Fracture of the Lower Jaw-Part I
Trauma exerted onto the head and neck region can cause a fracture to any of the bones. The lower jaw, or the mandible, is particularly prone to fracture. In this article we will discuss some of the...
View ArticleFracture of the Lower Jaw-Part 2
We have discussed the principles of management of fractures in Fracture of the Lower Jaw-Part I. In this article we will be discussing a little in depth regarding the management of Lower jaw fractures,...
View ArticleCleft lip repair Part 1
Cleft lip repair (cheiloplasty) is surgical procedure to correct a groove-like defect in the lip. Purpose A cleft lip does not join together (fuse) properly during embryonic development. Surgical...
View ArticleOsteonecrosis of the Jaw Part 2
A brief introduction has been done in “”. Here in this article we will be discussing briefly about the prevention and treatment of osteonecrosis of the jaw. How is osteonecrosis of the jaw treated?...
View ArticleCleft lip repair Part 2
Surgical procedure Cleft lip repair can be initiated at any age, but optimal results occur when the first operation is performed between two and six months of age. Surgery is usually scheduled during...
View ArticleSurgical exposure of impacted tooth
When a tooth fails to emerge through the gums, it is considered to be an impacted tooth. This commonly occurs in the case of canine teeth. It is important to treat an impacted tooth in order to prevent...
View ArticleKaposi’s sarcoma Part 1
Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is a tumor caused by Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8), also known as Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). It was originally described by Moritz Kaposi (KA-po-she), a...
View ArticleOro-antral fistula
This is a fistulous communication between the floor of the maxillary sinus to the oral cavity. This commonly occurs following dental extraction of infected upper molar and premolar tooth. From a small...
View ArticleFlaps for Facial Reconstruction
Facial flaps can be divided into two types: Axial and Random. An axial flap has a named artery supplying it. The surviving length of an axial flap will remain constant regardless of the width of the...
View ArticleGardner Syndrome
Gardner syndrome which was first described in 1953 consists of adenomatous polyps of the gastrointestinal tract, desmoid tumours, osteomas, epidermoid cysts, lipomas, dental abnormalities and...
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