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    Expert Consensus
    Expert consensus statement on application of perforator flap in oromaxillofacial head and neck defect reconstruction
    HE Yue, JIANG Can-hua, HOU Jin-song, WANG Hui-ming, PENG Xin, LIU Bing, LI Jin-song, ZHENG Lei, XU Zhong-fei, WU Yu-nong, HU Jing-zhou, QIN Xing-jun, AI Song-tao, ZHOU Hui-hong, LI Chun-jie, ZHANG Shi-zhou, WANG Jun, LI Xiao-guang, LIU Zhong-long, ZHU Feng-shuo
    2020, 18 (5):  385-389.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.001
    Abstract ( 572 )   PDF (3960KB) ( 589 )  
    Perforator flap is supplied by the cutaneous perforator vessels, which is a common modality to reconstruct the defect tissue. However, the complex anatomy, the variety of defects in the head and neck and the perforator vessel variation prevent perforator flap from application further. So far, there is no guideline for the clinical application of perforator flaps to repair oral maxillofacial head and neck defects. Preoperative evaluation of perforator vessels lacks uniform standards and the design of perforator flaps lacks reasonable norms. There is no objective monitoring and evaluation system after perforator flap reconstruction. To further standardize the application of perforator flaps and improve the reconstruction effect in oral maxillofacial head and neck defect, this consensus summarized the practical experience of oral and maxillofacial surgeons for clinical reference.
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    Chinese expert consensus on standardized operation process of autotransplantation of teeth
    Professional Committee of Teeth and Alveolar Surgery, Chinese Stomatological Association
    2020, 18 (5):  390-394.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.002
    Abstract ( 812 )   PDF (4112KB) ( 835 )  
    Autotransplantation of teeth refers to the surgical procedure of transplanting tooth from one position to another within the same individuals. This procedure usually involves transferring an impacted, embedded, dislocated or ectopically erupted tooth to an extraction site or a surgically prepared alveolar socket. As one of the most biocompatible oral rehabilitation approach, tooth autotransplantation can preserve alveolar bone volume, restore functioning periodontal tissue and its proprioception, and consequently achieve the purpose of 'turning waste into wealth'. At present, there hasn't been a universally accepted standardized operation process on tooth autotransplantation including its indications, contraindications, preoperative preparation, surgical steps, and postoperative treatment and orders. In order to standardize its clinical application to further increase success rate, in combination with Chinese experts' clinical experience, a consensus on standardized operation process of autotransplantation of teeth has been proposed in this article.
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    Original Articles
    Mechanism of maggot excretion/secretion in anti-intracellular Staphylococcus aureus internalization of osteoblast: an in vitro study
    ZHU Fang-xing, XU Xiao-feng, SI Jia-wen, LIAO Qian, XU Bing
    2020, 18 (5):  395-400.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.003
    Abstract ( 355 )   PDF (5214KB) ( 160 )  
    PURPOSE: This study was aimed to explore the mechanism of excretion/secretion (E/S) in protecting osteoblast being internalized by Staphylococcus aureus through in vitro experiments. METHODS: Excretion/secretion(E/S), E/S pre-treated with serine protease inhibitors(PMSF), E/S pre-treated with chymotrypsin inhibitors VR23 and PBS were respectively added to the mouse pre-osteoblast cell line (MC 3T3-E1) for culture. After 24, 48, 72 hours, Western blot was used to detect the fibronectin degradation, and CCK-8 was used to detect cell viability. After 24 hours, the cell line was co-cultured with Staphylococcus aureus to form intracellular bacteria to observe whether intracellular bacteria had formed in different groups. Flat colony counting method and immunofluorescence method were used to observe intracellular bacteria. The data were analyzed by SPSS 25.0 software package. RESULTS: E/S degraded fibronectin in extracellular matrix without influencing cell viability. Through flat colony counting method, the least intracellular bacteria were observed in the cell line treated with E/S. In cell line treated with E/S pre-treated with PMSF or the chymotrypsin protease inhibitor, more intracellular bacteria were observed. In PBS treated cell line, the most intracellular bacteria were observed. These results showed statistically significant(P<0.05) and similar results were obtained from immunofluorescence photography. CONCLUSIONS: E/S can be used to reduce the effect of Staphylococcus aureus on the internalization of MC 3T3-E1, which provides a new idea for the treatment of chronic refractory osteomyelitis.
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    The mechanism of IL-1β contributing to temporomandibular joint inflammatory pain in rats
    PAN Hong-xiang, SUN Wei, YUAN Rong-tao, ZHANG Peng, QIU Jian-zhong
    2020, 18 (5):  401-406.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.004
    Abstract ( 269 )   PDF (4682KB) ( 163 )  
    PURPOSE: To investigate whether the ERK1/2 and NF-κB signaling pathways are involved in interleukin-1beta (IL-1β) up-regulation of Nav1.7 expression and then participate in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) inflammatory pain in rats. METHODS: TMJ nociception and the expressions of p-ERK1/2, p-p65, Nav1.7, COX-2, and p-CREB were evaluated after inducing of TMJ inflammation or microinjecting of IL-1β into the trigeminal ganglion (TG). Rats TG explants were treated with IL-1β with or without inhibitors, including U0126 for ERK and PDTC for NF-κB, and then the gene expressions were evaluated using real-time PCR and Western blot assays. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 22.0 software package. RESULTS: TMJ inflammation or microinjection of IL-1β into the TG for 24 h both induced TMJ pain and correspondingly up-regulated p-ERK1/2, p-p65, Nav1.7, COX-2, and p-CREB expressions. Both U0126 and PDTC blocked IL-1β up-regulation of Nav1.7, COX-2, p-CREB expressions in TG explants. CONCLUSIONS: IL-1β up-regulates Nav1.7 expression through ERK1/2 and NF-κB signaling pathways, and then contributes to TMJ inflammatory pain in rats.
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    Effect of raloxifene on local alveolar bone destruction of mice with periodontitis and systemic postmenopausal osteoporosis
    YANG Zheng-xiang, LI Hang, LI Kun
    2020, 18 (5):  407-411.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.005
    Abstract ( 291 )   PDF (4353KB) ( 103 )  
    PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of raloxifene on local alveolar bone destruction of mice with periodontitis and systemic postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO). METHODS: No specific pathogen grade Wistar female rats purchased from Beijing Institute of Medical Device Testing were divided into 3 groups after 7 days of adaptive feeding, 15 cases in each group. Equal weight of peri-ovary fat tissue was cut in blank group; Rats in the control group received bilateral ovary resection combined with ligation with orthodontic ligation wire, while rats in experimental group received bilateral ovary resection + ligation with orthodontic ligation wire + raloxifene treatment. The activity, diet, weight and the incidence of tooth loosening were observed every day. Bone mineral density and bone resorption were measured by CT scanner, alveolar bone destruction was observed by stereomicroscope, and osteoclast related factors such as interleukin-1 (IL-1), IL-1α, transforming growth factor (TGF), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and TNF-β were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). SPSS 18.0 software package was used for data analysis. RESULTS: New bone formation was the lowest in the control group, followed by experimental group and blank group. The results of methylene blue staining showed that bone resorption was significant in the control group, and bone destruction was also seen under stereomicroscope; bone resorption and bone destruction of the experimental group were better than those of the control group. Compared with the blank group, alveolar bone density decreased, alveolar bone loss, IL-1, IL-1α, TGF, TNF-α, TNF-β increased in control group and experimental group. The alveolar bone density of the control group was significantly lower than that of the experimental group (P<0.05), and alveolar bone loss, IL-1, IL-1α, TGF, TNF-α, and TNF-β were significantly higher than those of the experimental group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Raloxifene can reduce alveolar bone resorption and osteoclast cytokine expression in mice with PMO periodontal inflammation, prevent alveolar bone destruction and effectively prevent the progression of periodontitis.
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    Application of pedicled deep temporal fascial fat flap in temporomandibular joint reconstruction: clinical analysis of 135 consecutive cases
    CHEN Guang-can, CHEN Min-jie, YANG Chi, WEI Wen-bin, WANG Yi-wen, LIU Zhi-yang
    2020, 18 (5):  412-416.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.006
    Abstract ( 354 )   PDF (4117KB) ( 193 )  
    PURPOSE: To review the data of application of deep temporal fascial flap pedicled with middle temporal artery in temporomandibular joint reconstruction. METHODS: One hundred and thirty-five patients with various temporomandibular joint diseases from January, 2012 to December, 2017 were included in this study. All patients were treated surgically and a deep temporal fascial flap pedicled with middle temporal artery was harvested during surgery with different purposes. The patients were followed up regularly for at least one year, and classified with diagnosis and surgical methods. Radiological examinations were taken regularly to evaluate the position and long-term stability of the flap. RESULTS: Among 135 cases, eight underwent disc replacement with the pedicled deep temporal fascial flap due to terminal stage of internal derangement or osteoarthropathy. Twenty-eight underwent interposition with the flap due to temporomandibular joint ankylosis, while 31 underwent interposition due to space occupying disease of the temporomandibular joint - skull base region. Sixty-eight underwent joint replacement with autologous bone grafts and aforementioned flap interposition. Postoperative radiological examinations showed that the condyle or bone graft and the glenoid fossa were separated completely by a mixed-signal material. No severe complications such as flap necrosis, infection, alopecia or temporal hollowing were found during the follow-up period ranging from 20 months to 86 months. CONCLUSIONS: Pedicled deep temporal fascial flap can be widely used in reconstruction of temporomandibular joint.
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    Expression and significance of D-dimer and fibrinogen in patients with oral and maxillofacial space infection
    XU Fei-fei, HUANG Lin-jian, CHU Han-wen, XU Xin
    2020, 18 (5):  417-420.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.007
    Abstract ( 369 )   PDF (3093KB) ( 262 )  
    PURPOSE: To analyze the expressions and diagnostic efficacy of plasma D-dimer (DD) and fibrinogen (FIB) in patients with oral and maxillofacial space infection(OMSI). METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study that enrolled a sample of patients from January 2019 to September 2019. Seventy-two cases with OMSI were included in the experimental group, while 77 cases with benign neoplasm of the parotid gland were as the control group. SPSS 20.0 software package was used to analyze the levels of plasma DD, FIB, CRP and WBC before treatment in all subjects. RESULTS: Plasma DD and FIB levels in OMSI patients were significantly higher than those with non-space infections (P<0.05). Elevated DD and FIB levels were associated with prolonged hospitalizations in OMSI patients (t=4.104, P=0.002; t=2.825, P=0.006) ,and correlated with postoperative ICU (t=2.305, P=0.024; t=5.675, P=0.000), both of which were risk factors for prolonged hospitalization (P=0.006, P=0.015) and ICU monitoring (P=0.002, P=0.000). Plasma DD and FIB levels can be combined with CRP and WBC as diagnostic indicators for OMSI (DD: AUC=0.929, FIB: AUC=0.999). CONCLUSIONS: Plasma DD and FIB can be used to effectively and accurately diagnose OMSI in combination with CRP and WBC. Plasma DD and FIB levels are important indicators of prolonged hospitalizations and postoperative ICU in OMSI patients.
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    Evaluation of clinical prognosis of condylar intracapsular fractures in 65 children with conservative treatment using Helkimo index
    DU Chang-xin, XU Bing, ZHU Yan-fei, WANG Xue-chun, WU Yan-qi, ZHU Min
    2020, 18 (5):  421-426.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.008
    Abstract ( 364 )   PDF (4768KB) ( 162 )  
    PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical prognosis of conservative treatment in children with condylar intracapsular fractures and explore different influencial factors including age, fracture type and treatment methods on the clinical prognosis. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted in 65 children (96 sides) with condylar intracapsular fractures treated with conservative treatment from August 2009 to August 2019. The clinical prognosis assessed by Helkimo index (including Ai index and Di index) was analyzed, and compared respectively among different age group, fracture type and treatment methods. Non-parametric test was performed using SPSS 25.0 software package. RESULTS: Sixty patients (92.31%) had no obvious subjective symptoms (Ai 0 and Ai I), and 52 patients (80%) had normal clinical function or mild dysfunction (Di 0 and Di I). The differences in Ai levels between different age groups were statistically significant (P=0.001). Compared with 12-16 year old group, 0-5 year old group (P<0.05) and 6-11 year old group (P<0.05) both had better subjective clinical prognosis with smaller Ai index whereas age had no significant impact on Di index. There was no significant difference in Ai index between unilateral and bilateral fractures (P=0.178), different fracture types (P=0.139) and conservative treatment methods (P=0.121). Similarly, no significant difference was found in Di index between unilateral and bilateral fractures (P=0.321), different fracture types (P=0.692) and conservative treatment methods (P=0.944). CONCLUSIONS: Through conservative treatment, the clinical prognosis of condylar intracapsular fractures in children is proved to be good overall. The complaint of patients improves well though part of patients have mild dysfunction.
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    Comparative study of modified tooth-borne anterior maxillary segmental distraction osteogenesis and Le Fort I osteotomy on velopharyngeal structure changes in cleft lip palate patients
    MOU Szu-hsuan, ZHU Yan-fei, DU Chang-xin, WANG Xue-chun, WU Yan-qi, MEI Peng, WANG Xu-dong, ZHU Min
    2020, 18 (5):  427-433.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.009
    Abstract ( 310 )   PDF (5328KB) ( 218 )  
    PURPOSE: To compare the effect of anterior maxillary segmental distraction osteogenesis (AMSDO) and Le Fort I osteotomy on velopharyngeal structure in cleft lip palate(CLP) patients. METHODS: Thirty-two patients with CLP were divided into AMSDO group (n=16) and Le Fort I osteotomy group (n=16). Lateral cephalograms were taken before, and 6 months after treatment for analysis of velopharyngeal structure changes. SPSS 12.0 software package was used to compare the pre- and post-operative changes. RESULTS: No significant difference was found in AMSDO group; In Le Fort I osteotomy group, pharyngeal depth, velar angle and need ratio were found significantly different with an average increase of 3.13 mm, 4.3° and 0.11, respectively(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: AMSDO has minimal effect on velopharyngeal structure. Results in Le Fort I group suggest possible deterioration of velopharyngeal function and adaptive compensation of the velopharyngeal structure.
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    Clinical outcomes of 65 patients with palatal cancer ablation following facial-submental artery island flap reconstruction of Brown class II maxillary defects
    WANG You-yuan, LIU Zhi-xin, ZHU Chuan-dong, ZHOU Bin, YUAN Kai-fang, YAN Wang, YANG Zhao-hui, CHEN Wei-liang
    2020, 18 (5):  434-437.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.010
    Abstract ( 357 )   PDF (3131KB) ( 214 )  
    PURPOSE: To evaluate the outcomes of younger and older patients with palatal cancer undergoing reconstruction using facial-submental artery island flap (FSAIF) following cancer ablation. METHODS: Sixty-five patients with palatal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) were divided into two age groups: ≤60(n=35) and >60 years(n=30). The clinical SCC stages wereⅠ,Ⅱand Ⅲ in 8.6%, 85.7% and 5.7% of the younger group, 6.7%, 86.7% and 6.7% of the older group. The incidences of comorbid conditions were 37.1%(13/35) and 156.7%(47/30), respectively. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0 software package. RESULTS: Brown class Ⅱ maxillary defects, including classes Ⅱa (n=4), Ⅱb (n=49), Ⅱc (n=5), and Ⅱd (n=7), were reconstructed using FSAIFs following cancer ablation. There were two flap failures, thus the success rate was 96.9%. Significant differences in age and the incidence of comorbid conditions were evident between the two groups. There was no significant difference in sex, TNM stage, maxillary defect classification, flap size, overall flap survival, the rate of local or general complications, or survival status between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: FSAIF is a reliable and safe method for reconstructing Brown class II maxillary defects following cancer ablation, particularly in older patients.
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    Clinical analysis of different oral biofilm materials for guided bone regeneration in dental implants
    LI Cheng, SHI Le
    2020, 18 (5):  438-441.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.011
    Abstract ( 580 )   PDF (2984KB) ( 404 )  
    PURPOSE: To investigate the clinical effect of different oral biofilm materials for guided bone regeneration (GBR) in dental implants. METHODS: A total of 139 patients who underwent guided bone regeneration from September 2017 to September 2018 were enrolled and randomly divided into the control group (68 cases) and experimental group (71 cases). Patients in the control group were treated with BoTe medical collagen membrane for guided bone regeneration, while the patients in the experimental group used Heal-all oral biofilms for guide bone regeneration. The patients were followed for 6 months after implantation. The success rate and complication rate of the two groups were compared, and the thickness and height of the osteogenesis and bone grafts as well as horizontal bone growth, vertical bone growth were measured. SPSS 20.0 software package was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: After 6 months of follow-up, 58 patients in the control group were successfully repaired with a success rate of 85.29%; 68 patients in the experimental group were successfully repaired with a success rate of 95.77%; the success rate of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in bone graft thickness and bone graft height between the two groups (P>0.05). The osteogenesis thickness, osteogenesis height, horizontal bone growth and vertical bone growth of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). The complication rate of the control group was significantly higher than that of the experimental group (25.00% vs. 12.67%, P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The success rate of Heal-all oral biofilms for guided bone regeneration is better than that of BoTe medical collagen membrane, which can effectively promote the growth of bone and bone graft with obvious curative effect and high safety, more suitable for guided bone regeneration in dental implants.
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    Clinical application of health education pathway in oromaxillofacial head and neck tumor patients with percutaneous endoscopicgastrostomy
    MAO Bei-qian, HUANG Yao, WU Wei, LUO Wu-liang, XU Bing, SHOU Yu-yan
    2020, 18 (5):  442-446.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.012
    Abstract ( 212 )   PDF (3879KB) ( 115 )  
    PURPOSE: To explore the value of health education based on nursing pathway in oromaxillofacial head and neck tumor patients with percutaneous endoscopicgastrostomy. METHODS: The content model of health education for oromaxillofacial head and neck tumor patients with percutaneous endoscopicgastrostomy was constructed through literature review, brainstorming and expert consultation. Then the path-based health education pattern was developed based on the content model. The patients in the control group accepted routine health education, while patients in the intervenient group accepted path-based health education. The data were analyzed by nonparametric rank sum test using SPSS 22.0 software package. RESULTS: The content model of health education for oromaxillofacial head and neck tumor patients with percutaneous endoscopicgastrostomy consisted of 3 primary dimensions and 30 secondary items. After intervention, the home-care knowledge of the caregivers was increased(P<0.01) and incidence of major complications of patients was decreased(P<0.05) in the experimental group significantly than those in the control group. CONCLUSIONS: The path-based health education can effectively improve the quality of health education for oromaxillofacial head and neck tumor patients with percutaneous endoscopicgastrostomy.
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    Clinical Reports
    Combined bilobed trapezius myocutaneous and scapula osteomyocutaneous flaps for reconstructing a through-and-through defect of the mandible following salvage surgery for recurrent head and neck tumors: report of 6 consecutive cases
    LIN Zhao-yu, ZHOU Bin, CHEN Wei-liang, WANG Yan, CHEN Rui, ZHONG Jiang-long
    2020, 18 (5):  447-450.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.013
    Abstract ( 343 )   PDF (3465KB) ( 202 )  
    PURPOSE: To evaluate the outcomes of reconstructing through-and-through defects of the mandible. METHODS: The subjects were six patients with recurrent malignant tumors who underwent salvage surgery and reconstruction with combined bilobed trapezius myocutaneous and scapula osteomyocutaneous flaps based on the transverse cervical vessels (TCVs). RESULTS: All patients had combined bone and extensive soft tissue defects, including four cases of type H, one type LCL and one type C mandible defects and through-and-through soft tissue defects following salvage surgery. All tumors were removed and the complex defects were reconstructed successfully. Two patients experienced minor complications: one minor intraoral flap failure and one case of wound dehiscence at the donor site. None of the patients required nasogastric tube feeding; the appearance of the face and neck was satisfactory or acceptable in all patients. No patient showed severely limited range of motion of the upper limb. The patients were followed for 10 to 18 months. Five patients were alive with no evidence of disease. CONCLUSIONS: The use of combined bilobed trapezius myocutaneous and scapula osteomyocutaneous flaps based on the TCVs may be an effective approach for reconstructing through-and-through defects of the mandible and may provide satisfactory or acceptable functional and esthetic outcomes following salvage surgery for advanced head and neck tumors.
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    Clinicopathologic studies of lymphadenoma of the parotid gland in 15 cases
    LIU Sheng-wen, YANG Wen-jun, WANG Li-zhen, YUAN Fang
    2020, 18 (5):  451-456.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.014
    Abstract ( 723 )   PDF (4781KB) ( 152 )  
    PURPOSE: To analysis the clinicaopathological prognostic factors of lymphadenoma in parotid gland. METHODS: The clinicopathological records of 15 patients with diagnosis of parotid gland lymphadenoma treated at Shanghai Ninth People Hospital since 1993/1 to 2017/7 were retrospectively reviewed. Immunohistochemical test was used to detect the expression of S-100, SMA, Vim, Des, Calp, Kp-1, CKp, CK8, CKH, CK19, EMA and P63 in parotid gland lymphadenoma, the relationship with gender, age, size, location and pathological features was analyzed using SAS 9.0 software package. RESULTS: The median age of the patients was 50.5 years old, and the tumor mainly occured in patients over 60 years old. Males were obviously much more prone to it than females. The course of lymphadenoma was different, from 11 days for the shortest to more than twenty years for the longest. All patients had no pain or facial paralysis during the course of disease. Most of the neoplasm were located in the lower lobe of the parotid gland, and all these tumors were smaller than 3 cm in diameter. One of these patients had multiple masses in the parotid gland. Of all 15 patients, there were 11 non-sebaceous lymphadenoma (NSL) and 4 sebaceous lymphadenoma(SL), including 1 low-grade malignancy case. S-100, SMA, Vim, Des, Calp and Kp-1 were negatively expressed in the tumor tissues, while expression of CKp, CK8, CKH, CK19, EMA and p63 was positive. Thirteen patients underwent superficial parotidectomy or regional resection with preservation of facial nerve, while 2 patients underwent total parotidectomy with preservation of facial nerve. Fourteen patients were followed up successfully, including 13 with benign tumor and 1 with low-grade malignancy. Until to 2019/6, the median follow-up period was 111.5 months, with 159 months for the longest and 49 months for the shortest. All patients survived without recurrence or facial paralysis. CONCLUSIONS: Parotid gland lymphadenoma is a kind of benign tumor which mainly occurs in patients over 60 years old; the course of lymphadenoma is different and the tumor is mainly located in the lower lobe of the parotid gland, there may be multiple masses and can be malignancy. For parotid gland lymphadenoma, the radical resection alone is enough and the prognosis is good.
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    Selection strategy of recipient blood vessel during secondary free reconstruction in head and neck surgery: experiences over ten years
    XU Qiang, WANG Si-min, LIU Yi-hao, YIN Shou-cheng, SU Xing-zhou, XU Zhong-fei
    2020, 18 (5):  457-464.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.015
    Abstract ( 360 )   PDF (6056KB) ( 167 )  
    PURPOSE: To summarize the selection strategy of recipient blood vessel during secondary free reconstruction in head and neck surgery. METHODS: Between September 2009 and September 2019, 22 cases of secondary reconstruction of head and neck defects with free flaps were retrospectively analyzed, and relevant clinical data such as recipient blood vessels, anatomical time and distance between anastomosis area and defect area were summarized. RESULTS: Of the 22 cases, 19 underwent harvesting of ipsilateral neck blood vessels in the recipient region, including 13 transverse cervical vessels, 3 superficial temporal vessels, 2 superior thyroid artery and internal jugular vein, 1 facial artery and internal and external jugular vein; 3 patients underwent harvesting of contralateral neck blood vessels in the recipient region, including 2 from facial artery and internal jugular vein, 1 from facial artery and internal and external jugular vein. All flaps survived without obvious complications. COUCLUSIONS: Transverse cervical vessels or superficial temporal vessels should be the first choice for the recipient vessels during secondary free flap reconstruction after head and neck surgery. If neither is possible, the unoperated contralateral neck can be opened to find the ideal recipient vessels. When no blood vessels are available after neck dissection and/or radiotherapy of contralateral neck, the ipsilateral neck blood vessels with good quality should be carefully explored for anastomosis. Cephalic vein transposition, vein transplantation, intramammary vessels or pectoral acromial vessels may be used as the last resort.
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    Dental Education
    Evaluation of operation live in oral implantation teaching for undergraduates
    WEI Hong-bo, WANG Xin-ge, LI De-hua
    2020, 18 (5):  465-468.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.016
    Abstract ( 311 )   PDF (3037KB) ( 201 )  
    PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of implant surgery live on undergraduate teaching of oral implantology. METHODS: The students who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group used implant surgery live operation combined with traditional diadactical teaching, while the control group only used traditional diadactical teaching. The difference of teaching effect between the two groups was compared by questionnaire and theoretical examination. SPSS 17.0 software package was used for statistical analysis of the data. RESULTS: More than 93.8% of the students had excellent evaluation on the effect of surgery live, including the image clarity, interactivity and teaching quality. Surgery live significantly improved the students' interest in learning, understanding and memory of theoretical knowledge, and stimulated their motivation to continue learning(P<0.05). The results of theoretical assessment in the surgery live group were significantly higher than those in the experimental group(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Surgery live can improve the teaching effect of undergraduate teaching of implantology.
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    Review Articles
    Digital impressions in implant dentistry: a literature review
    ZHANG Yi-jie, SHI Jun-yu, LAI Hong-chang
    2020, 18 (5):  469-473.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.019
    Abstract ( 531 )   PDF (3990KB) ( 270 )  
    Digital impression is an impression technique that uses an intraoral scanner to acquire tissue images intraorally without direct contact and synthesize a three-dimensional dentition image. The application of digital impressions in implant dentistry has received more and more attention in recent years, but the accuracy of digital implant impressions is not clear, especially with multiple implants. This article reviewed different principles of intraoral scanners, the accuracy of digital implant impressions and accuracy-related factors, hoping to provide references for clinical application of digital impressions in implant dentistry.
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    Research progress on treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw
    JIANG Jun-jian, HE Yue
    2020, 18 (5):  474-477.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.017
    Abstract ( 508 )   PDF (3243KB) ( 380 )  
    Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is a complication in patients taking antiresorptive or antiangiogenic drugs. It destroys oral hygiene, affects patients' eating, speech and reduces their quality of life. There is no consensus on the most appropriate treatment strategy for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw till now. This article summarized the recent research on staging and adjuvant treatment of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
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    Case Reports
    A case report of Madelung's disease
    ZHOU Yan-yan, JIN Wu-long
    2020, 18 (5):  478-480.  doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.05.018
    Abstract ( 449 )   PDF (2186KB) ( 251 )  
    Madelung's disease, also known as multiple symmetrical lipomatosis, is a rare disease caused by fat metabolism disorders, which occurs mainly in men aged 30-60 years. The clinical feature is that a large number of non enveloped fat tissue masses are diffuse and symmetrically accumulating in the subcutaneous tissues of neck, shoulder and other regions of the body. At present, there is no standard and effective treatment for this disease in the world. This paper reported a case of Madelung's disease. Discussed its etiology, clinical classification, characteristic manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment based on the existing literature.
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