Surgical treatment options of OSAS and their long term outcome
The pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea is poorly defined, but in most patients it is thought to be related to maximal relaxation of the upper airway during rapid eye movement…
Preformed implants endoscopy and intraoperative imaging – reality and visions for the future
In the past, computer assisted surgery (CAS) had been introduced for precise orbital reconstruction. Beside this, CAD/CAM procedures found the way into the production of individual prefabricated titanium implants. However,…
Surgical vs medical treatment of OSAS
The medical and surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) involves understanding a number of parameters starting with the diagnosis. Medical treatment typically includes CPAP, sleep hygiene, weight loss…
Orbital reconstruction using standardized 3D titanium orbital mesh implants in combination with intraoperative quality control by cone beam CT scan
Introduction: The anatomic reconstruction of extensive orbital injuries remains a challenge for the cranio-maxillofacial surgeon. New standardized 3D titanium mesh orbital implants (Synthes, USA) have been developed to facilitate orbital…
Navigation in routine dental implants
The installation of fixtures for prosthetic reconstruction in maxillofacial surgery in patients with bone and soft tissue defects is still a challenge. Until now, computer-assisted preoperative planning and surgery has…
Current imaging technology application in OMFS virtual planning
Human kind receives more than 90% of its environmental informations by the visual sense. Consequently, acquiring visual informations by imaging procedures has gained increasing importance in medical diagnostics or therapy….
The role of cryotherapy in the management of aggressive odontogenic lesions
Liquid nitrogen cryosurgery, boiling at −196 °C, has been shown to be an effective physicochemical treatment to decrease the recurrence rate of aggressive odontogenic lesions. Following enucleation and curettage of…
Keratocysts
There are two reasons why keratocysts (Odontogenic Keratocystic Tumor, OKT) may recur. 1) The cystic lesion has not completely been removed and a recurrence develops as a result of epithelial…
Minimally invasive treatment approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of the keratocystic odontogenic tumour
Treatment of the keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) generates discussion and controversy. What is appropriate treatment? What is an acceptable recurrence rate when considering treatment options? How can recurrence rates be…
Management of ameloblastomas in Africa
Ameloblastoma is the commonest odontogenic tumour that occurs more often in the mandible as compared to the maxilla. Because of its infiltrative behaviour, ameloblastoma, when treated by conservative approach has…
