METHODS: Patients with large cranial vault defects (>50cm) were studied preoperatively and postoperatively (6 months) after cranial vault reconstruction using both: 1) Cognistat Active Form and 2) The FIM instrument (Functional Independence Measure) (n=35). Cranial vault reconstructive techniques varied from split cranial bone to alloplastic implants (PEEK) to titanium implants. Complications, ...

The term "endo-perio" lesion has been proposed to describe the destructive lesion resulting from inflammatory products found in varying degrees in both the periodontium and the pulpal tissues. In most of the cases, clinical symptoms disappear following successful endodontic therapy. However failure after conventional root canal treatment calls for surgical intervention. A 35 year old male patie...

BACKGROUND Although materials for secondary cranial reconstruction have evolved with time, the overall approach in terms of bone flap/implant reconstruction after necessary delay has remained constant. OBJECTIVE To present our cases series of 50 consecutive secondary cranial reconstruction patients and to describe a multidisciplinary cranioplasty approach developed to reduce morbidity, to min...

An Endo perio lesion has been one of the most common problems associated with the tooth. The simultaneous involvement of pulpal problems and inflammatory periodontal disease can complicate diagnosis and treatment planning. The present case report shows the importance of periodontal therapy that includes open debridement of the defect followed by placement of alloplastic bone graft (G-bone) in f...

Alveolar ridge volume loss is an irreversible process. To prevent this physiological event, which typically result in significant local anatomical changes in both the horizontal and the vertical dimension, some strategies are indicated to minimize the loss of ridge volume that typically follows tooth extraction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if three different bone grafts could prom...

OBJECTIVE To compare hearing results in patients who underwent ossiculoplasty for Austin-Kartush group A impairments (incus erosion, malleus handle present, stapes superstructure present) with the results in patients with an intact ossicular chain who required only myringoplasty. The literature on hearing results of ossiculoplasty with different types of prostheses and different techniques is r...

Autologous bone or inert alloplastic materials used in cranial reconstructions are techniques that are associated with resorption, infection, and implant exposure. As an alternative, a calcium phosphate-based implant was developed and previously shown to potentially stimulate bone growth. We here uncover evidence of induced bone formation in 2 patients. Histological examination 9 months postope...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of four patients receiving stock Biomet TMJ prosthesis for reconstruction of the TMJs. METHODS TMJ reconstruction with stock Biomet TMJ prosthesis was performed in four patients who had joint damages by trauma, tumor, resorption, and ankylosis, which represent the indications of alloplastic prosthesis. RESULTS Loss of condyle ...

Dear Editor, The principles of exploration and repair of orbital floor fractures are to restore the anatomical structure of the orbital wall to its original state (as much as possible), functional capabilities of the extraocular muscles and useful binocular single vision. Various materials have been used in the repair of such fractures, including autogenous (cartilage, bone) and alloplastic (e....