Oral squamous cell carcinoma involving the maxilla (MSCC) is a rare malignancy. The aim was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of available literature on local recurrence (LR), overall survival (OS), and associated risk factors of MSCC./r/nThe Cochrane, PubMed, and EMBASE databases […]

Children with cerebral palsy typically have severe teeth arch malalignment, causing swallowing and respiration dysfunction. Malalignment in cerebral palsy, especially in children, worsens dysphagia and respiratory disorders; sometimes, it is also noted with obstructive sleep apnea. However, no […]

Insufficient support of the nasal mid-vault during rhinoplasty can cause significant complications. Accordingly, surgeons have recently paid much more attention to the preservation of nasal patency. The spreader graft is the gold standard technique for the reconstruction of nasal mid-vault./r/nThe […]

May 2022 Surgeons’ demand for knowledge and training on Head & Neck Cancer and Oral Oncology spans the specialties from head and neck surgery to maxillofacial, plastic, ear, nose, and throat, and general surgery. myAO is offering you the following exclusive selection of "knowledge gems" […]

To compare the long-term skeletal stability following maxillary advancement using Rigid External Distraction (RED) in growing and non-growing patients with Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP)./r/nData sources: A systematic literature search was performed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic […]

The craniofacial developmental abnormality can significantly complicate the oral rehabilitation of patients with oligodontia. This case report describes an interdisciplinary approach that took 7 years to successfully treat a young patient with non-syndromic oligodontia and midface […]

May 2022 AO CMF regional and international faculty, AO PEER faculty, and AO CMF Community Regional Representative for Latin America, Ana Catalina Tobón Trujillo, was the first woman in a decade to graduate from her university’s craniomaxillofacial program. The post Meet with Ana Catalina Tobón […]

The use of three-dimensional (3D) printing in neurosurgery has become more prominent in recent years for surgical training, preoperative planning, and patient education. Several smaller studies are available using 3D printing; however, there is a lack of a concise review. This article provides a […]

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the possible time benefits when using 3-dimensional (3D) planning prior to orthognathic surgery compared with a conventional method alone. The databases utilised were PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. Studies were selected based on […]

The aim of this case report is to describe the surgical technique and outcome using internal intraoral distraction devices in LeFort II distraction with zygomatic repositioning (LF2ZR). In Apert syndrome the midface is characterized by a complex hypoplasia, with the central part being more affected […]

The aim of this systematic review was to find out if manual intraoperative control of occlusion is adequate for the reduction of mandibular fractures in comparison with intermaxillary fixation (IMF). We searched PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library and Clinical Trials Registry, and the references […]

The mandible is the most common bone to develop complications following treatment of facial fractures. This is due to a complex interaction of both fracture specific and patient factors. Our aim was to identify those patient factors, with a specific focus on those that may be potentially modifiable […]

Treatment of hemifacial microsomia is challenging and often requires multiple interventions to restore function and facial esthetics. In this article, the combined orthodontic-surgical treatment of a young patient exhibiting Pruzansky I hemifacial microsomia is reported. The patient was aged 15 […]

Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is frequently performed to address airway obstruction in patients with Pierre Robin sequence (PRS), though more recently the technique of orthodontic airway plating (OAP) has gained traction. We aimed to evaluate OAP compared to MDO for airway obstruction […]

Most of the literature surrounding face transplantation focuses on technique, immunology, and psychology. Dental and skeletal outcomes remain persistently underreported. This study critically examined the worldwide face transplant experience to evaluate such outcomes./r/nA systematic review of all […]

The aim of this systematic review was to compare the different force delivery systems for orthodontic space closure by sliding mechanics./r/nMultiple sources including Cochrane Central, Ovid Medline, Embase etc. were used to identify all relevant studies./r/nRandomized controlled trials (RCT) of […]

The purpose of this study was to systematically review the scientific evidence of the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the perception of pain, edema, and trismus after orthognathic surgery. The literature was searched in 11 databases (MedLine via PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, SciELO, Embase, […]

In orthodontics, the retention phase can be considered challenging and unpredictable. Therefore, evidence obtained from different retention protocols is important to facilitate clinical decision-making./r/nThis systematic review aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness of bonded versus […]

An 18-year-old female patient with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) history sought medical care in orthodontic-orthognathic interdisciplinary department with chief complaint of anterior open bite. After splint therapy to seat the condylar into the musculo-skeletally stable position, a […]

We performed a systematic review to characterize reconstructive modalities and postoperative surgical outcomes following TORS resection. A search of the PubMed, SCOPUS, and EMBASE databases was conducted to identify studies describing patients undergoing reconstruction of TORS defects. Twenty-six […]

Crouzon syndrome, also known as craniofacial dysostosis, is an autosomal dominant inherited disease characterized by early cranial fusion and consequential craniofacial malformations. In patients with Crouzon syndrome, the growth of the midface is affected due to early fusion of the cranial base, […]

Oral cancer is a common cancer that affects the head and neck region. Around 50% of oral cancer patients do not survive for more than five years, even after treatment, as many patients seek medical help only during the late stages of the disease. By the time the patients seek help, the cancer may […]

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is often treated with Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs). It is unclear whether particular design features are superior to others in terms of OSA alleviation. In order to facilitate clinical decision-making, this systematic review summarizes the objective and […]

Dentigerous Cyst Removal and Jaw Reconstruction

To identify perioperative surgical factors associated with wound complications following cochlear implantation (CI)./r/nPubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases./r/nEligible studies included peer-reviewed research in English evaluating wound complications (wound infection, skin flap […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred widespread adoption and advancement in telehealth activities, representing a marked change in otolaryngology practice patterns. The present study undertakes a scoping review of research focused on telehealth in otolaryngology (teleotolaryngology) to identify key […]

Cleft Maxilla -Upper Jaw Advancement (Le Fort I) Surgery

The aim of this systematic review was to provide evidence related to the association between non-antiresorptive medications and MRONJ./r/nThe following three electronic databases were screened: PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science from December 2020 until April 2021. Two reviewers independently […]

The composite tissue transfer techniques used and refined in face transplant surgery may also be used to perform microsurgical replantation—using the person's own tissues—in patients with other types of severe facial injuries, suggests a clinical report in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.

Penetrating orbital trauma in the pediatric population is rare. Even more unusual is a secondary orbital infection following penetrating trauma. Here we present a highly unusual case of fulminant facial cellulitis with an orbital abscess in an otherwise healthy 3-year-old boy following a […]

Nasal deviations pose a 2-fold task for plastic surgeons, as the correction must often address both functional and aesthetic challenges. Regardless of the etiology of the nasal deviation, the principles of treatment have been previously extensively described. The authors present an extreme case of […]

The aim of the present study was to perform a systematic review of the need for the latency period in distraction osteogenesis to obtain adequate bone formation. Searches were performed in the Web of Science, Pubmed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane electronic databases. Nine articles were selected for […]

CMF principles Upper Midface Reconstruction

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