Nasal modeling in patients with cleft lip
The cleft side of the nose in babies born with unilateral cleft lip and palate has a typical appearance, with a flattened nasal ala, poorly defined tip and alar base…
Impacted maxillary canines—an epidemiological study in treated patients
Aim: Was to collect epidemiological data regarding impacted maxillary canines (IMC) in Slovenian population and to evaluate if a correlation between age and severity of canine displacement exists. Materials and…
Photoelastic analysis of stress distribution using hyrax-type appliances with different anchorages for surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion
The aim of this study was evaluate the mechanical effect over teeth and bone structures of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) in photoelastic skull analogs by observing stress produced…
Methylmethacrylate perinasal filling associated with orthognathic surgery
Aloplastic materials are frequently used in oral and maxillofacial surgery for different purposes such as sinus lifting, and fillings with cosmetic goals. Among these biomaterials the methylmethacrylate has been routinely…
Planning of orthognathic surgery through the primary mandibular reconstruction according to the postnik protocol
Orthognathic surgery is understood as a group of surgical procedures intended to achieve correct position and relation of the maxillaries, and the rest of the cranium and the cervical unit….
Minimally invasive surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion with limited approach under sedation: a report of 335 cases
An adequate transverse maxillary dimension is one of the critical aspects of a functional and stable occlusion. SARPE consists of a surgical liberation of the sites of resistance combined using…
Genioplasty: techniques and functional and esthetic considerations
Dentofacial deformities are commonly associated with the chin area when it is inappropriate in size, shape and position. When three-dimensional facial analysis is made, the chin becomes an important part…
Using 3D imaging in the treatment planning of orthognathic patients
The Cone Beam computerized tomography system (CBCT) is used worldwide by medical and dental professionals. The purpose of this system is to correct distortions in the orientation of the tomographic…
Conservative treatment of extensive keratocyst odontogenic tumor
Keratocyst Odontogenic Tumor (KCOT) is a benign intraosseus neoplasm that occurs between the second and third decade of life. The main location is the third molar and angle region of…
Avastin (bevacizumab): the new bisphosphonates?
Introduction: Bevacizumab or Avastin is a humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks vascular endothelial growth factor A, a key factor in angiogenesis. Avastin is indicated for metastatic colorectal, breast and renal…
