Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Spheno-orbital paediatric encephalocele and neurofibromatosis type 1. Custom-made skull base reconstruction

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Spheno-orbital paediatric encephalocele and neurofibromatosis type 1. Custom-made skull base reconstruction

Background : Sphenoid dysplasia is a manifestation of Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and occurs in over 7% of patients. Herniation of the temporal lobe through skull base defect produces spheno-orbialencephalocele….

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Virtual planification for mandible distraction in congenital craniomaxillofacial deformities

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Virtual planification for mandible distraction in congenital craniomaxillofacial deformities

Background : Distraction osteogenesis (DO) as a treatment for pediatric craniomaxillofacial deformities enhances the patient’s typical restricted facial growth potential. Virtually planned tridimensional models are useful to design osteotomy’s location,…

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Long term assessment of craniofacial morphology after maxillo-mandibular rotation in long face syndrome associated with skeletal class II patients

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Long term assessment of craniofacial morphology after maxillo-mandibular rotation in long face syndrome associated with skeletal class II patients

Background : The long face syndrome is considered a particular dentofacial deformity characterized by an increase of anterior facial height generally associated to retrognathia. This condition involves a severe functional…

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Modified Le Fort III osteotomy for maxillomandibular distraction on a patient with progressive facial hemiatrophy syndrome

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Modified Le Fort III osteotomy for maxillomandibular distraction on a patient with progressive facial hemiatrophy syndrome

Background and objectives : Progressive Facial Hemiatrophy Syndrome (PFH) is characterized by a slow progressive atrophy that appears in early stages of life, affecting the subcutaneous tissue and subjacent fat…

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Cranio-facial advance in craniosynostosis syndromes: distraction osteogenesis vs traditional technique

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Cranio-facial advance in craniosynostosis syndromes: distraction osteogenesis vs traditional technique

Introduction : The fronto-orbital advancement cranial remodeling has been the traditional treatment of children with syndromic craniostenosis to treat potential neurological and ophthalmological complications. However, this technique does not correct…

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Conventional orthognathic surgery for the correction of mandibular deformity in treacher collins syndrome: a retrospective study on 11 consecutive patients

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Conventional orthognathic surgery for the correction of mandibular deformity in treacher collins syndrome: a retrospective study on 11 consecutive patients

Purpose: The correction of mandibular deformity in Treacher Collins syndrome can be difficult. The aims of surgery are both aesthetic and functional. Conventional orthognathic surgery and distraction osteogenesis are two…

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Craniofacial morphology analysis as part of comprehensive treatment of patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Craniofacial morphology analysis as part of comprehensive treatment of patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Background and purpose: 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) is a rare chromosomal disorder produced in chromosome 22, by a microdeletion at the long arm. Craniofacial characteristics include: wide nasal root with…

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Success rate of custom made PMMA implants for cranial reconstruction: a follow up study and comparison with the literature

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Success rate of custom made PMMA implants for cranial reconstruction: a follow up study and comparison with the literature

Introduction: Cranioplasty can be executed with different materials. Autologous bone is known as the gold standard. When this is not available alloplastic materials are used like PMMA and titanium. PMMA…

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Simultaneous Le-Fort I maxillary advancement as a template for mandibular repositioning using BSSO and a curvilinear distractor—a new technique for dentofacial deformities management

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Simultaneous Le-Fort I maxillary advancement as a template for mandibular repositioning using BSSO and a curvilinear distractor—a new technique for dentofacial deformities management

Background: Dentofacial-deformities are traditionally treated by maxillary and mandibular osteotomies conducted separately or simultaneously. Recently, distraction osteogenesis (DO) has become an irreplaceable part of the surgical armamentarium. Our aim is…

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Osteosynthesis of mandibular condylar fractures with endoscopically assisted intraoral approach versusconventional approach: clinical review

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Osteosynthesis of mandibular condylar fractures with endoscopically assisted intraoral approach versusconventional approach: clinical review

Background and objectives: The main goal of the study was evaluation of efficiency and benefits of endoscopically assisted intraoral approach in treatment of patients with mandibular condylar fractures. All patients…

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Treatment of mandibular condyle fractures using a modified transparotid approach viathe parotid incision

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Treatment of mandibular condyle fractures using a modified transparotid approach viathe parotid incision

Background: This study introduces a new surgical approach for open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular condyle fractures using a modified transparotid approach via the parotid incision, and surgical outcomes…

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Comparison of rhytidectomy v/sretromandibular approach for ORIF of mandibular condylar fracture and comparison of ORIF and closed reduction i.e.MMF

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Comparison of rhytidectomy v/sretromandibular approach for ORIF of mandibular condylar fracture and comparison of ORIF and closed reduction i.e.MMF

Background and objectives: Literature reveals many approaches for the ORIF of mandibular condyle and the difference in opinion regarding open and closed reduction of condylar fracture. The objective of study…

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Treatment of dicapitular fractures of the mandibular condyle with ultrasound activated resorbable pins—early clinical experience

Jan 20, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Treatment of dicapitular fractures of the mandibular condyle with ultrasound activated resorbable pins—early clinical experience

Resorbable pins have been advocated for open reduction and internal fixation of dicapitular condylar fractures because they do not need to be removed should the fixation fail, or if the…

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