Chan HL

[BACKGROUND] In recent years, the use of implants has emerged as a widely accepted method for the replacement of missing teeth. Although rare, chronic pain associated with implant placement has been reported in the literature. Conversely, a…

[BACKGROUND] This review evaluates current literature on non-invasive blood perfusion imaging in periodontology, with a focus on applications in periodontal microsurgery. [METHODS] A hypothesis-building review was conducted by two reviewer…

[BACKGROUND] Effective flap management is crucial for successful bone regeneration procedures. Traditional flap release has been performed by the deep split design; recently, the superficial split design revives for its proposed anatomical …

Most studies have examined early crestal bone loss/remodeling on radiographs after the first year of loading and subsequent late bone loss. Limited research has investigated the patterns of bone remodeling in 360 degrees during the initial …

[BACKGROUND] The use of the operating microscope (OM) for extraction and alveolar ridge augmentation (ARP) is increasing due to enhanced magnification and illumination. The primary objective was to compare the wound healing and crestal bone…

[BACKGROUND] Treating peri-implantitis with reconstructive means has been largely unpredictable due to access limitations for surface decontamination, unfavorable bony topography, difficulty in achieving wound stability, and inferior soft t…

This study is aimed to investigate the types of knot failure (untying or breaking) and the tension required to break different suture diameters. A total of 150 knots were fabricated using polyamide sutures with diameters of 6/0, 7/0, and 8/…

[OBJECTIVES] The current strategies to reconstruct lost peri-implant tissues due to the disease have been largely unpredictable. The aim of this conceptual review is to discuss relevant biological and biomechanical challenges of applying re…

[INTRODUCTION] Guided bone augmentation often requires extensive releasing of the mucoperiosteal flap to achieve primary wound closure, an invasive procedure that can compromise the keratinized tissue volume and increase patient morbidity. …

[OBJECTIVES] Microsurgical principles, techniques, and armamentarium have made significant contributions to the periodontal plastic surgery. The present meta-analysis aimed to investigate the overall efficacy of microsurgery on root coverag…

Minimally invasive microsurgery performed using an operating microscope (OM) has shown accelerated and improved wound healing for periodontal plastic and regenerative procedures. This case series aims to demonstrate the potential usefulness…

[BACKGROUND] Follicular transplantation using hair in its naturally occurring groups, called follicular units (FUs), has become the most popular technique in hair restoration surgery. Recently follicular transplantation was performed with a…

[BACKGROUND] The advent of high-energy carbon dioxide (CO2) laser-assisted hair transplantation in recent years provides a new recipient area technique for hair restoration surgery. It offers the advantages of less bleeding, time consumptio…