Dermatologic Review in Pediatric Vascular Lesions
Vascular anomalies (VAs) can be present in any organ; however, the skin being the largest one, it is there where many of them are evident; some are visible at birth,…
Medical Management and Therapeutic Updates on Vascular Anomalies of the Head and Neck
Discovery of inherited and somatic genetic mutations, along with advancements in clinical and scientific research, has improved understanding of vascular anomalies and changed the treatment paradigm. With aim of minimizing…
Airway Considerations in Vascular Lesions
Vascular anomalies of the head and neck frequently involve the upper aerodigestive tract and can cause some level of airway obstruction. It is important to fully evaluate the extent of…
Updates to the Management of Gorham–Stout Disease and Osseous Vascular Lesions in the Head and Neck
Osseous vascular anomalies can be characterized as vascular tumors or malformations. Classification is vital for prognosis and treatment. Much remains unknown about conditions such as Gorham–Stout disease. Treatments target the…
Case Reviews in Head and Neck Vascular Lesion Management
The treatment of hemangiomas and vascular malformations should be individualized, based upon the size of the lesion(s), morphology, location, presence or possibility of complications, the potential for scarring or disfigurement,…
Management of Midfacial and Skull Vault Osseous Vascular Lesions
There continuous to be widespread misuse of nomenclature used to described vascular anomalies, This is even more pronounced in the case of intra-osseous lesions. Bone involvement is more common with…
Terminology and Classifications of Vascular Lesions Based on Molecular Identification
The majority of the vascular anomalies are seen in the head and neck region. Even though the incidence of this anomaly could be construed as a rare disease entity, with…
Updates in Genetic Testing for Head and Neck Vascular Anomalies
Vascular anomalies include benign or malignant tumors or benign malformations of the arteries, veins, capillaries, or lymphatic vasculature. The genetic etiology of the lesion is essential to define the lesion…
Indications, Options, and Updates on Embolic Agents
Interventional approaches to head and neck vascular anomalies have evolved with our understanding of disease pathologic condition and advances in medical and surgical treatment. Embolization’s role in the disease management…
Lasers and Nonsurgical Modalities
Head and neck vascular pathology is routinely encountered by the maxillofacial surgeon. Although these anomalies have been traditionally managed by surgical means, adjunctive therapies have been popularized in recent years….
Univt VI Dental-Related Structures
Show moreShow less Temporomandibular Joint Gilbert M. Willett Learning Objectives Describe the gross anatomy of the temporomandibular joint. Explain the sensory innervation of the temporomandibular joint. Describe the neuromuscular contributions…
Unit VII Orofacial Pain and Dental Anesthesia
Show moreShow less Orofacial Pain Learning Objectives Discuss the trigeminal pain pathway. Explain the components involved in nociceptive pain. Discuss odontogenic nociceptive pain and give examples. Discuss mucosal nociceptive pain…
Unit IV Motor Systems
Show moreShow less Direct Activation Pathways Learning Objectives Explain the difference between the direct and indirect pathways of motor control. Discuss the differences and similarities between and UMN and LMN….
Orofacial Neuroscience – Unit V Review of Orofacial Structures and Tissues
Development and Organization of Oropharyngeal Region Learning Objectives Correlate the pattern of innervation to adult structures based on pharyngeal arch development. Describe the adult derivatives of the pharyngeal arches, including…
Unit II Gross Anatomy of Brain and Spinal Cord
Gross Topography of the Brain Learning Objectives Describe the embryonic flexures that develop in the CNS. How do those structures affect the axes in the CNS? Identify the main sulci…
Unit III Sensory Systems
Anatomical Receptors and Nerve Fibers Learning Objectives Categorize the somatosensory receptors. Differentiate between phasic and tonic receptors. Describe the sensory modalities associated with somatosensory system. Describe the relationship between the…
Basic Neuroscience – Unit I Central Nervous System
Organization of the Nervous System Learning Objectives Describe the function of the nervous system. Describe the components of CNS and PNS. Describe the divisions and subdivisions of the PNS. Show…
Pharmacology of Aesthetic Medicines
The realm of aesthetic medicine is broad, and there are countless medications and topical agents used in the practice of aesthetic medicine. The most commonly used injectable medicines include botulinum…
Medication for Gravid and Nursing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patients
The purpose of this article is to clarify clinically impactful features of the perioperative and postoperative pharmacologic management of pregnant and lactating patients in the maxillofacial or dental setting. Before…
Update on Antimicrobial Therapy in Management of Acute Odontogenic Infection in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
This article focuses on the antimicrobial therapy of head and neck infections from odontogenic origin. Odontogenic infections are among the most common infections of the oral cavity. They are sourced…
