Ameloblastoma is the second most common benign odontogenic tumour (Shafer et al. 2006) which constitutes 1-3% of all cysts and tumours of jaw, with locally aggressive behaviour, high recurrence rate, and a malignant potential (Chaine et al. 2009). Various treatment algorithms for ameloblastoma have been reported; however, a universally accepted approach remains unsettled and controversial (Chai...

of costal cartilages. Another problem in case of maxillectomy is the restoration of the maxillary alveolar arch. While the palate can be restored satisfactorily with soft tissue only, the cartilage and rib are inadequate as graft material when osseous-integrated implants are programmed, so this technique is unable to restore masticatory function. In our case, we performed a partial maxillectomy...

Abstract Background Ameloblastomas are odontogenic tumours that often require radical excision and mandibular reconstruction. This is challenging in resource-limited settings where access to microsurgery limited. Non-vascularised rib-grafts can be used as an alternative, however robust long-term outcomes lacking. Method Adult patients with large ameloblastomas underwent hemimandibulectomy autol...

short rib polydactyly syndrome (srps) is a very rare congenital anomaly that is classified into four subtypes. it is an autosomal recessive inherited disease. we report a case of this syndrome without a previous family history of congenital defects.