The Past, Present, and Future of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery—Some Details in Europe

2010 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 491-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poramate Pitak-Arnnop ◽  
Ute Bauer ◽  
Andre Chaine ◽  
Alexander Hemprich ◽  
Chloe Bertolus
Keyword(s):  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
The Past

scholarly journals A szellemi fogyatékosok fogászati-szájsebészeti ellátásának múltja, jelene és remélt jövője Magyarországon

2019 ◽  
Vol 160 (35) ◽  
pp. 1380-1386
Author(s):  
Ilona Szmirnova ◽  
Emese Gellérd ◽  
Gábor Tamás Pintér ◽  
György Szmirnov ◽  
Zsolt Németh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Oral Surgery ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Mental Disability ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Mentally Disabled ◽  
The Past

Abstract: Introduction: Dental care for mentally disabled people poses a growing challenge for healthcare. In Hungary, the number of mentally disabled people needing special dental care is ca. 100 000. Aim: The aim of our retrospective analysis is to provide a summary of the demographic data and the treatment outcomes of patients with mental disorders treated at the Department of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Semmelweis University in the past five years. Method: Dental care for patients with a severe level of mental disability can be carried out in general anaesthesia only. At Semmelweis University, in the Oral and Maxillofacial Department, 1717 mentally disabled adults received dental care during the past five years. (Patients included people with a mild, medium or severe level of mental disability, patients with Down’s syndrome, autism, epilepsy or panic disorder.) Results: The single biggest achievement seems to be the fact that the issue of acute dental care and oral surgery has basically been settled. A workable relationship has been forged with foundations and organizations dealing with the problems of these patients. It has been realized, however, that in the case of mentally disabled patients there is an enormous need for prevention and ongoing care. Conclusions: Up to now no survey has been carried out in Hungary with the aim of objectively revealing the dental care needs of these patients. Internationally, however, several surveys have been published. It can be stated on the basis of these that both caries frequency and the presence of parodontal diseases increase in correlation with age and the level of disability. Oral hygiene is insufficient, patients or their caretakers do not get proper information, only a few of them receive adequate training and they are not motivated to keep up oral health. Dental care, except for tending acute cases, is not satisfactory. For the sake of prevention, cooperation is needed with non-governmental organizations, foundations, special education teachers and psychiatrists specialized in this field. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(35): 1380–1386.

Evolution of Aesthetic Dentistry

2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (12) ◽  
pp. 1294-1304 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.B. Blatz ◽  
G. Chiche ◽  
O. Bahat ◽  
R. Roblee ◽  
C. Coachman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Dental Materials ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
The Past ◽  
Science And Art ◽  
Aesthetic Dentistry

One of the main goals of dental treatment is to mimic teeth and design smiles in a most natural and aesthetic manner, based on the individual and specific needs of the patient. Possibilities to reach that goal have significantly improved over the last decade through new and specific treatment modalities, steadily enhanced and more aesthetic dental materials, and novel techniques and technologies. This article gives an overview of the evolution of aesthetic dentistry over the past 100 y from a historical point of view and highlights advances in the development of dental research and clinical interventions that have contributed the science and art of aesthetic dentistry. Among the most noteworthy advancements over the past decade are the establishment of universal aesthetic rules and guidelines based on the assessment of natural aesthetic parameters, anatomy, and physiognomy; the development of tooth whitening and advanced restorative as well as prosthetic materials and techniques, supported by the pioneering discovery of dental adhesion; the significant progress in orthodontics and periodontal as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery; and, most recently, the implementation of digital technologies in the 3-dimensional planning and realization of truly natural, individual, and aesthetic smiles. In the future, artificial intelligence and machine learning will likely lead to automation of aesthetic evaluation, smile design, and treatment-planning processes.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Arab world: Are We Facing an ‘Arab Spring’?

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaid H Baqain ◽  
Bishi Algarni ◽  
Mohamed Elarbi
Keyword(s):  
Arab World ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Dental Surgery ◽  
The Past ◽  
Democratic Change ◽  
The Face ◽  
Second World

These are interesting times if you live in the Arab world; there is a fine line between the call for democratic change and destruction! The first and second world wars helped change the face of dental surgery in Europe, leading to the rebirth of the specialty as oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). Almost four decades ago, this specialty was born in the Arab countries. However, the past decade witnessed rapid evolution in the legislation, training and practice governing OMFS. In this article, we discuss the current situation for OMFS and look to the future in view of the changes taking place in the region.

scholarly journals Dental Robotics: A Disruptive Technology

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 3308
Author(s):  
Paras Ahmad ◽  
Mohammad Khursheed Alam ◽  
Ali Aldajani ◽  
Abdulmajeed Alahmari ◽  
Amal Alanazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autonomous Robots ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Disruptive Technology ◽  
Restorative Dentistry ◽  
Oral Radiology ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
The Past ◽  
Robot Systems ◽  
Dental Profession

Robotics is a disruptive technology that will change diagnostics and treatment protocols in dental medicine. Robots can perform repeated workflows for an indefinite length of time while enhancing the overall quality and quantity of patient care. Early robots required a human operator, but robotic systems have advanced significantly over the past decade, and the latest medical robots can perform patient intervention or remote monitoring autonomously. However, little research data on the therapeutic reliability and precision of autonomous robots are available. The present paper reviews the promise and practice of robots in dentistry by evaluating published work on commercial robot systems in dental implantology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthetic and restorative dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, oral radiology as well as dental education. In conclusion, this review critically addresses the current limitations of dental robotics and anticipates the potential future impact on oral healthcare and the dental profession.

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