Measuring the volume and quantifying the shape of orbits is a technical challenge. Here we aimed to define methods for measuring orbital volume and characterising orbital shape in patients with…
Background and objectives : Robin sequence (RS) is associated with glossoptosis, micrognathia, and airway obstruction. A U-shaped cleft palate may or may not be present. The retro-positioned mandible pushes the…
Introduction : Posterior vault remodelation can prevent intracranial hypertension, improve the Chiari malformation condition and the aesthetics concerns and delay the fronto-orbital advancement in syndromic craniosynostosis. Conventional techniques of posterior…
Background : Sphenoid dysplasia is a manifestation of Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and occurs in over 7% of patients. Herniation of the temporal lobe through skull base defect produces spheno-orbialencephalocele….
Background : Distraction osteogenesis has been one of the most innovative concepts in craniomaxillofacial surgery through the last 25 years. Technology has evolved from the first application of external devices…
Background : Distraction osteogenesis (DO) as a treatment for pediatric craniomaxillofacial deformities enhances the patient’s typical restricted facial growth potential. Virtually planned tridimensional models are useful to design osteotomy’s location,…
Background and objective : The coronoid process hyperplasia is an uncommon finding in the literature. It is characterized by an enlargement of the coronoid process, causing a mechanical obstacle by…
Background : The long face syndrome is considered a particular dentofacial deformity characterized by an increase of anterior facial height generally associated to retrognathia. This condition involves a severe functional…
Background and objectives : Progressive Facial Hemiatrophy Syndrome (PFH) is characterized by a slow progressive atrophy that appears in early stages of life, affecting the subcutaneous tissue and subjacent fat…
Introduction : The fronto-orbital advancement cranial remodeling has been the traditional treatment of children with syndromic craniostenosis to treat potential neurological and ophthalmological complications. However, this technique does not correct…
While mandibular distraction is an accepted method to treat respiratory disturbances due to Pierre Robin Syndrome, the indications does not remain clear at all. We present our experience in seven…
Background and purpose : Patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DS) present a spectrum of functional and anatomic abnormalities that may contribute to alterations in velopharyngeal (VP) valving, including cleft palate…
Background : Piezosurgery represents a promising, meticulous and soft tissue-sparing system for bone cutting, based on ultrasonic microvibrations. There are several advantages deriving from the adoption of these devices. Above…
Background and objectives: Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) is a congenital abnormality characterized by mandibular hypoplasia, glossoptosis and often secondary palate cleft. As a consequence of these physical alterations, patients often…
Purpose: The correction of mandibular deformity in Treacher Collins syndrome can be difficult. The aims of surgery are both aesthetic and functional. Conventional orthognathic surgery and distraction osteogenesis are two…
Background and purpose: 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) is a rare chromosomal disorder produced in chromosome 22, by a microdeletion at the long arm. Craniofacial characteristics include: wide nasal root with…
Introduction: Cranioplasty can be executed with different materials. Autologous bone is known as the gold standard. When this is not available alloplastic materials are used like PMMA and titanium. PMMA…
Background and aim: In the 19th century McNeil (prosthodontist) used an oral prosthesis to approximate the cleft alveolar segments and thus initiating the concept of modern presurgical infant orthopedics. More…
Background: Dentofacial-deformities are traditionally treated by maxillary and mandibular osteotomies conducted separately or simultaneously. Recently, distraction osteogenesis (DO) has become an irreplaceable part of the surgical armamentarium. Our aim is…
Background and objectives: The main goal of the study was evaluation of efficiency and benefits of endoscopically assisted intraoral approach in treatment of patients with mandibular condylar fractures. All patients…
