Alveolar bone grafting is an integral part of the surgical management of oral clefts. The aim of this study is to compare the results of treatment obtained with mandibular symphyseal…
Introduction: Due to its high incidence of 1 in every 650 newborns, Cleft lip and palate is a major problem in Chilean public health. In this presentation we explain how…
Acromegaly is an acquired disorder characterized by overproduction of growth hormone in adults. It results in enlargement of the neurocranium and orofacial skeleton with exception of the maxilla. Obstructive sleep…
Objective: Determine the utility of radio guided surgery for the eradication of condylar hyperplasia. Methods: A five-year prospective Cohort study was designed. A preliminary report with 6 cases is presented….
Introduction: Several grafts and/or implants have been used for dorsal augmentation. In some cases, especially the traumatic, non-caucasian, and multi-operated ones, the amount of augmentation is higher than the usually…
Introduction: The endoscopic forehead lift brought great advances in aesthetic surgery of the upper third of the face. The method of fixation of the brow and forehead in the upper…
Objective: This study evaluates the longterm stability and efficacy of treating severe mandibular condylar resorption patients with orthognathic surgery and tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors (TNF-αI). Methods: As part of…
Introduction: Achieving good results in orthognathic surgery depends largely on precise and accurate model surgery, which in turn depends on the type of the articulator used. Standard model surgery has…
Purpose: To evaluate the changes in the pharyngeal airway space after different procedures in orthognathic surgery based on cephalometric study analysis in patients with dentofacial anomalies Class II and Class…
Object of study: To determine the effectiveness of finely diced medpor (polyethylene) implant material wrapped in surgicel and mixed with 1 ml of the patient’s blood for dorsal augmentation during…
