Cranioplasty for Skull Defects With Polypropylene Abdominal Wall Mesh
Conclusions:
Polypropylene mesh is a cheap and effective material for the reconstruction of small-sized or medium-sized skull defects. It can be a good alternative in rural practice and/or low economic communities, when other cranioplasty materials are not available. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Facial Scanning and Additive Manufacturing Used in Production Nasal Prosthesis
This study describes a clinical case of successful nasal prosthetic rehabilitation using digital technology and additive manufacturing. Initially, the 76-year-old patient, with a facial defect in the nasal region, had her face scanned with 3-dimensional scanner for laboratory planning of the prototype of a nasal prosthesis. After approving the prototype image, working models in muffle shape were obtained in additive manufacture for the inclusion of the prosthesis. In the final session, the prosthesis was colored extrinsically and installed. The procedures digital in the manufacture of the facial prosthesis was applicable a...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Sinus Augmentation Using Caldwell-Luc Technique in the Existence of Ectopic Tooth in the Maxillary Sinus: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Ectopic maxillary third molar teeth can often be located in the maxillary sinus, and the region necessarily requires a multidisciplinary approach due to its proximity to the oral cavity. Ectopic third molar tooth in the maxillary sinus was detected by oral and radiological examination in a 26-year-old male patient. The tooth was removed, and sinus augmentation was performed through the Caldwell-Luc procedure, and a dental implant was placed afterward. The treatment was ended by making a prosthetic metal-supported ceramic crown. Both removals of the ectopic tooth from the maxillary sinus, sinus augmentation, and implant ope...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Endoscopic-Assisted Intraoral Approach for Osteosynthesis of Mandibular Subcondylar Fractures
Conclusion:
Endoscopic-assisted intraoral approach for osteosynthesis of MSC fractures have provided the esthetic and functional success and good bone healing. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Vascular Analysis of Soft Tissues Around the Bone Lesion in Osteoradionecrosis, Medication-Related Osteonecrosis, and Infectious Osteomyelitis of the Jaw
Conclusions:
Hypovascularity of surrounding soft tissues could play important roles in the etiology of IOMJ, ORNJ, and MRONJ, and microvessel profile may be a useful pathological diagnostic indicator to differentiate these 3 types of OMJ. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Pediatric Maxillary Giant Cell Tumors: Surgical Management by Transoral and Endoscopic Transnasal Enucleation and Curettage
Giant cell tumors are uncommonly found within the craniofacial skeleton, and of those within the head and neck, are exceedingly rare in the maxilla. Here the authors present 2 cases of large, maxillary giant cell tumors: one presenting with mass-effect symptoms and another presenting from incidental findings on routine orthodontic care. Both patients were treated surgically with transoral and endoscopic transnasal excision and demonstrated favorable surgical results. One patient demonstrated no recurrence after 9 years and the other patient was disease free after 4 years. The authors end by discussing the role of emerging ...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Technical Skills to Split Teeth During Extraction of Mesiodentes in High Site
Conclusions:
Dentists should analyze the inspection results seriously and select the optimal strategy to extract mesiodens in high site. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Study of Morphological Changes in the Inferior Turbinate After Le Fort I Osteotomy
Conclusions:
After Le Fort I osteotomy, the volume of inferior turbinate tissue decreased in proportion to the amount of elevation of the maxilla. Although the soft tissue volume may be reduced due to adaptation of respiratory function, the inferior nasal passage was not completely ventilated in the high elevation group. If the elevation exceeds 4.0 mm counterclockwise with maxillary movement, it is necessary to consider the concomitant inferior turbinate resection because it may lead to nasal obstruction. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
The Effect of The Blue-Violet Light Emitting Diode (Led) Irradiation on the Bleeding and Pain Following Tooth Extraction
Abstract:
Tooth extraction is one of the most common oral surgeries carried out daily in dental clinics. Bleeding and pain are considered common sequelae after tooth extraction, which are considered a major concern. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the irradiation on the extraction socket with a blue-violet light-emitting diode (LED) on the hemostasis and the pain.
The study was designed as a randomized prospective split-mouth clinical study in which 82 tooth extractions were performed on 31 patients who required bilaterally paired tooth extractions. The side impacted by LED radiation u...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Personal Guide Assisted Orthognathic Surgery: Application of a T-shaped Tooth Bone Combined Supporting Osteotomy Guide Plate and Positioning Guide Plate
Abstract:
The precise movement of the maxilla is particularly important for orthognathic surgery, especially for patients with maxillary segmentation. In this preliminary study, the authors present a new tooth bone combined with a supporting osteotomy guide and positioning guide to guide the osteotomy and reduction of the maxilla. Through our preoperative simulation and postoperative image fusion, the authors found that the overlapping area is more than 90%. According to compare of the virtual plans and the postoperative results based on distances from the maxillary land- marks to the horizontal plane, sagittal plane, ...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Age-Dependent Three-Dimensional Evaluation of Circummaxillary Sutures Maturation in Normal Population Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: Early Childhood Through Adolescence
Introduction:
Initiation time of dentofacial orthopedics is as important as the choice of treatment protocol. Morphology and degree of fusion of circummaxillary sutures differ in various populations; hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate the exact age of ossification of the most important maxillary suture using cone-beam computed tomography to find the appropriate age to start orthopedic treatment.
Methods and Materials:
This cross-sectional retrospective study was performed on 517 cone-beam computed tomography images of patients aged 6 to 18 years old. Patients with obvious pathology or fractures were ex...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Botulinum Toxin Injections as an Adjunct to Surgical Lip Repositioning For Gummy Smile Treatment
Conclusions:
In this way, the clinical case report demonstrated that lip repositioning surgery combined to botulinum toxin injections promising outcomes in the GS correction. The effect showed a marked reduction in gingival display at the 4-years follow-up. (Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery)
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Aesthetic Reconstruction of a Facial Defect After Subtotal Resection of the Parotid Gland Using a Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Pure Skin Perforator Flap
Abstract:
In the reconstruction of facial defects, thin and flexible coverage of the defect is desirable for cosmetic reasons. A free flap is 1 possible surgical option; however, a flap containing a fatty layer is bulky. in this study, the authors describe the reconstruction of a facial defect after subtotal parotidectomy for right parotid carcinoma using a superficial circumflex iliac artery pure skin perforator flap, with consideration given to facial contour. The superficial circumflex iliac artery pure skin perforator flap is a viable option to achieve the desired clinical and aesthetic outcome. (Source: Journal of...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Short-Segment Drilling Guides for the Management Comminuted Mandibular Fractures
Abstract:
Treatment of a severely comminuted mandibular fracture is challenging. This technical note describes a novel office-based workflow, combining virtual surgery planning with short-segment drilling guides. The authors reduced the comminuted mandibular fractures via virtual surgery planning. Then, the reconstructed mandible model was printed using an in-house 3D printer. Next, the reconstruction plate was preformed according to the shape of the mandibular model surface, and the position of the screw hole in the mandibular surface was determined. Finally, hand-made short-segment drilling guides for screw position ...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Technical Strategies for Custom–Made Surgical Guide in Removal of Impacted Supernumerary Mandibular Premolars
Abstract:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the technique of surgical guide in the extraction of impacted supernumerary mandibular premolars. This case series included 5 patients. Impacted supernumerary mandibular premolars were removed through a lateral window approach using the surgical guides. The mental nerve and adjacent teeth were properly protected by our custom made surgical guides. All cases successfully underwent the operation. An average of 5.01 ± 1.10 min was required to locate the supernumerary mandibular premolar. There were no complications involving injury to the mental nerve injury or adjacent teet...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - October 1, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
