Delayed complex fronto-zygomatico-orbital reconstruction using patient specific 3D printed implants; A report of three complex cases - A short communication.

Purpose: To demonstrate use of patient specific implants (PSIs) in the reconstruction of significant facial skeletal defects. Polyamide 12 implants were used to achieve good symmetric results with great projection and contours and minimal morbidity, all of which would not be predictably achievable with other reconstructive options.

Methods: Using a retrospective study design, three patients who had significant facial skeletal defects affecting the zygomaticomaxillary complex, frontal bone and also having an orbital component were used as subjects.

Assessment of anterior positioning splint in conjunction with lateral pterygoid BTX injection to treat TMJ disc displacement with reduction - a preliminary report.

Objective: Treatment of temporomandibular disc displacement with reduction is controversial. This study assesses the use of an anterior positioning splint with botulinum toxin in the lateral pterygoid muscle (BTX) for such cases.

Methods: Twelve joints were included; groups I and II received BTX injection while group II also received an anterior positioning splint.

Recent update on craniofacial tissue engineering.

The craniofacial region consists of several different tissue types. These tissues are quite commonly affected by traumatic/pathologic tissue loss which has so far been traditionally treated by grafting procedures. With the complications and drawbacks of grafting procedures, the emerging field of regenerative medicine has proved potential.

Oral Cancer Awareness Level Within the Dental Community: Results from a Large Scale Survey in Cairo.

The incidence of head and neck cancer was reported to be higher in more developed countries with an increase in incidence lately among younger age groups. The need for improvement of awareness of oral cancer and potentially malignant oral disorders is crucial. This study aims to identify the level of awareness of diagnostic and management protocols in the dental community.