The reconstruction of defects in the oral cavity after a large resection of intraoral cancer is relatively difficult because of its specific anatomical char acter and the exposure to infection from the oral bacterial flora. A forehead flap, or a deltopectoral flap, and a recently developped free flap with microvascular anastmosis has been the chosen method for the recon struction of defects in ...

Management of Airway in patients with complex maxillofacial trauma is challenging due to disruption of components of upper airway. Submental intubation is a simple, quick and effective alternative to oral and nasal intubation or tracheostomy.This provides a secure airway and allows unimpeded surgical access to the oral cavity and midface, whilst avoiding the potential complications associated w...

BACKGROUND In this article, a new surgical procedure that can be used for reconstruction of lower lip defects of any size is described. METHODS In this prospective study, the surgical procedure was applied in 16 patients. In this procedure, the mucosa and the orbicularis oris muscle of the lower lip are repaired with a composite flap, and the skin defect is closed using local skin flaps. The ...

three-dimensional imaging, implant planning software, and associated surgical instrumentation. Use of computers can lead to better care and outcomes. In the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, computer applications can be used for imaging, planning the surgery, and guiding the operation. Ultimately, this will lead to robotassisted surgery. Already, many robotic medical surgical procedures ...