Three-dimensional finite element analysis of rhomboid flap
A skin flap is a segment of skin and subcutaneous tissue that is transferred from one body part to another. Among the many possible flap designs, the rhombic transposition flap…
Mandibular odontogenic myxoma: from the resection to the rehabilitation—case report
Odontogenic myxoma is a rare tumor that arises from remains of the mesenchymal cells of a tooth germ, it’s a benign lesion however locally aggressive, it occurs most often in…
The anatomical basis of the internal mammary vessel flap with anterior rib
Introduction: Anterior rib is suitable donor site for reconstruction of mandibular condyle. However, it was not used generally for small diameter and short length of intercostal vessel. Aim: This study…
Mandibular reconstruction with placement of dental implants on free autologous grafts
Among mandibular tumors ameloblastoma is a common disease in maxillofacial surgery in Peru, it is described as a local growth, aggressive and invasive with considerable potential for recurrence, so that…
Atrophic maxillary reconstruction algorithm
Introduction: Functional and aesthetic restoration of maxillary defects caused by progressive bone resorption, are still a challenge for the Surgeon. The surgery includes the reconstruction of the alveolar ridge, facial…
Comparison of intraoral harvest sites for corticocancellous bone grafts
Purpose: A commonly used method for the repair of maxillofacial bony defects is the utilization of autogenous bone grafts from intraoral donor sites. There are many advantages associated with intraoral…
Mandibular reconstruction in childhood: report of one microvascular case
Tumors that require mandibulectomy in childhood are sarcomas and a group of primary osseous and odontogenic tumors. Among the last group, odontogenic myxoma is a benign tumor, which affects primarily…
Frontal sinus obliteration with iliac crest bone grafts
This study evaluated postoperative results of 8 cases of frontal sinus fractures treated by frontal sinus obliteration with autogenous bone from the anterior iliac crest. Patients and methods: The medical…
Zygomatic implant used for mandibular rehabilitation after tumor resection
Introduction: Ameloblastoma is one of the most resecative indication common tumor in the mandible that challenge surgeons to develop ways to reconstruct and rehabilitate patients. Objective: The objective of this…
Selective maxillary widening: distraction osteogenesis
Statement of the problems: Transverse maxillary deficiency may occur selectively in either anterior or posterior arch. As it is found in cases of dental crowding, impacted teeth and maxillary constriction…
