Objective: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an aggressive bacterial infection of subcutaneous tissue that more commonly affects the extremities, perineum, and trunk. NF of the midface region is very rare. A…
Purpose: Intraosseous repair of nerves involves difficulty of access and there is concern that bone healing may interfere with repair outcomes. The present report describes the effect of 3 separate…
Aim of study: The aim of this prospective clinical study was developing a free fat flap with minimal or without donor site morbidity and without aesthetic limitation or even with…
Introduction: Facial skin cancer and its treatment can affect facial aesthetics and function. Although many studies have demonstrated good post-operative outcomes following facial skin cancer resection and repair based upon…
Methods: 10 patients of Temporomanibular joint ankylosis showing retrognathia were included in study. Out of these 7 patients (5 males, 2 females) showed positive polysmnographic results for obstructive sleep apnea…
Introduction: The surgical management of some head and neck pathology affects a patient’s form, fundamental function and eventually the quality of the individual’s daily life. Restoring mandibular continuity following resection…
Edentulousness paired with severe mandibular bone loss continues to be a challenge for implant dentists. Ridge augmentation with autogenous bone requires major surgery. Distraction osteogenesis (DO), by contrast, regenerates the…
Aim: To present the experience with bimaxillary expansion using Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion (SARME) and Mandibular Midline Distraction (MMD). Methods: A retrospective study using the records of all bimaxillary…
BSSO, described by H. Obwegeser, is a well known surgical procedure which is used worldwide from more than 50 years. That surgical technique is often responsible of some damage: mental…
Purpose: To discuss a retrospective study of a new technique for alveolar bone transport by distraction osteogenesis, using a Hyrax modified device by the principal author (OAV). Patients and methods:…
The purpose of this study was to compare the consolidation periods in ADO and to evaluate its effects on bone formation and implant success in severely resorbed edentulous mandibles. Patients…
Literature describes that congenital eye loss can be the most important reason of the microorbit. This development deficiency brings functional, physical and psychological consequences. I will present a new treatment…
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare two consolidation periods in alveolar distraction osteogenesis (ADO) and to evaluate their effects on success of bone formation, relapse and implants….
Aim: To study distraction osteogenesis of the posterior cranial vault in children requiring increased intracranial volume. Materials and methods: Ten patients were treated with cranial distractors. Five children had previously…
Reconstruction of large calvarial bone defects is considered as a one of the most difficult challenges in reconstructive surgery. Such reconstruction is usually performed for cosmetic reasons. However, in some…
Introduction: Craniofacial access required in the treatment of craniofacial pathology is typically achieved through a craniotomy or craniectomy. Depending on the extent of the resulting cranial defect there are cosmetic,…
The objectives of condylar fracture therapy are to re-establish function and form with minimum morbidity. Acceptable results of both surgical and not surgical treatment have been studied in order to…
Objectives: Combat injuries in worldwide military conflicts have been reported frequently, however publications on injuries of unprotected civilians caused by bomb attacks and bullets are rare. The present report gives…
Aims: To describe and analyze the characteristics of the patients affected by extended maxillofacial fractures. Methods: A retrospective revision was done in cases of extended facial fractures that attended the…
Aims: Identify the variables that may have an implication in the prognosis and complications of panfacial trauma. Methods: A retrospective revision was done in cases of extended facial fractures that…
