Purpose: Of 3518 patients, 2777 presented with a soft palate cleft (sP). Intravelar veloplasty (Kriens, 1969) (Type I) was used until 1987. This was modified according to anatomical defects (Bütow…
Introduction: Midfacial hypoplasia has been traditionally treated with Le Fort III advancement osteotomies and bone grafts. Early intervention is often indicated in cases of upper respiratory obstruction and severe proptosis….
Purpose: Propose an original surgical technique for mucosal closure of retro pre maxillo-palatine cleft in childrens and adults with sequelae of this pathology. Material and methods: In a review of…
Objectives: The aim of our study is to provide speech outcomes for 10-year experience with two-flap palatoplasty by a single surgeon. Material and method: A total of 494 palatoplasties were…
Objective: To observe the clinical treatment effects of decompression or suction drainage in the treatment of large jaw odontogenic cystic lesions. Methods: 24 cases of large odontogenic cystic lesions of…
Alveolar bone grafting is an integral part of the surgical management of oral clefts. The aim of this study is to compare the results of treatment obtained with mandibular symphyseal…
Introduction: Due to its high incidence of 1 in every 650 newborns, Cleft lip and palate is a major problem in Chilean public health. In this presentation we explain how…
Acromegaly is an acquired disorder characterized by overproduction of growth hormone in adults. It results in enlargement of the neurocranium and orofacial skeleton with exception of the maxilla. Obstructive sleep…
Objective: Determine the utility of radio guided surgery for the eradication of condylar hyperplasia. Methods: A five-year prospective Cohort study was designed. A preliminary report with 6 cases is presented….
Introduction: Several grafts and/or implants have been used for dorsal augmentation. In some cases, especially the traumatic, non-caucasian, and multi-operated ones, the amount of augmentation is higher than the usually…
