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Meisgeier A, Pienkohs S, Dürrschnabel F, Neff A, Halling F. Rising incidence of severe maxillofacial space infections in Germany. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:264. [PMID: 38644434 PMCID: PMC11033243 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05663-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Severe maxillofacial space infection (MSI) as an end stage of dentoalveolar diseases or complication of sialadenitis is a potentially life-threatening disease accompanied by complications including airway obstruction, jugular vein thrombosis, descending mediastinitis, sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence and time trends of severe MSI and potentially influencing factors in the German healthcare system over time. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nationwide data regarding the national diagnosis-related-group (DRG) inpatient billing system was received from the German Federal Statistical Office. A retrospective analysis of incidence and time trends of MSI-associated procedures classified with the Operation and Procedure Classification System (OPS), were statistically evaluated using Poisson regression analysis between 2005 and 2022 and were associated with different epidemiological factors. RESULTS The total standardized incidence rate of MSI-associated procedures in the observational period 2005-2022 was 9.8 (♀8.2; ♂11.4) per 100,000 person years. For all age groups a significant increase of 46.1% in severe MSI - related surgical interventions was registered within the observational period. The largest increase (120.5%) was found in elderly patients over 80 years. There were significant differences of the incidences of MSI-associated surgeries between the different federal states in Germany. CONCLUSIONS Severe MSI are a growing challenge in German health care especially among elderly patients over 80 years. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Severe MSI is a promising target for prevention. There should be more focus in primary dental and medical care especially in groups depending on social support.
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- Axel Meisgeier
- Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, UKGM GmbH, University Hospital Marburg and Faculty of Medicine, Philipps University, 35043, Marburg, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, UKGM GmbH, University Hospital Marburg and Faculty of Medicine, Philipps University, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, UKGM GmbH, University Hospital Marburg and Faculty of Medicine, Philipps University, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, UKGM GmbH, University Hospital Marburg and Faculty of Medicine, Philipps University, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, UKGM GmbH, University Hospital Marburg and Faculty of Medicine, Philipps University, 35043, Marburg, Germany
- Gesundheitszentrum Fulda, Praxis für MKG-Chirurgie, Gerloser Weg 23a, D-36039, Fulda, Germany
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Gadicherla S, Manglani K, Pentapati KC, Kudva A, Aramanadka C, Chandravel R. Profile of Patients with Maxillofacial Space Infections and Associated Risk Factors. ScientificWorldJournal 2024; 2024:9304671. [PMID: 38633105 PMCID: PMC11022519 DOI: 10.1155/2024/9304671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Objective To evaluate the profile of patients operated for maxillofacial space infections and associated risk factors for the length of hospital stay. Materials and Methods We conducted a retrospective study among patients operated for maxillofacial infections at our center from 2010 to 2020. Information collected from the records were age, sex, type and number of spaces involved, clinical signs and symptoms (pain, swelling, toothache, sore throat, otalgia, hoarseness, headache, cough, neck swelling, rancid breath, sialorrhea, gingival swelling, muffled voice, trismus, fever, dysphagia, odynophagia, malaise, lymphadenopathy, dyspnoea, pus discharge), treatment modality, total leukocyte count, evidence of bacterial growth, comorbidities, complications if any and length of hospital stay. Results A total of 128 medical records were examined, out of which 59 were female. The mean age was 38.59 ± 19.7 and the length of hospital stay was 7.56 ± 3.8 days. The most commonly involved space was submandibular space (46.1%) and the common symptoms reported were swelling (99.2%), pain (86.7%), and trismus (68%). Four patients had complications like necrotizing fasciitis (1.6%), pneumonia (0.8%), and death in one patient (0.8%). Logistic regression showed that patients more than 36 years of age, male sex, evidence of bacterial growth, and diabetics had higher odds of increased hospital stay (>6 days). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that age (P = 0.015; OR: 2.98) and evidence of bacterial culture (P = 0.001; OR:6.64) were potential predictors associated with increased hospital stay. Conclusion Our study showed that the age of the patient and evidence of bacterial culture were potential predictors of prolonged hospital stay among patients operated for maxillofacial space infections.
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- Srikanth Gadicherla
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Demian N, Pearl C, Woernley T, Dallaire-Giroux C. Retrospective Cohort Study on the Management of Diffuse Deep Neck Space Infections Using a Modified Submental Approach and Placement of Wound Vacuum. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2023; 81:337-343. [PMID: 36581313 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2022.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Diffuse deep neck space infection (DDNSI) is an emergent condition that requires efficient surgical and airway management. A novel surgical approach has been developed to enhance access and improve visualization of the involved deep neck spaces, which allows for better evaluation of the extent of tissue necrosis. This study will compare the treatment of DDNSI with traditional incision and drainage with drain placement (Conventional) versus the new incision and drainage design with the use of a wound vacuum (VAC). METHODS This retrospective cohort study was performed on DDNSI cases treated with the VAC versus Conventional techniques from July 2014 to September 2020 at Memorial Hermann Hospital by the oral and maxillofacial surgery service. To be categorized as a DDNSI, the patient had to demonstrate radiographic evidence of an infection bilaterally in a minimum of four spaces, such as bilateral submandibular, sublingual, and submental spaces. Primary predictor variable was treatment method for DDNSI, Conventional versus VAC. Primary outcome variables were hospital length of stay (LOS), number of washouts, and days of intubation. Covariates were age, sex, number of spaces involved, presence of necrotic tissues, comorbidities, and mortality. Appropriate uni- and bi-variate statistics were calculated. Statistical significance was set at P < .05. RESULTS Fifty-one patients (17 female and 34 male) aged 18 to 65 years were treated for DDNSI. Twenty-eight patients were treated using the VAC approach and 23 patients were treated with the conventional approach. The average LOS 8.3 ± 0.8 days (P-value = .0001), number of days intubated 3 ± 0.3 (P-value = .0001), and number of required washouts 2 ± 0.2 (P-value = .004) were statistically lower in the VAC group compared to the Conventional group. CONCLUSIONS There were significant improvements encountered with overall length of hospital stay, number of days intubated, and the number of required wash outs. There were significant differences in outcomes between patients with comorbidities when compared to those who had none.
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- Nagi Demian
- Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, TX
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, TX
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, TX
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- Chief Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, TX.
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Inflammatory Markers as Predictors for Prolonged Duration of Hospitalization in Maxillofacial Infections. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12030871. [PMID: 36769517 PMCID: PMC9917481 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12030871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Despite the progress made in diagnosing and treating maxillofacial infections, the course of infection can be unpredictable, leading to severe complications, prolonged hospitalization, and substantial financial costs to health care services. It is important to determine whether various serum inflammatory marker levels on admission may predict a prolonged hospital stay in these patients. To analyze the role of CRP, white blood cell count (WBC), and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in predicting the prolonged duration of hospitalization in maxillofacial infections, we performed a retrospective study by collecting paper records data from 108 patients who met our inclusion criteria. The patients were divided into two groups according to the duration of hospitalization (group A < 5 days and group B ≥ 5 days). The predictor variables were CRP, WBC, and NLR, and the outcome variable was the duration of hospitalization. This study confirmed a positive linear correlation (p < 0.001) between the predictors and the outcome variable. The optimal cut-off values for WBC are 11,030 white blood cells/μL and 63 mg/L for CRP. Levels that exceed these optimal values predict a duration of hospitalization of over (≥) 5 days. Serum WBC and CRP on admission may predict the duration of hospitalization in patients with MFI.
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Evolution of the treatment of severe odontogenic infections over 50 years: A comprehensive review. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2022; 18:225-233. [PMID: 36817218 PMCID: PMC9926117 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2022.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectives Severe odontogenic infections remain a challenge for maxillofacial surgeons. The aim of this work is to review the literature to provide an update of knowledge on the topic. Methods A comprehensive review of articles in PubMed, Web of Science and Africa Journals Online was performed through searching for "severe odontogenic infections." No language restrictions were applied. Only articles pertaining to treatment options were retrieved. Articles from the past 50 years were included. Results A total of 84 articles from 39 countries worldwide were included. Severe odontogenic infections are not unique to low- and middle-income countries but also pose challenges in developed countries. Surgical management and antibiotic therapy for this type of infection is discussed. Some immunocompromised patients have high risks of complications and mortality rates. A world map of publications on the topic is provided. Conclusions Several important aspects of managing severe odontogenic infections are discussed. Predictors of severity in addition to recommended antibiotic choice have been debated. Diabetes mellitus is a poor predictor of the prognosis of odontogenic infections.
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Kim HW, Kim CH. Factors associated with treatment outcomes of patients hospitalized with severe maxillofacial infections at a tertiary center. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 47:197-208. [PMID: 34187960 PMCID: PMC8249195 DOI: 10.5125/jkaoms.2021.47.3.197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objectives The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the variables associated with length of stay (LOS), hospital costs, intensive care unit (ICU) use, and treatment outcomes in patients hospitalized for maxillofacial infections at a tertiary medical center in South Korea. Materials and Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted for patients admitted for treatment of maxillofacial infections at Dankook University Hospital from January 1, 2011 through September 30, 2020. A total of 390 patient charts were reviewed and included in the final statistical analyses. Results Average LOS and hospital bill per patient of this study was 11.47 days, and ₩4,710,017.25 ($4,216.67), respectively. Of the 390 subjects, 97.3% were discharged routinely following complete recovery, 1.0% expired following treatment, and 0.8% were transferred to another hospital. In multivariate linear regression analyses to determine variables associated with LOS, admission year, infection side, Flynn score, deep neck infection, cardiovascular disease, admission C-reactive protein (CRP) and glucose levels, number and length of surgical interventions, tracheostomy, time elapsed from admission to first surgery, and length of ICU stay accounted for 85.8% of the variation. With regard to the total hospital bill, significantly associated variables were age, type of insurance, Flynn score, number of comorbidities, admission CRP, white blood cell, and glucose levels, admission temperature, peak temperature, surgical intervention, the length, type, and location of surgery, tracheostomy, time elapsed from admission to first surgery, and length of ICU use, which accounted for 90.4% of the variation. Age and ICU use were the only variables significantly associated with unfavorable discharge outcomes in multivariate logistic regression analysis. Conclusion For successful and cost-effective management of maxillofacial infections, clinicians to be vigilant about the decision to admit patients with maxillofacial infections, perform appropriate surgery at an adequate time, and admit them to the ICU.
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- Hye-Won Kim
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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Silva CM, Paixão J, Tavares PN, Baptista JP. Life-threatening complications of Ludwig's angina: a series of cases in a developed country. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:e240429. [PMID: 33906886 PMCID: PMC8076936 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Ludwig's angina is a deep neck space infection defined as a rapidly progressive bilateral cellulitis of the submandibular space. In spite of being an uncommon entity in developed countries and the reduction of mortality and morbidity due to modern era of antibiotics, improved imaging and airway management, it is still an important and potentially life-threatening condition. The authors present 3 cases of Ludwig's angina that occurred in a developed country, and that required admission in intensive care unit and extensive surgical and medical treatment.
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- Catarina Mendes Silva
- Serviço de Medicina Intensiva, Centro Hospitalar e Universitario de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Serviço de Medicina Interna, Centro Hospitalar e Universitario de Coimbra EPE, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Serviço de Medicina Intensiva, Centro Hospitalar e Universitario de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Park J, Lee JY, Hwang DS, Kim YD, Shin SH, Kim UK, Song JM. A retrospective analysis of risk factors of oromaxillofacial infection in patients presenting to a hospital emergency ward. Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2019; 41:49. [PMID: 31815113 PMCID: PMC6872703 DOI: 10.1186/s40902-019-0238-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
The purpose of this study was to review the clinical features of oromaxillofacial infections in patients presenting to a hospital emergency ward, to identify the key factors affecting the requirement for hospitalization, and the potential risk factors predisposing to a prolonged length of hospital stay.
Methods
A retrospective medical record review of the 598 patients treated for oromaxillofacial infection from 2013 to 2017 at the oral and maxillofacial surgery department, Yangsan Pusan National University Hospital, was conducted. The following information was collected from each patient: sex, age, past medical history, site of infection, etiology, admission or outpatient care, level of C-reactive protein (mg/dL), fascial spaces involved, treatment method, and duration of hospitalization. Chi-squared tests were used to identify risk factors, which were further analyzed using multivariable logistic regression.
Results
A total of 606 patients were eligible for inclusion in the study, of which eight were excluded due to having incomplete charts; thus, 598 patients were included: 55% were male, mean patient age was 47.1 ± 19.9 years, and 12.9% of patients were diabetic. Furthermore, 71.2% of patients had infection originating in the mandible; the most common tooth of origin was lower posterior, and 29.8% of patients were hospitalized. Risk factors for hospital admission were elderly patients with concurrent disease, elevated C-reactive protein level, and multiple-space infection in the oromaxillofacial area. The duration of hospitalization was correlated with both diabetes and age.
Conclusions
The requirement for hospital admission is determined by the severity of the infection; even severe infections, once treated with appropriate surgery, have no relation to the length of hospital stay. The important risk factors for increased duration of hospitalization are diabetes mellitus and older age. The understanding of risk factors associated with a prolonged hospital stay during the treatment of oromaxillofacial infection will aid in treatment planning as well as highlight the importance of adequate diabetes control in patients at risk of such infection.
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Re Cecconi D, Fornara R. Ludwig's angina: a case report with a 5-year follow-up. GIORNALE ITALIANO DI ENDODONZIA 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gien.2018.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Botha A, Jacobs F, Postma C. Retrospective analysis of etiology and comorbid diseases associated with Ludwig's Angina. Ann Maxillofac Surg 2016; 5:168-73. [PMID: 26981465 PMCID: PMC4772555 DOI: 10.4103/2231-0746.175758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Ludwig's angina (LA) still presents regularly at our tertiary academic hospital. Various etiologies and comorbid diseases are documented worldwide, but the South African population has not been studied. AIM To establish whether LA cases presenting to the department are different from international reports regarding etiology and comorbidities. SETTINGS AND DESIGN Retrospective analysis of patients presenting with LA to a tertiary hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS 93 patients were included over a 5-year period. Archived files were analyzed for data including age, gender, comorbid diseases, etiology, airway management, and season on admission. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Descriptive statistics with the inclusion of frequency distributions. RESULTS 93 patients were included; 65 (69.9%) male and 28 (30.1%) female; age - minimum 20 years, maximum 75 years, mean 40.366. ETIOLOGY 68 (73.1%) odontogenic, 13 (14%) nonodontogenic, and 12 (12.9%) unknown cause. Comorbid diseases: 21 (22.6%) diabetes mellitus (DM), 19 (20.4%) hypertension, and 18 (19.4%) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Airway management: 61 (65.6%) tracheostomy and 32 (34.4%) nonsurgical. COMPLICATIONS 11 (11.8%) deaths, 8 (8.60%) descending mediastinitis, and 7 (7.53%) necrotizing fasciitis. Seasonal occurrence: 30 (32.3%) spring, 24 (25.8%) winter, 22 (23.7%) summer, and 17 (18.3%) autumn. CONCLUSION A 2.32:1 ratio male: female presentation mirrors previous statistics. DM patients had increased risks of complications, which resulted in multiple deaths. HIV patients showed increased risks for complications with more intense, longer hospital stays, but lower percentages of deaths compared to patients with DM and complications who died. There was no statistically significant finding regarding seasonal tendency.
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- Andrew Botha
- Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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