Objective: To evaluate stress distribution in the grid plate-screw system and cortical bone in 2 sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) designs, with linear advancements of 5.0 mm and 7.0 mm, using finite element analysis.
Study design: A three-dimensional mandibular model was reconstructed from computed tomography (CT) scan and processed into finite element meshes. Grid plates with 4 monocortical screws were virtually positioned in the tension zone. Two osteotomy designs were tested: conventional Epker technique (Group I) and short split technique (Group II). Each design underwent advancements of 5.0 mm (a) and 7.0 mm (b). Masticatory muscle forces and occlusal loads were applied, and stress distribution in plates, screws, and cortical bone were analyzed using the Von Mises criterion.
Results: Greater mandibular advancement produced higher stresses in bone and fixation components. Group IIa demonstrated the lowest stress values, whereas Group IIb showed the highest peaks, particularly on plates and screws. Group I exhibited intermediate values with less disparity between 5.0-mm and 7.0-mm movements. Stress concentration increased proportionally with advancement.
Conclusion: The short osteotomy design provided favorable stress distribution for 5.0-mm advancements but reached critical stress levels at 7.0 mm, suggesting limited reliability for larger movements. Grid plates appear safe for smaller advancements in sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO).
Objective: To report a challenging case of radiotherapy-induced pemphigus vulgaris presenting as extensive mucocutaneous ulcerations and to highlight diagnostic and therapeutic considerations.
Study design: A 59-year-old man with a history of tobacco and alcohol use presented with a persistent ulcer on the floor of the mouth. Incisional biopsy confirmed squamous cell carcinoma. The patient underwent surgical resection with cervical lymph node dissection, followed by adjuvant radiotherapy (33 fractions, cumulative dose of 6600 cGy) and cisplatin chemotherapy. Approximately one month after completion of radiotherapy, he developed painful erosive lesions with thick crusting involving the lips and malar region, which rapidly extended to the chin, neck, and back, with extensive epithelial loss. Skin biopsy was performed for diagnostic clarification.
Results: Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris. Paraneoplastic pemphigus was excluded based on imaging studies showing no evidence of active malignancy. The patient required 40 days of hospitalization with nutritional support via a nasoenteric tube. Treatment with high-dose systemic prednisone resulted in progressive clinical improvement and lesion healing. At 8 months of follow-up, the patient remained disease-free.
Conclusion: Pemphigus vulgaris may represent a rare but severe complication following radiotherapy. Early recognition and prompt immunosuppressive treatment are essential to reduce morbidity and improve patient outcomes.
Objectives: To review the existing literature on the use of ozone therapy in the management of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) lesions.
Study design: An electronic search was conducted in Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and OpenGray databases. The study protocol was registered in the Open Science Framework (OSF) (DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/FHAEM). Data extracted from selected works included authorship, year of publication, study design, number of patients and MRONJ lesions, ozone therapy type and protocol, device used, additional treatments, cause of osteonecrosis, mean age, follow-up period, lesion and patient healing success rates, and complications reported.
Results: The initial search identified 194 articles, of which 14 met the inclusion criteria. These studies included 191 patients with 197 MRONJ lesions. Ozone therapy protocols and additional treatments varied widely across studies. Complete mucosal healing and resolution of necrotic lesions without symptoms were observed in 137 of 191 patients (71.73%) and 143 of 197 lesions (72.59%).
Conclusions: Ozone therapy would appear a promising adjunctive treatment for MRONJ, due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and tissue-regenerative effects. Nevertheless, further well-designed, large-scale clinical trials with standardized protocols and long-term follow-up periods are needed to confirm its efficacy and define its role in clinical practice.
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of a protocol in which direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are not discontinued prior to tooth extractions, compared with warfarin.
Study design: A prospective blind study was conducted on anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing tooth extraction. Patients were divided into three groups according to the anticoagulant pharmacokinetics: 20 patients on rivaroxaban once daily; 18 on dabigatran or apixaban twice daily, and 20 on warfarin (control group). Extractions were scheduled during the lowest DOACs plasma concentration: 14 hours after the last rivaroxaban dose; 8 hours after the last dabigatran/apixaban dose; and with INR values between 2.0 and 3.0 in the warfarin group. Patients returned 24 hours after tooth extraction for evaluation of bleeding.
Results: Fifty-eight patients were included in the study, in a total of 84 tooth extractions. No minor or major bleeding occurred in the rivaroxaban group. Two patients in the dabigatran/apixaban group (11.1%) and two in the control group (10%) presented minor bleeding. There was no statistically significant difference in bleeding rates among the groups (P = .324), and no major bleeding events were reported.
Conclusion: These preliminary results suggest that the protocol proposing non-discontinuing DOACs in extractions may be feasible in clinical practice.
Objective: To compare 12-month outcomes of single-session arthrocentesis with intra-articular injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (OA) vs disc displacement without reduction (DDWOR).
Study design: Single-center retrospective cohort of 89 consecutive patients (OA = 48, DDWOR = 41) treated by one surgeon.
Methods: Double-needle lavage (∼100 mL saline) followed by intra-articular i-PRF (∼1.5 mL). Primary outcomes were pain on function (0-100 visual analog scale) and maximum interincisal opening (mm) measured at baseline (T0) and 12 months (T1). Two-tailed tests (α = 0.05) and Cohen's d were used.
Results: Both groups improved significantly at T1 (P < .001). OA showed greater relative pain reduction (-66.4% vs -52.5%; d≈0.50), whereas DDWOR achieved larger functional gains (ΔMIO 5.34 vs 2.71 mm; +19.7% vs +8.8%; d≈0.77-0.84).
Conclusions: Arthrocentesis plus i-PRF yields clinically meaningful 12-month improvements in both conditions, with greater pain relief in OA and greater mouth-opening gains in DDWOR, supporting individualized, goal-oriented TMJ management.

