Gunshot wounds in the maxillofacial region may cause serious defects that result in functional and esthetic disabilities. A 14-year-old male patient was referred to the prosthodontics clinic for provisional prosthetic restoration 5 months after an injury involving the midline midfacial region. An […]

Severe macrocephaly can still be found in developing countries. This condition is usually caused by neglected hydrocephalus and can cause a lot of morbidities. Cranial vault reconstruction cranioplasty is the main treatment option for severe macrocephaly. Holoprosencephaly is often seen with […]

Current literature on reconstruction after head and neck cancer (HNC) focusses on short-term patient-reported outcomes (PROs), while there is a need for knowledge on long-term consequences. Embase, Medline, Web of Science, and Cochrane were searched for studies on health-related quality of life […]

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive neuromuscular disease characterized by the degeneration of alpha motor neurons in the spinal cord, resulting in progressive proximal muscle weakness and paralysis. SMA is classified into types I-IV based on the age at symptom onset or maximum […]

A particulate cancellous bone and marrow (PCBM) graft combined with titanium (Ti-) mesh tray has become one of the most popular mandibular reconstruction methods. The technique has been applied to the mandibular discontinuity defects after segmental mandibulectomy. To the best of our knowledge, […]

Rhinoplasty can cause tissue trauma and inflammatory responses. Edema and ecchymosis, especially on the face, accompanied by inflammation are common complications. The anti-inflammatory properties of steroids can reduce postoperative edema and ecchymosis./r/nThis review aims to determine the most […]

Congenital ptosis has deleterious effects on the appearance and vision-related function. Patients need timely and effective treatments. A new surgical practice was performed using the discarded fibrous and thickened orbital septum to prolong the advanced frontalis muscular flap and reduce […]

This paper aims to present a rare case report of bilateral pseudoaneurysm secondary to condylar fracture and its management with a brief review of literature. A patient of age 19 years with alleged history of road traffic accident presented 6 weeks lately to our department with slow growing […]

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) associated with maxillofacial fractures (MFFs) are a public health concern worldwide, especially among adult-aged males. There is an urgent need for early detection of associated TBIs in patients with MFFs during the initial assessment and treatment stage to reduce […]

Early mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) can decrease upper airway and feeding complications in pediatric patients with micrognathia; however, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) complications like TMJ ankylosis (TMJA) may occur. TMJA can disturb pediatric patients' function and craniofacial […]

Blowout fractures are a common type of facial injury that requires accurate measurement of the fracture area for proper treatment planning. This systematic review aimed to summarize and evaluate the current methods for measuring blowout fracture areas and explore the potential role of artificial […]

Facial Trauma Surgery - Fixation of Lower Jaw Fracture - Dr. SM Balaji Maxillofacial Surgeon, India

Sinonasal Hemangiopericytoma (HPC) is a rare vascular tumor originated from Zimmermann's pericyte with not well valuable course. The diagnosis needs a careful ENT endoscopic examination, radiological study and histopathological analysis with immunohistochemistry for confirmation of diagnosis. We […]

This study reviews the operative technique of external jugular vein to the internal jugular vein (IJV) bypass and discusses its advantages of decreasing postoperative complications in bilateral neck dissection patients. A retrospective chart review was performed on 2 patients at a single […]

Jacob disease is the new formation of a pseudo-joint between both of enlarged coronoid process and even zygomatic arch. A 23-year-old female patient with facial asymmetry and limited mouth opening was reported. Computed tomography images showed the classic symptom of Jacob disease with a […]

The grease-guns injury is an uncommon injury to the orbit. We present the twelfth and thirteenth cases of grease-gun injury to the orbit to be reported in the English language literature since 1964. Here we discus and review the presentation, investigation, and treatment of this unusual […]

Pediatric orofacial pain (OFP) is a blanket term referring to the pain of soft and hard tissue in the face, neck and headaches affecting subjects younger than 18. OFP encompasses pain due to various causes, , (i) Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), (ii) Headache, and (iii) Neuropathies. This review […]

To compare the effectiveness of micro-implant (MI) and conventional anchorage (CA) in vertical control during orthodontic extraction treatment of class II adults and adolescents after pubertal growth peak./r/nLiterature search was conducted through Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials […]

A study of ChatGPT found the artificial intelligence tool answered less than half of the test questions correctly from a study resource commonly used by physicians when preparing for board certification in ophthalmology.

A dentist inserting a tooth implant must know the exact location of the nerve canal in the patient's lower jaw to plan the size and position of the implant, along with the overall procedure. This requires X-ray images in which the dentist or radiologist manually specifies the location of the canal […]

Robin Sequence (RS), characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis, and upper airway obstruction, is an increasingly recognized diagnosis. An effective surgical intervention is mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO). This study analyzes published evidence regarding facial nerve dysfunction (FND) […]

Managing maxillary transverse deficiency (MTD) with closed intermaxillary suture is a challenge in orthodontic treatment plans; over the years, clinicians have developed many approaches to treat this significant dentofacial deformity. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the underlying causes of […]

Jaw Cyst Surgery - Lower Jaw Tooth Impaction and Rib Graft Surgery

This meta-analysis seeks to determine whether a difference in long-term scar outcomes exists between absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures for closure of the columellar incision after open rhinoplasty. PubMed, OVID Medline, Conference Papers Index, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and […]

January 2023 In this month's update you will find the new export functionality that allows you to safely export your clinical cases directly from CaseFolio to your device. The post New in January: case export appeared first on myAO.

January 2023 The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is a flap with ideal characteristics for lip reconstruction because it is thin and can be folded to restore both the skin and the inner lining. The post myAO CMF clinical case roundup on RFFF reconstruction of the Upper Lip appeared first on myAO.

Orbitocranial penetrating injuries (OPIs) caused by wooden foreign bodies (WFBs) are very rare and life threatening. Their diagnosis and treatment could be challenging for an ophthalmologist, requiring us to remain alert for possible intracranial extension. We present a case of a 52-year-old man […]

The authors report the diagnosis and treatment of a patient who developed a conjunctival fistula after undergoing cosmetic lateral canthoplasty. A 34-year-old female patient continued to shed tears in the canthus skin of the left eye for 3 years after undergoing cosmetic lateral canthoplasty. She […]

Treatment of ankylosed and submerged primary molars without permanent successors is challenging, as normal vertical dentoalveolar growth is compromised. Thus, grafting techniques and distraction osteogenesis are performed for ridge augmentation before implant restoration. However, these techniques […]

Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. The complexity of the nasal structure and the substantial aesthetic and functional impact of the operation make rhinoplasty very challenging. The past few years have witnessed an increasing implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) […]

This report aimed to describe the long-term effects of craniofacial growth modification treatment on sleep and breathing functions in a 7-year-old girl diagnosed with skeletal Class III malocclusion and sleep-disordered breathing. Based on the flowchart of orthodontic intervention protocol that we […]

Heated humidified high flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC) has gained popularity in the treatment of children with respiratory distress and bronchiolitis in the past decade. Its efficacy as a mode of non-invasive respiratory support has been demonstrated in both adults and children. However, reports on its […]

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