Islanded facial artery musculomucosal flap for tongue reconstruction
We read with great interest the technical note by Joseph et al. , concerning the use of a “technical modification to the FAMM flap” in order to reconstruct a post-ablative…
Three-dimensional analysis of mandibular condyle position in patients with deviated mandibular prognathism
Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bilateral difference in condyle position in patients with deviated mandibular prognathism. Patients with asymmetrical ( n = 28) and symmetrical…
Maxilla reconstruction with autogenous bone block grafts: computed tomography evaluation and implant survival in a 5-year retrospective study
Abstract This retrospective study was performed to evaluate the bone thickness of the anterior maxillary region after reconstruction with autogenous bone blocks at 6 months and 5 years after surgery…
Lateral ridge augmentation with Bio-Oss alone or Bio-Oss mixed with particulate autogenous bone graft: a systematic review
Abstract The objective of this systematic review was to test the hypothesis of no difference in implant treatment outcomes when using Bio-Oss alone or Bio-Oss mixed with particulate autogenous bone…
Papilla and alveolar crest levels in immediate versus delayed single-tooth zirconia implants
Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between the papilla deficit and the distance between the bone crest at the neighbouring tooth and the contact point…
Correction of chin ptosis
Abstract Chin ptosis is described as a descent of the soft tissue from the symphyseal region to a position under the lower contour of the mandible. Given its multifactorial causes,…
Treatment outcomes of archwise distraction osteogenesis in mandibular dentoalveolar retrognathia cases
Abstract The aim of this study was to describe the treatment of class II malocclusion by sagittal advancement of the alveolar bone in the symphyseal area using an intraoral archwise…
A three-dimensional planned osteotomy on the zygomatic arch for reduction malarplasty
Abstract During a reduction malarplasty, precise sectioning of the zygomatic arch according to the plan formulated in the diagnostic stage is very important, because differences in the locations of the…
Cone beam computed tomography assessment of the pterygomaxillary region and palatine canal for Le Fort I osteotomy
Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the anatomical linear measurements of the descending palatine canal and the pterygomaxillary fissure for Le Fort I preoperative planning. Seventy-five patients,…
