Abstract Oblique facial clefts are extremely rare congenital deformities with a reported incidence of 0.24% of all facial clefts. This report presents a patient with a right-sided oblique cleft extending…
Abstract The isolated absence or loss of eyelashes (madarosis) is associated with many processes including systemic and local diseases. Madarosis of dental origin has not been reported. This paper is…
Abstract Bell’s palsy is an idiopathic and acute, peripheral nerve palsy resulting in inability to control facial muscles on the affected side because of the involvement of the facial nerve….
I would like to comment on the interesting article entitled “Intraoral approach for arthroplasty for correction of TMJ ankylosis” by K o et al. In the article, K o et…
Clinical effects of platelet rich plasma on random cutaneous flaps R. A. Quintana, J. A. S. Ortiz, S. R. L. Pérez Cir Plast 2007: 17: 150–154 This article reported a…
Abstract The present study analyzed stress distributions in craniofacial structures around implant-supported maxillary prostheses. Using post-hemimaxillectomy computed tomography (CT) of a patient, the authors constructed a three-dimensional (3D) solid model…
Abstract Radiotherapy is commonly used to treat oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), but its therapeutic effects are unpredictable. To determine which genes correlate with radiation resistance in oral cancer, the…
Abstract An unusual case of a low grade marginal zone B-cell lymphoma is reported and the literature reviewed. This case demonstrates that a diagnosis of lymphoma must be considered when…
Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of flap design on the postoperative sequelae of pain, swelling, trismus and wound dehiscence after surgical removal of bilateral…
Abstract Distraction osteogenesis is a biological process of new bone formation between the surfaces of the bone segments that are gradually separated by incremental traction. A recent innovative use of…
Abstract Ankyloglossia is an anomaly that is characterized by the abnormal insertion of the lingual frenulum that hinders protrusion and elevation of the tongue towards the palate, due to the…
Partial laryngectomy for early laryngeal cancer: a 25-year experience C. L Celedón, M. F. Royer, L. B. Ortúzar Rev Otorrinolaringol Cir Cabeza Cuello 2008: 68: 117–123 Partial laryngectomy and radiotherapy…
Abstract Moebius syndrome, a rare congenital disorder of varying severity, involves multiple cranial nerves and is characterised predominantly by bilateral or unilateral paralysis of the facial and abducens nerves. Facial…
Abstract The results of orthognathic surgery may differ significantly from the planned outcome using dental models. The orientation of dental models mounted on articulators using conventional face bows does not…
Abstract This in vitro study evaluated the influence of the type of miniplate and the number of screws installed in the proximal and distal segments on the stability and resistance…
Abstract While coronoidotomy and coronoidectomy remain established procedures in maxillofacial surgery, exceptionally enlarged coronoids pose a special challenge, as their intraoral retrieval may be difficult or impossible. Classical coronoidotomy alone…
