In the past, computer assisted surgery (CAS) had been introduced for precise orbital reconstruction. Beside this, CAD/CAM procedures found the way into the production of individual prefabricated titanium implants. However,…
The medical and surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) involves understanding a number of parameters starting with the diagnosis. Medical treatment typically includes CPAP, sleep hygiene, weight loss…
Introduction: The anatomic reconstruction of extensive orbital injuries remains a challenge for the cranio-maxillofacial surgeon. New standardized 3D titanium mesh orbital implants (Synthes, USA) have been developed to facilitate orbital…
The installation of fixtures for prosthetic reconstruction in maxillofacial surgery in patients with bone and soft tissue defects is still a challenge. Until now, computer-assisted preoperative planning and surgery has…
Human kind receives more than 90% of its environmental informations by the visual sense. Consequently, acquiring visual informations by imaging procedures has gained increasing importance in medical diagnostics or therapy….
Liquid nitrogen cryosurgery, boiling at −196 °C, has been shown to be an effective physicochemical treatment to decrease the recurrence rate of aggressive odontogenic lesions. Following enucleation and curettage of…
There are two reasons why keratocysts (Odontogenic Keratocystic Tumor, OKT) may recur. 1) The cystic lesion has not completely been removed and a recurrence develops as a result of epithelial…
Treatment of the keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) generates discussion and controversy. What is appropriate treatment? What is an acceptable recurrence rate when considering treatment options? How can recurrence rates be…
Ameloblastoma is the commonest odontogenic tumour that occurs more often in the mandible as compared to the maxilla. Because of its infiltrative behaviour, ameloblastoma, when treated by conservative approach has…
Introduction: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) condylar hyperplasia (CH) is a disorder characterized by an increased volume of the condyle, ramus, and mandibular body. CH is a unilateral, self-limiting disorder that results…
