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Rhinoplasty is the fifth most commonly performed cosmetic surgery globally. While surgical techniques used for rhinoplasty have evolved significantly in the past century, the creation of precise osteotomies remains a cornerstone of the proc…

[BACKGROUND] Bony nonunion is an important complication in head and neck reconstruction, but its definition, incidence, and treatment are not well-reported. [METHODS] MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, and Web of Science were searched from October …

[BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE] The anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap is a versatile reconstructive option for complex 3-dimensional defects of the head and neck. It can be tailored for cutaneous, fasciocutaneous, musculocutaneous, or flow-th…

[BACKGROUND] Sinus augmentation is a key procedure in implant dentistry for managing vertical bone loss in the posterior maxilla. However, conventional techniques may present limitations in precision, complication management, and ergonomics…

[BACKGROUND] Prosthodontic rehabilitation (PR) after fibula-free flap (FFF) reconstruction of maxillomandibular defects remains clinically challenging, and understanding factors that enhance or detract from achieving PR is critical to impro…

[BACKGROUND] Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a challenging complication associated with antiresorptive medications. Its exact pathophysiology remains unclear, but dental extractions and infections are known triggers, …

[INTRODUCTION] Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) frequently requires extensive resections and microvascular free flap reconstruction, procedures associated with relevant perioperative blood loss. This study aimed to quantify transfusion r…

Recent advancements in orthognathic surgery have introduced innovations in surgical techniques and in preoperative and postoperative care, with an increasing emphasis on patient-centered approaches. Our study described the current practice …

: Reconstruction of the maxilla and midface remains one of the most demanding challenges in craniofacial surgery, requiring precise planning and a clear understanding of defect geometry to achieve functional and esthetic restoration. Advanc…

[BACKGROUND] Reconstruction of maxillary and mandibular defects following oncologic resection remains challenging due to their three-dimensional complexity and critical role in function and aesthetics. The scapular tip free flap (STFF) prov…

We present the case of a 13-year-old boy who developed heterotopic ossification along the pedicle of a fibula osteocutaneous free flap used for complex midface reconstruction following a ballistic injury. While rare in pediatric patients, t…

This case report describes the surgical treatment of a large radicular cyst in a maxillary incisor of an adolescent, following an unsuccessful regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) and an apical plug. It highlights minimally invasive, age…

A 53-year-old female with a history of childhood craniofacial fibrous dysplasia presented with several months of right periorbital pain, hyperglobus, and a palpable cheek mass. Imaging suggested malignant transformation of the maxillary tum…

[INTRODUCTION] Malignancies of the maxilla with or without involvement of the maxillary sinus need to be managed aggressively. The surgical process often involves a total maxillectomy that leaves debilitating aesthetic and functional reperc…

[BACKGROUND] Orthognathic surgery is a well-established method for correcting skeletal dentofacial deformities. Despite its widespread application, large-scale data describing deformity prevalence and the distribution of surgical approaches…

Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the maxilla is relatively uncommon. To the authors' knowledge, no previous reports have described reconstruction of malar and maxillary ORN using a thoracodorsal artery perforator flap combined with scapular bone…

Surgical management of head and neck sarcomas presents significant challenges, particularly in advanced stages where curative options are limited. In such cases, palliative care becomes essential to alleviate symptoms and enhance the patien…

[BACKGROUND] Facial gunshot injuries are rare and complex, with mortality and complication rates of up to 15% and 30%, respectively. Management of facial gunshot wounds has proven to be challenging for surgeons because the treatment require…

[PURPOSE OF REVIEW] Two-team approaches to head and neck cancer ablation and free flap reconstruction now occur concurrently in most centers. While the functional outcomes after head and neck ablation and reconstruction are typically examin…

Neurotoxins and fillers have become increasingly popular for restoring age-related changes in the perioral region. This review examines their roles in optimizing perioral rejuvenation.The perioral region composes the lower third and middle …