Salvage Treatment for Recurrent Oral Cancer
Fig. 10.1 Patient 1: (a) Incisional design for cheek flap and neck dissection procedures. This straight line, right angle at the level of the hyoid, will yield superior aesthetic results…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pearls and Pitfalls in Oral Cancer Management
Scale 0 Able to carry out all normal activities without restriction 1 Restricted in physically strenuous activity, but ambulatory and able to carry out light work 2 Ambulatory and…
Management of the Neck in Oral Cavity Cancer
Fig. 7.1 Axial CT shows two enlarged nodes on the left at level II. The nodes are rounded, and there is central necrosis. The nodes appear fused and fixed to…
Clinical Evaluation and Staging of Oral Cancer
Relevant signs and symptoms Ulcer Any ulcer in the oral cavity persisting for more than 3 weeks requires evaluation and biopsy Pain Pain is not an initial symptom, but occurs…
Sentinel Node Biopsy in Oral Cancer
Fig. 8.1 Concept of sentinel node biopsy 8.3 The Evolution Seaman and Powers [15], in 1955, for the first time demonstrated the concept of the first echelon node and nodal…
Biological Basis of Treatment Failure
Fig. 11.1 From Li and Neaves [4]. Comparison of stem cell activation during wound healing and carcinogenesis (needs copyright approval) The third phase of remodeling and maturation occurs between 2…
Radiotherapy in the Management of Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
Fig. 4.1 Patient in position with thermoplastic mask used for immobilization. Multiple lasers are used for verification of proper isocenter and patient alignment Table 4.1 Glossary of commonly used terms…
General Principles and Management Guidelines in Oral Cancer
Fig. 3.1 General treatment decision-making algorithm in oral cancer [D-Decision] 3.5.1 Curative Intent Treatment The treatment algorithm for oral cavity cancer is summarized in Fig. 3.2. Fig. 3.2 Curative-intent treatment…
Current and Emerging Role of Chemotherapy in Oral Cancer
Study Trial design Sample size (HNSCC/oral cavity) Regimen RR/PFS/TTP/TTF/DOR OS Schornagel et al. (1995) [5] Phase III randomized trial for first-line chemotherapy treatment 131/43 (33 %) Edatrexate 70 mg/m2 weekly…
Use of Dental Implants in the Management of Cleft Lip and Palate
Slightly more than 1 child in 900 is born with cleft lip with or without cleft palate. Among children born with cleft lip and palate, approximately 37% are born with…
Distraction Osteogenesis Using Dental Implants
Alveolar distraction osteogenesis may offer several advantages over bone grafting alone in the treatment of vertical alveolar defects. No donor site is required; distraction of bone and surrounding soft tissue…
Facilitation of Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery Using Dental Implants
Conditions requiring orthodontic treatment and replacement of missing teeth in young patients are by their very nature complex. The treatment approach must be multidisciplinary, requiring the close cooperation of a…
Reconstruction of Ablative Defects Using Dental Implants
Benign and malignant conditions can result in the need for ablative surgery where segments of the tooth-bearing portions of the jaws require removal for adequate disease control. Aggressive cystlike lesions…
