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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3907/1710073

Temporalis Pedicled Coronoid Process Graft for Orbital Floor Reconstruction

Aheli Pal, MDS, Pushkar Gadre, MDS and Rajshekhar Halli, MDS, MFDS RCPS

Article Type: Surgical Technique | First Published: 2023/05/14

Orbital floor reconstruction in total maxillectomy cases is a challenging task. Enophthalmos, ptosis, diplopia, dystopia, and contour deformity may result if there is failure of adequate support by the reconstructive measures. Many options of orbital floor reconstruction are available with their inherent complications and no single option may provide the required results in terms of function and esthetics....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3907/1710072

Survey of Dual Degree Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: A Review of their Decision to Pursue a Medical Degree as Part of their Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training

H. Dexter Barber, DDS, Gina Agostini-Walesch, PhD, Jacob Williamson, RN, BSN, Matthew Oxford, MS, Michael Brandon Nix, MD and Kelton Ericson, DMD, MD

Article Type: Research Survey | First Published: 2023/04/28

A survey was conducted of practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeons with double degrees, a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine, (DDS/DMD) and Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (MD/DO). These responding dual degree, oral and maxillofacial surgeons were all current members of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS). ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3907/1710071

Decompression of Large Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor: Review of Literature and Case Report

Mohamed Elseyoufi, BDS, MBBS, MSc-OMS, FRACDS, Ayman Hasan Alrabiaa, BDS and Peter Tsakiris, BDS, MSc, FCD, MD

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/04/28

Decompression followed by enucleation of Keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) is a recommended conserva-tive approach for large KCOT to prevent injury to the surrounding vital structures, pathological fracture of the mandible and radical resection surgery. On the other hand, this approach necessitates multiple surgical procedures and prolonged follow-up which depends on the patient's compliance and may increase the risk of infection....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3907/1710070

Sensory Recovery of Free Flaps Used in Reconstruction of Tongue after Resection of Squamous Cell Carcinoma: What Factors Could Influence the Process?

Abdullah Qahtan, Eslah Mohammed and Tang Zhangui

Article Type: Systemic Review | First Published: 2023/04/26

Reconstruction of defects after resection of tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) becomes an insurmountable thing that aims to improve the life quality of patients. Recently, reconstruction procedure not only aims to restore function and bulk of tongue, but also to restore the sensation modalities that increase efficacy of the neo-tongue....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3907/1710069

Assessment of Some Anthropometric Parameters of Repaired Unilateral Cleft Lips in Children at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika-Zaria, Nigeria

Adegbenga Olusegun Johnson, Sunday Olusegun Ajike, Taiwo Ezekiel Adebayo, Athanasius Chukwudi Obiadazie, Rabiu Isah Mohammed, Ochuko Orakpoghenor and Peace Inioluwa Alonge

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/04/19

Cleft lip and palate are common congenital anomalies, and surgical outcome of cleft repair is difficult to evaluate due to the complex shape of the nose. In this study, some anthropometric parameters of repaired unilateral cleft lip were compared with those of non-cleft lip children by direct assessment with a view to establish the significance of these parameters in evaluating extent of cleft lip repairs. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3907/1710068

Oro-Antral Fistula Closure with Bichat Ball Flap

Carlos Santiago Ruggeri, Julian Simkin, Santiago Marinelli and Lautaro Acosta

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: March 19, 2023

Oro-antral fistulas (OAF) produce infections in the maxillary sinus due to contamination with bacteria from the oral cavity, saliva and or food debris....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3907/1710067

Endonasal Endoscopic Resection of Odontogenic Cysts and Tumors with Maxillary Destruction

Julian Simkin, Santiago Marinelli and Carlos Santiago Ruggeri

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 17, 2023

Odontogenic cysts and tumors located in the upper jaw are infrequent and when they grow up can cause bone destruction. The histologies of odontogenic cysts and tumors are diverse and the treatment is surgical. Different surgical approaches have been described to be able to perform complete exeresis of these lesions, based mainly on obtaining adequate exposure....

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