# Scientific Publications by Dr. Waseem Abboud

Topics:

1. Temporomandibular disorders
2. Facial asymmetry and jaw deviation
3. Botox (Botulinum toxin)
4. Disorders of the muscles of mastication
5. Head and neck oncology
6. Miscellaneous

# 1. Temporomandibular disorders

Guide device to assist in performing arthroscopic surgery of the temporomandibular joint—a preliminary study

Arthroscopic lysis and lavage for internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint

Novel guide device for temporomandibular joint arthroscopy

Arthroscopy of the Temporomandibular Joint for the Treatment of Chronic Closed Lock

Comparison of two physiotherapy programmes for rehabilitation after temporomandibular joint arthroscopy

Treatment of Intermittent Locking of the Jaw in Wilkes Stage II Derangement by Arthroscopic Lysis and Lavage

Evaluation of two physiotherapy programs after temporomandibular joint arthroscopy in patients with acute closed lock

# 2. Facial asymmetry and jaw deviation

Facial Asymmetry Caused by Mandibular Condylar Hyperplasia: A Two Center Study

The Three-Dimensional Orofacial Changes Occurring After Proportional Condylectomy in Patients With Condylar Hyperplasia Type 1B (Unilateral Hemimandibular Elongation)

Is facial symmetry attainable after “high condylectomy only” in patients with unilateral active condylar hyperplasia?

Can Condylectomy Alone Achieve Facial Symmetry in Patients With Hemimandibular Hyperplasia (Condylar Hyperplasia Type 2)?

# 3. Botox (Botulinum toxin)

Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Injections into the Salivary Glands for the Treatment of Drooling

Localized myofascial pain responds better than referring myofascial pain to botulinum toxin injections

Ultrasound guided botulinum toxin injections into salivary glands: minimal invasive and safe treatment for drooling

Masticatory myofascial pain and dysfunction treated with intramuscular botulinum toxin injections

# 4. Disorders of the muscles of mastication

Localized myofascial pain responds better than referring myofascial pain to botulinum toxin injections

Masticatory myofascial pain and dysfunction treated with intramuscular botulinum toxin injections

Headache Attributed to Temporomandibular Disorders: Axis I and II Findings According to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders

# 5. Head and neck oncology

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Trismus in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Temporomandibular joint involvement in patients with multiple myeloma—a retrospective study

Role of oral examination in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients: A safe and simple way to detect light chain amyloidosis

Temporomandibular Joint Lesions in Patients with Multiple Myeloma

Reduced mouth opening in head and neck cancer patients

Restricted Mouth Opening in Head and Neck Cancer: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment

# 6. Miscellaneous

The Influence of an Oral Health Education Program Provided in a Community Dental Clinic on the Prevalence of Caries Among 12-14 Year-Old Children

Postoperative Antibiotics May Be Unnecessary in Pediatric Patients Hospitalized With Minor Odontogenic Infections

Factors influencing prophylactic extraction of mandibular third molars in orthodontic practice: A cross-sectional study

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