Is a soft tissue graft harvested from the maxillary tuberosity-The approach of choice in an isolated site?
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DOI: 10.1002/jper.18-0615
Abstract: Soft tissue augmentation procedures are becoming more popular these days. Different soft tissue graft harvesting approaches have been proposed. Nonetheless, the location of the donor site (whether anterior-, lateral-, superficial-, deep-palate or the maxillary tuberosity)… read more here.
Keywords: tissue graft; maxillary tuberosity; soft tissue; tissue ... See more keywords
Discriminating between the maxillary tuberosity and the alveolar tuberosity– a critical pictorial review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00276-025-03569-0
Abstract: The maxillary tuberosity, a critical anatomical landmark in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, is burdened by terminological confusion. This inconsistency hampers clinical practice and communication across disciplines. Different resources were used to argue for the necessity… read more here.
Keywords: maxillary tuberosity; alveolar tuberosity; tuberosity critical; tuberosity alveolar ... See more keywords
Comparison of maxillary setback by maxillary tuberosity removal or intentional pterygoid plate fracture in Le Fort I osteotomy: a long-term evaluation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.08.001
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to investigate the clinical application and long-term stability of maxillary setback in Le Fort I osteotomy using maxillary tuberosity removal or intentional pterygoid plate fracture (IPPF). Eighty adult class… read more here.
Keywords: maxillary setback; maxillary tuberosity; fort osteotomy; pterygoid plate ... See more keywords
The relationship between the thickness of the buccal and palatal cortical bone surrounding the maxillary third molars and the corresponding dimensions of the maxillary tuberosity: a retrospective cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12903-025-06596-w
Abstract: Maxillary tuberosity and buccal plate fractures are common complications observed during routine extractions of upper third molars in daily dental practice. The study aimed to evaluate the association between buccal and palatal cortical bone thickness… read more here.
Keywords: maxillary tuberosity; third molars; upper third; cortical bone ... See more keywords