Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Research 2345-5489 8 1 2021 07 07 1 10 Mahsa Mortazavi Department of Orthodontics, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA, USA. Reza Sharifi Craniomaxillofacial Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Mahboube Hasheminasab Craniomaxillofacial Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 2021 02 02 2021 02 20 Background: One of the most common maxillary abnormalities is transverse deficiency, which can be a contributory factor in malocclusions. There are some evidence of successful non-surgical treatment of this type of discrepancy after puberty by using maxillary expansion techniques. The Miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander (MARPE) method is a newly introduced method that has attracted the interest of many orthodontists. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic results of this technique in a systematic review. Materials and Methods: In this study, various databases including PubMed, Scopus, and ISI (Web of science) were queried with proper keywords, provided by PICO strategy of research, from 1980 to December 2020. Relevant articles were collected with restrictions on the English language. The full text of papers with all inclusion criteria was assessed. The therapeutic outcomes of MARPE were evaluated in the selected studies. Results: A total of 14 studies were included in the systematic review. Totally, 5 case report studies, 8 retrospective studies, and 1 case series study were reviewed. Cone-beam computed tomography was used as an outcome measure in all studies. In all reviewed studies, maxillary expansion occurred with high success rates in patients. Moreover, respiratory characteristics were also assessed in two studies measuring respiratory muscle strength, airflow and nasal and nasopharyngeal airway volume, showing benefits of MARPE. A study also examined three-dimensional soft tissue stereophotogrammetry. Based on these studies, the indication for using this method was a maxillary transverse deficiency as well as upper and lower arches crowding. No serious complications were reported in any of the reviewed studies. However, most studies did not perform long-term follow-ups and the age range of the subjects was mainly between 12 and 24 years. MARPE has been suggested as a treatment modality for correction of maxillary transverse deficiency in young adults but patients under the age of 14 may also benefit from this treatment in special conditions. Conclusion: A general review of the results of studies showed the high efficiency of MARPE technique in correcting maxillary transverse deficiency. Keywords: Maxillary transverse deficiency; Crossbite; Miniscrew; Miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander (MARPE). https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/view/360 https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/download/360/315

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Research 2345-5489 8 1 2021 07 07 11 15 Gholamreza Shirani Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Arghavan Tonkaboni Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Grupo De Investigacion En Patologia Oral Medico Quirurgica, Universidade de Santiago De Compostela, Spain. Mina Mazani School of Dentistry, International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Babak Mirzashahi Department of Orthopedic, Imam Khomeini Complex, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Abel Garcia Garcia Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Santiago De Compostela, A coruna, Spain. Mohammad Javad Kharazifard School of Dentistry, International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 2021 03 27 2021 04 20 Background: Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a chronic condition of the oral cavity resulting in mucosal ulceration and exposure of underlying necrotic bone, and the ensuing secondary complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and osteonecrosis of the jaw related to bisphosphonates. Materials and Methods: This was a case-control study. The samples were 20 patients taking bisphosphonates, that 10 of them were with MRONJ and 10 were non-MRONJ. Clinical examination of patients was performed to diagnose jaw osteonecrosis. Demographic data of the patients were recorded including age, sex, type of drug, duration and cause of drug intake, and measurement of serum vitamin D levels. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: In the patients without MRONJ, the mean age was 60.60 (±14.975) years, and in the patients with MRONJ, the mean age was 68.30 (69.92) years. As a whole, of the 16 female patients in this study, 10 cases (62.5%) were non- MRONJ and 6 cases (37.5%) were suffered by MRONJ. All of the male patients presented with MRONJ. In control group mean of vitamin D was 63.990 ng/ ml (±29.796) and in case group mean of vitamin D was 29.510 ng/ml (±23.723). The serum level of vitamin D (25-OHD) was significantly higher in control group than in the case group (p=0.010). Conclusion: According to our result, there were statistically significant relationship between age, sex, type of drug, vitamin D level, and MRONJ (p>0.05). Key words: MRONJ; Vitamin D; Bisphosphonates; Osteonecrosis of the jaws. https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/view/368 https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/download/368/316

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Research 2345-5489 8 1 2021 07 07 35 37 Hamid Mahmmod Hashemi Craniomaxillofacial Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Farnoosh Razmara Craniomaxillofacial Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 2021 02 23 2021 04 20 This article describes a new design by surgical Bone hook that is used for maxillary Le Fort 1 osteotomy. This instrument with high quality, without damage to surrounding tissues can be used in maxillofacial surgeries. Keywords: Maxillary osteotomy; Le Fort 1 osteotomy; Surgical bone hook. https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/view/364 https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/download/364/320

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Research 2345-5489 8 1 2021 07 07 38 43 Nina Rouzmeh Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Amirali Rasouli Ghahroudi Department of Periodontics and Dental Implants Research Center, School of Dentistry, Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Shadi Akhbarifar Private Practice, Tehran, Iran. Faezeh Atri Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Implants Research Center, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 2021 05 04 2021 06 18 Aesthetic implant treatment in the maxillary anterior area can be challenging, especially in case of insufficient bone volume. In this clinical report, a guided bone regeneration procedure using the combination of xenograft and allograft with non-resorbable membrane was applied in the atrophic edentulous alveolar crest to reconstruct a proper implant bed. Moreover, Prosthetic tissue molding was performed to improve success and optimize aesthetics. This article provides information relevant to treatment plans, surgical procedures, and prosthetic management in aesthetically important areas. Keywords: Dental implants; Alveolar ridge augmentation; Membranes; Dental prosthesis; Implant- supported. https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/view/371 https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/download/371/321

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Research 2345-5489 8 1 2021 07 07 16 21 Mohammad Bayat Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Craniomaxillofacial Research Center, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Amir Mohammad Arabi Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Craniomaxillofacial Research Center, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Amir Ali Assadi Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Craniomaxillofacial Research Center, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Saina Nezami Nia Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Craniomaxillofacial Research Center, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Masoud Mortezazadeh Department of Internal Medicine, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Abdolreza Mohamadnia Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Naghmeh Bahrami Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Craniomaxillofacial Research Center, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 2021 03 15 2021 04 18 Background: Nowadays COVID-19 has become a pandemic in which global society experience multiple difficulties in management. It seems that olfactory dysfunction is one of the early occurring symptoms of this viral infection and many patients just show this symptom after they got infected. Considering so, olfactory dysfunction especially a decline in olfaction could potentially be used for screening purposes and preventing the disease to spread. Materials and Methods: 50 PCR-verified SARS-CoV-2 infected participants were assessed about their olfactory function adequacy using a Modified Version of the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) for the Iranian population called Iran Smell Identification Test (Iran-SIT). Participants scores were compared against normal population scores in this test and possible correlations of age and scores were explored as well. Results: Participants with SARS-CoV-2 infection generally obtained lesser scores in the mentioned test which means they experience a decline in olfactory function more, significantly. Aging also has a negative correlation with olfaction adequacy. Conclusion: Based on this article’s finding, olfactory function decrease is more frequent among SARS-CoV-2 infected people and potentially could be a suggestive indicator for screening programs. This indicator should be interpreted concerning patients’ age. Keywords: COVID-19; Olfactory dysfunction; Anosmia; Early detection. https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/view/367 https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/download/367/317

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Research 2345-5489 8 1 2021 07 07 22 28 Soheila Manifar Department of Oral Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Shamsolmoulouk Najafi Department of Oral Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Tehran, Iran; Department of Oral Medicine, International School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Research Center, International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Tehran, Iran. Maryam Koopaie Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Research Center, International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Tehran, Iran; Department of Oral Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Tehran, Iran. Abbas Tafakhori Department of Neurology, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Iranian Center of Neurological Research, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Iran. Diba Farmanbordar International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, Tehran, Iran. 2020 09 06 2021 06 12 Introduction: Headache is a common problem with intense side effects on quality of life. Dental and maxillofacial problems, including dental infections and temporomandibular disorders may trigger the onset of headache or have direct impact on the intensity of headache. The purpose of this paper is assessment of oral health indexes in chronic headache patients and compare it with a healthy control group. Materials and Methods: Thirty chronic headache patients based on diagnosis by a neurologist were enrolled in our study and thirty healthy volunteers were recruited into the control group. Dental and periodontal examination were carried out in order to evaluate of the decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index, the assessment of community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) index and determination of tooth wear status and oral health status. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS statistical package (version 20, IBM). Results: Mean age, educational level, tooth brushing, using dental floss and DMFT index was not statistically different between chronic headache patients and control group. There was no statistically significant difference in CPITN index between cases and control group (p-value=0.538). Conclusion: This study suggest that chronic headache patients have an acceptable oral hygiene which may be attribute to their attempts to omit pain from head and oral region. Considering high prevalence of chronic headache, planning a protocol for oral hygiene instruction is necessary. In this regard, coordination between neurologists and oral medicine specialists can be very effective. Keywords: Oral health; Chronic headache; DMFT index; CPITN index. https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/view/341 https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/download/341/318

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Research 2345-5489 8 1 2021 07 07 29 34 Abdollah Farhadi Nasab Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. SafouraDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Zahra Parnia Baran School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 2025 03 16 2025 07 19 Ameloblastoma is a benign but locally invasive epithelial odontogenic tumor. Ameloblastoma usually presents in the posterior mandibular ramus region, while it is rare in the anterior mandibular region. It has been divided into three classic types: Unicystic Ameloblastoma (UA), Extraosseous/Peripheral Ameloblastoma, and Conventional Ameloblastoma. The unicystic type accounts for approximately 5-15% of all cases and predominantly occurs in the younger population, typically in the second decade of their life, but is quite rare in older adults. We present a case of mandibular unicystic Ameloblastoma in the anterior area of a 62-year-old Iranian female with intraoral swelling of the gingiva. We reported the clinicoradiographic and histopathological features of the lesion with complete treatment intervention and follow-up.  Keywords: Ameloblastoma; Mural; Odontogenic tumor.  https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/view/530 https://jcr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jcr/article/download/530/443

Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Research 2345-5489 12 1 2025 08 25 37 45 Faezeh Atri Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Craniomaxillofacial Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Mehran Sarabi Department of Civil Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.