malignancies of the midface result in cosmetic deformities that make maxillofacial prosthesis as an integral part of the treatment plan. facial defects can be devastating in their impact on physical structure and function of the affected individual, leading to potentional compromises in quality of life. reconstruction of nasal defects is a challenge for the prosthodontist because of esthetic an...

Midface defects can be life-changing, both functionally and psychologically, for the affected patient. Additionally, restoration of form, function, aesthetics challenging reconstructive surgeon. For affecting facial subunits such as nose orbit, a maxillofacial prosthetic obturate defect achieve aesthetically pleasing outcomes. Osseointegrated implants placed into sound bone at site allows prost...

Reconstructive surgery of complex three-dimensional defects of the midface/maxilla following treatment of advanced squmous cell carcinoma of the maxilla is challenging. Primary or secondary reconstruction using autogenous bone grafts or alloplastic materials are standard procedures, however such procedures may be associated with complications. In particular secondary reconstructions often requi...

Abstract Objective Computer assistance has become indispensable in the reconstruction of orbit and midface. Although these are key areas an individual’s esthetic appearance, defects or deformities midface, especially those orbit, treated diversely. Methods The aim this article is to present wide utility computer-assistance modern craniomaxillofacial surgery, including virtual planning, computer...

OBJECTIVE To aid the aesthetic surgeon in midface analysis and selection of treatment plans offering the greatest likelihood of success in midface rejuvenation. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of all patients who underwent surgical midface rejuvenation by a single surgeon. We recorded demographics, history, procedures, outcomes, and complications. Results of physical examination a...

LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Identify the fascial layers of the temporalis region. 2. Understand the three-dimensional nature of the orbit and upper maxillectomy defects. 3. Understand the surgical harvest of temporalis flaps and temporoparietal flaps with vascularized bone. 4. Appreciate preoperative risk factors and postoperative compl...

The maxilla is the functional and esthetic keystone of the midface, forming part of each of the key midfacial elements; these are the orbits, the zygomatico-maxillary complex, the nasal unit, and the stomatognathic complex. Maxillary reconstruction is a challenging endeavor in functional and esthetic restoration. Given its central location in the midface and its contribu‐ tions to the midface, ...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the use, indications, and outcomes of the fibula osteocutaneous free flap when reconstructing the midface. DESIGN Retrospective review of a case series. SETTING Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS We evaluated all patients requiring midface reconstruction after tumor resection between January 1, 1994, and January 1, 2000. Twenty-seven individuals who lacked sufficient...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate morbidity, functional, and aesthetic outcomes in midface zygomatic-maxillary buttress reconstruction using the osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap (OCRFFF). METHODS A retrospective review of 24 consecutive patients that underwent midface reconstruction using the OCRFFF was performed. All patients had variable extension of maxillectomy d...