3D-based full-guided ridge expansion osteotomy - a case report about a new method with successive use of different surgical guides, transfer of splitting vector and simultaneous implant insertion

Publication date: Available online 5 August 2019Source: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): Hans-Joachim Nickenig, Ali-Farid Safi, Ragai-Edward Matta, Joachim E. Zöller, Matthias KreppelAbstractFor horizontal bone deficiency alveolar ridge osteotomy is considered an option for augmentation. Major advantages are the option for a one-stage approach and the absence of donor site morbidity. However, the conventional technique is associated with complications such as perforations and fractures...

ScienceDirect Publication: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery

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Fracture of standard titanium mandibular reconstruction plates and preliminary study of 3D printed reconstruction plates

Publication date: Available online 6 August 2019Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): Akram Abdo Almansoori, Han-Wool Choung, Bongju Kim, Joo-Young Park, Soung-Min Kim, Jong-Ho LeeAbstractPurposeA cohort review was performed to compare the effect of a number of variables on mandible reconstruction plate survival, along with identification potential risk factors of plate fracture. Additionally, we report our preliminary use of 3D printed reconstruction plates.Patients and methodsThe...

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Technique of dual distraction for correction of unilateral Temporomandibular joint ankylosis with facial asymmetry: A case series

Publication date: Available online 5 August 2019Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): Dhirendra Srivastava, Payal Luthra, Sonal Mishra, Lokesh Chandra, Sarang Sharma, HarpreetAbstractBackgroundTemporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis not only results in joint hypomobility but also causes considerable facial deformity. Its unilateral variant causes facial asymmetry leading to major psychosocial impacts on the individual.MethodsThis case series presents 7 patients with unilateral...

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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