- Local recurrence and survival after treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma of the maxilla: A systematic review and meta-analysis.on May 21, 2022
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 […]
- At-Home Orthodontic Treatment for Severe Teeth Arch Malalignment and Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in a Child with Cerebral Palsy.on May 21, 2022
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 […]
- Spreader Graft vs Spreader Flap in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes.on May 21, 2022
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 […]
- myAO expert update on head & neck cancer and oral oncologyon May 19, 2022
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" […]
- Comparison of long-term skeletal stability following maxillary advancement using rigid external distraction in growing and non-growing patients with cleft lip and palate: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on May 16, 2022
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 […]
- Interdisciplinary dental management of patient with oligodontia and maxillary hypoplasia: a case report.on May 12, 2022
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 […]
- Meet with Ana Catalina Tobónon May 12, 2022
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 […]
- Three-Dimensional Printing in Neurosurgery Residency Training: A Systematic Review of the Literature.on May 9, 2022
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 […]
- Time benefits of 3D planning in orthognathic surgery: a systematic review.on May 9, 2022
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 […]
- Zygomatic repositioning and Le Fort II distraction with intraoral devices in Apert syndrome: A case report.on May 2, 2022
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 […]
- Is manual reduction adequate for intraoperative control of occlusion during fixation of mandibular fractures? A systematic review and meta-analysis.on May 2, 2022
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 […]
- Potentially modifiable patient factors in mandible fracture complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on May 2, 2022
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 […]
- Three-dimensional surgical management of a patient with Pruzansky I hemifacial microsomia and severe facial asymmetry: A 4-year follow-up.on May 2, 2022
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 […]
- A Systematic Review of Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis Versus Orthodontic Airway Plate for Airway Obstruction Treatment in Pierre Robin Sequence.on April 22, 2022
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 […]
- Skeletal and Dental Outcomes after Facial Allotransplantation: The Cleveland Clinic Experience and Systematic Review of the Literature.on April 22, 2022
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 […]
- Orthodontic space closure in sliding mechanics: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on April 19, 2022
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 […]
- Effects of low-level laser therapy on reducing pain, edema, and trismus after orthognathic surgery: a systematic review.on April 19, 2022
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, […]
- Treatment stability with bonded versus vacuum-formed retainers: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.on April 19, 2022
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 […]
- Computer-aided surgical workflow in a surgery - First orthognathic approach to correct anterior open bite in a young adult with temporomandibular disorders.on April 12, 2022
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 […]
- Reconstruction following transoral robotic surgery for head and neck cancer: Systematic review.on April 12, 2022
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 […]
- Correction of Midface Deficiency in Patient With Crouzon Syndrome by Orthognathic Surgery and Patient Specific Facial Implant: Case Report.on April 12, 2022
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, […]
- Maxillofacial surgeons develop AI-based web tool to predict oral cancer riskon April 11, 2022
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 […]
- Mandibular advancement device design: A systematic review on outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea treatment.on April 4, 2022
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 Reconstructionon March 25, 2022
Dentigerous Cyst Removal and Jaw Reconstruction
- Surgical Factors Influencing Wound Complication After Cochlear Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.on March 15, 2022
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 […]
- Practice of Telehealth in Otolaryngology: A Scoping Review in the Era of COVID-19.on March 15, 2022
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) Surgeryon March 13, 2022
Cleft Maxilla -Upper Jaw Advancement (Le Fort I) Surgery
- Non-antiresorptive drugs associated with the development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on March 10, 2022
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 […]
- Facial transplant techniques may extend to other types of severe facial injurieson March 4, 2022
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.
- An Orbital Abscess Secondary to Intraoral Impalement.on February 4, 2022
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 […]
- Optimizing Nasal Reconstruction in Severe Congenital Nasal Deviations.on January 6, 2022
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 […]
- Latency phase in mandibular distraction osteogenesis: a systematic review in animal models.on December 24, 2021
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 Reconstructionon June 4, 2020
CMF principles Upper Midface Reconstruction
- Orbital Fornix Incision & Opthalmologic and Orbital Evaluationon April 18, 2020
Orbital Fornix Incision & Opthalmologic and Orbital Evaluation
- A desire to help inspires star surgeon to share patient stories on YouTubeon March 3, 2020
A desire to help inspires star surgeon to share patient stories on YouTube