumatoid arthritis, when affects...

Authors: Leandro Eduardo Klüppel, Caio Augusto Munuera Ueti,

messages.RevistaAutores: Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Temporomandibular joint, Arthritis, rheumatoid,

Surgical treatment of oro-sinusal fistula: Case report

The maxillary sinusitis is characterized by the infection of this paranasal sinus,causing dysfunction, pain, bad odor and fever. The oro-sinusal fistula represents acomplication in which communication occurs between the maxillary sinus and thebuccal cavity. The objective of this study is to...

Authors: Breno Souza Benevides, Ricardo Franklin Gondim, Josfran da Silva Ferreira Filho, Vinícius Rodrigues Gomes,

messages.RevistaAutores: Oroantral fistula, Oral fistula, Paranasal sinuses,

Polymethylmethacrylate in the aesthetic correction of anteroposterior maxillary hypoplasia: a series of 20 cases

Introduction: Anteroposterior maxillary hypoplasia (AMH), with or without dentaldiscrepancy, has repercussions that cause aesthetic and psychological damage tothe patients. Many therapeutic measures have been used for this condition, such asorthognathic surgery and filling with various...

Authors: Maria Cristina Teixeira Cangussú, Weber Céo Cavalcante, Paula Rizério D'Andréa Espinheira, Kátia Montanha Andrade, Leonardo Moraes Godói Figueiredo, ROBERTO ALMEIDA AZEVEDO,

messages.RevistaAutores: Orthognathic surgery, Polymethyl methacrylate, Prostheses and implants,

Alternative technique with ductal preservation in sialolithiasis: case report

Sialolithiasis is an alteration derived from the development of calcified structureswithin the salivary duct system. Its treatment depends on the size and location ofthe sialolith and may range from salivary stimulation to surgical removal with orwithout the involved gland. Larger sialoliths...

Authors: Liogi Iwaki Filho, Andressa Bolognesi Bachesk, Caio Cesar Santos Patron Luiz,

messages.RevistaAutores: Surgery, oral, Salivary duct calculi, Submandibular gland,

Lip Lift – an alternative for facial and smile harmonization: case report

Lip Lift is a surgical procedure performed on the upper lip in order to improve aestheticsand bring harmony to the smile. The objective of the present article was toreport a clinical case of Lip Lift for the aesthetic-functional treatment of the smileand the lips region. This study reports a...

Authors: Renato dos Santos,

messages.RevistaAutores: face, Surgery, oral, Maxillofacial injuries,