New oral surgery papers, screened weekly and summarised in plain language. Every entry links to the original article.
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Sample author A, Sample author B, et al. · Sample Journal of Oral Surgery · 23 Oct 2026
Sample summary. 120 adults having lower third molar removal received dexamethasone or placebo. Facial swelling on day two was lower in the dexamethasone group.
Sample author A, Sample author B, et al. · Sample Oral Surgery Review · 22 Oct 2026
Sample summary. 38 trials comparing preventive measures for dry socket were combined. Chlorhexidine gel and platelet concentrates were associated with fewer cases than no intervention.
Sample author A, Sample author B, et al. · Sample Journal of Oral Surgery · 22 Oct 2026
Sample summary. This review pooled 14 studies (about 2,100 teeth) comparing coronectomy with full extraction where the roots were close to the nerve canal. Temporary nerve symptoms were reported less often after coronectomy.
Sample author A, Sample author B, et al. · Sample Journal of Orofacial Pain · 21 Oct 2026
Sample summary. 11 trials of self-management education for myofascial TMD were reviewed. Pain scores improved modestly compared with usual care.
Sample author A, Sample author B, et al. · Sample Implant Research Journal · 21 Oct 2026
Sample summary. 96 patients were randomised to immediate or delayed implant placement after a single anterior extraction. Implant survival at one year was similar in both groups.
Sample author A, Sample author B, et al. · Sample Journal of Oral Medicine · 20 Oct 2026
Sample summary. 412 patients on DOACs had extractions with local haemostatic measures and no interruption of their medication. Post-operative bleeding needing return to clinic was uncommon.
Sample author A, Sample author B, et al. · Sample Endodontic Journal · 19 Oct 2026
Sample summary. 230 teeth treated with microsurgical apicectomy were followed for a median of five years. Most were judged healed on clinical and radiographic review.