Reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) for congenital or acquired deformities is a major challenge for maxillofacial surgeons. The alternatives for reconstructing the TMJ include free grafts (costochondral, iliac crest, clavicle, or metatarsus), free flaps (fibula), osteogenic distraction, and alloplastic grafts. The lack of biological knowledge of cartilaginous grafts and their re...

This retrospective study evaluated outcomes with the use of calvarial bone grafts (CBGs) in maxillofacial reconstruction as well as donor and recipient site complications. The records of 50 consecutive patients from a private practice were reviewed; there were 34 women and 16 men, with an average age of 32.4 years (range 16 to 66 years). Among the 50 patients, CBGs were placed in 63 sites: the ...

Abstract OBJECTIVES. The aim of this study was to reevaluate the implication early diagnosis chronic adenoid syndrome and tonsillar hypertrophy in prophylaxis control facial dental deformities children. MATERIAL AND METHODS. authors conducted a prospective on 42 paediatric patients with admitted ENT Orthodontic Departments “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Hospital Maria” Paediatric Department, Iasi, tr...

OBJECTIVE To determine the usefulness of porous high-density polyethylene implants (Medpor) in a variety of facial skeletal deformities and subcutaneous defects, excluding those associated with acute maxillofacial trauma. DESIGN Case series. SETTING Academic tertiary care referral center in Baltimore, Md. PATIENTS Thirty-four patients (age range, 20-74 years) with facial deformities requi...

A retrospective study was conducted to explore the application of digital model surgery in the treatment of dento-maxillofacial deformities. Fifteen patients with dento-maxillofacial deformities were enrolled in this study. A digital craniomaxillofacial-dentition model was established by combining three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) and laser-scanned dentition models. Based on this ...

Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor (PMT) is strongly related to tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) which brings diverse skeletal events, such as bony deformities, gait disturbance, and multiple bone fractures. Overexpressed fibroblast growth factor 23 by the induces hypophosphatemia leading oncogenic osteomalacia, a rare paraneoplastic syndrome. PMT occurring in oral maxillofacial regions extremely r...

BACKGROUND Traditionally, maxillofacial deformities are corrected surgically after an initial orthodontic treatment phase. However in, this article, the authors emphasize the postsurgical therapeutic protocol which is extremely important for determining the final and permanent retention of the corrected occlusion. METHODS A 55 year old female with severe skeletal Class II malocclusion is pres...

The forehead flap has been used to reconstruct nasal defects for many centuries. It can be correct deformities, repair following removal of skin cancers and also treat traumatic injuries the nose. traced back times Sushruta, known by as Father Indian Medicine. Many years ago, nose was punishment a host different crimes, including infidelity. Thus, that addressed both functional aesthetic needs ...