Trigeminal nerve injury is the most problematic consequence of dental surgical procedures with major medico-legal implications. The incidence of lingual nerve injury has remained static in the UK over the…
Asia covers a wide geographical area and populated by over half of the world’s population in over 20 countries. There is a great shortage of well trained oral and maxillofacial…
The 21st century requires the ability to bring to bear highly specialized knowledge on a sound general base is yet more acute. The complex position of oral and maxillofacial surgeons…
Introduction: O M S has progressed significantly in South America in the last decades, with a great contribution from foreign surgeons and professors from other countries, especially USA and EU….
Introduction: Cancer is one of the most leading cause of death in the pediatric population around the world. Adult malignancies are usually epithelial neoplasms, but children more frequently have reticuloendothelial,…
The aim of this presentation is to demonstrate the scientific approach for critical appraisal of the literature highlighting the weakness and strength of the following research designs; 1. Meta-analyses 2….
With all research endeavours, a working hypothesis is the key ingredient. The hypothesis begins with an observation. A question is then asked about the observation which then becomes a statement….
This presentation will address the recent and proposed changes in classification, approaches and osteosynthesis of mandibular condylar head fractures.
Zygomatic fractures are common facial injuries and represent the most common orbital fracture. Based upon both cosmetic and functional reasons, it is imperative that zygomatic injuries be properly and fully…
The neonate with upper airway obstruction secondary to micrognathia can be treated with non-operative therapy or surgical intervention. Patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and/or those who have failed…
Oral cancer is one of the commonest cancer in Indian men (12.6 per 100 000) and common in women also. It is the leading cause of cancer related deaths in…
Anyone who has treated CLP knows the problems associated with skeletal growth occurring during treatment. There were numerous attempts to find out the source of these problems to improve treatment….
Lips are commonly involved by non-melanoma skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) involves predominantly the upper lip (skin), whereas squamous cell carcinoma (SSC) the lower lip (vermilion). Lip cancer in…
This presentation will review the complex anatomy of the paranasal sinuses with emphasis on the maxillary sinus. The diverse nature of the tumours of this region, surgical approaches and classification…
The main problem in maxillofacial prosthodontic is retention of prosthesis. The introduction of implants improves prosthesis stability and therefore the quality of the life of the patients. However there are…
Patients treated for oral cancer face many problems. Surgery on indication followed by additional radiotherapy, is the curative treatment of choice. Ablative surgery for oral cancer results in altered anatomical…
Cell-based therapies to reconstruct craniofacial defects often utilize mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and osteogenic cells, transplanted with scaffolds to create an active microenvironment for osteogenesis. The restricted availability, limited life…
This presentation will discuss the relevant properties of human adult epithelial stem cells for the regeneration of soft tissues. Discussion will focus on the biology of epithelial stem cells, their…
Tissue Engineering is considered to be the third treatment modality, complimenting current medical and surgical treatments. Biomaterials, growth factors, as well as stem cells (SC), both embryonic and adult tissue…
The sine qua non of successful surgical repositioning of the jaws, dentition and soft tissue is preservation of viability by continuous blood circulation. Research and experience has shown that by…
