Though the surgical technique of medialization thyroplasty has been standardized, still the ideal implant has not been defined in the management of unilateral vocal cord paralysis. The authors present their experience of Gore-tex as the implant material.

capsular contraction is a frequent complication following breast augmentation. on the other hand, capsular weakness, a not widely recognized complication, may occur around the implant. a weak capsule allows the migration of the prosthesis to the lateral region of the thoracic region or inferiorly, towards the abdomen, due to gravitational forces. the cause of capsular weakness remains unresolve...

A dental implant (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture) is a surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor.Well planned, comprehensive treatment plans lead to successful implant treatment and patient satisfaction, which are the eventual long-term...

Implant-guided surgery using a surgical template was introduced for prosthetic-driven implant placement. In the case of partially edentulous patient, guide is created to fit patient's tissue by overlaying cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan data on optical obtained scanning model or actual oral cavity. patients, because there are no teeth, radiographic denture manufactured, and 'dual CBCT...

This article describes the correction of an unesthetic implant position that resulted from unexpected postpubertal growth. Surgical implant repositioning, a technique similar to single-tooth osteotomies, was used. The implant and surrounding bone were mobilized, and a green stick fracture was made on the buccal plate. With pivoting on the buccal plate, the implant was moved to a more palatal po...

Statement of the Problem Dental implant is one of the best choices for reconstruction of aesthetic and function. High success rate of these treatments are related to some considerations such as case selection, implant system selection and surgical methods. One-stage or two-stage surgical approaches are routine surgical methods in dental implant treatments. The minimum rate of bone loss around f...

PURPOSE There has been no attempt to establish an objective implant surgical evaluation protocol to assess residents' surgical competence and improve their surgical outcomes. The present study presents a newly developed assessment and rating system and simulation model that can assist the teaching staffs to evaluate the surgical events and surgical skills of residents objectively. METHODS Art...

Pedicle screw instrumentation is an important tool in an orthopaedic surgeon's armamentarium in the management of spinal fractures. Complications with this system have been studied extensively. Due to the exacting technique the possibility of surgical error exists while using this modality. We studied a series of 216 cases where pedicular screws had been used and isolated 34 cases of implant fa...

Painful arthritis of the elbow joint has long been a challenging problem. Elbow arthroplasty has emerged as viable treatment method for many patients. Implant design and surgical technique have evolved to provide more predict-able symptom relief without compromising function. Elbow arthroplasty can now be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis...