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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Today’s dentistry standards in alveolar and implant treatment demand perfect smiles. Esthetics constitutes one of the principal challenges in every treatment, and specially in maxilofacial surgery. The evolution and technology…
