Abstract Heterotopic ossification is the formation of new bone outside of the skeleton. We describe a previously unreported case of heterotopic ossification occurring within a fasciocutaneous radial forearm free flap…
Abstract The surgical management of advanced cervical metastases with carotid artery involvement in patients with primary squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck can be difficult. The authors retrospectively…
Abstract Despite the emergence of free tissue transfer, the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMF) still has a role in anterior base skull reconstruction (when free tissue transfer is not feasible)….
Abstract This study evaluated the quality of life (QL) of patients who survived oral cancer more than 5 years after treatment, using the Short-Form 36 questionnaire (SF-36), and assessed the…
Abstract The use of injectable cosmetic fillers in orofacial tissues has increased in the past few years. Although a wide variety of agents are available on the market and satisfactory…
Abstract Functional carotid body tumours are rare, but linked to malignant hypertension, postoperative persistent hypotension, cranial nerve injury and stroke. The aim of this study is to analyze the treatment…
Abstract The area of the upper face occupies about one third of the surface area of the whole face. The anatomical landmarks involve the forehead, brow, glabella and the upper…
Abstract Laminin-1 has been reported as one of the factors responsible for the nucleation of calcium phosphates and, in vitro , has been reported to selectively recruit osteoprogenitors. This article…
Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of maxillary alveolar bone on the stress distribution of zygomatic implants. A three-dimensional finite element model was created of…
Abstract Bone resorption and remodelling are inevitable sequelae of dental extraction and begin immediately after the extraction procedure. The buccal plate is especially predisposed to these phenomena, and if affected,…
