Publications by authors named "C Brandtner"

Article Synopsis
  • Defects in the maxillary and mandibular alveolar ridges are common, and the gold standard treatment involves reconstructing these areas with microvascular bone grafts followed by dental rehabilitation.
  • A study analyzed the quality of life (QoL) of 58 patients post-reconstruction, finding that those with malignant diseases and osteoradionecrosis reported poorer oral health-related QoL (OHrQoL) scores compared to those with benign diseases or cleft palate.
  • Patients using implant-supported prostheses had the highest QoL scores, while those with removable dentures or no prosthetics had the lowest, indicating that both the type of underlying condition and the type of prosthetic used significantly affect QoL after treatment.
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: Dental rehabilitation after extended tumour resection and jaw reconstruction is challenging. The present study aimed to report the prosthetic outcome and quality of life (QoL) in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) after microvascular alveolar ridge reconstruction. : The prosthetic outcomes of all consecutive patients with HNC who underwent microvascular alveolar ridge reconstruction at the University Hospital Salzburg between 2011 and 2018 were investigated.

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Multiple mandibular fractures with condylar involvement are challenging to treat. This article presents a series of steps to simplify the treatment and improve the outcomes in open reduction and internal fixation of multiple mandibular fractures with condylar involvement. Four new elements are identified: three-dimensional printing, model surgery, Kirschner wires to manipulate the segments in condylar fractures, and a top-to-bottom sequence.

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Societal responses to crises require coordination at multiple levels of organization. Exploring early efforts to contain COVID-19 in the U.S.

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The medial femoral condyle (MFC) flap is considered an ideal graft for bone reconstructions. This study was performed to evaluate donor site knee joint function and scar appearance after MFC flap procurement. Adult patients who had undergone facial reconstruction with an MFC flap between March 2011 and March 2017 at the University Hospital Salzburg were enrolled.

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