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Open Access Expert Commentary Issue
The application of distraction osteogenesis in the temporomandibular joint ankylosis and secondary dentofacial deformities
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2016, 24(1): 6-10
Published: 20 January 2016
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a joint disorder which refers to bone or fibrous adhesion of the anatomic joint components and the ensuing loss of function. When it occurs in children, it can cause secondary dentofacial deformities with physical and psychological disability. Correction of TMJ ankylosis and secondary deformities remains a great challenge for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Distraction osteogenesis (DO) has been used for the treatment of TMJ ankylosis and secondary deformities with satisfactory outcomes. An average of 50-60 patients with TMJ ankylosis is referred to our department annually. In this review, we summarized the characteristics of DO and discussed some factors involved in the treatment of TMJ ankylosis with dentofacial deformities.

Open Access Prevention and Treatment Practice Issue
Establishment and analysis of a diagnosis and treatment database of dental and maxillofacial deformities
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2019, 27(10): 647-651
Published: 20 October 2019
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Objective

To establish the first dento-maxillofacial deformity diagnosis and treatment database in China, provide reference for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of dento-maxillofacial deformity in China, and lay the data foundation for prospective and retrospective clinical research.

Methods

The database was designed by surgeons combined with clinical practice, and then the programmer is responsible for the programming of the database. Personal files were established for patients at the time of the initial diagnosis. In future diagnosis and treatment processes, patients' medical information will be recorded, patients' case data will be collected, the database system will be improved according to clinical feedback, and the adjustment and improvement phases will be continued.

Results

A database and statistical analysis system was successfully established for dental and maxillofacial deformities, the clinical diagnosis and treatment information of patients were recorded, and the effective management of clinical data of patients with dental and maxillofacial deformities was achieved. The database functions include data entry management, data query, statistical analysis, image management, information exporting, system management, database management and updating.

Conclusion

Patients with dental and maxillofacial deformities have a longer folow-up period and greater regularity of diag-nosis and treatment, information of which suitable for the collection and management using this database. The application of this database will improve the management of diagnosis and treatment information for patients with dental and maxillofacial deformities, and the database has a statistical analysis function. It has provided assistance for clinical research, which is conducive to the cultivation of specialist talents and the treatment of dental and maxillofacial deformities.

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