Acta Universitatis Dentistriae et Chirurgiae Maxillofacialis
Peer-review medical journal. Editor-in-Chief : Professor Roman Fadeev, MD, PhD. Open Access & Publication frequency : Gold Open Access; quarterly issuing. Peer-Review & APC : double blind; no article processing charge. ISSN 3034-297X (Online)
The dentofacial apparatus is a complex morphofunctional system; disruption of the integrity or function of any of its components leads to pathological changes. Dentofacial abnormalities and deformities remain a significant problem in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, particularly in patients with orofacial clefts. Many adult patients with congenital clefts of the lip, palate, and alveolar…
When solving the problem of partial tooth loss and dentition defects, a well-made arch or clasp prosthesis, as well as a combined prosthesis with attachment systems, can be a treatment option. The best results in the prosthetic treatment of dentition defects are obtained with a combined prosthesis with attachments. It ensures minimal invasiveness of treatment, reversibility of treatment, makes it…
BACKGROUND: In the pursuit of profit, private dental facilities often tend to prescribe excessive treatments that are not always justified by objective clinical indications. In particular, endodontic treatment prior to crown placement is frequently performed preemptively, which can lead to iatrogenic complications. The rationale for endodontic treatment before prosthetic treatment remains relevant…
Gorlin–Goltz syndrome (GGS) is a rare multisystem disorder characterized by autosomal dominant inheritance and age-dependent variability in clinical manifestations. Odontogenic keratocysts of the jaws represent a hallmark feature of the syndrome and, in pediatric patients, may precede the development of other systemic symptoms. Currently, there is no consensus on whether the Marfanoid phenotype is…
On March 21, 2026, the IX All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference “Prevention in Dentistry” was held in Saint Petersburg. The event was organized by the North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov. Co-sponsors included the Russian Dental Association and the Scientific Medical Society of Dentists of Saint Petersburg , and the Leningrad Region. The event was attended by…
