Augmented reality technology could be an alternative method to treat craniomaxillofacial foreign bodies: A comparative study between augmented reality technology and navigation technology Removal of foreign bodies in the craniomaxillofacial region is challenging. The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of using augmented reality (AR) technology to treat craniomaxillofacial foreign bodies.

Evaluation of the potential risk of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo due to traumatic effect of osteotomy in septorhinoplasty patients. To investigate the effect of osteotomy on the vestibular system in septorhinoplasty patients and to determine the potential risk of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurrence in these patients.

A retrospective cohort study of risk factors for descending necrotizing mediastinitis caused by multi-spaces infection in the maxillofacial region Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) was the most common life threatening complication of multi-space infection (MSI)in the maxillofacial region due to a lack of timely diagnosis and treatment. We assessed the clinical characteristics and diagnosis of odontogenic MSI and evaluated the risk factors for DNM caused by MSI.

Clinical effect of virtual reality to relieve anxiety during impacted mandibular third molar extraction under local anesthesia Many patients undergoing dental treatment have experienced pain associated with treatment, and they are anxious or fearful of treatment. Anxiety and fear have conventionally been dealt with by the use of inhalation anesthesia or tranquilizers, but their physical effects must also be considered, and they are not suitable for all patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical effect of virtual reality (VR) to relieve anxiety during impacted mandibular third molar extraction under local anesthesia

Improving accuracy of jaw reconstruction based on gender differences The aim of this study was to re-determine the position of the key points (skeletal marker points) in severely damaged female and male jaw, thus improving the accuracy of jaw reconstruction.

In-House Surgeon-lead Virtual Surgical Planning for Maxillofacial Reconstruction Virtual surgical planning (VSP) and custom fabricated cutting guides for maxillofacial reconstruction have been demonstrated to improve the accuracy of bony reconstruction, overall surgical efficiency, and decrease ischemia time. Our aim is to demonstrate an in-house VSP technique for maxillofacial reconstructive procedures.

Significance of Anthropometric and Nutritive Factors in Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients Undergoing Free Flap Reconstruction In this study, associations between preoperative nutritional status and incidence of early postoperative complications as a primary outcome in patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer undergoing free flap reconstruction were analyzed. The investigators hypothesized that preoperative nutritional status may be linked with specific complications, allowing for better preoperative risk assessment.

Thread-lift Sutures: Anatomy, Technique, and Review of Current Literature The use of thread-lift sutures as an alternative for traditional surgical rhytidectomy or neck lifting is becoming more common practice among surgeons. The Silhouette Instalift TM is marketed as a minimally invasive procedure that immediately lifts and tightens the skin while stimulating fibroblast activation and the production of collagen. The evidence in the literature to support thread-lift sutures for facial augmentation is limited with many studies having various degrees of bias. Our intention is to educate the oral and maxillofacial surgeon on the thread lift suture materials, techniques, relevant facial anatomy as well as review the current limited data that is available.

Expanded Transoral Microvascular Mandibular Reconstruction: A Scar-free Approach We present our experience with transoral segmental mandibulectomy, in conjunction with vascularized osseous mandibular reconstruction, utilizing an intraoral anastomosis and free of extraoral incisions. Virtual surgical planning (VSP) and intra-operative navigation were used to help achieve this minimally invasive and scar-free approach. Additionally, we performed a cadaver dissection to highlight relevant anatomic details of the facial artery and vein.

Regeneration of the neocondyle following fibular free flap reconstruction of the mandibular condyle Shifting of the flap position after condylar reconstruction with free fibular flaps is known to occur, but its long-term effects on postoperative esthetic outcomes have not been sufficiently reported. Therefore, in this study, we evaluated the long-term morphological stability of the free fibula flap neocondyle.