Aim: The use of myomucosal flaps harvested from the cheek area for intraoral reconstruction has been recently popularized in the literature. Several surgical techniques have been reported and each study…
Statement of the problem: Traditional removable dentures in patients who suffered maxillectomy are unstable, the size and weight produce unfavorable axial forces to the remnant dentition with progressive periodontal bone…
Objective: The authors describe their experience with the submental island flap for the primary correction of head and neck deformities following oncologic surgery, over the past 7 years. Methods: The…
Introduction: Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous infection of the skin, mucosa and peripheral nerves, which often leads to gross distortion of the nasal skeleton and consequent formation of a saddle…
Introduction: The radial forearm osseo-cutaneous free flap can be an excellent reconstructive modality for facial defects. This flap is not usually used because of potential morbidities. The aim of this…
Introducion: Head and neck reconstructive surgery comprises free vascularized tissue transfer which became a gold standard. The aim of reconstructive surgery is not only to cover various types of defects…
Introduction: Reconstruction of the nose has the dual aim of preserving function and restoring aesthetics. The forehead flap is a useful tool in the repair of larger and more complex…
Statement of the problem: Maxillary 3-D deficiency is a common finding in patients treated after cleft lip and palate. Performing maxillary advancement, expansion, inferior repositioning and alveolar grafting; is usually…
Introduction: Orbital fractures are common facial injuries. The zygomatic–orbital complex is a common anatomical structure affected, although it could be as a pure blow-out fracture or as part of a…
Introduction: The treatment of zygomatic fractures is challenging for maxillofacial surgeons; although there is research related to this issue still exist doubts in some elements of treatment. Aim: To establish…
The purpose of this study was to describe the condylar form, evaluate and compare condylar dimensions together with the Joint space of both TMJs in patients with Active Unilateral Condylar…
Introduction: Craniomandibular ankylosis is characterized by the formation of a bony mass which replaces normal temporomandibular joint articulation. Aetiology of ankylosis is multifactorial with trauma being the predominant factor. The…
Internal derangement is the most common type of TMD affecting the TMJ being a common cause of persistent facial pain, headaches, jaw clicking, and jaw locking. This study is a…
Background: Pain due to trauma and infections are easy to characterize, diagnose and treated. In the orofacial region, the cause and nature of pain are sometimes atypical presenting a dilemma…
Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is an uncommon disorder that primarily affects large joints, with a predilection for knee, hip and elbow joints. Cartilaginous nodules form within the sub-synovial membrane and may…
Objective: The study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of standard arthroscopic lysis and lavage for internal derangement with various stages of Wilkes classification and subsequent success rates. Patients and…
The present study aimed to perform a histological evaluation of the response of temporal bone tissue to a change of direction of the force vector of the mandible in relation…
Condylar hyperplasia is a major cause of facial asymmetry. Treatment is primarily surgical and for proper planning is necessary to assess the activity level of growth of the mandibular condyle….
A 31 years-old, masculine sex, patient was referred from a low complexity health center to a medium complexity hospital, with a diagnose of “ Repeated third-molar pericoronitis ” and indication…
Objective: Matrilin-3, a structural protein of the cartilage extracellular matrix, has a role on chondrocyte proliferation. Gene alterations of matrilin-3 may cause skeletal and chondro-cartilage diseases like Temporomandibular joint internal…
