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…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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…
Management, pathogenesis and animal model TMJ condylar hyperplasia
Introduction: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) condylar hyperplasia (CH) is a disorder characterized by an increased volume of the condyle, ramus, and mandibular body. CH is a unilateral, self-limiting disorder that results…
Arthroscopy in the management of TMJ pathology. Is there a role?
The arthroscopy of temporomandibular joint (TMJ), in the early 1980s together with the development of magnetic resonance allowed us to understand diagnostic findings never seen before concerning this joint: synovitis,…
Alloplastic, patient-fitted TMJ reconstruction in patients with autoimmune/connective tissue disease
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common autoimmune/connective tissue disease involving the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), but other systemic inflammatory diseases that can affect the TMJ include psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus,…
Reconstruction of the TMJ using an alloplastic stock total joint prostheses
The availability of alloplastic total TMJ prostheses which are safe and effective has improved the treatment of patients requiring reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint. There have been over 10 years…
Nasal surgery in orthognathic surgery
Aesthetic nasal surgery refines the shape of the nose, bringing it into balance with the other features of the face. Precise analysis of the face, careful planning of orthognathic surgery…
Biopsychosocial approaches to the assessment and treatment of TMJ
Because of the high costs and traditionally poor outcomes among chronic TMJMD patients, the major goals of 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded projects were to identify predictors of when…
Facial liftings
The presentation will start with the revision of facial anatomy, definition of the surgical procedure, the indications, surgical steps including local anaesthesia, liposuction, incision, surgical planes, SMAS and platisma treatment,…
